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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19
XI.-CONTINUED.

The ride back to Rodneytown was
hardly pleasant as the first half of the
trip had been, for both of US were in
clined to taciturnity. Miss Gray doubt
less was busy with thoughts of her aunt,
while for me the afternoon was spoiled
by Carpenters tidings. II had been n
luxury to forget the house on the knoll,
if only for an hour or two, and here was
this news, very probably of no moment,
yet enough to remind me of my thrall-
dom, to drag me back to realization of
the fact that Lamar had the first claim
upon me. Of course. he would have to
be told of the incident of The suspicious
stranger, and told 1T once, with the pos
.sibility quite within reason that he
would decide to seek new asylum
without delay. In that case I might
find myself bidding Mrs. Loring and her
niece an unceremonious adieu. or 1
might be left behind with my chief
source of revenue cut off. In either
event I should be a heavy loser. And.
worst of all, could devise no way in
which to shake off my helplessness. A
hint as to the identity of the stranger
had suggested itself as soon as Carpen-
ter attempted to portray the man. So
far as it went, his description fitted the
new farmhand-just as it probably fit
ted half the tranips in that region.
While the story threw suspicion upon
the fellows motives, and might prove
most useful as a warning, it was not, of
course, in itself sufficient to warrant
demand for his discharge. The out
come of all of these unsatisfactory re-
Elections was determination to lay the
matter before the person most interest
ed, and to abide wholly by his judg-
ment.
Early in the evening, anxious to be
done with bad business as speedily as
possible, visited lamar and told him
all had heard or surmised. He listened
to the story with the closest attention,
asked a few questions as to the appear
ance of the man under suspicion, and
then, putting calmly on his eternal
cigar, sat in silence for several mo-
ments, seemingly undisturbed by the
possibility of a new complication in his
affairs.
WELL" said I, at last, no longer able
to restrain the question, what are we
to do?''
For the present-noth.ng. AS it is
said: sForewarned is forearmed.'
"But this uncertainty must be cleared
up. You know better than can why
this man may have come here, provided,
of course, that he has any designs upon
you. It's all theory, you understand.
but It is strange that he should be work
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19

to so-called simple truth. Anybody.
if he will take the trouble, can follow
out a long and logical deduction, but to
very few men is it given to perceive at
once the meaning of the thing which.
once understood. we call self-eyident-
From the vantage-point OF later years
I have figured out, to my own satisfac-
ton at least, that I passed from the
comparatively placid state of friend
ship about two weeks after Dorothy
Gray's arrival in Rodneytown. The
realization of the change came nearly
a fortnight later, not through any tri-
umph of reason, but through an acct
dent in which my part was that OF \
mere spectator, and which required less
time in action than it does in telling
Returning one morning from the house
on the knoll, I sought the young lady,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19

as 1 usually sought her at that hour.
DIR. Banks had asked me to look out
for two or three OF his more distant
patients-he had sprained his right
arm badly and was keeping as quiet as
possible-and that day had planned a
long drive, which it was probable she
would enjoy. She was not in the house,
Mrs. Clark said, and I was gazing about
rather disconsolately, when l caught
sight of q parasol showing above the
walls of a lane leading to an orchard,
In the shade of which Miss Gray some
times passed a morning. Setting out
in pursuit, 1 gained upon her so rapidly
that when / turned into the lane she
was not more than q hundred yards
in the lead. To my surprise. she halted,
then turned with cry, and, picking up
her skirts, began to scud toward me,
in full fight, as I saw an instant later.
from an old and evil-ten.pered boar,
usually safely penned behind Mrs.
Clarl1's barn, but evidently very much
at liberty at that particular moment.
The brute was close to her. His tusks
looked as long and sharp as knives; as
he galloped on, they came nearer and
nearer to his prey. I gave shout and
to depend upon my aid her danger
would have been great indeed, for long
before I could have reached her the
boar would have overtaken her. He
was right at her heels, when, armed
with II stout club, Jones sprang over
the wall and struck viciously at the
brute. The blow fell fairly upon the
animals snout, and ended abruptly his
IL
sped on until she ran almost into my
arms. I got her hands in mine and took
some time to assure her that she was
safe, before coming down to the mere
detail chat the Farmland had been her
rescuer. She turned to thank the
man, but by this time he was some
distance up the lane, driving the cowed
and grunting boar back to his prison.
Il envy that fellow" said I. I'D
give anything to have had that chance
he improved"
would your" said she, with nerv-
Gus little smile. 1T was dangerous
privilege. Ugh!" and she shuddered
at the recollection. What terrible
animal that was! Inever was so fright
ened in all my life.''
Let us go back to the house." sug-
gested. You will hardly enjoy Wis
it to the orchard after such an adven-
ture.
mo, indeed she said. "After this
I shall be more careful. I have learned
something from this experience"
"And SO have t. was my thought. for
in that moment of her peril the veil Of
doubts and questions and theories and
speculations had been torn from my
eyes, and had learned the simple truth
which explained them all, yet which
they had served to hide from me.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19
XIII.

