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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
First published 10 the Daily Leader Oc-
tober 20, 1897
NOticp for puhIIcatinn

Land Office at Guthrie. o T.. October
10 1897
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice Of his
Intention . make final proof In support
OF claim aud that said root VIII be
made befLre the regis ter and receiver OF
the United States land office at Guthrie,
o T. on November "a 1897 viz;
Oren -. Marshall, for the " or sec
.2l tp l6 range / east
He mes the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land viz;
John NJ. Torrance. John c. Butler,
Jacob Wolf. and James Fate, Of McKln-
ley, > Il.
42sO A N. j. CROOK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

On receipt Of ten cents cash or stamps,
generous sample will be ~iled Of the
most popular Cutarrh md Hay Fever Cure
Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient 80 demon
strate the great merits Of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
o. MJrren ST., Now York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr.. Of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm TO me.
can emphasize hs statement, ut is q posi-
tive cure FOR catarrh II used as directed. ~
Rov Francis W Poole, pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
First published in the Daily Leader
OctD Der 3, 1897
Notice for Publication.

Land office at Guthrie, o. T., October
2, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the 10 low
ing named settler has lied notice of his
Intention TO ma tinAl proof IN support
~ his lain, aud hat srid proof win be
made before the rPRi-te and receiver al
Guthrie. o I N November 3. lSy7 VIZ
William II Bowman, for lots 3, 4 and $
hf NV or sec 9, Twp Ism, ".
lie names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land. viz:
Charles NJ Corn Oscar Righ'mire, Al
fred r Stucker and Peter l. Martin. All
OF Seward, o. T.
426t A M CRooK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
First published In the Daily Leader Oct
80 1877
Notice for Publication.

Land office at Guthrie. o T., Oct 90,
1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof In support
made before the register and receiver Of
the United st ttes land office at Guthrie,
o. t., on ice. 2, 1897, v
Nathan q. VanHorn, for the n c or, sec
Is, tp IS, RE.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF. said land, viz:
William Quindt, Isaac NJ. LegaTd and
Thadeus McMahan all OF Carney, o T.,
and William Cummings. of Falls, O. II
1855 A y J RooR. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
First published IN Daily Leader Oct
IS. 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land ofice at Guthrie, o. T., Oct IA,
1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has hled notice OF his In
tentioh TO make final proof In support OF
his claim, and that said proof Will be made
before the register and receiver at Guth-
rie, O. T., on Nov 10, 1897, viz:
Charles G. Deckman, for the lots and
4, q hf sw or sec. 81. tp Is, west.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land. viz:
Thomas Spence, OF Arcadia, OF; John
ii. Altman, George Randle, Daniel Dow
ney all OF Enfield. o. I.
t276 A N CROOK. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

@. A. Van Hall, the leading druggist
Of Butler, Mo-, writes: 1--WE are hAv
ing splendid success with Begg's Blood
Purifier and Blood Maker. 1t Is one Of
the best sellers we ever had and gives
satisfaction 10 all who have tried IL
We take pleasure in recommending H..
Wallace q Mueller and Vanderpool's 5
drug Rtore
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
First published in The Daily Leader. Oc-
tober 3. 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie. o. T., October
2, 1897
Notice is hereby given that tie following
named settlers have filed notice OF their
intention 10 make final proof iE support
Of their claim, aud that said proof win be
made be- re register and rect iver United
States land office at Guthrie, o. T., on
Novemb o. 1897. viz:
Lavinia Alnutt and Francis Z Swayze
sisters and heirs-at-law OF Mary A
Mitchell deceased, for the Sc or OF NV
or Of sec ;, twp II g W.
They name the fol owing witnesses to
prove their continuousresideIc upon and
cultivation of, said land. viz:
James Myers, Frank f Green, George
Ogle and Jacob Blevlns, all OF Crescent
City. o. Il
4266 A. N. ]. CROOK. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

Judge-You admit that you entered
the house OF the prosecuting witness
by the rear door at in the morning?
Prisoner-Yes. your honor. Judge
What business did you have there at
hat time OF night? Prisoner-I
thought II was my own house. Judge
Then why did you, when this lady
approached. leap through the window,
lump into the cistern. and hide your
self? Prisoner-Your honor, thought
Il was my wife.-Tuth.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

Wen, doctor, what dc you think Of
all this talk about a return to pros
perity?"
IT'S true Prosperity is return
ing"
What reason have you for believing
q ls7"
MY gout and appendicitis cases are
Increasing very rapidly. Cleveland
Leader.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

LONDON, Nov. "A special dispatch
received here from Madrid this after
noon says that the spanish cabinet is
now considering the impeachment of
General Neyler, the late captain gen
sral OF Cuba, on account OF remarks be
made previous 70 leaving Havana, op
his return 70 spain.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
The Finishing Touch.

