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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

lowed us as we rode away each morn
ing. Such looks were not solely due,
/ fear, to the news from Paris, although
for some time we were the first bear
ers of the tidings.
Presently, on the third day of our
journey. I think, couriersf from the court
passed us; and henceforth forestalled
us. One of these messengers-who L
learned from the talk about me was
bound for Cahors with letters for the
lieutenant governor and the count
bishop-the yidame interviewed and
stopped. How it was managed 1 do
not know, but I fear the count-bishop
never got his letters. which l fancy
would have given him some joint au-
thority. Certainly we left the messen-
ger-a prudent fellow with a care for
his skin-in comfortable quarters at
Limoges, whence L do not doubt he
presently returned to Paris at his
leisure.
The strangeness of the journey, how
| ever, arose from none of these things.
but from the relations of our party to
one another. After the first day we
four rode together. unmolested, so long
as we kept near the center of the strag-
| cdNaIcdQe. ne N1QdIQ6 always
rode alone, and in front, breeding with
bent head and somber face over his re-
venge. as I supposed. He would ride
| in this fashion, speaking to no one and
| giving no orders. for day together.
At times 1 came near to plying him
He had loved Kit in his masterful way,
the way OF one not wont to be thwart-
ed, and he had lost her-lost her, what
ever might happen. He would get moth
ing after all by his revenge. Nothing
but ashes in the mouth. And so saw
in softer moments something ineXpres
sibly melancholy in that solitary gian'
figure pacing always alone.
He seldom spoke to us. More rarely
to Louis. When he did the harshness
of his voice and his cruel eyes betrayed
the gloomy hatred in which he held
him. AT meals lie ate at one end of the
table; we four at the other, as three OF
us had done on that first evening il
Paris. And sometimes the cover
looks, the grim sheer he shot at hi:
rival-his prisoner-made me shive1
even in the sunshine. Sometimes, OF
the other hand, when I took him un
awares, / found an expression on hi:
face l could not read.
ITO BE CONTINUED
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thought I read, in his countenance,
signs of emotions not quite in accord
ance with what knew of him-emo-
tions strange and varied. L could al
most have sworn that as he looked at
us a flicker of kindness lit up his stern
and cruel gloom; l couh almost have
sworn he smiled with n curious sadness.
As for Louis riding with a squad who
stood in a different part OF the yard,
he did not see US; had not yet seen us
at all. His side face, turned towards
me, was pale and sad, his manner pre-
occupied, his mien rather sorrowful
and downcast. He was thinking, !
judged, as much of the many brave men
who had yesterday been his friends
companions at board and play table
as of his own fate. When we presently.
at signal from Bure, took to the road
again, I asked no permission, but
thrusting my horse forward. rode to his
side as he passed through the gateway
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
AN ARKANSAS DEER.
Emits Unnatural Sounds and Engages in
Queer Proceedings.


Queer Proceedings.
Some years since, with five compan-
ions, 1 was still-hunting deer in
Arkansas. On the morning we were
to break camp 1 shouldered my Win
chester to take a farewell tramp over
the grounds we had hunted for two
weeks. l had walked about one and a
half miles and was standing near the
end of prairie. Behind me was a
very briery slough. / had been stand
ing several minutes when heard three
successive sounds of noises that were
much louder and coarser than the
whistle or snort of any deer had pre-
viously heard. At first 1 thought it
some other animal, but presently he
was in sight, and when within about
200 yards of me ran into a flock of
turkeys.
He would single out one and chase it
away, then another, until he had chased
off nine ten, likely all of the flock,
when he returned to the line, or track,
he was following and came on. part of
the time trotting and part of the time
| walking, but all the time travelling as
if he were tracking something. When
| within so yards of me he came on my
track and stopped, turning half around,
| giving me a fine shot He was only a
| three-pOint buck, and rather small for
a three-pointer, but he seemed to be on
the warpath, judging by the way he
chased the turkeys, and he seemed to
care very little for me. Now, 1 have
| frequently heard deer whistle when
frightened, and have heard them snort
from the same cause, but this deer
made altogether a louder and different
| noise from either.-Forest and Stream.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
MY IDEAL.
Sweet is the nisbt to mt

