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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
CHAPTER I-At the beginning Of
the civil war Valentine Weldon was
suspected Of the murder Of hisbroth-
or, Frederick, who had disappeared.
DR.. Blanchard married their sister.
He became o widower, and years A.
ter the supposed murder went west
with his children. Howard, Alice and
Clara. Captain Brandon conducted
the train when IL reached the far
west. Two bad characters, Henry
Kyle and Font Robb. joined them.
If-Henry Kyle soon leaves the train
md visits his father and sister,
Nora, who attempt to turn him from
his evil life. III-Two lawyers
named Bliss come to the west from
Virginia to attempt to force the
Blanchards to relinquish the Weldon
estate. The Blisses ally themselves
with one Bouton and his gang, who
are ready for any villainy W
Louis Kyle, Henry Kyle's brother,
warns Captain Brandon against Bou-
tons gang. V-The Blisses accuse
Dr. Blanchard Of having murdered
his wife. vI-Louis Kyle enlists
fighting hermit, called the Prophet,
In behalf Of the Blanchards against
Bouton. VII - Patch deserts the
Blanchards and goes to Bouton.
Captain Brandon encounters Henry
Kyle, fights him and leaves him for
dead. VIII - Valentine Kyle con-
fcsses that he 10 Valentine Weldon.
and that he killed his brother, Fred
erick. Internationally. TX - The
Blisses give Bouton their plan.
They mean to get the Blanchards out
Of the way and claim the Weldon
estate, to which the Blauchards are
hcirs. X-Captain Brandon visits
the Prophet. XI-Dr. Blanchard IL
seized by Bouton. XlI-Capt. Bran
don captures Patch and Robb. XIII
and NV-Henry Kyle offers to aid
the Blanchard girls, who are now in
Bouton's power. but his offer is de-
clined. XV-Bouton and his gang
proceed against Valentine Kyle. The
kyles are warned by the Prophet and
escape. Bouton fires the house.
XVf-The Blanchard girls escape
from Bouton and join their father,
who meanwhile has regained his
liberty. XVIT-Recounts adventures
OF Alice and Clara Blanchard. XVIII
Henry Kyle, seeing the ruins of
h 8 fathers house. vows to avenge
the wrong. XIX, XX and XXI-The
Prophe. frees Louis Kyle. who had
fallen into Bouton's hands. Nora
Kyle meets her cousin, Alice BIan-
chard. for the first time. Patch is
shot. Caption Brandon's men are
driven by their enemies. XXIl.-
Bouton offers immunity from fur
Their persecution to Nora Kyle and
her family II she will marry him.
XX1H-Dr. Blanchard meets his
brother.in-law, Valentine Weldon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
The Pitman and the Ear Trumpet.

A pitman entering a public house in
Newcastle. where an old man was seat
ed near the fire. accosted him with the
customary salutation of Guide morn
in" The old man, however, paid no
attention. and the pitman repeated his
salute i'll louder voice. This time his
lungs had effect The old man raised
himself up. and taking from a capa-
cious pocket a trumpet Of peculiar con-
truction put it to his ear. Our honest
pitman stood amazed. but after waiting
with the most anxious expectation for
some moments while no sound came,
he exclaimed, with a disappointed air
Nay. man, it Wilma dea Thou Gamma
play wi thy lug Household Words
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
CHAPTER XIV