Just Sait,' said the man in the bar.
Der shop. "till the brush boy gets ready
or the faishing touch"
You mean that he will complete
your toilet?"
NO Hen get my last ten cents
Washington Star.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

BEvIER, Mo, Nov. 5. The Loomis
Coal eompany's mining property OF
his city WAS sold by trustees sale to
he highest bidder to-day, Only one
bid was made, OF 81, 900 by J. v Laid,
attorney representing "a syndicate
from Kansas City, headed by Charles
L EockMell
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

j. z Berry, one OF the best known
citizens OF Spencer. Mo-, testi6es that
he cured himself Of the worst kind OF
piles by using few boxes Of OeWitts
troubled with piles for over thirty
kinds OF so called cures; but DeWitrs
was the only one that did the work
and he will verify this statement IL
any one wishes TO write him Seaton-
ian Drug Co., Eagle Drug store and @.
r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
first Published in the Daily Leader
October 3. 1897.
Notice for Publicat on.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T., October
2, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intentiLn make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made bef,re the register and receiver at
Guthrie. o t on November S, 1897, viz:
John Willis for the hf So or sec "a,
twp l6n,r
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said and, viz:
Jones NJ Norris. John Mahoney, VIII
liam II Morris and Calvin M. Ramsey,
all OF Guthrie, o. Il.
4265 A N J. CROOK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
nm Webster. Jr ct oshSosh. wis DIE
After Drinking Three pinta


OsnKosH, Wis. Nov 5.--John Web
er, Jr, n character about town
lo,yn under the sobriquet Of Coon.
drank eleven fuil glasses of whis
without internission and lay down
"a died lie was the son of John
'chster, an old and wealthy resident
Webster had an abnormal drinking
opacity ana an acquaintance pur-
hasca the liquor, three pints, just TO
se how much he could drink.
On lapsing into unconscinusness
Webster was thrown out Of the saloon
nd lag for hours in an alleywayi
then discovered ne was dying.
The bartender will be arrested for
nanslaughter
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Program OF the Semi-Annual Meeting
to Be Held at Hennessey.

to Be Held at Hennessey.
The semi-RnnrAl meeting of the Ok
lahoma Press association is hereby
called to meet at Hennessey, Novem.
ber IS and l0, 1897, TO transact such
business as may properly come before
the association. 1t is urged that all
mem bers be present, since not only
matters of vital Importance to the fra.
ternity Will be considered, tut the
New Orleans excursion project as well.
Program.
Address OF welcome-...-M Mayor of Hennessey
Response ........... Presld nj OF the Association
The Press ASSOCIATION from a Business
standpoint. V. Admire, King.
fisher Free Press. ...... ...................
Newspaper Reform -..........................
-. r. d Bray, Enid Coming Events
strong arm Journalism --................ .......
-. w. r. Bolton, Woodward News
Newspaper Competition. ......... '...... .......
...-.F, II Cook, Cloud Chief Herald
Benefits Acoruing from Press Excur-
-. 7. f. Hensiey, III Reno Democrat
Bona tde Subscribers ....... ............
..............T. :. Palmer, Medford Patriot
% ii Miller, Hennessey Clipper
The Press and Passing Political Pat
ronage. L. W, HOyt, Ponca City Courier
Newspaper Postage; Is II ENcessiveY
Lincoln Mckinley, Newkirk Republican
The Press and the Farm. .................-....
-. B. Campbell, Hennessey Kicker
Foreign Ad. Rates ........ ...... ....... .......
.......,..-...,F Il Greer, Guthrie Capital
Newspaper Ethics s....................... ........
HI IS. Gilstrap, Chandler News
Oklahoma Newspaper CaTicatures ...-.....
Frank McMastsr, Okl Ihoma Magazine
Oklahoma as Cotton Country. ......
The Exchange List. -. -.
III L. Thomas, Pond Greek Vidette
Territorial Advertising ........................
...........-Jere johnson, Kildare Journal
The Editorial Profession. -................
-.....,...A Sid Clark, McMasters Magazine
At the conclusion of the program,
reports Of special committees on ex-
cursions, etc, will be heard and feso
lutions read. l.. G. NlBLACK,
Lon WHoRToR, President.
Recording Sec'Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
First published In the Daily Leader Oc-
tober 2. 1877.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, Oklahoma, Oc-
tObpr /, 1854
Ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention 10 make flnn proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before the register and receiver OF
United States land office at Guthrie, Okla,
on November g, 1897, viZ
Laurens y. Morgan for the lots /, 2,
and and W hi OF S Q or OF sec 81, twp IA,
rle
He names the following witnesses to
prove h $ continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land. viz:
John A. Blizzard Burton +. Blizzard
Cornelius Phillips and Patrick Hem
nessey all of Garnettville, o. T.
1862 A n j CROOK. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