Sweet is the night to me,
And often. when day is done.
linser awhile as the last faint smile
Fades fast from the setting sun;
Till the birds have finished their vesper
hymn,
Till night creeps up from the woodlands
dim,
And the crescent moon dips her golden
rim,
Seeking the solemn sea.
Fair as sun-kissed morn
Then doth {. face appear,
Cherished and known by my soul alone
Many dreary year.
IT'S only dream but the dream is sweet,
That some time or other our paths may
meet,
And lffe's broken circle may be complete
In the years that are yet unborn
Only a dream, and yet
Life is a dream, more long,
Passing away, like dreary day
Or the memory of a song.
Thus, doubly dreamer, can but wait,
Hoping, but fearing this bitter fate;
To have lived too early or loved too late,
Powerless to forget.
Firm are the bands of love
Stronger than death ween;
And the earth and the still move as
Though tempests are wild between;
But frail are our banks and the sea is wide,
And no one knows If the rushing tide
Will bear us asunder side by side,
Only the gods above.
Thus, in the night appear
Visions, and voices sweet,
Whispering low of some long ago
Whispering I'VE shall meet"
Daylight and darkness are naught to me
Dreaming or drifting, on shore or sea,
Save as they promise, in days to be,
All that my soul holds dear.
Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
Changed His Mind.

81 am looking for Mr.. Adsum, the
bookkeepcr," said the caller, portly.
dignif1ed gentleman of majestic ap-
pearance.
He is not in replied the young man
on the three-legged stool Hes
81 see he's not in" interrupted the
visitor. This is bout the hour he has
been in the habit of coming in, isn't It %
Eyes, sir, but"
Thanks. I'll watt
He sat down, picked up the newspa:
per, slowly unfolded it, and proceeded
with Ieisurely dignity to read.
The young man on the three-legged
stool wrote away in silence.
Thus passed half an hour.
The caller grew FESTIVE.
by the way" he said, "how-er-
long will it be before Mr.. Adsum
comes in %
Il don't know" said the young man
on the stool. He went out about three
weeks ago to hunt another job."-Chi.
cago Tribune.
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warmly, and looked back to smile at
Marie and Croisette. 1T was like
you'll" he calculated, with emotion.
1T was like her cousins! Brave, brave
lads, The vicomte Will live to be
proud of you! Some day you will all
do great things! L say it,"
But oh, Louis!'' 1 exclaimed, sor-
rowfdlly, though my heart was bound
only been in time! If we had only
come to you two hours earlier!"
You would have spoken to little
purpose then, l fear" he replied, shal>-
ing his head. I'VE were given over as
prey to the enemy. Warnings? We
had warnings in plenty. De Rosny
warned us, and we scoffed at him. The
kings eye warned us, and we trusted
him. But and Louis form diIated
and his hand rose as he went on, and ]
thought of his cousins prediction
cit Will never be SO again in France,
Anne, Neveri No man will after this
trust another! There will be no hon
or, no faith, no quarter, and no peace!
And for the VaIcis who had done this
the sword will never depart from his
house! I believe it, 1 do believe it, -
How truly he spoke we know now
For two and twenty years after the oath
of August, 1872, the sword was scarcely
laid aside in France for 4 single month
In the streets OF Paris, at Argues, and
Coutras, and Ivry, blood flowed like
water that the blood of ST. Barthol
omew might be forgotten-that blood
which, by the grace of God, Navarrs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
One of Those Fellows.

During the time. the duke of Edin-
burgh was in command of the Mediter-
ranean feet he was in the habit of Civ
ing parties to the children of the naval
end military officers stationed in Malta.
A little boy aged four years, who had
attended one of the parties given 1T
San Antonio palace, was out a few DAYS
later walking with his nurse and my
self when we met the duke of Edin-
burgh in Strada Mezzodi. and the duke.
thinking the boy had forgotten him,
said:
well, Guy, you don't know who ]
am?'
Yes 1 do" replied the boy: ''you are
enc of those fellows met at the palace
the other day!''-London Answers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
CHAPTER XI.

