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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
THE Old SILVER TRAIL.
BY MARY e. sncNEY.
tcopuisht 1896. BY J. B. upplneo,t Col
CHAPTER X.-CoYrrNuEp.

CdAP1Eh As-tONTINUED.-
"You will allow me to say that I am
anything but pleased with treatment ]
have received" said Bartels, AS your
attorney have been placed to-day in
one Of the most trying positions Of my
whole professional career. II you abb
scented yourself from court Of your own
accord-which do not for moment
believe-you would owe ME more thnn
an apology; at the very least feel that
am entitled to IN explanation"
"And I have sworn that ! will never
explain the matter to any human be-
ing-and l won't II II costs me every
friend and every dollar have on earth"
rctorted Neil, doggedly. "But, see here,
Bartels, you nrc not going back on me
for this? Can't you give me the benefit
Of a doubt? Can't you see that there Is
something I can't explain? that can't
help myself? Good heavens, man. you
must stand by me-"
They had halted ut the foot Of the
stairs leading up to Bartels' office and
the lawyer stood kecnly regarding his
client for n moment, whimsical ex-
preston gradually chasing the Ill hui
NOR from his face. II wonder II there's
n woman in the case" he observed, the
tone of raillery Offset by CLINT Of earn
cstness in his eyes. "If that's the case,
heaven knows you'll need all your
friends. Neil. Come up and we'll talk it
over"
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A GREAT TIDE OF PRosrrHITY.
Canadian Loan Companies Getting
Aloney ON Mortgages That Haa
Eleen Written ON.

canadian Loan Companies Getting
Money ON Mortgages That Had
been written ON.
Probably In the history Of the continent
there never was such tide Of prosperity
enioved by any country rs the Dominion OF
Canada is being favored with. That portion
Of Canada known a. Western Canada 70 at
tracing thousands Of people who are seeking
homes on the arabic lands OF that new
but rapidly developing country. Possessed
of exceptionally good railroad privileges,
the best school system In the world, church
Is Ia every small settlement, while in the
towns and cities all denominations are rep
resented, and with markets in close prox-
unity TO the grain fields, most Of the re-
auifements for comfortable. existence are
met. The development that Is now taking
place In the mining districts. gives IN I'M.
pulse to agriculture and good prices, with
good crops, being about state OF affairs that
the crowded districts OF more ,,p9pulous
centers are taking advantage q. The Also;
the following telegram:
Toronto, Feb. 4.-(Special)-Loan com.
panies that made advances on Manitoba
property years ago report that the returns
from the west during the past three months
have exceeded expectations. One company
has taken from Manitoba over 10000 inter.
est, and discharged mortgages many OF which
had been written of year ago. Directors
Of the leading loan companies are taking a
greater interest in the business Of their in
stitutions, and are inquiring into many
properties on which advances have been
made.
The climate in the Western provinces Of
Manitoba, Alberta, Assiniboia and Saskat'
chewan Is excellent, there being no healthier
anywhere. The Canadian government Ia
now offering special inducements for the en-
enlargement Of settlers, and they have
their agents at work throughout the United
States for the purpose OF giving information
and distributing literature. Among those
going to Canada are many ex:Canadians,
they expected in the United States.
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A HEART PROBLEM.
Il Was Easily Solved with the Right
Method.