Captain Brandon was as much amazed
and set back by Bouton's re-enforcc.
mcnts rs that person was delighted. He
knew that a fight in the open would he
madness, and his only hope lay in am.
buscading the outlaws. Howard Blanch-
nrd, who, with John Clyde, had been
watching from the summit Of q neigh
boring hill, came running down at sun-
rise. and in answer to the t:ptain's
question said cxcitedly:
They are coming this wayv'
"Bouton's menu
"Yes; every one Of them, and they
look like acavalry regiment. Where can
they he going?"
II cannot say, Howard, unless it be
to hunt'us. II that is their object, the
chances are all against their having a
pleasant time of it," Then, changing
his manner to ono Of command that so
well became him, the captain called
out, Come, men, to horse and keep
close together"
From the elevations that crossed their
course they could look back and see the
cloud Of dust that marked Bouton's adj
vance, and in this way they knew that
they were still keeping the same dis
lance between them. Late in the after
noon they came to mountain dcfile q
half mile in length and with steep
walls and rocky crests.
They must come through here, +" said
the captain. halting at the farther end
~ the dcfilc. ''iere VIC can bring them
to n halt"
The mon dismounted and led their
horses up the northern face Of the pre-
cipitous hill through which the defilc
ran. They secured the animals on lit
tie plateau. and followed the captain to
dcrs e every size and angular masses Of
RICK detached from the mountain by
volcanic action.
Here is our ammunition, said the
captain. Initiate me-"
He bcgan Mt once to roll the stones to
the edge II the prccipicc, and he set the
sNifupfc uf balancing one ON the nm,
so that child . hand from behind could
send 10 crashing down. To show how
efficient these would be, he sent one
rock over. and the men breathlessly
watched it M with increasing spessa and
irresistible force il tore and crashed to
thc bottom. plunsing over and against
the opposite side.
"Sake alive!' exclaimed John CLYDE.
"Onc Of them stones would sweep down
regiment as hall does ninepins.'
Remember. captain" said Howard
anxiously. that my sister and Louis
Kyle and his SISTER are with the ont.
Laws We must not hurt them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

TEE ARGUS. only 1Oc . week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

LEGAL.
Publication Notice

fuDllCetlOu NOtlCes
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
In the Circuit court in ehaneery. September
term. 1896.
Sadie Dickinson W Herbert Dickinson.
A6ldavi; Of non residence Of the above defend.
ant, Herbert Dickinson, having been filed in the
CLERKS oe.,cc Of the circuit court Of raid county
notice 10 there fore hereby given TO the eaid non
resident defendant that the complainant fled hei
bill Of complaint In said court. on the chancery
eide thereof. on the 5th day Of May, 1886. and
hat thereupon summons Issued out Of eaid
court, whe rein said suit IL now pending, returns
BILE on the FIRST Monday IN the month Of beptcm-
Der next, a. is by law required.
Now, unless you, the sGid non-reeident defend
ant above nsmed, lierbcrt Dickinson, shall person
ally be and appear before saId circuit court, On
the first day u the next term thereof, 10 be holden
at Rock leland in and for the said county. on tn.
drst Monday in september next. and plead, answer
or demur 10 the said conplainants bill Of com.
plant. the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated will be taken A. con-
fcsscd, anu decree entered against you accord
ing TO the prsyerof said bill.
GEonaE ". GAMBLE. CLERK.
Rock Island. ILL.,. May .. 1925.
3. X. kESwoRrHY, Comp.sinant's Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

