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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-03

Al Palmer shot a fat young coon, Tues
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-03
GARDINER.

No police court, Wednesday morning.
w. ]. Ryan of Calais, is visiting in this
ftx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-03
Datlp Kennebee Journal.

Daily Kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.
No police court, Wednesday morning.
w. ]. Ryan of Calais, is visiting in this
city.
Al Palmer shot fat young coon, Tues
day night.
The Randolph c.. A. r. Post met,
last evening.
S. H. Fitzgerald of Auburn, was in the
city,, yesterday.
Miss Getchell of Richmond, is visit
ing in Gardiner
Four dodgers passed Tuesday night in
the police station.
Fred Dean of Boston, was in the city on
business, yesterday.
J. C. Morrison was confined to the
house by illness, yesterday.
Miss Eta Johnson is visiting friends
in Richmond for a few days.
MIR. and Mrs. John Smith of Boston, are
visiting in the city for few days.
Miss Hattie Mari has returned from
a vacation passed in Waterville.
+. f. Richards of GAINESVILLE Wis, was
in Gardiner on business, yesterday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
CHAPTER XII

1t was late when Col. Meredith reached
Windy Gulch that night, hut he found
Dorothy waiting for him in his room,
her face marvelously like his own in its
expression of cold, set severity. She
gave him no smile, no conventional
words of greeting as he entered. "Did
you win the case?" she abruptly de-
manded.
''Well, rather he dryly returned,
smiling good humoredly at her tense
eagerness, as he supposed on his ac-
count. 1T was a foregone conclusion
They had not a shred of evidence to
Offer
lowing to the fact that Mr.. Neil ano
his principal witness were kept away ?"
The colonel stared slightly, struck by
a certain oddly in the tone. THAT cut
no figure at ALL he shortly declared
''They had no case. 1t was a bunco game
from Grst to last, as have told you be-
fore. But now that your curiosity is
satisfied, perhaps you will spare me fur
tier discussion of the matter tonight
Dorothy. You ought to have been in
bed an hour ago; and for longer than
that have been wishing that were,''
emphasizing the statement by weary
yawn. Good night"
Just one minute" she stonily stip-
ulated, locking her hands more tightly
together as she stood before him. Il
don't want those men to be unjustly
blamed; I want to tell you that did
it,"
S'Did what, in heavens name ?" eiacu-
lated her father impatiently, looking at
her as though half suspecting that she
had taken leave of her senses.
81 went up 30 the mine this afternoon
and told the men that you had sent
word that Mr.. Neil was to be released. -
"You did?" On he instant the sleepi-
ness had vanished from the coloneis
face, and the iuterjection was sharp as
the crack of whip; but his tone was
icily calm as after moments pause, ne
tremendously added: sit down.
please; and perhaps you will be good
enough to explain yourself
81 did not know about it until I was
coming up from dinner she said. in
dull, narrative tone; Il had been writ
ing letters in my room all the morning,
and of course 1 heard nothing; but the
minute they told me, recalled the con-
versation in this room yesterday and
I understood. But should not have
meddled: ] should have lived through
the disgraceful knowledge that you
were accessory to such crime-I could
have borne it somehow if had not hap
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

Of all the evils that attack children
scarcely any other is more dreaded than
Group 1t so often comes in the night
The danger is so great The climax Is so
sudden 1t is 10 wonder that MIS- W. J.
Dickson (hetter known under her pen
name of Stanford Eveleth.') calls il =" the
terror of mothers" Nor Is it any wonder
that she writes in terms of praise and
gratitude for the relief which she has
found both from her own auxieties, and
for her children's ailments. in Dr. J. c
Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL 1t would be i'm
possible to better state the value of this
remedy than is done in Mrs DiCkson's
letter. which Is as follows
Memory does not recall the time when
DR.. Ayers Cherry Pectorsl was not used in
our IA mily, for throat and lung troubles,
and the number of empty Cherry Pectoral
bottles collected during the season. told
where relief had been sought This
medicine was in such constant use in
my fathers family, that when I had a
home of my own, and had childish
ailments to attend to, II still proved
encacious. That terror of motherS-the
startling, croupy cough never alarmed
me, so long as I hat a bottle of ayers
Cherry Pectora1 in the house to supple
meut TIE hot-wateT bath when suffering
with whoopiug cough. in its worst form
and articulation was impossible on account
of the choking. my children would point
and gesticulate toward the bottle, for
experience had taught them that relief
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