with each purchase of $500 worth az one
time will be given a free card 10 the Guthrie
Lib AIRY, good for two mOnthA
We take subscriptions for any paper OF per.
iOdical published, and can obtain for you
CIT your patronage. Your frsends,
r D, LILLIE \ 90
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
.rRlsco GUYS nLAlR LlNE
Rss.s. CITY Get. Another Bs trunk
Read

hMnfNN AANN AeAH ~
Road.
NEw YoRg. Nov r Tho announce
mont is made that the St Louis & San
Francisco railway has leased, on terms
which mean complete purchase after
term Of years. what Is known rs the
Blair line Of road, running from Kan
sas City south 70 Osceola, the object
being to bring the Frisco line into
Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov. 5.--This big
railroad deal closed at New York yes
terday Is OF vast Importance to the
business interests Of Kansas City BY
It this city acquires another big trunk
line which has heretofore been strict
IL St Louis road and which trav-
erses territory on which ST. Louis
merchants have always had lead
pipe cinch.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
Pep. Win In coIar.hn.

DENVER Col, Nov 5 AT midnight
there seemed little doubt OF the elec-
tion Of Gabbert, Populist, as justice OF
the supreme court by about 3, 600 plu.
rality.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06
First published In the Daily Leader
Oct, TO- 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land office at Guthrie, o. T., Oct. o,
1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his In
tention 10 make final proof In su port OF
his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver 4
5 land office AT Guthrie. o T.. on Nov
ember l6 1897. viz:
Samuel A Burroughs, for the Sc or OF
sec 34 tp II, . east
He names the following witnesses 70
prov his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said land, viz:
Frank Barrett, Patrick II Schippert.
Clayburn Gearhart and William l.. Roys-
don. all OF Perkins, o. +.
4260 A N. CROOK Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

Persons who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the
warnings of danger and save them
selves suffering and fatal results by
using One INMATE Cough Cure. IL is
,n infa.lible remedy for coughs, colds,
Group and all throat aud lung troubles.
Seatonlan Drug Co., Eagle Drug Store
and @. X Renfro
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

Lowest prices on school supplies al
the pos totiice book store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-06

TC CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II il
fails 10 cure. csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

kessfal Nights, Days 1fes from Fosturo,
Await TIE rhsumstie suResss Who rsssgts to Hos-
letters Stomach Bitters. That this benignant
cordial and depurent 10 . far more rsliablo rom
edy tAan eeachicum and other poisons used to ex-
pei II Rheumatic virus from Tie blood, y Q feet
TIT sxpssiencs he's enthusiastically Demonstrated.
It also enjoys the advantaos OF bsing-unliks
thsm-psrfectly eafe. with many psFsoos . Ger ..
taia psedispositioa to Fheanatisn csists, Vii h
renders them liable to its ATTACKS sftse exposure
u vet weather, 70 currents Of air, changes Of
Temperature, or to cold when The bedy b hot.
sseA sermons should take vine glass o. swo Of
he Diftess - soon - possible sitter incuFfing
risk Iron IL ab3vs csasss - this superb psutsc-
dive eRsctualIy nuliiaes the hustful isAssses.
For the functional dssanseasnts which accom-
Dsny rheumatism, sucA - collie, spases u the
stomach, polpttataoa q The hsast. inpeefsct d.
geetioo, ETC., TIE Dittsn 10 also . most ussful
remedy. 1t 10 oily nscesny in obstinate easss
to - Il with psssisteney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
Notice 70 Oontraotors.