"Sekes alive. what's keepin that
Hiram?''
There could be no installing that
voice, which penetrated my Office,
though the speaker was out of sight. Il
was not a voice of smooth tones and
delicate infections, yet it was attrac-
tive in homely, everyday sort of way,
therein resembling its owner. Now
and then it grew sharp, when circum-
stances We're particularly trying, but
it never suggested nagging. At this
particular moment there WIS in
it note of anxiety, which reused
me from a pleasant after-d dinner half
doze To throw up window and
send a glance toward the gate, where
Mrs. Weston stood. shading her eyes
with her hand, the better TO peer down
the road.
whats the trouble?" I sang out to
her.
THAT pesky Hiram oughter been
back hours ago." said She What can
he be a: dom of, anyhow
''Wl,ere did you send him?"
stDown to the beach with the team,
after p load Of gravel
Perhaps he's been begged. It's
quite possible, if he didn't keep his eyes
open. Just where did you bid him go?"
ST told him the best place was the
South Cove, but he might find some
good 'nough at a pinch near Jol nson's.
Whichever place he went, he oughteI be
back. I want to see him partic lar this
afternoon"
$50 do I. IF he turns up in the next
half-hour, please let me know of it."
Yes, indeed, doctor, I'll be glad to-
she answered.; and after parting sur
vey of the neighborhood, she reentered
the house. 1t was the afternoon fol-
lowing the dag on which Jones had
come to the aid of Miss Gray in such
timely fashion, but neither she nor I
had yet succeeded in getting an oppor-
tunity to thank him for his assistance.
Both of US were anxious to prove our
gratitude, and Dorothy, as knew. had
decided to give him a token of it in the
shape of trinket, quantity carved
watch charm, which she had picked up
in one of her trips abroad. All things
considered, it was rather a curious
choice she had made, although the
thing was sufficiently pretty to appeal
to the unframed instincts of the boor
she had every reason to suppose him to
be- So far as / was concerned, the
question was more puzzling, but
had determined to offer him money.
Whether he would accept it was doubt
full, but. at any rate, the proffer might
be made, with the alternative idea OF
picking cut some present later on
which would meet his approval in case
he declined the cash.
ITO BE Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19
FILINGS AT THE FAIR SEX.

Wife-"What would you do if stayed
out every night until midnight?'
Hubby-"Jove, I'd stay at home!"-
Truth.
She-"I think girl looks awful cheap
when she first becomes engaged" He
-"She may look cheap, but you can
bet she is not."-Yonkcrs Statesman.
No matter how much you have always
told a girl you are never going to get
married, she will always try to make
you think she thought you weren't in
earnest.-N. Y. Press.
81 have been reading about the com.
ing style in Sleeves" remarked Mrs.
Frankstown. Are they to be too tight
or too loose?'' asked Mrs. Point Breeze.
Pittsburgh Chrosicle Telegraph.
Before they are married she will care
fully turn down his coat collar when
it gets awry, but afterward she'll jerk
it down into position as if she were
throwing a door mat out of the win
dow.-Tit-Bits.
My wife was rather worried when
left her this morning" what was the
ing about something or other last night
and this morning she couldn't remem-
Der what it was.'-Puck.
What do you wish, madam 2" said the
election officer to Mrs..Tenspot. you
have already voted once to-day. You
voted before noon, you know" sob,
yes, know that, replied the votress.
but 1 want to change my BALLOT
Harper's Bazaar.
Mrs. Wardman-"fourh husbands can
vass for the nomination was unsuccess-
full, l believe, dear?" Mrs. Heller
''Not ut all. Of course, John was de-
feated. but my picture appeared in the
papers, and, altogether, three columns
were printed about my gowns. "-Phila.
Gelphia North American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19

