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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20

the hangman with smile upon his pail
lid lips.
Gerard fingered several weeks, the
happiest, so he assured me. of his life
The tangled slein was at length un-
rayeled, and it was characteristic OF
the man that lie accepted his sentence
of death without repining or remon-
STRANGE
eff Mark" he said to me, only the
day before the final summons came,
"if Mark profits by my experience I
don't grudge the price. I've always
held, Hugo, that reform rises, as I
rose, from the ranks, but I've learnt
that it falls, like the sunlight, from
above"
Under the terms of his will re-
ceived q handsome legacy, sufficient
to insure independence and abundant
leisure to scribble, leisure also to brood.
70 exercise the demon of unrest,
turned to sport, and spent the summer
and fall upon the headwaters of the
Saskatchewan, hunting and fishing.
But around my campfire lowered the
image of Nancy, alluring, mocking!
Upon my return to San Francisco a
letter advised me of the approaching
marriage of Burlington and Mrs. Ger
ard. l was invited to the wedding and
assisted at the quiet celebration that
followed. Both Burlington and his
wife welcomed me warmly, but Nancy
so fancied-hcld aloof, and greeted
me with chillinp c;vility
II presume" said l, at parting, with
forced smile, that you win he kind
enough to send me card for your we'd
ding"
'My wedding?" she faltered.
Surely that devotion you spoke of
that night, you remcmber-will-"
Her bosom began to heave as she
turned from me.
"NancN,' / cried, taking her hand in
mine, ut is we'll with you, Nancy, is it
rot? You are happy?"
NO." she whispered, 81 am not
happy"
Not happy? If some fellow has
dared to"
Don't look so fierce" she muir
INJURED. Mamma has new interests
now, and of course, feel little out in
the cold.'
1T was your mother, then? For her
sake you re"
YES"
Nancy, IL took her sweet face be-
tween my two big hands-"Nancy, I'm
going to marry you, whether you like it
or not. Do Won hear that 9"
Her eyes were upturned to mine, and
in their luminous depths saw the re-
Election of my own face. Was it mir
1ored likewise in her heart?
Yes" she murmured, Il hear"
"And what do you say?"
81 think, smile rippled across
lips and chee9s-"I think, Hugo, that
shall like it,
THE END.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
get your heart frozen. My body is a

get your heart frozen. My body is a
small affair.""
MY body isn't" I returned "We
can discuss these matters later, sir, UNI
less you propose to thaw out your heart
with burning dose of pneumonia"
We had stood for fully ten minutes
exposed TO the raw fog, and cut short
his chatter by moving towards the hut.
thought, too, that heard the voice OF
the Greek.
"Gad!" said 1, "Demetrius has come
to-"
Gerard started at these words, ran
nimbly ahead and entered the hut. l
heard an oath. followed by scream
from the boy, and then--a horrid thud.
AS | burst through the door the Greek
met me, a bloody knife in his hand, and
glare in his eyes, the like OF which
pray that may never see again. One
arm was still tied, and both legs, but
he lunged viciously at my heart as l
sprang at him. I turned the thrust
with my naked left arm-I shall carry
the scar to the grave-and countered
him full on the point of the jaw. He
fell like a stricken bullock, and, fore
ing the knife from his clenched hand,
l fastened past him and bent over Ger
ard. He was lying on the floor, NOR
tally wounded, l could guess, but con-
scious.
Secure him first" he gasped.
The boy was crying bitterly. had
to shake him vigorously before he an
swered my question.
GLOW did this happen9"
II united him" he sobbed 81 united
him. Oh, father, father! didn't
mean to do any harm"
"Never mind, my boy" said Gerard
family. I'm ready to die now, any
way"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
CHAPTER TX.
The details l learned later.