IL was Eubiiy SOivou Win inc hiBut
Method.
'T will not deny, Mr.. Harkalong," the
young woman said, with down.cast eyes,
that your attentions are agreeable to me.
Il am always glad to have you come"
Mr.. Harkalong attempted to shorten the
distance between them.
"And yet" she went on, restraining him
by q gesture, Il hardly know my own mind
"Nliss Gillenwaters - Bertie!" inter.
rupted the young man. Never mind your
mind. Listen to yorf heart, dear girl. Lis
ten to your hearth"
That's what am trying to d." she re-
piled. 'If l could only"
'lf you could only be sure am worthy!
OF course I'm not, dear! No man on earth il
good enough"
mo, it isn't that. L"
. "Your people objcct!"
Neither do mine!" he exclaimed, ,Sap.
turously.
Again he attempted to shorten the dis.
lance, and again she restrained him.
"Bertie Gillenwaters," hoarsely, he
asked, would you miss me if / never came
here again."
THAT'S it, Mr.. Harkalong," murmured
the agitated maiden, looking at him with
tears in her eyes: II don't want you to quit
coming. Indeed, / don't. / should miss
you. Indeed, should Mr.. Harkalong'-
and q tear rolled down her cheek-"you
bring me the best chocolate Weams / ever
get!'-Chicngo. Tribune.
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father gave vent to an impatient ex-
clamation, when she broke into little
nervous, mirthless laugh. at Is 30 easy
to fall into the habit Of lying, you
know" she ironically observed.
"Whether he believed me or not I do
not know; but at least he was gentle
manly enough to assume that he did.
and kind enough to promise, when l
begged him, that he would never bring
the charge against you In any way
that he would be absolutely dumb In
regard to the whole affair"
"He promised that?" anger giving
way 10 sudden alert interest.
Eyes; he promised. He was more
generous than when exacted such
promise Of him." she bitterly declared.
swell, upon my world" the tone half
amused, half incredulous. II mus.
give you credit for having some method
in your madness, but -" he hcsitated,
with o note of sardonic laughter, his
stcely eyes surveying the girls glowing
beauty with look Of keen comprehen-
sion; "all the same, should have to be
much harder pushed than ever have
been yet, before 1 could willingly see
my daughter 60 out into the highways.
making mashes on impressionablc
young men in my behalf" He waited n
moment, narrowly watching her face to
be sure that she felt the coarse thrust, be-
fore he added, the tone telling more than
the words Of the cold, tense rage which
possessed him: ~ supposed TINT
you had been brought up to know
what conduct was BETTING q lady;
that you had some tact MS well rs dis
cretion; but this event goes to prove
that have overmted both your intelli-
gence and your breeding. And II 1t has
reached n point when ! must tell you in
plain English that my business is not
to be meddled with"
"Perhaps II would be rs we'll that !
should place myself beyond the reach
of such temptation" interrupted the
girl, coldly; Aunt Marion has been
urging me lately to so cast and stay
with her. l have been thinking that
that would be the best thing for me to
do"
"As you like" returned the colonel,
indifferently; but Dorothy fancied that
he looked a little startled. when
should you like to go?"
Fright away, think"
II shall have to stay here couple of
days longer" the words coming hest
tcntly, as though he hardly knew what
10 say to this proposition; ''but l can
take you dowr to Denver then, and you
can make your arrangements to go any
time after that, unless you change your
mind"
Every WE'LL" And In such few words
the rift which had come between them
was tacitly recognized and accepted.
But force of habit and regard for APP
pearanccs combine to hide many fam
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ITo DE Continued
Harmony In Footwear.

1t is difficult to say what is the cor
rect slipper for this seasons wear, SO
bewitching is the variety from which
the dancing maid may choose.
They come in satin, kid and patent
leather, and arc as~correct when bead
ed clear down to the toe as when plain.
Sometimes one, sometimes two. or even
three straps nrc worn.
Buckles either Of jewels or beads are
seen. both with and without bows.
, The edlct hns gone forth that the
slipper must match the color Of the
gown exactly. Black slippers are only
worn with black gowns, and white
shoes with white froclSs.
To have the footgear out Of harmony
with the exact color-scheme Of the
dancing dress Is considered particular
y bad taste ihiE season. Chicago Rec
nrd,
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A Beautiful Girls Ailictiol

From the Republican. Versailles. Ind.
The fuckers, Of Versailles, Ind, like oil
fond parents, are completely wrapped up IN
their children. Their daughter Lucy, In
particular, has given them much concern.
She IL fifteen, and from strong, healthy
girl, three years ago, had become weak and
kept falling of IN flesh until she became e.. q
at all. Her blood became impure and finally
she became the victim Of pervqna prostra'
ton. Doctors did not help her. Most OF the
time she was confined to bed, was very nerv.
Gus and irritable, and seemed on the verge
Of St. Vitus' dance. a.,
zone morning" said Mrs: Tucker, 1.-THE
doctor told US 70 give her d, Williams PINK ,E
him. He said he was treating similar case
with these pills and they were curing the pa
tient. We began giving the pills and the
next day could see change for the better.
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Golf LeRally Defined.

Just before the rising Of the law courts Q
case involving the playing Of golf. was heard,
and a queens counsel engaged in 1t thus
described for the instruction Of the judge
the ancient and royal game: II believe, my
lord, that the game OF golf Is played in ir:
regular fields or waste grounds with small
ball which the player tries to hit with. a
stick. II he succeeds in hitting the bal he
spends the remainder Of the day in looking
for it. That, as am informed, my lord, is
the game Of golf. Telegraph.
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Nova for the Wheelmcn.