Lady Marcus Beresford is an English
woman who has devoted herself to the
pursuit Of providing home for cats.
She has succeeded in establishing and
endowing one in Englefield Green,
Windsor Park. She has made cats her
speciality, and her collection Of Angora7
is famous
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19

sir, are no patriot" 'tWell, what If I
amt? retorted the short, fat man. ssEiec-
TONS over, amt itl''-Indianapolis Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19

to the most lofty flights of fancy.'' Il did
He honestly thinks he is az actor."-Detroit
Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19

DON'T Neglect a Cough. TakeSome Hale-s
Honey of Horehound and Tar iil>tdncr
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-11-19

WHEN bilious or costlye, eat Cascaret,
candy cathartic. cure guaranteed. Ice, 25c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
Chicago had brisk snow storm last Saturday

Chicago had brisk snow storm last Saturday
morning, the earliest snowfall in many years
Six children of j.. s. Miller were burned to
death at their home at Linden, W shington, dur
night OF last week.
Six men were killed and several seriously hurt
by a premature discharge Of dynamite at Ken
nedy' 8 camp, Van Buren,, Ark, Friday.
The steamer Arago went to pieces Tuesday at
the entrance TO Gods Bay, Oregon. She sank In
Ave fathoms of water within ten minutes. Four
teen persons went down with the wreck.
FitzhuRh Lee, consul general at Havana, has
been granted leave of absence from his post In
Havana, and will return TO his home In Virginia.
1t is said that he returns solely on account of his
health.
places in northern Wisconsin and on the
northern Michigan peninsula. The smoke at the
northern end Of Lake Michigan is 80 dense that
According TO the government crop report for
October this years potato crop Is better To-
ing the s%Ca erSRs Of S0 and SSssa
in the European crop and a heavy export trade is
PROBABLE.
5oOpound clock weight crashed through
three floors OF st. Hedwig's Roman Catholic
church in Milwaukee Sunday afternoon. The
church was crowded at the time and panic en-
| sued, but no one was injured. Archbishop Katzer
was administering the sacrament OF confirmation
Miss Mary Gwendolin Caldwell and the Marquis
de Monstriors- Merinville were married quietly at
Baden Baden two weeks ago. The bride is ma;
| tive of Richmond, Va, and inherited fortune of
50 900 00O and she gave $500 900 to found the first
| building of the Roman Catholic university al
| Washington.
| Reynolds county, Mo. John Imboden %, killed
| his sister. brother and an old man named VIII
| helm. He then ttacked two younger sisters, bu
Ssy ve sSPe SsuebteSs died sadSsSg s noS
believed that they were poisoned by this blood
thirsty hend. He is in jail
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23

All who are nervous, weak, tired, ex-
hausted, in nerve power and physical
strength who are sleepless, wake tired
and unrefreshed, without strength and
energy for the days work; who have poor
blood, neuralgia, rheumatism, backache,
dyspepsia, indigestion, gas, bloating, faint
feelings, loss of appetite, constipation, kid
ney or liver complaint, should Immediately
use DR.. Greene's Nervura, blood and nerve
remedy. 1t will make you we'll 1t gives
splendid complexion, making the cheeks
glow and the eyes sparkle with health. No
remedy was ever so successful in causing
people to gain flesh. By strengthening the
digestive functions, pr omoting assimilation
and. enriching the blood, it causes the per-
son to gradually increase in weight until
the thin and slender parts assume round
ed and beautiful contour.
DR.. Greene's Nervura is the prescription
OF the most successful physician in curing
nervous and chronic diseases, hence it
must be of necessity be perfectly adarted
to cure just these complaints. It's discov-
erer, Dr. Greene, of 81 Temple Place, Bos-
ton, Mass, can be consulted free. per-
sonally or by letter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
MRS. HENRY WARD BEECHER
Praises in High Terms the Grandest Of Medicines,
Dr. Greene'S NeVura.
Those Who Are Weak Tired Nervous Out Of Health and Suffering
Will Take Renewed Hope and Be Cured by Using This Wonderful
Medicine, Dr. Greene's Nervura Blood and Nerve Remedy