The details learned later.
Demetrius, it seemed, had asked the
boy to loosen the rope which Jap, with
hearty good will. had Enotted so tight
ly as to cut the flesh. Mark, in abso-
lutte ignorance of the true nature of
the beast, and moved to pity at the
sight of his swollen and bleedingwrists,
had consented to slacken one end. A
powerful wrench had freed the Creeks
right arm as Gerard entered the hut;
and Demetrius, faithful to his oath,
had grasped knife and turned upon
the boy. With both feet tied, he
moved slowly and with difficulty, and
Gerard had time to fling himself be-
tween the miscreant and his victim.
He saved his sons life by the sacri-
flee of his own, sacrifice cheerfullv
contaminated.
Demetrius was arraigned for the
murder of his master and convicted.
The day before his execution his iron
nerves gave way, and he was baptized,
trembling penitent, into the commu-
Mon of the Greek church. Before the
ceremony, and in the presence of the
warden of San Quentin, he confessed
to the murder of Ferdinand Perkins
The motive was a jealous hatred of the
man, who had supplanted him, and,
cvershadowing that, the lust of gold
Familiar intercourse with the Croesus
had aroused a passion of envy. Gerard,
doubtless, had dangled his dollars be-
fore the young mans eyes, and had
trained his pupil in the CONSTRUCTED
area of the grossest materialism. But
the prize, partnership, had been given
to poor Perkins. The fastening of the
crime upon Burlington, who had begun
to suspect him, was an afterthought.
He left all his money, a large sum,
carefully invested, to the archiman-
drite Of his native town: and he faced
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20


but wishing and hoping won't help him.
1t is what he does, and not what he
wishes that serve his purpose. If man
is losing flesh, and is nervous, irritable.
sleepless and debilitated, he may wish he
would get we'll, but one bottle of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will
do more than an ocean of wishes. If
man is on the way to consumption he
should make stop as quickly as pos
sible. He should put on brakes. He
needn't be afraid he has consumption if
he will do the right thing-if he will
just take the right medicine. The Cold
en- Medical Discovery" cures incipient
and we'll developed consumption. Con
sumption is germ disease and blood
disease. The Golden Medical Dis
covery" kills the germs and purifes the
blood. 1t increases the appetite, helps
digestion, makes assimilation perfect,
and so builds up solid, ziholesoMe flesh.
Hundreds of grateful people afflicted
with consumption, bronchial, throat and
kindred diseases, have testified that it
has actually saved their lives. For the
sake of the information they contain.
some of these letters have been included
in DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, thousand page, illustrated
book, which will be sent free on receipt
off twenty-one (21) one-cent stamps to
pay for mailing oab' Every family
should have copy for ready reference
in case of sudden sickness or accidents.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association.
No. 6o3 N1aia Street, Buffalo, N Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20

over the lad. Obviously, Demetrius had
counted upon capturing the gosling as
well as the gandcr.
Jap soon rejoined me with lantern
and coil of bale-rore.
Can you truss him properly?"
Can 1? You leave the cuss to me,
s:r,"
Finally, tied hand and foot and still
unconscious, we carried Demetrius to
the hut and propped him up on the bed,
Then Gerard, satisfied that his enemy
was powerless, drew Jap and me aside,
i've told Mark as little as possible"
he murmured 81 did not wish TIC
frighten him unnecessarily, What shall
we do with Dcmetrius2"
The question demanded consideia-
ton.
Jap can go to the house and as soon
as it's light bring the carriage. He
may as we'll start at once, chicken
your mouth shut, Jap. No tattling till
l give you leave"
The coachman grinned and shivered,
"Run along" said Gerard, "and bring
dry clothing for Mr.. livingston and
me"
The man united the boat and pushed
Off. had found a pair of overalls in the
hut, and an ovcrcoat belonging to De-
metrius, In these l felt fairly com.
Portable, and my teeth stopped chat
tering. None the less it was bitterly
coldi and felt that my patrons pro.
testations Of gratitude might be de.
ferred. Gerard, however, was fever.
lshly lo4uacious, and could not be ST.
fenced.
"ColdG" he exclaimed. "By heavens,
! never was so Pleasantly warm in my
life. Sf you want to feel cold. Hugo,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
CURE WHEN OTHERS Sail.