The League Of American Wheelmen num-
beers nearly 1000 below the l0O, 900 mark
within the last few weeks. In spite Of this
startling diminution, the maximum Of
health may be attained by. those who use
the comforting and thorough tonic, Hostel
gestion, a healthy flow Of bile, regularity oil
the bowels, and counteracts kidney trouble
Il is, moreover, a remedy for and preventive
Of malaria and rheumatism.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
STATE OF Quo, Clrr OF TOLEDO, ID

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is tho
senior partner Of the firm Of y. j: Cheney
& Co., doing business in the city. OF Toledo
County and State aforesaid, and that said
Grim will pay the sum OF Ono hundred i Roi.
cannot be cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j.. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December >. u.
iSS0. A. w. GLEASON,
TScal1 Notary Public. =.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials,
free. 81. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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DlauuaIlned.

ooh, yes, Miss Birding In q. cultivated
singer, but she will never pass for greas
artist, you know"
"Because she can sing in nothing but Eng
fish" -,
"Oh, dear! il that so!"
ayes, and Il Is abominably good English
too, You can understand every word she
says."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
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No YrIonaik, tor mes

Thus says e Walters, Ls RaysvilIs, Pa
who grew (sworn TOY 252 bushels sslser,s
corn per acre. That means $500 bushels
on 100 acres at s0c bushel equale $3.50.
That better than prS;pess tr gold mime
for bis i7.inch corn and oats prodigy. Ypu
can win. Seed potatoes only $50 a barrel.
SEND TINS NoTIcE AND 10 Crs. IN SrAxrs
to- to y Oh A.. s I.s Sc; seed c s.s %
farm seed samples, including above corn and
oats, surely worth go, to get start. 70
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
Preu.,,ue, tor TroubIe.

"Have you de ring, Mistah Johnsing!
mo, sab, amt got no ring. Fac IL
pahson, done expect trouble wild some Q,
my creditahs, an put up de ring fob 70
cents SOS wouldn't i.r, no yallerables on
thing IL Lucindy puts her finger troo hole
in the ticket. Thank you, pahson. "-Clevs'
land Plain Dealer.
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From nabx in the H,gh Chair

to grandma in the rocker Grain.O is good
for the whole family. 1t is the long-desired
substitute for coffee. Never upsets the
nerves or Injuries the digestion. Made from
pure grain it is food in itself. Has the taste q
price. II is a genuine and scientific article
and Is come to stay. Il makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain.O.
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beyond His knowledge.

'Do you really mean to stand by what
you say about retiring from. public life!"
Inquired the intimate friend just before an
election. ,.,.
clan. "f'm no prophet" Washington
Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Actors, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

A COPY of the new edition Of Miss Parloas
Choice Receipts will be sent postpaid to any
OF our readers who will make application BY
postal card or note to Walter Baker q Co1
Limited, Dorchester, Mass.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use Of DIR. kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free So trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline. 033 Arch st.. Phila., Pa.
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Nh Room 10 Turn.

'Did you ever turn over new leaf the
first of the year,"
Gracious! no; we live in fat."-De'
troit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

The inventor Of suspenders that will NOT
null the buttons of will have bigger for.
tune than q shareholder in Klondike.-
Washington Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.IRev: D.; Buch'
mueller, Lexington, Mo-, Feb. "a. 'o4.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

It is Knockout when st. Jacobs
Oil cures Sciatica promptly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Love-A game the result Of which is often
a tic.-Chicago Daily News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

The doctor came and was surprised TO Gee
such an improvement. He told US to keep
giving her the medicine. We gave her one
pill after each meal until eight boxes had
been used when she was well. She has not
been sick since, and we have no fear Of the
old trouble returning. We think the cure
almost miraculous"
FRANK TUCKER.
MRS. FRANK TUCKER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day Of April, 1907.
HUGH JOHNSON, Justice of the Peace.
These pills are wonderfully effective in the
treatment Of all diseases arising from i'm.
pure blood, or shattered nerve force. They
are adapted to young or old, and may be
had at any drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

RUPTURE. Surecure Book free. Write for y
toS.J Sherman, Specialist, Mt. Vernon, NY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Disfgured from bruise? No; not
When St. Jacobs Oil cures it. No chance
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
A Handsome Metal Paper Cutter and
noox Mark Combined

Sent free Of postage under sealed cover on
recent OF ten cents in silver or stamps.
The latest, best and most serviceableR adjunct
OF every library and office. Address Geo. ID.
Heafford, 4lO Old Colony Building, Chicago
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Information Wanted.