Men of highest prominence in this coun-
try like Lieut-Governor Thomas of YER
mont (Montpelier, VT Congressman An
drew Williams of Plattsburg, N. Y, Sen
ator Geo. w. Randall of Waterbury, Vt,
Ex-Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives, Chas. j. Noyes of Boston, Mass,
Hon. Henry Robinson, Mayor of Concord,
N. H., Judge Edwin c. White of Hyde
Park, Vt, Secretary of the Senate, Hon.
Frederick w. Baldwin of Barton, Vt, and
many other eminent public men through
out the United States are using, endorsing
and publicly recommending the people to
use this wonderful medical discovery of the
age, DIR. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy.
Representative women of our land also
are enthusiastic in praise of it's marvellous
power to cure, among them being vice
president of the Massachusetts, Total Absti-
hence society, Mrs. S. Louise Barton of
Boston, Mass, who is cured by this grand
medicine.
Now comes a letter from one of the most
widely known women in America, Mrs.
Henry Ward Beecher, who is loved and
honored by everybody, and who thus
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23

speaks TO the people out of her deep regard
for humanity and her earnest desire to see
the weak, tired, feeble, nervous and
suffering restored again to health and
strength.
She has personally witnessed the really
wonderful effects of DR.. Greenes Nervura
in curing several of her friends, and for
the good of others, for those who are out
of health, she writes to the people what
she knows and has herself witnessed of the
remarkable beneficial and health giving
effects of DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy.
Mrs. Beecher says: ~ have given some of
Dr. Greene's Nervura to several friends
who l thought would be benefited by it,
They speak highly of it, and feel they have
been much benefited by its use.
"These people are very responsible wit
nesses as to the beneficial character of the
medicine, and 1 am ready to vouch for the
honesty of their approval of DR.. Greene's
Nervura.
eff needed in my own case, certainly
should use it,"
DIR. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy is the best medicine and surest re-
storer of health the world has ever known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
Clever Thieves Captured.

During the past year nearly every railroad COM
pany in Chicago has been victimized by thieves
who have stolen thousands of dollars worth OF
merchandise. Detectives we're baffied In their eff
forts TO capture the thieves. Agents of the Chi
cago and Northwestern railroad company caught
three men last week, one Of whom has confessed
his guilt He said he had been employed by
man named johnson. He had been placed in
large packing case at various times and shipped
as household furniture. He was always supplied
with food, water and candles and when the car
in which he was shipped was well on its way he
would open the case, and, with the aid or his
candles make an investigation OF the merchan-
disc of the car. Having selected such goods as
he wanted he would I'LL the large case In which
he had been secreted, which was always billed to
johnson. This done, he would carefully nall up
the box and then with saws which he carried for
the purpose, cut a hole in the bottom of the car.
Al the first stop of the train he would drop
through the hole and make his way back to Chi
cago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
THEKNEWS IN BRIEF.
Freedom for Cuba.


A Story that President Cleveland Means
TO Make the Patriots n Christmas
Present.
Anlimportant if.true piece of news Of the week
is the story from the Washington correspondent
OF the New York Herald that 'If Spain does
not end the,war in Cuba within less than three
months the insurgents will receive a Christmas
present from the United States in the form of a
virtual recognition of their Independence" It is
further said that President Cleveland does not
expect Spain to end the war within the resent
year, that he re recognizes the duty which is laid
upon him. and that he will not defer action long
er than the first of the new year. When he acts
he'wlll take stand even more vigorous than that
taken by President Grant in the celebrated note
which led to the close of the 10 years war by
concessions by Spain to Cuba. The President Is
satisfied that no further promise of home rule or
another project short of complete Independence
will satisfy those who struggling for freedom.
The Cuban question never be definitely set
tied until the Spanish yoke is completely removed
and stable government Is established in the
island which will have the moral support OF the
United States"
This story comes from reliable source, but in
the nature of things its statements must be mat
tiers OF conjecture rather than Of actual knowl-
edge. The official organ of the Spanish govern
ment at Madrid gets excited over it and declares
that Spain should demand an explanation from
the United States
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
A BaseIIne 2oa6 MILES Long.