Diseases of the Eyes and Ears. Granulated Lids,
cataract GEoss.eyes straightened without pain or
Of Nose and Throat cetarrh Br ess
Asthma, Diseases of Stomach and Liver. Dys-
Pepsia. Indigestion Headache, Billiousness,
and Skin Diseases scrofula, Pmples, Biotches,
Ecsema, Ulcers; etc. Nervous Diseases, Head
ache HysteEEa INSOMNIA, Lack Of Vitality, Nerv;
Heart Disease, Palpitation, Dizziness, Dysponea
OF shortness of Breath, Heart Pains, etc. Gland
Mar Diseases, Tumors, Abnormal Growth, Can
orrhoids or Piles and all Rectal Diseases. Dis
eases of Women, Deformities and lack of deyel-
opment OF any organ. Small and weak parts en-
Middle.Aged and Young 1Ien,
Seminal WaaHne ss'g Lost q v Ras
and $50. vaEicocele and ali the train Of evils
nons some Of the following eects e'e as
,erycusness, Weakness. Emissions, Pimples and
s'lotohas, Debility. Dizziness, Detective Memory,
ysf9on to Society Sexual Exhaustion. Pain in
II hack. Dreams, etc., blighting the most radi-
ens hopes, rendering marriage unhappy and bust
timely grave: No matter who has failed, consult
bad bad. given up in despair. A Perfect Re,tora
Adential. Delays are dangerous.
Marriage.
Married persons, or those contemplating mar
riage, who are aware of physical defects or weak
neeses which would render marriage disap-
pOintment would do well to call on us,
Weakness.
In many cases drains occur unobserved by the
sufferer. To this hidden drain upon the vitality
may be attributed the cause of many diseases Of
the nerves, stomach, heart, kidneys and bladder
Ladies'.
Dr.. Downing has long given careful attention
to the treatment Of diseases peculiar to women
and his methed OF treatment has been universal
" successful. No lady, married or single, need
hesitate to call for consultation, either alone or
Remarkable Cures
perfected in old cases which have been neglected
or unskillfully treated. No experiments or fail
ures. Parties treated by mail or express, but
where possible. personal consultation preferred
Free Examination
of the Urine, chemical and microscpical, in all
cases of Kidney Diseases, Bright's Disease, Dia-
betes aud Spermatorrhoea. Bring specimen of
urine. Cases and correspondence strictly conf
DENTAL and medicine sent to any part of the
United States. List Of questions free. Address
DR.. DOWNING,
1888 Masonic Temple.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20

SYNOPSIS


Chapter MARK Gerard employs Hugo
Livingston (who tells the taleo to tutor his
little son, and intimates he has reasons for
kesbpnS The fhilas eXstsnes sere
(years ago) of his partner Ferdinand
Perkins. Gerard had been paying atten-
ton to beautiful wife OF one burlington.
confidential servanO unearthed evidence
pointing to Burlington as the murderer.
Gerard then married Burlinstons wife:
life OF their little son threatened in a
:. Gphapter fli.@lIugo goes TO nome OF Mrs.
Gerard. begins instrIction of the boy and
Mrs. Gerard ard Burlington. Mrs Gerard
gets sight of Burlington walking on the
Chapter 1V-Hugo finds Burlington in
cave, who. startled at sound of Hugo's
voice, loses his foothod on the wall as he
trHs to make the upper exit, and falls re-
finish Burlngton's destruction, hut Liv-
ingston compcls him to help carry ont
,ne injured man Nancy insists on having
mn Es steeHV 914a {eE 9Es leaves
q note explaining he has gore with little
LARK 10 camp on the island while Burling-
-CnapterA Vi.-tieraro comes ana tens
hugo the Greek has suggested taking entire
Mark from danger. the family be sent to
Europe in his Ifugo's) care. Before as
s sen Livingston wants an interview
Nancy joins him and Hugo declares his
Char, Charter v 1otS saya ner nre IS
Gerard tells him of Demetrius' earlier life
and his once aspiring to the. partnership
given Perkins. That night while Hugo IS
him that the Greek was the murderer Of
Gerard's partner. step Is heard in the
next room and the light suddenly goes out.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20

indiscriminate use of the knife. Read
ing of the many cures made by S. S.
s., determined to give that medicine
a trial, and after had taken it few
days, the cancer became irritated and
began to discharge. This after awhile
ceased, leaving a small scab, which
finally dropped off, and only healthy
little scaT remained to mark the place
where the destroyer had held full sway.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
SUMMER COMPLAINTS
AUSTIN, MINI, August 10, 1894.

AUSTIN, MINI, August 10, 1894.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This
is to certify that have used Hazle's
Capsules, with beneficial results, for
headache and neuralgia. They are
perfectly harmeless, containing no
opiates of any description, and I
would cheerfully'recommend them to
any person suffering from either of
the above troubles. Yours,
G. H. JOHNSON, NJ. d.
Surgeon c., NJ. & st. P. Ry:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
Dangerous Drinking Water.

Death turks in impure Water. 1t
breeds diseases often in epidemic
form.
The first syptom is looseness of the
bowels. These diseases are checked
by taking Foleys Collie Cure.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
DR.. Downing, President of the Downing
Medical association, Chicago, Ills.
Iowa Branch Office, Dickerman Block,
DEBORAH, Iowa.