With the sound of thunder 1t crashed
dO,cn.
Captain Brandon peered down and could
see the confused mass of men and horses,
and he could hear the nervous orders of
the leaders, high above which rang out
Bottoms voice:
Get back, men, get back! Brandon,
curse him, is on the cliffs"
The first line fell back ON the second
and the second on the third, until, or.
derless and demoralized, they were out
Of the fatal rift.
"What are we to do?' asked Font
Robb, who, with Bouton, had been try.
ing to get order out of chaos.
"Do?" replied Bouton. I'VE must
stay here for the night. Dismount, men.
1t is not the first time we have been
forced to make a dry camp"
While the captain was watching from
the summit Of the pass and the out
laws were tangled up in the darkness
another and an important observer occu-
pied position on the opposite hills.
This was Henry Kyle, and he was &C.
companied by the faithful Kushat. All
day Fairplay and his gang had followed
them, but at distance SO safe that they
never came within range of the dreaded
rife.
"They will start no fires tonight,
kushat," said Henry to his companion.
This must be my opportunity.
ITO do what?" she asked.
ITO attempt the rescue of the prison.
ers"
You would enter the Campo
Eyes"
"But if you are caught it will be
DEATH" she said, with q shudder.
Il know that, but il will be death to
him who tries to stop me. Stay you
here, Kushat.''
"What! Would you go alone?'
eyes. cannot take you into such
danger"
"Then 1 will follow" she said, with
decision. 81, too, am armed. 1 am u
Sioux, and you will not try to stay me.
Where you go, will go. Should you
fall Twill be beside you, and death shall
not part us"
She reached out her little red hand,
and taking it he said with some resigna-
ton:
"Then come, Kushat. have not SO
much love that can lose yours. Let it
be as you say"
Henry Kyle and kushat crept so close
that they could see in the indistinct
light the groups If men standing By
their horses, and from the speaking they
were able TO tell exactly where Bouton
was. 1t was agreed between Henry ard
kushat that they should not speak after
they had reached point within hear
ing of the outlaws. They crouched on
the ground waiting for developments,
when they heard Bouton ask:
where is Louis Kyle:''
"He is har," said one Of the men.
"Where:''
''Har on the ground" replied the
man. II thought it'd be better to tie
him up, and SO I've done it,
Louis Kyle" began Bouton. "your
friends have blocked my way
II am aware Of that, and am glad of
IT," replied Louis.
lyon will not be so glad when YOU
hear my plan to defeat Brandon"
"You think not:''
Il am sure Of it. 1 have sent through,
! 20 men. and when daylight comes Bran.
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Once Corner Eighteenth street
and Second Avenue, second Aoor.
Telephone No. l047.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
Curiosity Satisfied.

The following is told of an old lady
who had had her hair cut off in a severe
illness and wore wig in its place: She
was staying in continental hotel and
one day noticed a gentleman looking Gu
riously at her hair. Soon after, ON some
excuse. he crossed the room TO behind
where she sat. She calmly got up, turn-
ed round. and lifting her hair from her
head said. Eyes. sir; it is wig. -
New York Post.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

Born silver democrats and sound
money democrats are claiming a ma
jority of the Chicago convention, but
neither side is claiming the two-thirds
it will take to nominate the ticket I'M
less the two-thirds rule be abolished.
There will be a total of $50 delegates in
the convention. Of these the silver
men claim $40 and the sound money
men $50. OF course one or the other
claim must turn out to be wrong. The
claims of both sides are made on the
basis of entire state delegations, as with
the exception of Ohio and West
Virginia. 1t is expected that the unit
rule will be followed and the majority
cast the vote Of the ontire state delega-
ton either for or against silver.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

IT is not probable that the secret
meeting held in Washington several
days ago for the purpose of giving a
committee Of republican manufacturers
from Pennsylvania an opportunity of
trying to make a deal with the republic
can silver senators who refused to sup
port the house tariff bill, will result in
an Independent political party with
silver and protection for it's foundation.
But the refusal of the republican silver
senators to enter any deal that will al
low protection legislation either during
this or the next congress, unless it be
coupled with the free coinage Of silver,
was very significant. It indicates that
the straddle proposed by Mckinley
will not be accepted by the silver re-
publicans at the national convention,
and that means a split and the refusal
of the silver republicans to support the
st. Louis ticket platform, for that con
vention is sure to be dominated by
anti-silver republicans. All of which
is cheering to democrats.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

A WRITER in the London Telegraph
says that "Spain is tottering to her
fall" that "all the misery and woe
brought upon the people is due to
Roman Catholicism. 1t tolerates no
other religion and rules the people
with an iron hand" Whereupon the
editor of the lIountaineer adds his
ignorance to that of the English partisan
by exclaiming: God grant that the
Pope of Rome and his priestly crew
may never get control of this glorious
land of ours. If they ever do, farewell
to all Protestant churches farewell to
all we hold dearest as brave, enlight-
ened, liberty-loving people," If ignor-
ance were bliss not even wars or
pestilence could rufie the Mountaineer
mans mental beatitude.
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Tried to KIN Him.

