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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
CHAPTER XX.-CoNr1NUED.

Good, good!" approved Hendricks
as Kola's body began to grow limp.
"Give him some more!"
''Oh, no, he must not be too deeply
under it," objected Lampkin. He is
just right now. Let him loose. I'll man
age him as easily as a rowboat down
stream. Now, if he will only talk!"
Kola's face was bloodless. For mo-
ment there was no sound inside or out
side of the house. Lampkin raised the
were moving.
A harsh laugh broke from the death
like face.
It's the wisdom of the east
chuckled Kola. "I1l never be suspect
ed, and when Hendricks is out of the
way, shall be free. Yes, free, and rich,
and as powerful as king"
There he paused. Lampkin held up
his hand to warn the others not to
speak, and in distinct voice said:
But Gielow-will he be found?"
'Never!" burst impulsively from
Kola's lips. "No one else knows the Sc
cret door. No one would think of the
head of the Dragon"
The eyes of Hendricks and the doctor
met. Hendricks flashed knowingly,
and he granted as he turned and ran
into the hall. A moment later Lamp
kin followed, finding the detective ex-
aiming the walnut dragon at the foot
of the stairs.
Il believe on my life that the head of
the thing unscrews." Hendricks ex-
claimed, excitedly. ''See where it has
been rubbed by use. By Jore, 1 have
it,"
Grasping the head in his hands, Hen
bricks gave it a powerful wrench. and it
began to turn. In moment it came
off, and they saw. protruding from a
hollow tube in the neck of the dragon,
a steel rod with a ring on its end. Hen
bricks tried to push the rod downward.
but it resisted his efforts.aThen, as
cending the steps till he was above the
ring, he pulled it steadily upward. A
little bell inside the dragon rang. This
was followed by a creaking sound I'M
der the hall floor. and tall gilt-framed
plate-glass mirror in the brick wall
near by leaned outward on one side.
Running to it, I.ampkin pulled it out
and found that it turned on hidden
hinges. And behind the mirror was re-
vealed q doorway and a narrow flight
of stairs leading downward into the
darkness. There was lantern on the
first step, and Hendricks lighted it, and
holding it above his head he hurried
down the stairs. At.first the steps were
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26

hence his cranky letter to me- His
next Inspiration was 10 hypnotic Gle
low and make him confess and fee, but
for a week the artist persistently avoid
ed him, and it was not till Kola discoy-
cred that was back from Boston that
he accidentally met the artist and &C.
complished his purpose"
But why did Kola make the first at
tempt on your nfe?' asked the doctor.
Because he had already decided to
murder Caruthers. marry the heiress
and continue his role of Italian
count in New York, and was afraid that
I would sooner orIater recognize him"
"But the second attempt on your
life?" questioned Lampkin.
WAS because he found out that was
at the rooms of Count Bantinni the
morning after Gielow's apparent fight,
and was afraid I would finally discover
his disguise. I think from the fact that
he avoided me during that time that
he was afraid of me, but after he played
the Bible trick on US I think he be-
lieved he could brighten me out of fol-
lowing up the Bantinni clew and into q
belief in the guilt of Gielow. However,
his fears got the best of him and he
decided to kill both you and me by
means of his dead-fall.'
Just then there was the sound of a
gong down the road and the patrol
wagon dashed into view.
1.-The ambulance will follow pretty
soon," remarked Hendricks. Doctor, L
am going to leave you and Miss Hunt
ington with the patient while Denham
and L go in with our booty"
THAT will be all right" answered
Lampkin. We'll look after him.
Denham and Hendricks had led Kola
out to the wagon and put him in, and
Hendricks was about to climb in after
him when DR.. Lampllin came to the
door and signaled to Hendricks 10 come
back.
Miss Huntington wants to see you
before you co. he said.
A sheepish expression was mingled
with the flush on Hendricks face as
he entered the room where Gielow lay
awake and smiling contentedly. Miss
Huntington rose from the bedside and
held out her hand.
Il couldn't let you GO without speak
ing to you" she said, her eyes filling.
Il shall never forget your goodness as
long as L live. You are the best friend
L ever had. Arthur" she said, turning
to Gielow, II cannot say what l want
to say. l am going to kiss him." And
she put her arms around the neck of
the detective and kissed him on the
lips.
Hendricks grew very red in the face,
and saying something about wishing
he had it all to do over again, he backed
from the room. AS he turned at the
threshold he stumbled over a rug and
almost fell into Lampkin's arms.
The doctor braced him up with a
hand on each of his shoulders, and
grinned and smacked his lips signifi-
cantly. But Hendricks only swore at
him, waxed redcer in the face and de-
scended to the wagon and crawled in
beside Kola.
THE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
EXQUISITE HOSIERY.
Five Designs which Form Part OF
Mrs Willie N. VanderbiIt's
Elaborate TrOusseau.