NIGHT OF SORROW.
Louis! Louis!"
He turned with start at the sound
of my voice, joy and bewilderment-
and no wonder in his countenance.
He had not supposed US to be within
100 leagues of him. And iol here we
were, knee to knee, hand meeting
hand in long grasp, while his eyes,
to which tears sprang unbidden, dwelt
on my face as though they could read
in it the features of his sweetheart.
Some one had furnished him with a
hat and enabled him to put his dress
in order, and washed his wound, which
was very slight, and these changes had
improved his appearance; SO that the
shadow of grief and dependency pass
ing for moment from him in the JOY
of seeir0 me, he looked once more his
former If; as he had looked in the old
days Cay1us on his return from
hawking, or from some boyisn escapade
among the hills. Only, alas! he wore no
sword
'And now tell me ALL he cried, after
his first exclamation of wonder had
found vent. How on earth do you
come here? Here, of all places, and by
my side? Is all well at Caylus? Surely,
mademoiselle is not
''Madamoiselle is very well! perfect
~ we'll! And thinking of you / swear!'
i answered passionately. For u.s. /
went on, eager for the moment to es-
cape that subjectAhow could talk of
it in the daylight and under strange
yes:-''Marie and Croisette are be-
hind. We left Caylus eight days ago
We reached Paris yesterday evening.
We have not been to bed! We~have
passed, Louis, such a night as ]
never
He stopped me with a gesture
''Hush!'' he said, raising his hand
Don't speak of it, Anne!" and I saw
| that the fate of his friends was still toe
recent, the horror of his awakening to
| those dreadful sights and sounds was
| still 100 vivid for him to bear reference
to them. Yet after riding for time in
| silence-though his lips moved-he
asked me again what had brought me
| up.
1--WE came to warn you-of him. ]
answered, pointing to the solitary fig
ure of the vidame, who was riding
ahead of the party. ''He-he said thai
Kit should never marry you, and boast
ed of what he would do to you, and
frightened her. So, learning he wa:
going to Paris, we followed him-te
put you on you guard, you know" AND
[ briefly sketched our adventures, ;nt
the circumstances and mistakes which
had delayed us hour after hour
through all that strange night, unit
the time had gone. by when we could d.
| good.
His eyes glistened and his color rose
as I told the story. He wrlng my HAND
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
:crArE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, l.
l.rCAs COrNTY -

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the
& Co, doing business In the city OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID.
1886. a ". GLEASON,
GSeal1 Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

The Old-Fashioned Way-.sWhat was
yer daddy hckin' you for:s asked the half
grown boy. The other half-groWn boy an
swered: 20, he was jist provin' to me that
the whale really did swaller Joner."-In-
dianapolis Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

What are you crying for. chiid?'
"Lolo hurt me-"
HHow, pray?''
az was going to hit him with my fist,
when ne ducked his head and my fist
hit the wall. "-Etoile Beige.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Not to be provoked is best; but, if moved,
never correct till the fume is spent; for
every stroke our fury strikes is sure to hit
ourselves at last.-N. Y. Weekly
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

When a man gets beat in game of carr
he always tells how he is out of practice
Washington Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

People kick when show is too long an
also when it is too short.-Washingto Den
ocrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Any ache, from toothache to backache
st. Jacobs Oil will cure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Some people are proud because they once
had lot of money and squandered it,
Washington Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

When bilious or costive eat a Cascar
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. i0c,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

1t may come last, but st. Jacobs Oil is the
best to cure sprains. 1t ought to be first.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

NO-T0-Bac for Fifty Cents
Over 400, COO ured. Why not let No-Tc-Bac
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03