first-that you have been wronged, most
of all in that wickedly farcical trial of
day before yesterday. 1t has been
mostly McCready's work; my father
has been misled-deceived, to certain
extent; of that am convinced; but he,
too, has been to blame-I know that
now as well as you. And it has almost
killed my love for hirn-but not my 10y
atty. He is my father. and he has been
devoted to me all my life. i owe him
everything; and / could not be-any-
thing-to one who hated and despiSet
him.
And would you break my heart mere
~ on his account ?" the young man
urged, impetuously- ''Doyou know what
it means to mellow much / care?
Do you know, Dorothy-how can you
help knowing that 1 love you-love
your" He half reached for her hands,
but then, as though in shame for the
tears that had risen to his eyes, turned
| abruptly away from her. Il know you
do not care" he added, in a muffled
tone, after moment. IF you did, you
could not stand there coldly reasoning
and settling the matter like that. You
would let nothing come between us.
And why should you care for me? Yet,
if 1 were given a chance-Dorothy, give
me a chanceI Let me teach you to love
mel"
Perhaps there is nothing more potent
to stir a woman'S heart than such signs
of feeling in the man in whom hitherto
she has seen only the side of his virile
| strength and pride. Dorothy was
strangely touched as she looked up into
those tear-wet eyes. mo; oh, no." she
| whispered, drawing back from him, but
| the tone was weak, almost tender, and
despite the denial, his face frightened.
Tell me-" he eagerly exclaimed. tell
me, Dorothy, if 1 had had no trouble
with your father-if there had been
nothing to prejudice you against me
could you have learned to care for me,
| do you think? ''
II don't think ! am so very much
prejudiced against YOU" she faltered !;
| then alarmed for the radiancy of de-
light the small admission had called
into his eyes, she hastily added: But,
of course, as things are-oh, you know
| it is all out of the question"
Neil answered nothing, looking into
her averted face with such intent
scrutiny that she petulantly exclaimed
| when she had endured it for a moment:
| please don't!"
| Neil smiled at the childish plea 81
believe you do care for me just a little
bit, sweetheart he murmured, caress-
ingly, reaching out as though he would
| boldly take her in his arms.
| But she drew away from him again
with little shrug of her shoulders and
| lame attemDt to apDear mistress OF
the situation. 81 suppose it would be
srperfiuous to remark upon your mod
esty, Mr.. Neil" she said, lightly. 'And
me-"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
slNeLENEss OF PURPOSE.
Why It Is Necessary to Success 4,
ANYTHING.


A young man, anxious to become a law
yer, made application for q position In the
Office of barrister, whereupon the follow
ing unconventional dialogue ensued:
Well, young man, and so you'd like to
be a lawyer"
Yes, sir; think would like to be one -
Where's your gun, my boys / want to
see your gun, my young gentleman. Fond
of sporting, eh go
II have no gun, sir; don't know whether
I'd like cunning"
mo gun. Well, you keep boat, thens
Like boating:"
L do not own boat, sir; do not know
how to use one"
You wear watch, or keep a dogs"
Il am too poor to wear watch, and 1
have no dog"
you'll do, my lad. if you persevere in the
course You have begun. The law is jeal-
Gus mistress, and cannot be won except by
undivided attention. Remember this, my
lad, and / will insure your success You
may rely on any assistance / can render
you"
The young man entered the Office and in
time became famous lawyer.-N. o. Plea
yune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
THAT TERROR of MOTHERS
How it was overcome by. a
Nova SCOtian mother:
Who is we'll known as an author.
II known as an author.