The coast and geodetic survey has just conclud-
ed work in the field upon the most stupendous
eeodetic survey ever undertaken in any country.
The result gives the United States the longest
baseline upon which TO establish subsequent sur
views In existence in the world. 1t is known as
the transcontinental arc, and lies along the S9th
parallel of north latitude, extending from ocean
To ocean Its eastern end is at point on the At
lantic ten miles south of Little Egg Island light
house, below Cape May, and its western end Is
ain miles north Of Punta Arenas lighthouse on
the Pacific, several miles above San Francisco.
It has cost the government about ZOO, but
the expenditure is said by the officials 70 be fully
justified by the Importance OF the project
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23

17-year-old boy by the name of Carter, who
lives near Lower Waterford, killed a bear and
three cubs recently.
John Engerim. an old and prominent Rutland
business man, died Saturday afternoon. He was
born in Tinmouth In 1928.
The new Methodist church at Gouldsve was
dedicated last Sunday with interesting exercises.
1t was built at cost OF $1,000.
Harry Whipple, an extensive cattle dealer and
proprietor of the South Royalton driving park,
died Thursday night OF pneumonia.
The farmhouse of James Everen at Middetown
Springs his barn and outbuildings, with all their
contents, were destroyed by fire Saturday. Loss,
$1,000, partially insured.
An organized gang TO rob Isolated farmhouses
was broken up last week. when six young men
were arrested at Greensboro Bend and at Wal
den. They will be charged with the burglaries at
East Hardwick.
A. K Smith, cashier OF the Brainard, Neb,
fired upon and drove away burglars after they
had blown off the safe door, but before they had
taken any money.
The case of DR.. Benjamin @. Senton against
John B Quinn, both of Rutland, for 5000 for
the alleged alienation OF the affections or Or.
Senton's wife, was called by Justice Gaynor at
Long Island City, L. l., but went over.
The granite pedestal and the bronze catamount
| that are to mark the site Of the old Catamount
tavern were put in position at Bennington Tues.
day The total cost was about $500, all OF which
was raised by private subscriptions.
L. L. Shontelle, the manager Of the Gouldsvie
| Granite company of Northhed, has disappeared
with a large sum belonging 10 the concern; ne
| also borrowed SIS from K. L. Cross, Northheld
merchant. Severed silent partners Of the firm will
| lose heavily.
| W. F. Angeles gold mine in South Woodbury. Il
| 10 be developed The promising outlook Is at
| tracing attention from large number OF PEG
| pie and they all agree that outside appearances
| are more en- couraging than any other similar de
| post In New England. company is prospect
ing on Wllloughby river at Barton Landing
where gold dust has been found.
Two fine residences at East Dorset were burned
| anti nha ana "A xrh faht ha Ira afQFfRd
owned by Fred Button of Brandon and was occu
pied by T. ID. Batchelder The Wilson House wa
In great danger at one time. The fire starte'
near a stove In he houEe occupied by DR.. Bart
lett. Both houses were insured. The fire ha
started discussion as 70 the advsability OF waite
works, which can be built at a small cost.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
In Memory OF a Notable Event.

On Friday, Oct IS, 1916, ether was successfully
as an anesthetic by DIR. ". T. G.
Morton, a Boston dentist. On Friday, Oct. 10,
1890 the Massachusetts General Hospital Bos-
Ton COMMUNICATED the 50th anniversary of this
discovery-a discovery which has allevlated pain
in the case of millions and has produced revo
linton In surgery and dentistry. Physicians were
present from all over the country, and Europe
was represented by DR.. Cabot Fox of London.
The exercises were preceded by reception in the
restored to the appearance it had IN 1896 The
operating table on which the patient lay when
put under the influence Of ether by DR.. Morton,
the discoverer, on the morning OF Oct. 10, 1916,
was there and so we're the instruments used by
Dr. Warren in the operation, which was the re-.
moyal of a tumor from the throat. The original
inhaler, Dr. Morton's instruments, and his dent
ist's chair were also on exhibition.