This eminent expert specialist, we'll and favor
ably known throughout the United States for the
Nervous and Special Diseases that bafae the skill
Of other physicians and specialists; ably assisted
by full staff of skilled physicians and expert
pitfalls of both Europe and America, enable them
to successfully treat obscure and chronic dis
eases. Their long experience, remarkable skill
dence of the afflicted everywhere.
X-Rays.
Drs. Downing & Co. have the most complete
electrical apparatus in the state, including the
most powerful and perfect X-Ray apparatus for
examination of obscure diseases. With it the ex-
act condition of the innermost organs may be
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20

size of a small pea.
It grew rapidly and
shooting pains ran
in every direction.
I became alarmed
and cons suite d a
good doctor, who
pronounced it can
Ger, and said that it
must be cut out.
This I would not
consent to, having
1;&&1o f,:kh - Tho
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
Some men are afraid

of death, some are
not. Most of us
would rather not meet
the grim destroyer to-
day. We would rather
put it off until to-mor-
row, or until next
year. Mere wishes do
not count for much in
the matter. A man
may not want to die.
He may not want to
be sick. He may wish
land hope and pray
that he will not be
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
Everybody Saws So,

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habituai constipation
and bl!ousness. Please buy aid try box
OF z. G. G. to-day; TO- %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
rake Cascarets Candy Cathartic 1Oc or SIC.
Il y. =. Y. iall TO cure. druggists refund money
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
There is a Class of People

who are injured by the use of coffee. Recent
ly there has been placed In all the grocery
stores q new preparation called GRAIN-O.
made of pure grains. that tokes the place of
without distress, and but few can tell it from
eoiiee. 1t does not cost over 4 as much Chit
dren may drink it with great benefit 15c and
25c per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
Too
Much Knife!

The use of the surgeons knife is be-
coming so general, resulting fatally
in such a large number of cases, as to
occasion general alarm.
Mr.. William Walpo1e, of Wa1shtown,
South Dakota, writes; about
three years ago, there came under
my left eye a little blotch about the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20
BALLOON ASCENSION
Large Crowd Watched the Successful Performance

hbgh
mnte uy-Cmt
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-20

across the yard, and tried the door. Tt
was unlocked, and then-why, then 1
jest follered my big nose till it led me,
Daily camera., 1897-01-29
Hoods Pills are prompt, efficient, al.
ways reliable, easy to take, easy to ope-
rate.
Trustee Sale.

Whereas. Thomas s. Peck, of the County of
Boulder and Sta g of Colorado, by his certain
deed of trust of Nov. 18th, 1886, duly recorded
in the public records Of the County of Boulder
aforesaid, on the 18th day of November, A. d.,
1886 book "a, at page 5l5, conveyed to the under
signed, s, A. Gitfin as trustee the following de-
scribed property situate in the County of Boul-
der, and State of Colorado. to-wit
West half of south-westquar section eight,
township two, north, range siXty-nine west of
9th p NJ, and shares of the Peck Lateral Ditch
Co. Stock, to secure to Garry M. Fry, and Mrs c.
w. Sprague, and II. +. Rowland, 3 promissory
notes aggregating 81 ,02665 III said deed of trust
more fully described, which notes were due in
three years after the date thereof with interest
thereon at the rate of per cent per annum,
payable semi annually; and
Whereas, 1t is provided in said deed of trust
that in case of default in the payment of the
said principal sum OF said notes, and the in
terest thereon, that said promises might be ad-
vertised and sold in the manner provided in
said deed of trust; and
Whereas, Default has been made in the pay
ment of the said principal sum and the interest
thereon due.
Now, Therefore, at the request of the legal
owners of said notes, and in accordance with
the terms of said deed of trust, and for the pur-
pose of paying the principal sum of SAID notes,
the interest thereon due, and the costs of this
sale, |, s. A. Giilin, trustee as aforesaid, shall
at the hour of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, on
Saturday the 18th day of February, A. D. 1897,
at the south front door of the Court House, in
the City and County of Boulder, Colorado, sell
the said premises SO much thereof as may be
necessary, for the purposes aforesaid, to the
highest and best bidder for cash.
Dated at Boulder this 9th day of January, A.
D., 1897. S. A. GIFFIN, Trustee.
First pub Jan 11th, '97-last Feb. 18th 97.
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Trus stee's Sale,