was IN its contents-"-Mrs-T J. DICKSON
&. Stanford Eveietk - author of "Romance
of the Provinces" Truro. N s.
To show the prompt action of DR.. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral in severe cases. we print
letter from c. J. Woodbridge, Worthar.
Tex, who writes:
zone of my children had Group. One
night was startled by the child's hard
breathing, and going to il found II
strangling. 1t had nearly ceased to breathe
Having q part of bottle of DR.. Ayers
Cherry Pectora1 in the house, gave the
child three doses, at short interra1s, and
auxiousIy waited results From the mo-
meut the Pectoral was given the child's
breathing grew easier. and in short time
il was sleeping quietly and breathing nat
uraIly. The child Is alive and we'll eo-day.
and / do not hesitate to say that Ayers
Cherry PectoraI saved its Iife-"-C. ].
WOoLDRIDGE, WORKMAN, Tex
These statements make argument in
favor of this remedy unnecsssaTG 1t is
a family medicine that no home should be
without 1t Is Just efhcacIouS in brou-
chitis. asthma, whoOping cough, and all
other varieties of coughs, II Is in Group.
To put II within everyone's reach, DR..
Ayers Cherry PectoraI IS now put up in
half size bottles, at half price-So sceuts-
Send for Ayers Curebock (free) and read
of other cures effected by Dr. Ayers
Cherry PICTORIAL address theSJ. c. Aver
Co.. LOWELL Mass
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
WHAT HE WANTED.
Something Was Needed to supple
ment His Wifc's Present.

Something Was Needed to supple
ment His Wifc's Present.
''You have scarcely spoken tO me at all
this evening" she said, in tones of re-
proach.
II beg your pardon" her husband re-
turned, apologetically. q was just try
ing to think of something to- say"
is there anything on your mindT
yes, to tell you the truth ,sthere is
Cant help you in some ways"
"You might, if l could suggest it without
your becoming angry"
Tell me all about it It is my duty to
sympathize with you, you know"
"On my birthday anniversary you gave
me fountain pen"
Eyes. And now you are going to say
that it makes horrid muss and that you
don't want to write with it,
m not going to say anything of the
kind, he replied, stoutly. Il am going to
write with that pen every daysof my life.
But there 'is one little favor that would
like to ask
"What is ite''
"Please make me suit of oyerails to 20
with it.i'-Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
THE OLD SILVER TRAIL.
BY MARY E. STICKNEY.
lCopyrighs 1896. by J. B Lippincott Col
CHAPTER X.-CoNr1NUEp.

CHAPTER X.-CoNTINUED.
"You will allow me to say that 1 am
anything but pleased with treatment 1
have received" said Barte1s, LAS your
attorney L have been placed to-day in
one of the most trying positions of my
whole professional career. If you abb
scented yourself from court of your own
accord-which / do not for a moment
believe-you would owe me more than
an apology; at the very least feel that
am entitled to an explanation"
And / have sworn that 1 will never
explain the matter to any human be-
ing-and 1 won't if it costs me every
friend and every dollar have on earth, -
retorted Neil, doggedly. But, see here,
Bartels, you are not going back on me
for this? Can't you give me the benefit
of doubt? Can't you see that there is
something can't explain? that I can't
help myself? Good heavens, man, you
must stand by me-
They had halted at the foot of the
stairs leading up to Bartels' office and
the lawyer stood lleenly regarding his
client for moment, a whimsical eX-
preston gradually chasing the i'll hu-
NOR from his face. 81 wonder if there S
q woman in the case" he observed, the
tone of raillery offset by a CLINT of earn
estness in his eyes. eff that's the case,
heaven knows you'll need all your
friends, Neil. Come up and We'll talk it
over"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
A CASE OF HEART FAaLURE.

She was much frightened but noticed that
in intervals in which her stomach did not
annoy her, her heart action became normal.
Reasoning correctly that her digestion was
alone at fault she procured the proper med
icine to treat that trouble and with imme.
date good results Her appetite game back,
the choking spells became less frequent and
finally ceased. Her weight, which had been
greatly reduced was restored and she now
weighs more than for years. Her blood soon
became pure and her cheeks rosy
The case is OF general interest because the
disease is a very common one. That others
may know the means of cure ne give the
name of the medicine used-Dr. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. These pills con-
tain all the elements necessary to give new
life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
He Made a Ride for Reputation Once,
md Here's the Storx.