Sealed peoposaas yin b rscstsss . u cry
elssae s1cs. Rock leland. snin MoelsS. Js1y
z. 10. q O'Clock p. = fcs oosgRsetisg Dc
6peoveoenee ordered ~ shs os1iAasoss -.
s'Aa osailaaes fer Tie inpsovsnsut Of Seventh
sveooe ID - ely g Rnek lslnod, seass - llli-
-, fsea - 80 liDe 6 fvelfsk Stssss . q
Wege HE q ssvoatooBsh glD0A~
IA ceelnanoo Tor - impesys1e1f - Seventh
oveono IN tne city q 1oek 1s1an1, $500 g M
Dsls, hon De 81 lins % fWoo9 sKis1 sesSse
. q ~ Me- q 1hi1sissi 1911
As4 foe fDntsneag IN ~ aseesialb ed dig
e Scsa soeosei.l e p,sss - sPseineseosi
SAnk 10 YIN Be fafn1sAs1 - aQpiicstisa.
- bid 0ast Be eco01poalal Gi6h essti0ol
eAock = - sun ~ AvS hun1s1l (01ooD 0olI0s1
- - f.ls:d tai. y.yssis 2 - 80
eosSo1eoe - eeA e3tf b go - bl1lB oAau fan
= $3.50 inte eossssct, vssnia ses 90 dsys -
- ev91ing q ssid ess1met, NH o6SsUVo1
0ooe1 = his ~ - aeeording = - 49, -
Sea1e1eao.e = IL svsss ~ ths sssfsaes sk1lI
- oQagood - hin =
Cl1srsS1sss sss rssuissl - suruisA sansao q
sisk w vh1en vssk = % - -. Dnss. -
IT. 80 oue eeusss'so1 W11A ~ oaapl0 Z
sisssx - :sy'ssin ,..w-
A D. RUn11s, CITY Clnuk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
BILLY TRAINING DOWN


A0AOOfB Wb8A81 Two k0000D Oh the
Weight % Meet santsy.
Billy Lambert, whose fight with
Ed Santry comes of q week hence.
has changed his training quarters
from Yellowstone camp to the Dav-
export Mile track, where he will re-
main until he 10 In readiness to 20
into tho ring. He 10 succeeding in
reducing his weight and 10 now down
to within two pounds of the 1S3
pounds required BY Santry in the
articles. Lambert started in Ut 14S
pounds. He is now tipping the
beam ct 1856, having shaken of IS
pounds already. There 10 NO super
duous tissue about him now, 30 shat
the last two pounds will come hard.
It will b reduced BY rubbing. for
the greater part. Lambert says he 10
sure Of winning the match. Tri-city
sports who have seen them both in
the ring with other men say IL IL 20.
Ing to be . good contest, and there
"a no small amount Of interest over
the event.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
HEAD OF THE COPS.
John r.. Pender a Product Of
Rock Island.
has Al INTERESTING CAREER.

Begins HailssaaanG Whsa . Bsy q u anA
generally 1ases. - Dsssos 0as - n
OooUaay's HEST Valued msa-Waking -
Exeslssas Ohssf Of Relles.
- Ohm h. FENDER, the head
@6 Of the police department.
FIN 10 native Of Rock Island.
WSW He was born March -,
1864. When Is years Of
ago he entered the employ Of the
Chicago. Rock Island q Pacific Rail-
way company. His first job Was -
switch tender. After serving year
in this capacity he took . position -
brakeman. running between Peoria
and Chicago.
One year on the road satisfied him
that the life Of . brakeman WAS not
- smooth and pleasant - Il might
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

remained in this capacity until he
was appointed .ohfef Of police By
Mayor Aedill last Nay. He was con
sidsred By the railroad company q
one OF its most valuable employees,
always alike popular with his suPeri.
ors and fellow Workmen.
A. Chssf Of Police.
Az chief Of police Mr.. Pender ID
making An excellent record for him
self and his department. He has IA
men under him. The best of disci-
pline 10 maintained and the officers,
through the instruction of their
chief, work hand in hand aud shout
der to shoulder. always keeping q
watchful eye on those who seek to
disturb the peace and dignity Of our
beautiful city.
The duties Of chief Of police are
varied and such - to be very trying
on . man not possessed Of more than
ordinary judgment. patience and in.
telligence. Chief Fender has shown
himself to be amply equipped will
these qualifications, and all Others
which contribute to tho making o.
IN ideal officer and chief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
Notios 20 Oontraoeors.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
a minissrssor's IIotioe.