New YORK, March 21.-The steamer
South Cambria, which arrived from
Porto Rico, brought news tibet an at
tempt was made on the life OF United
States Consul j. D Hall by Spanish
soldier at st John on March 4.
From what could be learned from
Felix Taussig, one OF the South Cam
bria's passengers, itseems that Consul
Halls residence adjoins the Spanish
prison in that city. On March the
consul was fired on by Spanish sol
der from the prison wall, but iortl-
nately was not struck by the bullet
which whizzed close to the consul:
head. The shooting created quite an
excitement. Consul Hall has written
home by the South Cambria to the
tate departmental Washington giving
full report Il The attempt on his life
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

With the March number the Forum begins
new volume and enters upon its second decade.
The number-an unoommonly Interesting one
opens with noteworthy article on Family
Life in America, - by the distinguished French
novelist and critic tn. Bntzon CMme. Blanc),
author Of 1.-THE Condition Of Women in the
United States" Nine Blanc kraws very inter-
esting and instructive comparison between
French and American family life, and frankly
criticises certain phases of American civiliza-
ton which came under her observation while in
this eountry-such as the almost insolent tri-
umph of youth, the boldly advertised domina-
tion of woman, the efiacoment Of parents and
their lack Of authority over their children, the
liberty of the American girl and her contempt
of marriage Irritation, etc.,-and She sympa-
thizes with the American father who works in
harness at home while his family passes years
in Europe leading that purely worldly life
which the American colony in Paris exhibits,
under the pretext that travelling develops the
young people Nevertheless, with certain re-
servations, which she mentions in her article,
Nine Blanc declares that she shall be delighted
to see French family life become more and
more AmerieasiZed
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Hardware at The
Bee Hive.
Insolvent Notice.

THE INSOLVENCY of the Estate
i of Henry Robertson, deceased,
having been suggested to the County
Court Of Washington county, Tennes-
see, all persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to appear
and file the same, authenticated in the
manner prescribed by law, with the
Clerk of said Court on or before the Goth
day of September, 1896.
Any claims not filed within the time
aforesaid will be forever barred both in
law and equity.
J. G.. CHAFFIN, Admir-.
JACOB LEAB, Clerk.
This March 10th, 1896. 612
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

IT is not believed that Gov. Bradley
will call an extra session of the Ken
lucky Legislature to elect United
States senator, for such an election
would be violative of the constitution;
but the legality of thing is a second
airy consideration with republicans
when there is a chance to "locate" one
of their party,
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A Physician

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L. Reynolds of Eureka, ILL.,, write us that he
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Ambassador Bayard, which the house
adopted. Chambers charges are ex-
plieit and emphatic and if Mckinley
gets the republican nomination, this
interview will make corking campaign
document for use against him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

In congress, the other day, when
Sherman denounced the free coinage
OF silver az a dishonest proposition and
insinuated that its advocates were in
spired by dishonest motives, Colorado
Teller answered him, and ending by
shaking his finger in his face and
Missing these words; "Infamy Will
pursue your name even after you are
laid in your grave "
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

In order to give the democrats the
right to circulate it under COMPRESSION
al frank, Representative Dinsmore. OF
Arkansas, had Senator Chambers in
teryiew char ging Mckinley with being
q Doodle candidate read as a part of his
speech against the resolution eensuring
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26
Cure for Headache.

