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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08
CHAPTER I-CoNrINUED.


4 few moments sufiiced to dress the
ut properly, and after turning over the
<nife and revolver to the authorities,
to aid in identifying the two robbers,
Tom was about to start for his hotel
when his new acquaintance said, blunt
| ly:
Hold on a minute. I'd like to know
the name of the man who stood by an
Did chap tonight and saved my life.
dow did you happen along so handy
| Iike?"
my name is Tom Scott, and l hap
,ened to hear those men planning to
rob somebody, so 1 kept an eye on
them. That's ALL"
mo, it amt all, by long chalk, y
was the hearty response. "You did
more'n that, and might be chucked
INTO the dock before this only for your
pluck. My name is John Avery, and
I'm pretty well known along the water
front as a man of my word. If 1 can
ever do you a good turn you can count
on ME. Live here in the city,"
mo, I'm just from New Hampshire, -
said Tom.
Looking for work."
'No, I'm trying to find chance to
get to the Klondike."
Then, by thunder, you needn't look
any longer" was the prompt reply, 'be
cause I'm bound there myself, and you
shall go with me if you want to. l
wouldn't ask a better mate than you.
Where are you stopping?"
Tom mentioned the name of his hotel
and the other said at once:
"All right. Let's go there and talk
this thing over"
Half an hour later they were seated
in the smoking room and Toms modest
story was told. When he had finished
his friend said:
That's a good, straight yarn, and
some day 1 may have one to tell you
that will open your eyes. All need to
say now is that my name is John Avery.
I'm an old 49-er without wife or child,
and I'm bound for the Klondike to get
my pile. It's waiting for me there, all
right. I've taken passage on a sailing
vessel because I like the water and
hate the cars. Besides, there is no use
getting there before spring. 1 will pay
your passage out on the same vessel,
and you can keep your little pile. If
the Yukon camps are anything like the
old days in California, you'll need it all
and more, too. Well call it a loan
or anything you like, and you can pay
me when you strike rich claim"
Tom protested family, but he was
overwhelmed at the prospect, and soon
yielded.
We'll see about getting your passage
the first thing in the morning" said
Avery. land now, as my old head is
giving me particular fits, guess I'll get
a bed here and turn in. l was calcu-
Iating to sleep on board tonight, but I'll
wait for daylight before try that trip
again"
Then, pressing Toms hand warmly
the old miner said:
Good night. mate. You oughter
sleep well after saving mans life, and
money, too. Do you know have S., 0OO
in my clothes. and but for you ii
wouldn't be there now"
There was Il suspicious moisture in
his eyes, as he turned hastily and left
the room, leaving Tom to his pleasant
thoughts.
He could hardly realize all that had
been crowded into the few hours since
his arrival, and his sleep was broker
by titful dreams. in which revolver:
and robbers played prominent roles.
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A QUEER COMBINATION.
IT Was . Justice of the Peace, . Pick
pocket and q Little
Prayer Book.

Justice "Bill" Hall was chuckling the
bther day over a little adventure that befell
him, and which he related as follows:
1T was during the festival week," he said,
land yeu all know how the downtown
streets were crowded. / was walking down
State street, and, happening to look in one
of the big store windows, saw pile of books,
which reminded me of a commission given
me by my wife that morning / went in and
bought a book and put the parcel in my
Overcoat pocket.
GAS l came out into the crowd on the
street again felt hand go into my pocket,
and turned quickly, but not quickly enough
to catch the would be thief, tough-looking
young man, who skipped off in the crowd
and was Immediately lost to view. / couldn't
help laughing to think how horribly disap-
pointed he would have felt, if he had sue,
ceeded in his theft, because the parcel in my
pocket contained common little prayer
book.
There's what I call ludicrous combina,
tion-a thief trying to rob police justice
of prayer book-a combination that prob.
ably has never before and never will again
arise in the history of Chicago. Chicago
inter Ocean.
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Denfne.. Cnunot ne Curea

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that il
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an nfamed condition of the mu
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets infamed you have rumblinl
entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken on,
and this tube restored to it's normal con
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases of of ten are caused by catarrh
which 10 nothing but an inHamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars, free
+. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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The New Explosive.