Whereas, Thomas S. Peck of the county of
Boulder and state of Colorado by his certain
deed of trust of Nov, 10Th 1888, duly record
ed in the public records of the county of Boul-
der aforesaid, on the 10th day of Nov. A. D., 1885,
book 1l0 at page 46l, conveyed to the undersign.
ed, s. A. Gtfin trustee, the following describ-
ed property situate in the county of Boulder
and state of Colorado, towit:
East half of south east quarter, section seven,
township two, north, range sixty-nine west, and
two shares Peck Lateral Ditch Co stock, to So
cure to Rachel M. Gill his promissory note,
aggregating $500, in said deed of trust more full
ly described, which note was due in two years
after the date thereof with interest thereon at
the rate of per cent per annum, payable semi
annually, and
Whereas, 1t is provided in said deed Of trust
that in case of default in the payment of said
principal sum of said note and the interest there
on, that said premises might be advertised
and sold in the manner provided in said deed
OF trust and
Whereas, Default has been made in the pay.
ment Of the said principal sum, the interest
thereon due.
Now Therefore, at the request Of the legal
owners of said note and in accordance with the
terms Of said deed Of trust, and for the purpose
of paying the principal sum OF said note, the
interest thereon due, and the costs OF this SALE
|, S. A. Giffin trustee Aforesaid, shall at
the hour Of 10 o'clock in the forenoon on Satur-
day, the 18th day Of February, 4 D., 1877, at
the south front door OF the court house, in the
city and county OF Boulder, Colorado, sell the
said premises, or SO much thereof IS may b
necessary, for the purposes aforesaid, to the
highest and best bidder for cash.
Dated at Boulder, this sth day Of January, A.
d. 1897.
S: A. GifRn, Trustee.
first pub Jan llth-last Feb 18th, '6.
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For Sale-Easy Terms,

A newly built" ELEGANT, cosy, mod
ern improved, pleasantly located BRICK
RESIDENCE of 7 rooms, hall, bath, cellar,
pantry, closets. electric fittings, hot and
cold water, hard pine-wood finish, oiled
and polished floors, with beautiful lawn,
magnificent view of mountains, city and
valley; situate in SELECT residence ad-
dition; lot 5oxI4o feet; $3.50 cash, balance
of 1850 your own time. Property is
worth $4,000. Forced to sell.
J. WILHELM HAMM & Co.,
I4I4 Pearl St.
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Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gener-
ally needed, when the languid exhausted
feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid
and sluggish and the need of tonic and
Alternative is felt. A prompt use of this
medicine has often averted long and per-
haps fatal bilious fevers. No medicine
will act more surely in counteracting and
freeing the system from the malarial poi,
son. Headache. indigestion, constipa-
Fifty cents and 81 per bottle at the Par
lor Drug store.
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ombine to leave unassailed

A peculiar and unparalleled action OF
the Nevada Legislature has legallzed
prize fighting within the borders of that
state, with the expectation that such
events will bring money to Nevada
Lycurgus might well come forth with his
iron coin from the dim shadows of an.
cient antiquity, when the cause Of civil,
zation is openly bartered by law for the
sake of money
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III others

Anxiously watch declining health of
their daughters. So many are cut off
by consumption in early years that
there is real cause for anxiety. In
the early stages, when not beyond
the reach of medicine, Hoods Sarsa-
parilla will restore the quality and
quantity of the blood and thus give
good health. Read the following letter:
cit is but just to write about my
daughter Cora, aged 10. She was COM
pletely run down, declining, had that tired
feeling, and friends said she would not
live over three months. She had bad
Daily camera., 1897-01-29
Cough

and nothing seemed to do her any good.
happened to read about Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and hsd her give it a trial. From the
very first dose she began to get better.
After taking few bottles she was COM
pletely cured and her health has been the
best ever since" MRS. ADDIE PECK,
IL Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y.
81 will say that my mother has not
stated my case in as strong words as
would have done. Hoods Sarsa parilla
has truly cured me and l am now WELL"
CORA PECK, Amsterdam, N. Y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
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The county division of Ell Paso county
forming the new county of Sylvanite is
undergoing the throes of committee OF
the whole discussion, with certain pros.
poets of getting some hard knocks. Ths
petitions from Cripple Creek and Victor
may come from substantial citizens, but
money backing counts in such matters.
The merits of the question, as has been
said, are capable of being decided by the
weight of choice of the people most in
terested. but the question will unfortun-
ately not be decided on its merits.