wearing a robe Of scarlet ornamented
with jewels and a crown set with spar
king gems, entered and seated himself
on the throne The music sank lower.
So soft did il become that the tinkling
bells Of the great fountain outside could
be heard throughout the room.
The king bowed TO the throng on the
dais and spoke few words to a CONT
Ter who advanced as he sat down. The
courtier must have spoken Of them, for
the king at once looked down at john
ston and Thorndyke and nodded his
head. The courtier spoke to page, and
the youth left the dais and came toward
the captiyes.
1--WE are in for it, " cautioned Thorn
dyke. Now, don't be afraid Of your
shadow. Well come out all right.
The king has sent for you" said the
page the next instant. go 10 the
throne.
They were the cynosure of the entire
room as they went up the carpeted steps
of the dais and knelt before the king.
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breathed. Did you notice her eyes and
form? Great heavens! Was there ever
such vision Of human loveliness? Her
grace, her voice, her chances drove me
wild with delight.
"You are dead gone" grumbled the
American despondently. We'll never
get away from here in the world. l can
see that.
II gave up all hope in that direction
some time ago., said Thorndyke, land
WHY should we care? We were awfully
bored with life before we came. For
my part, I'd as soon end mine up here
as anywhere else. Besides, didn't his
majesty say that they live longer under
his system than we do?'
Il don't take stock in all he says, !"
growled the American. HE talks like
a Chicago real estate agent who wants
TO sell a lot. Why doesn't he chop off
our heads and be done with it?"
Thorndyke burst into jovial laugh.
"You are coming round all right. That
Is the first Joke you have got off since
we came here. His royal nibs may need
a court jester and give you job. -
"There goes that blamed sunlight
again, exclaimed Johnston, grasping
his companions arm. Don't you see
it changing?
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"1he iCiUcS and daughters Of the king"
give you some useful advice, but | must
treat you very formally, at least till
you have had audience with the king "
''Thank you," said the Englishman,
and Tradmos stood up in the car 10
watch their progress through the circu-
lar glass of little cupola on top.
Thorndyke smiled at Johnston. but the
American was in no pleasant mood. The
indifference with which Tradmos had
treated him had nettled him.
The machine was now slowly de-
scending. a vast pile Of white marble,
with many golden domcs and spires,
rose between them and the earth below.
''To the balcony on the central dome, :"
ordered Tradmos through the window
Of the drivers compartment, and the
adventurers felt the car sweep round in
a curve that threw them against each
other, and the next moment they had
landed on wide iron balcony encircling
great golden cone that lowered hun
dreds Of feet above them.
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CHAPTER V.

Follow me, said the captain stiffly,
for there were several guards in white
and gold uniforms pacing to and fro on
the battlementlike walls. He led the
two adventures through door in the
base Of the dome. At first they were
dazed by brilliant light from above,
and, looking up, they beheld a marvel
Of Kaleidoscope colors formed by "a
myriad Of electric lighted prisms slop-
ing gradually from the floor to the
apex Of the dome. Thorndyke could
compare it TO nothing but a stupendous
diamond, the very heart Of which the
eye penetrated.
Don't look at it now," advised
Tradmos in an undertone. 1T was con-
structed to be seen from below and to
light the great rotunda"
Mutely the captives obeyed. At every
turn they were greeted with q new
wonder The captain now led them
round narrow balcony ON the inside
Of the vast dome, and, looking over the
railing down below, they saw a vast
tessellated pavement made Of polished
stones of various and brilliant colors
and so artistically arranged that from
where they stood lifelike pictures of
landscapes seemed to rise to meet the
vision wherever the eye rested. Statues
of white marble, gold and bronze were
placed here and there, and in squares of
living green fountains threw up streams
of crystal water. Tradmos paused for
them to look down and smiled at their
evident admiration.
How far is it down there?" Them
dyke ventured to ask
lover 1000 feet" replied Tradmos.
Look across opposite and you will see
that there are 90 floors beneath us, and
each floor has balcony like this over
looking the court"
What is the sound that comes up
from belows" asked the Epglishman.
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CHAPTER VII.