Thorite, the new explosive, has been distin,
Harveyized steel plate. If its success con-
tinues, it will make as great record for it.
SELF in the military world as Hoztetter's
Stomach Bitters has in the medical world.
So far. nothing has appeared which can
equal this wonderful medicine in it's speedy
and permanent mastery of all diseases of the
stomach, liver or kidneys. It's good rem.
edy to try when everything else has failed.
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Matter of Length.

'How long should mourning gowns be
worn by widow Of 22?" was the question
that came sobbing through the mails. Now
it CHANGED to be the sporting editors day
off, and the religious editor, therefore, was
attending to the Side Talks with Young
Persons: There is no hard and fast rule, +"
wrote the religious editor, confidently, "but
they ought to come down to the boot tops, at
least" This incident illustrates the occa-
sional awkwardness of newspaper standing
as bulwark of morals to the exclusion Of
everything else.-Detroit journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08
Under Two Flags.

What a grand picture it must have been, "
remarked the boarder who had seen C,swey,
ito have seen the Olympia stesming home,
the stars and stripes on one mast and the
homeward pennant on the other"
Magnificent" echoed the man in black
suspenders, "but think what a picture il
stripes on one mast and the baseball pennant
on the other. Chicago Evening News.
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It's Origin.

"Hoot!" cried the owl ever and anon
The fowls of the air and the beasts of the
field stirred uneasily in their sleep and NUT
tered maledictions.
why are they so angry" asked the owlet
at last.
"They are envious, my child" replied the
owl, "of my Scotch dialect. Hoot, hoot!"-
Detroit Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08

DOLLAR STRETCER writes
found is the and origi
method
large IIubnge Best starch
all
and beautiful
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08
Now Ererxbodx Can Ride.

to read the advertisement 9th Of the John NJ
Smyth Co., Chicago, in this paper, in which
they propose to sell highgrade Top Buggy
for $34 95. How they do it is a puzzle. but
as the firm is one Of the largest in the ceun-
try and Of the highest standing, that's their
while you think of it, and read it through
carefully. The firm issues a Mammoth
Catalogue, in which is listed everything
to eat, wear and use at lowest wholesale
prices"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08

A Dear Little Darling -Wigwag-"My
wife is the dearest little woman in the
world" Watson-"I don't know about
that. How much does she cost you?"-Phil-
adelphia Record.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08

1t * a matter of wonder that nobody ever
excused his hardness by claiming that the
sun rose too late.-Ledger Monthly.
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fro BE Continued

Silk is considered unclean by the
Mohammedans, because it is the prod
uct of q worm.
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Some Arc So Clever.

as it hard to propose to girl?" asked the
novice in affairs of the heart.
Sometimes it's good deal harder not to
PROPOSE" returned the man of worldly ex-
perience, thoughtfully. "It's always well to
be on your guard. Chicago Post.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08

A thoroughgoing egotist is usually devoid
Of the sense of humor.-Chicago Daily
News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08

To Cure Cold In Ore Day
Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
drug ists refund money lift fails to cure. :,5c.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08

The Best Prescription for ChIIIs.
and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEsa
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine in
Q tasteiess form. No cu:e-no pay Price.5Oc.
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Each to His Crnft

Plumber-So long; I'm off to lay pipe.
Poet-Well, good by; I'm OFF to pipe a
lay.-Syracuse Herald.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-08