Tcacher-At what age docs man usually
get bald?
Bright Pupil-What kind Of n man-mar
ricd or e?-Chicago Evening News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Disability is made ability to work from
The cure OF Lumbago by st. Jacobs Oil.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Pleasure soon pals when Il costs nothing.
Rams Horn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Women whose clothes do not look like IL,
are very particular about their dressmakerA
Washington Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Humbug-A bug that always preys upol
the unwary.-Chicago Daily News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

There are people who think II Is big
thing to play no cards but whist.-Washing'
ton Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Spinster-Either boy with top or a
elderly unmarried lady.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

When boy can't think Of anything else
to do he eats something.-Washingt Dem.
ocrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

You can tell good deal about man by
the kind Of team he drives.-Washington
Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

The inventor Of kind Of suspenders that
won't wear out is assured Of the blessings Of
all mankind.-Washington Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

When did you arrive-not to know st.
Jacobs Oil will cure sprain right oil.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

Whispers and runaway teams make the
break.ups.-Ram's Horn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

A writing teacher never knows anything
about grammar.-Washington Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

A treasure laid up is st. Jacobs Oil.
Il cures the worst Neuralgia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

A big Investment for a workingman IL
st. Jacobs Oil. II cures rheumatism.
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To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30

The state Organization. IT. +, g., VIII
Meet Here TO-Dny.

The annual convention OF the State or
ganization of tho Travellers Protective
Association of America will be held in
the city to-day at the headquarters Of
Post A, the local branch. Delegates will
be present from Lynchburg. Petersburg.
Danvllie. and Norfolk, the only cities 1t
which posts have been established. The
following delegates will represent the
local post: Il. Ellis, Jr.. j. II. Warden.
John a. Traylor. William Rheinheimer.
b. IL. Shore, Sol. a.. Pyle, S.. Doughty. c.
~. Knox, j. III. Capers. Jr.. H.. l.. Lor-
raine, n. Il. Bacon. j. w. Rawley, II. c.
Watkins. Colonel John S. Harwood.
The delegates are expected to assemble
az 10 o'clock, and the convention will he
called 10 order at 1890 o'clock. Only one
session viii be held. and the afternoon
and evening will be devoted TO the en-
tertainment Of the visiting delegates. A
tour of the city will be made i'm the az
t%ernoOn. and at night there will be an
>nformal reception at the headquarters
Of the local post.
The principal matters 10 be discussed
at this convention will be the framing %
laws for the coming year. the foymu-
lating Of recommendations 90 the na-
tional convention, which viii be held at
Omaha, Ncb.. May 3lst. and the election
OF officers.
The present officers Of the State or
eanization are G. Walton Saunders, or
Richmond. president; c. c. Alley, Of
Petersburg. vice-president; O. Wemple.
Of Danyilie, second vice-president, and
George Gibson, Jr., secretary and trea-
surer.
Mir. Saunders is spoken Of for r%e-elec-
ton as president. He has been particu-
larly energetic. and has done much du-
ring his incumbency Of the Office TO for
ward the interests Of the knights OF
the Grip" Reports will be submitted TO
the convention from the officers, among
them one from the president. who has
recently visited all the posts. finding them
in splendid condition. Messrs. y. II.
jackson and {. a. Eppes. Of the Peters
burg Post. will attend the convention.
and Mr.. J. b. Anderson, president Of the
Danville Post. will also be here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
OLD DO
EeyN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
nt2aeNA DAILY LINE
FOR
NEW YORK
EXCEPT SUNDAY.

Passengers can leave Richmond daily
except sunday via Chesapeake and ohio
railway at $50 a. NJ, or Richmond and
Petersburg railroad Norfolk and West
ern route % A. NJ, connecting at Norfolk
with Old Dominion Lin steamer sailing
same evening for New York.
ALL-WATER ROUTE.
Steamship Old Dominion leaves Rich
mond every Monday at . J.. ". for New
York via james river.
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer
Company's, e3 east Main street: Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, and Richmond
and Petersburg railroad depots, and at
company's office, l2l2 east Main street,
Richmond. Baggage checked through.
FREIGHT
for New York Il all points beyond can
be shipped by direct steamer sailing
from Richmond every MONDAY at 5
p. NJ; also Ry Ttssms6 l9Savlng Rich
DAY AZ 5 =. NJ. Tor Norfolk. connecting
with steamer for New York.
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
time.
Freight received and forwarded. and
through bills OF lading issued for ali
northern, eastern. and foreign ports.
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengers can leave daily, except Sun
day, at 3 z. NJ. Saturday. 4 p. M. to
ing with Norfolk and Western railroad
or Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
Direct steamer via James-river route
leaves every SATURDAY z Z. NJ. pas
sengers and freight, and freight by
steamers via Norfolk every MONDAY
and WEDNESDAY at 3 =. NJ.
Sailings from c~ompany's pier, No. %
North river, foot of Beach street.
Freight received and forwarded daily,
except Sunday.
For further Information apply TO
JOHN +. MAYER, Agent.
1912 east Main street.
Richmond. Va.
W. L. Guillaudeu. Vice-President and
Traffic Manager. New York. ap Is