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The Comet CITY, Tennessee Thursday March, 90 1896

Huttsyille Vidette: Lost, strayod,
or stolen-0ne nun colored, crimp-
tailed, hook-nosed, slough-iooted,
bandy-shanked, knock-kneed, slab
sided, bench-legged, crop.eared, cross
eyed. long-heired stoop-shouldered
snaggle toothed, sun burnt, piefaced,
deaf and dumb vice presidential boom
Answers 10 name Martyr" Hand
some reward-to be paid in scrip.
II. CLAY EVANS.
Carpet Bag Place,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
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The Discovery Saved His Life.

c. Caillouette, druggist. Beaversville. H.
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LITERARY NOTES.

1t is probable that no review of the current
month is so rich in able discussions of social,
economical and political problems of special in
terest as the Arena for March. Among the sub
iects treated with vigor, forcefulness and
frankness, we mention: Dr. John Clark Rid
path, the eminent historians third paper on the
history of The Bond and the Dollar" Profess
sor Frank Parsons mastery arragnment of
the Western Union Telegraph company. JUS
tice Walter Clark, LII. D., on The Prosperity
of Mexico" magnifcently illustrators b. o.
Flowers paper on "a Successful Experiment
for the Maintenance of Self-respecting Man
hood, Gllustrated); why the South Wants
Free Silver by United States Senator Marion
Butler, Professor George D. Heron on THE
Social Value of Individual Failure" and a
discussion by Geo. b. Waldron A. NJ. on Ma
tion, illustrated by numerous diagrams.
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FAW ELECTED.
The People Unite in Electing a
Reform Mayor.

In many respects yesterdays election
was the most remarkable ever held in
the city. With a majority of the regis
tered vote, the republicans entered the
contest with Mayor Hart at the head Of
the ticket confident of his success, and
were inclined to criticise the action of
the democrats in selecting candidate
for mayor. 1t was urged that Mayor
Hart was a business man, that he had
given the city wise administration of
affairs, and should be reelected. On
the other hand it was insisted that he
was not the proper man to be honored
with the Office. The battle of ballots
began early and was waged furiously
all day, resulting in Faw's election by
% majority. This was accomplished
by the aid of republicans who believed
with the democrats that Faw would
make the best mayor
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

AS there is no official channel through
which those resolutions of censure
adopted by the house can be trans
mitted to Ambassador Bayard, that
gentleman will never know officially
that the house has taken such an absurd
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

Godey's Magazine for March is filled with
matter that is timely, beautiful and interest
lug Perhaps the most absorbing are two bio
graphical articles: One The Life of Cecil
Rhodes and the other called The Senorita
of the Sword being descriptive of JaQuarina.
the Spanish-American swordswoman who has
defeated the cracks of the United States and
English armies and who will represent Ameri-
ca in the Olympic Games this spring The
achievements of this woman have been little
heralded, and manly Americans will be glad to
read of their remarkable champion. "A Winter
on the Riviera and Laundering in the Adir-
ondacl1S" are seasonabIe; and the features ap-
pealing especially to women are Club
Houses for Women" Miss Mary A. Froctor's
experience as an astronomer and lecturer
which is told under the head of Talks by Sue
cessfulWomen' and the" Observation-Disclosures
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

The March number Of Current Literature is
marvel; it contains 1913 prose articles and 80 po-
ems Mere figures do not show value but ev-
cry prose article and every poem in the number
is well worth reading. The opening department.
contains three strong editorials on Drink in the
Public Schools, The Way Of the Reformer and
The Genealogy of Scientific Discovery. Among
other important articles are Visitors at the
Gunnel Rock a delightful story by Arthur
CUTLER Couch; "Chonita's Surrender" dra-
matte reading from Mrs. Athertons novel ''The
Doomswoman; In the Dead Valley" a ghost
story by Ralph Adams Cram; page Of love po-
ems selected by Fanny Mack Lothrop, the pop
ular compiler and THE Conquest Of Obstacles"
by Orison SWEET Marden. So carefully planned
and edited is Current Literature, that it seems
each month not only to keep one thoroughly
abreast of all current thought but TO run the
gamut of all the emotions and to have something
for every member of the family and taste.
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