successful rsmedyM P. Dieter, 81 Throop
Ave, Brooklyn. y. Y, Nov. IA, '94.
A m;ilonaire's daughter is taken at her
par value. Elliott's Magazine.
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RECALL OF PROF. STILES.
State Department Very Reticent as
to the Reasons Therefor.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The Off
Gals of the State Department are reti-
cent as to the reasons for the recall of
Professor Stiles, the scientific attache
of the United States Embassy at Ber-
lin, which is reported from that capi-
tai in the press dispatches
1t has been known for some time past
that Professor Stiles was encountering
friction in his office. though the officials
We're. not quite clear as to where the
fault rested. The expert has not failed
to criticise German methods with
freedom that must have been Irritating
TO the German Government at times.
On the other hand, he is said to nave
delivered himself of utterances that has
mad the tendency to embarrass our own
ofhcials in certain negotiations. This
was especially true, it is said, of the
peef and sausage negotiations.
There is no question as to the right
OF Germany to cause the recall of any
person attached to the United States
Embassy at Berlin, upon representa-
tons that he is persona non grata. but
is not believed that they have pro-
ceeded to this length in the case of
fro1essor Stiles, though by limiting his
usefulness they may have acted 1uite
as effectively toward securing his re-
tirement
Ihere is no such official as scientific
attache at the German Embassy here
l ne nearest approach to such a person
probably is Frieherr Beno Won Herman
SET down as the expert of the Embassy
Tor agriculture and forestry.
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BRITISH WIN A BIG VICTORY
IN DEFEAT OF THE DERvIsHEs
IN EGYPT.
All of Latter Who Were Not
Killed Surrender-The Kha-
lifa Meets With Death.

CAIRO, Nov. 25-Lord Cromer, the
British Minister here, has received the
following dispatch from General Kitch-
ener:
"Wingate's force caught up with the
Khalifa's force seven miles southeast o.
Godid, and attacked it. After sharp
fight he took his position. The khallIa.
who was surrounded by a body guard
of Emirs, was killed, and all the prlncl-
pal Emirs were killed Or captured ex-
cept Osman Digna, who escaped. Ine
Dervishes were utterly defeated, their
whole camp was taken, and thousands
surrendered. A large number OF Wo-
men, children and cattle fell into the
hands of the Anglo Egyptian force.
General Kitchener also wired:
"Wingate's armed scouts located the
Khalifa's position at Omdebrikas. Our
force marched from Gedid in the moon
light and frequently had to cut its
way through the bush. 1t arrived pe-
fore dawn on rising ground overlooking
the camp, which was hidden in the
trees. We heard their drums ana horns
before dawn and at 5:15 the Dervishes
attacked. Our guns opened fire, and
an hour later the whole line advanced,
and swept through the Dervish posi-
tion for over two miles, until the camp
was reached.
The mounted police pursued and
captured most of the fugitives. The
Khalifa, with most of his men, and the
Emirs body guard, made gallant
stand. Among the Emirs killed were
the Khalifa's two brothers and the
Mahdi's son. Osman Digna left imme-
diately after the firing began, and is
probably concealed somewhere in the
vicinity. I hope eventually to get him.
I'VE took the entire Dervish camp
All the De1vishes not killed surrendered
Il cannot speak too highly of the
excellent behavior of the troops and
their endurance during the long
tedious marches preceding the f1nal
action. From i O'Clock in the morning
of November 21st until ) O'Clock in the
morning of November 24th they
marched sixty miles and fought two
decisive actions.
The Soudan may now be declared to
be open.''
The record-union., 1899-11-26
Mis-. Pomeroy's Good Shot.

Miss Greta Pomeroy, a New York
girl, While on Western tour last
month with Mr.. and Mrs. Stuyvesaut
Fish, had the good fortune to kill a
bear with a well-placed shot from her
rifle.
At Glenwood Springs, Col, bear
hunt was organized under the super
vision of D. C. Beaman of Denver, Miss
Pomeroy being the only lady in the
party.
About five miles north of Glenwood
the dogs struck the trail of a she bear
and three cubs. She led her young in
the direction of a steep ravine. After
about two miles of the toughest climb
ing the bear was successfully treed, the
cubs of about four months making good
their escape.
By unanimous courtesy and consent
Miss Pomeroy was accorded the first
shot, which was fairly planted behind
the left shoulder. causing instant death.
The hide will be properly mounted for
Miss Pomeroy and serve as a reminder
of her skill.-New York Herald.
Half the world knows not how the
other half lives
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A Baptist Minister Dead.

NEW YORK, Nov 25-The Rev.
Robert Lowry. a prominent Baptist
minister, died at his home in Plainfield.
N. j.. to-day. He was 73 years of age.
Or. Lowry was the composer of the
well known hymn Shall We Meet Be-
yond the River" and many other
equally popular hymns. During his ca
reer as a clergyman he had been pastor
OF the Bloomingdale Baptist Church Of
this city and of the Hanson Place Bap-
tist Church in Brooklyn.
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Rich Black Crepons.