fss s:S.:sssss 49, 49, - ssse 1000 a.
sc q - county q Rack lid, Sfaos q
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q hsslne a. eans adI1sleL
An VesDcns iD6sbeed tSsaid sststs - ssQoedl-
= 49,, e .ss' 'Eesa'a's ps5.s.s - u Ssss-
Datsd this ID cay Of July 4. D., lss7
0Donou b. BscuuouD. A10tnigfro1o9.
0W1DuBY . WAIKgR, Attorneyo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

A powder to b shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen and hot. and get tired cas-
lily. II you have smarting feet Or
tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Esse.
IL cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures and prevents swoolsn
and sweating feet. blisters end cal
lous spots. Relieves corns and bun-
ions Of Ill pain and gives rest md
comfort. Try IL today. Sold b. al
druggists ao4 shoe stores for IS
esats Trial paeksgss Free. Al
dress Allen 3 Ol1sted. L. Roy,
~. q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

Nosiesis hsesby given that the a.
nual meeting Of the stoekholdegD Of
the Blaok Hawk Homestead DuflA6ng
Loan = Saving association VIZ b
hela q the sserstasy's e0oe. n
Doo&oton block, 8oek Island, M, O
1see1ay sveatngs Jsly - loo7. q .
o'clock. b. d. UACK, proG11onA
at. J. 3EDIIL, IN, oosgoeasy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

b, and he re-
turned to the
yards. whore
his ability and
indu striou Q
habi to " ere
soon REQ o e.
missed BY the
company. and
he was sle-
waited to the
day foreman
shipin the low
or wards. He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
O.O.O.O.O.OsOsOsOsOsO.O.O
. SOME SHORT STORIES. .

0'0.0.0.0.o.0.0.o.0.Q.0.0
An uptown lady locked the rear
door Of her homo. Inspected the
and then repaired to the front porch
to await the home coming OF her
husband. who 10 employed In one Of
the city's business houses.
IL was . very warm evening. The
lady left the front door ajar.
Suddenly the door, which has
spring lock. shat. The hey Was
hanging up inside.
Burglars were In the house, she
thought. Would she scream and
alarm the neighbersl
Then she heard 1 q shutter at the
rear OF the house slam. That Was
caused by gust Of wind. which had
made the dust in the street dance.
she concluded. AIs. 10 not Q
woman who is easily frightened. but
when the thought Of her home being
invaded by burglars came over her
she began to SILVER.
She waited patiently and bravely.
Why didn't her husband come. She
heard the arsenal bell strike 10.
Mr.. - carried . night key. but
he was not in the habit OF staying
out after 9 O'Clock.
The longer Mrs. sat there
In loneliness and darkness the
more frightened she grew. She
finally decided to 60 In search Of her
husband. She paced mp and down
In front Of the house awhile. Mrs.
only had on . wrapper, but
she argued to herself that no one
would think her rude for walking
through the town In that costume II
they knew her predicsmsnt.
So away she vent. But she did
not have to 70 far before she met
her husband. She rushed mp TO him.
There are robbers In the house. "
she said.
"w-h.a.t" he exclaimed. He be.
gan to get nervous. His wife I'D.
vised him to get q policeman, bat he
said nay. He would enter the holse.
robbers or no robbers. He began "a
get brave. But IS he ascended the
steps leading to the porch he almost
succumhsd TO nervous prostrstion.
HIS wife had hold Of his coat tail.
She Was trembling with fear and Wal
admonishing him not to enter the
house. He removed his hat, coat
and cuffs, and placing the key In the
hole, slowly turned 1t.
Tho door WAS opened. They
listened. The shutters on the real
window ratified. They shiversd. he
lighted . match and walked into the
diuepg room. Everything WAS in IT'D
proper place. The Parlor and
kitchen were explored. The burg.
lars must be up stairs, they said.
Mr.. would not venture TO the
second Aoer.
30 they lighted . lamp aad sat ur
until 2 o. m. listening for noises ~
stairs and hoping the BURGLAR
would become frightened and jumr
from IN upper window.
He reposed on the sofa, while
she sat on chair. A. 8 they wers
both sound asleep. They awoks
ut 6.
The affair was discussed at tn,
breakfast table. Ars.- told hel
husband about the wind causing tn
blinds to slam.
"why thss's what closed The
door," he said. ..Why didn't yoy
tell ne last night?"
Then he 6gSrsd ont to his VIII,
how the wind vhisssd through Oh,
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