Johnston followed his guide to fly-
ing machine outside He hesitated an
instant as the officer was holding the
door open and looked back toward the
conservatory. but he could not see
Thorndyke
Where are you taking me?' he asked
desperately. But the officer did not seem
TO hear the question. He was motioning
10 tall man Of athletic build who wore
dark blue uniform and who came has
hly forward and pushed the American
INTO the machine Through the open
door Johnston saw Thorndyke's anxious
face as the Englishman emerged from
inc conservatory and strobe toward
them. The two officers entered and
closed the glass door.
Then the machine rose. and John
ston spirits sank as they shot upward
ana hoated easily over the hummiup
crowd into the free white light above
the smokeless city. The poor captive
leaned on the window sill and looked
out. There was no breeze and no cur
rent OF air except that caused by their
RAPID passage through the atmosphere.
UP, up, they went till the CITY
seemed blur Of mingled white and
gray and then the color below changed
10 vague blue as they flew over the
fields of the open country.
Ihe first officer took glass and a
decanter from a receptacle under seat.
and' pouring little red fluid into the
glass, offered it to the American.
Drink it." he said. 1T will put
you to sleep for time"
don't want to be drugged.
The journey will try your nerves
1t is harmless. I"
II don't want it. II take H. vou
will have to pour it down nv throat "
Inc ofiicer smiled as he put the glass
ana decanter away. Faster and faster
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it changing?'

16S, ana TINS tlme II is White, like
old Soils natural smile; but isn't il
clear: 1t seems to me that could see
to the end Of the earth in that light. !
want to know how lie does it.
:" How who does it,"
''Why, the king, Of course; it is his
work-some sort of ina ntion-but we
must keep civil tongues in our heads
when we are dealing with man who
can color the very light of the SUM-"
They were walking back toward the
great rntIEda, and as they entered the
conserr atory tie crowds Of men and
women stared at them curiously. They
had paused TO inspect the statue Of a
massive stone dragon when young Of
ficer in glittering uniform approached
and addressed Johnston.
Follow me-" be said simply. at is
the kings command. ="
The American started and looked at
Thorndyke apprehensively
go, said the latter. Don't hest
tate an instant.
Peer Johnston had turned white. He
held cut his hand to Thorndyke.
Shake" lie said in a whisper not in
tended for the ears Of the officer. II
don't believe that we shall meet again
L have felt that we were to be parted
ever since that medical examination. "
ThorndyLe's, face had altered. An
angry flush came in his face and his
eyes flashed, but with an effort he con-
trolled himself.
Tut, tut Don't be silly. shall wait
for you round here. If there is any foul
play l shall make some one suffer for
1t. You can depend Gu me to the end.
we are hand i'll hand in this adventure,
old man."
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The Land Of The Changing Sun.
By WILL N. HARDEN.

copyright, 1897, by the Merriam Company]
CHAPTER 1.-Two men, Harry Johnson, an
American, apd Charles ThOrndyke. an Eng
lishman, enter a hole in the earth and descend
20 the abode OF a new people, where they find
world OF mechanism lighted by a mechanic.
electric sun. IL and lIl--From the bottom Of
the lake submarine boat rises and approach s
the two strangers. It's captain TradmOs,
conducts the II into the kingdom, Alpha, where
they are subjected 10 a medical test which II
they do not pass they will be left in desolate
place " perish.
CONTINUED
"Can it be possible:" said the Ing
lishman obviously.
"Oh, yes, and the early settlers had
great deal Of trouble in different ways,
but / am not at liberty TO give you in
formation on that head. 1t is the kings
special pleasure TO have newcomers
form their own impressions, ard he il
particularly fond Of noting their sur
prise, and, above all, .heir approval
People usually come bsTr # their own
accord through the inf.ucrcc Of our So
cret force Of agents all over the earth,
but you were brought because you hap
pened TO drop on or island and would
have found out too much for cur good,
and that red light you kept burning
night and day might have given US trou-
bic. There is 10 telling how long you
could have kept alive Oh those clans. "
eve meant 10 ofiense, apologized
Thorndyke; we
"Oh, l know il. was only explain
ing the situation, D." interrupted the Off
Ger.
"What is that bright spot to the
right" asked Thorndyke, to change the
subject.
1.-THE king 5 palace; that is the dome.
We shall soon be there Now, | must
not talk to you any longer. Somebody
may be watching US with glasses. 1
have taken a liking to you, and some
time, when Iget the opportunity, shall
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03

Pennington, Me-, May -
King, the Boston bank me-
disappeared on Tuesday W
the banks money, was -
Saturday. King reacne'
train from the Rangeley
at 11:15 a. m. When sea-
jail all the money taken ~
was found In packages I'D
cts.