A few new and select designs in
these handsome and stylish fabrics
have Just been received from New
York. They are in skirt and suit
lengths only and are In those rich
luster mohair blister effects.
Handsome and exclusive designs,
priced at $3.50 and So per yard.
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Satin Venetians,
Special S1.25 per yard.

One of the most popular of this
seasons weaves. A rich satin fin
ished fabric of pure wool, 4S
inches wide and in all the best
shades of tans, browns, bIuette,
navy, myrtle, olive and hunters
green. A value never before Offer
ed for less than $3.50 yard. For
a handsome afternoon toilet there
is no more desirable fabric to be
found.
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Leather Goods.

A gift Of leather goods is always
acceptable, useful and appropri-
ate, something everyone has use
for, something serviceable. Our
line Of ladies' purses, chatelaines,
shopping bags and pocket books is
very complete. We have them in
seal, alligator. and morocco, in va
rious colors, shapes and sizes
plain or trimmed with aluminium
sterling silver or stamped, at
prices to suit all. Also club bags
va1ises, mems dress suit cases, ETC..
in a variety Of colors and feathers
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Child's S Underwear.

Natural gray, 2s WOOL. soft,
warm, comfortable and durable,
seams in vest finished fiat. and
drawers to match ribbed from the
knee down. All sizes, "a to 81.
Priced, SOC the garment.
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Cotton Knit
PetticOats
at SOC Each

are Of the very heavy ribbed knit
sort in solid colors-navy blue, red
and black. They fall below the
knee, impart as much warmth
and give as much service for ordi-
nary wear as do the better sorts,
The record-union., 1899-11-26

The block Bottom combination
purse and card case is especially
adapted for. the Western trade,
having a stiff bottom that will
shape. Prices, 75c, 81, $1.25.
Ladies' combination purse and
card case, from SOC to $3.50.
Paragon purses, of solid leather,
and with ONE fp1d they prove per-
fect1y safe oFearrying small gold
or silver. Thetrsdurability is an
other featur6 that ne highly
recommend. Prices, Csc, 45c, SOC,
according to size.
Coin purses, 1Oc, 15c, Csc.
Extra fine bead coin purses, 35c.
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Women's Ecru Eleeced
Vests, SOC each.

You'll find comfort and
warmth almost equal to wool in
these heavy and heavily heeced
form fitting knitted garments.
besides an extra value at the price.
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Black Wool Cheviots

stand in high favor with dress
goods seekers at this season, being
sought for as are serges for their
never failing dependability. The
grades here quoted are steam
shrunk and sponged-that means
they'll not shrink or spot when
you're caught in a rain storm-are
52 inches wide, in several styles.
The plain sort, wide wales, rain
drop, herringbone and camel hair.
Priced accordingly, at S5c, 81,
$1.25, $3.50, Sits and 1928 the
yard.
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Sterling Silver Novelties

Our assortment is large and va
ried in this pretty white metal
goods. All handsomely chased and
engraved and unique in patterns.
A gift of this kind is lasting one,
always appreciated and of sterling
worth. Useful as well as orna-
mental articles are comprised in
the assortment. These are desk,
manicure and table articles, jew
elry ornaments and novelties in
Vulnerable. We list a few:
Paper Knives, Book Marks,
Ink Scratchers, Letter Openers,
Letter Scales, Odor Bottles,
Nail Polisher, Nail Files,
Button Hooks, Shoe Horns,
Mem. Tablets. Match Boxes,
Cigar Cutters, Hat Markers,
Coat Hangers, Stamp Boxes.
Whisk Brooms, Bonnet Brushes,
Hair Brushes, Combs, etc.
All silver mounted and popular
1y priced. Inspect our stock at
first case to left Of entrance.
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Navy Tams.