and Here's the story.
While they were discussing the melee
in the school board the head of a big
manufacturing establishment was
moved to relate his experience:
81 was once a pedagogue myself.
had resolved to do something worth
while in the business world, and having
no capital except what was wrapped
up in my person, 1 taught school to get
a starter. 1 had some advanced stu
dents and had to skirmish in order to
keep up with the procession. One day
the whole class was Stumped by an
arithmetical .problem, and so was l.
In order to gain time for myself L came
the old dodge of telling them how much
better it would be if they would work
out the solution for themselves, and
gave them another day.
THAT night, behind locked doors and
closed blinds, l worked in fear and per-
spiration. From the bottom of my
trunk / took key to the arithmetic,
but even with that aid failed to mas
ter the problem BY midnight 1 was
desperate. 1t would never do to let
the scholars, the parents and the whole
cruel world know that was not equal
to my position But it's not in my
makeup to surrender while there's a
lighting chance.
''At the town ten miles away there
was a loyal and highly educated friend
of mine. He would help me and say
nothing. It was one of the bitterest
January nights I ever knew. But /
slipped to the barn, appropriated a
horse, made d ride more notable than
many of those immortalized in song
or history, froze my ears and toes, and
had my vocal powers reduced to a
whisper.
But you should have heard my whis-
pered explanation of that problem and
my regrets that none of the pupils had
mastered it''@DetroitF Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

climb in the rare air; but AN air of con-
straint was upon her as she settled her
| self in the place indicated, with doubt
| full side glance watching him choose u
seat by her feet. ''I thought this was
Grubstake ground" she observed, ten
| tative1y, as he looked up.
$50 it is" he admitted, his face fall
| ing somewhat at the tone of the remark.
| Il cannot claim any right here, except
what you may concede. But don't send
me away, please, until I tell you-ah.
| there are so many things want to tell
you! 1 was coming down to see you
this morning; L should have come yes
| terday, but I could not make up my
mind what you would probably wish
whether or not you would be vexed if L
came openly to see you; but to-day L
| could wait no longer. 1 determined to
| come, and if your father were there to
| see him, and tell him frankly all that
you are to me-aIl that I hope. o Doro-
| tby!-Dorothy, don't go away!-listen
| to me, deari' for she had arisen hur-
riedly. moving away from him.
'Oh, can'tI-You must not!" she ex-
claimed, breathlessly. Don't you know
that after what has happened, we can
fore; but this-it is insurmountable
1t puts us apart foreyeri"
But how can we help being friends %
he cried, rising also, and reaching out
for her hands as he came close beside
her; but she thrust her hands behind
her with repellent gesture, retreating
yet more from him. ~Can you honestly
tell me-after what has happened-that
you are not even my friend, Dorothy -
No." she said, after an instant's hes
itation, her voice very low, her face all
a warm, pink flush; and then, with evil
dent effort: Il did not mean quite
that
You meant that we could not be more
than friends-wass that it, Dorothy %
his voice very grave
How could we-hOw could it be
otherwise than impossible with the feel
ing you must have for my father? '
she returned, in ehoked murmur, yet
with eyes bravely lifted to defy his
pleading glance. 'sWait-let me ex-
plain" as he would have spoken 81 feel
sure now that you were right from the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
GIVES HER OLD NUMBER.
Young Bride Confused in Making Her
First Purchase.

furchaSe.
She was one of the prettiest little things
in the world and the way she stepped into
the store and ordered bill of groceries was
sight worth witnessing. When she came
to settle for them she found she did not
have enough money with her, so blushingly
asked that they be sent c. o. o.
Certainly. returned the obliging grocer,
smilingiy- what is the number2"
The little lady stammered as she gave the
name Gibson. but failed utterly when she
came to the number. AT last she faltered
out:
mo. 1921 NJ; no mean 5537 B." and
fastened away covered with confusion and
bushes.
An interested bystander asked the grocer
as the girl went out the door:
Zone of those persons who try to get
goods under false pretenses, I suppose?''
and was very much astonished when the
grocer replied, laughingly:
Not on your life Just a bride giving
her first order / can spot them a mile off, .
Chicago Chronicle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
misunderstood.
SIR. Casey Was Not Up to Polite
Pnrlance.

PnrIance.
Madge Casey threw herself with wild
abandon on luxurious Turkish divan in the
magnificent drawing room of the palatial
brown stone mansion owned by her father,
the wealthy but honest politician. Madge's
amiable mother had just given her good
scolding for being out so late the previous
night with that 'spalpane av Moike CASH
dy, who niver intinded gettin' married" so
the rebellious daughter entered the above
mentioned room for the purpose of having a
good cry.
Ten minutes afterward her father en-
tered, and seeing the pride of his heart in
tears, said soothingly: tArrah, Madgy, me
darlint; phwat's tn cause av all this CRATE 80
ooh, papa replied the beautiful girl, be-
tween gulps, I'm bemoaning my fate"
''Bemoanin' yer fate, Ell? Thin it serves
yez roight," said her now cruel parent.
"Hovn't Oh towld yez tonne an agin thot
v yez didn't stop wearin' shoes two soizes
too shmall for yez thot ye'd how bunions on
FER fate? Oh hov thot."-Up-to-Date
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
THE HOsTETTER co. WINS ANOTHER
CASE.
heterogeneous on Their Bitters Not
Tolerated by United States Court.