Regular man o'warsmen's style,
of navy flannel, are for little
folks wear. Either boys or girls,
are neat and nobby style. Priced,
25c and SOC each.
The record-union., 1899-11-26

These are stylish REFER Jackets
for the young folks, in colors red,
navy, brown, ETC., have neat, small
collar at neck and large new shap-
ed collar forming cape and adding
to the warmth Of garment, trim
med famcy with fancy braid. Also
trimmed on sleeve and with large
buttons ON front. Special at $3.1 g..
The record-union., 1899-11-26
Jour Stock is Now Complete

No matter what the want may
be we can supply it, from the
Z smallest tin toy and the tiniest
doll clear through the long list Of
new toys and the dear old ones
made better; the blocks and cubes,
the Juvenile A b c books, and
games and those which interest
the older heads; the toys which go
by steam and electricity. The gilt
tering array Of tree ornaments
and the large line Of wheel goods,
) all new this season, all priced the
fairest and lowest. Make this the
chi1dren's week to look and choose,
then make your buying trip at
once and the worry is over in that
line
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Down Stairs in
Our Toy Section.

Interest increases each day.
} Many are availing themselves of
|. the superior opportunities early
Christmas shopping affords. It's
our patrons convenience we look
to in advocating early selec-
} tion and purchase. There's
goods in plenty and service ample
which performs our part. Your
} comfort and complete satisfaction
from deliberate and quiet choos-
, ing Is the part we would aid you
in.
The record-union., 1899-11-26

WOmen'S Wool Under
wear, S1.25 garment.
Vests with pants to match COM
pose this line; they're all wool
natural gray and a heavy fiat
weave, with finished seams. Com
Portable and durable.
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Bows Golf Cans

for school wear; are Of the navy
blue flannel sort, with visor to
shade the eyes. They're a pretty
shape and neatly made. Priced,
Csc.
The record-union., 1899-11-26

Our holiday trade in handker-
chiefs last year was big. It'll be
bigger this year. We've made big
ger preparations, too, and bigger
preparations with us means buy
ing of such magnitude as must in
turn make lower prices, and the
price range is from &c each to SIS
each.
At 25c Each
you can choose from about 300
dozen 'kerchiefs which have just
been marked and placed In stock.
They're dainty embroidered sorts,
some hemstitched, some with the
scal1oped border. All sheer, crisp,
!, new goods.
An Assortment
also jus. to hand Of new effects In
lace handkerchief, round centers
Of pure linen; edged by hand with
fine Mechlin inserting and lace.
Very handsome and fine. Priced,
81, SIPS, $1.35.
Silk Handkerchiefs
Of the fine Japanese silk sort, he1n-
stitched and with pretty silk em-
broidered initial in corner. Priced,
25c each.
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33Hc Per Pair
25c Per Pair.

furnishes chi1dren's and misses
fast black wool hose, 2x2 ribbed,
heavy, soft and warm, long in the
legs and durable; sizes 6 to 9.
33sc THE PAIR, 3 pair for 81,
buys misses and children's extra
heavy and fine wool hose, same
style as quoted above in better
quality.
The record-union., 1899-11-26

Half the world knows not how the
other half lives.
The record-union., 1899-11-26

A visit to our hosiery section
means an introduction to the best
values in all classes of hosiery at
prices which only cash and the
great quantities purchased by us
can give you. We've the fancy
sorts which fashion favors anew,
the cotton plain or heeced, and the
wool to the finest of cashmere. For
ladies, misses and children.
33Hc Per Pair
three pair for 81, supplies a splen-
did heavy weight 2x2 ribbed black
wool hose for women's wear. They
have the merino OF cotton mixed
sp1iced heel and toes which adds
to their durability.
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See Our
Kaleidoscope
Show Window
Toy Display
MANIFOLD ATTR1
And Unusual Saving OppOr

Noonyor on
and nonnnrh d
midst
for middle DID, for dwes humble
same ehomik courtesy nd mqlaan to
The record-union., 1899-11-26

Fabrics at this popular price are
selected in a wide range and with
as much care as to style and wor-
thiness as are our higher priced
weaves. Some particularly rich
and pretty effects are shown in
herringbone stripes, Oxford
checks, invisible plaids, camel
hairs and a high novelty in two
toned crepons, 3S and 40 inch
widths, all wool and silk and wool
mixed, combining the new Winter
shades, browns, blues, grays,
greens, garnet, castor, hello, etc.