Tolerated by United States Court.
The United States Circuit Court for the
Southern District of New York, Judge
Townsend presiding, handed down an opin-
ion December 23d, 1897, granting injunction
and accounting, in the suit of The Hostetter
Company against Isaac Sommers and Louis
Joseph, for infringement of its Trade Mark.
The jurist states, in bold and clear language,
the rights accruing to the Hostetter Com
pany, and the ability incurred by all who
would rob them, by fraud or misrepresenta-
ton, of the well-earned reputation and
profits of business built up by the efforts
of half century. The judge says, in part:
1.-The complainant Is entitled to protec-
ton against the appropriation of its trade
mark, by any and all unfair and dishonor-
able means, and a court of equity has pow
er to grant such protection whenever it is
S1tisfied that an attempt has been made by
ingenious subterfuges, to invade the rights
of an owner of trade mark. In
the sharp contest between the individual
manufacturer, who strives to acquire and
retain the fruits of industry and hon
esty, and the field of keen rivals, seeking
to wrest from him the prize of the public
goodwill, the inventive ingenuity of the
infringer has conceived a great variety of
devices for evading the established rules of
fair dealing. Courts of equity find
ing that their ultimate object and effect
were to enable and induce the retail seller of
a fraudulent imitation to palm it off on an
unsuspecting public for the genuine article,
and thus to contribute to the infringement
upon the rights of the original owner, have
not hesitated to apply the remedy"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

nline,r he rather diffdently explained.
as though he fancied that the mention
of the place might be fraught with
some embarrassment for her; "but you
can ride on to Gem lake, if you like, and
I can overtake you there when / am
through with NcCready."
But when they came to the point
where the old trail left the highway.
Dorothy decided that she would prefer
to go on to the mine with him. The
colonel looked family surprised, but he
made no objection, merely explaining
that he should have to go below; they
lad got the water out of the lower lev
els and he wanted to take look around
before leaving; but he would not de-
tain her more than a few minutes.
'sWill you wait in the shafthouse or
outsider" he asked, with more Of
| courtesy in the tone than he was in the
habit of according her.
81 think I will go up in the shade of
the pine trees" she indifferently re-
| turned, but with little flush upon her
| face. which, if the colonel noticed, he
| was far from understanding. He helped
| her from her horse, and she strolled
away up the hill, stopping in purpose
less fashion to pluck a flower here and
| there, until he was out of sight, when
she suddenly quickened her pace, max
| ing for cliff above. From that height
she could look down upon the Mascot
buildings, herself unseen. cit is for
the last time" she murmured, with n
little catch in her breath, her face grow
! ing more warmly red; land he will never
| know"
| R,1f - hon OIL hot sIcas, u CT ~ I
for camp that morning, bent upon see
| ing her, and thus, taking a short cut
over the hill. he saw her as she rode up
with her father, and hid himself in a
small growth of quaking asps, where
| lie watched her as she dismounted.
sorely fretting III the gives which held
him back from boldly hurrying after
her. But he had no difficulty in guess
ing her goal as he saw her making up
| the hill with that sudden influx of en-
| ergy in her walk. On the instant he was
going at a swinging stride toward a
draw on the other side of the cliff, where
the ascent was easier than at the point
| she had chosen: and when, a little later,
| flushed and breathless, she stood upon
| the height, it was to see him coming
| toward her with outstretched hands,
such radiant happiness upon his face
| that she shrank back, no less in shy
| CONSERVATION than for the surprise of
the encounter.
How did you know was here % she
| faltered, nervously.
"How could 1 help knowing it?" he
gayly returned, looking about for ]
seat for her. The rocks were water
worn into strange shapes, in one place
a couple of pines throwing pleasant
shade upon a sort of bench followed
out below, spot effectually hidden
| from the Grubstal1e side of the hill
But won't you sit down and let me
take time to get my breath before
try to explain?''
She made no objection, being herself
considerably exhausted from her hard