Here are five of the prettiest of sew
eral pairs of stockings which are part
of Miss Virginia Fairs wardrobe. They
were seen in the establishment of a
Fifth avenue hosier just before they
were sent to the home of the young
woman.
For cycling, at which she Is an ex-
pert, Miss Fair has open-work silk hose
in dark green, brown, blue and tan.
There are two designs to be worn
with low shoes. One is dark blue effl,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
Strawberry Pudding.

Take quart of nice ripe berries and
mash in a deep dish. Sugar well. Take
one quart of milk, scald and put in a
pinch of grated lemon rind and thicken
with cornstarch and yolks of two fresh
eggs and set aside to cool. Beat up the
two whites to a stiff froth, pour the GUS
tard over the Strawberries, then the
whites Put in a hot oven for a few
minutes to slightly brown the whites of
the eggs. Serve very cold.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
CHAPTER XXI.

When they had put him in big, soft
bed in the chamber adjoining Kola's
reception room, Hendricks went out to
the carriage. The green curtain was
still down, but he saw that it was pulled
aside, and that the occupant was peer
ing cautiously out. When she saw him
coming, she opened the carriage door
and looked anXiously into his face.
Hendricks smiled.
''Gielow is safe" he said. "He is
| weak, of course, but he will pull through
all right
She seemed unable either to answer
or to move. The stare Of her eyes
seemed to indicate doubt on her part as
to the verify of the news.
"I think you might come in, if you
wish," added Hendricks. I'VE have put
him to bed, and the doctor is preparing
something warm for him."
Without a word, she got out of the
carriage, and dumbly followed him.
AS they were ascending the steps, she
paused halfway up the fight and
looked at Hendricks pitifully, and then
down at her feet. Her knees bent and
she clutched his arm.
"LI don't know what's the matter
with me-" she faltered. 81 don't seem
able to move. Oh, please pardon my
weakness"
"It's the shock" said Hendricks, al
most tenderly. "You must try to calm
yourself: All the trouble is over, you
know, and the prisoner is in chains
II thought something serious had
happened" she said, slowly recovering.
Il heard the crash, and then, as you did
not appear. and the sergeant remained.
l thought something was wrong
Perhaps you had better go back to
the carriage and not try to go in" sug-
gested Hendricks.
The remark seemed to rouse her to
action.
''Oh, no, must see him! lean help"
and, releasing his arm, she mounted the
steps unaided
Hendricks led her to the door of the
room where, they had taken Gielow.
Lampkin appeared on the threshold.
Hes begging TO see you, Miss Hunt
ington," said he.
He pushed the door open, and when
she had gone in he closed it and stood
facing Hendricks. For a moment they
looked into each others eyes without
speaking. Then Hendricks turned
away abruptly.
he went into little alcove of the
big reception-room, and, glaneing at
Denham and the sleeping Indian, he
rang the telephone.
He ordered from the nearest police
station patrol wagon, for the prisoner,
and an ambulance. with all the COM
forts available, for the transportation
of an invalid. Then he came and looked
down at Kola's face.
II presume you found Gielow pretty
bad Off. remarked Denham. There was
something in his tone which showed
vast respect for Hendricks.
Hendricks nodded, and then he
stretched his hand over Kola to the
young officer.
My boy, you saved three lives this
morning, and showed the sort of stuff
you are made Of I shall never forget
you. You won't lose by it. I shall
speak to your chief about you. If he
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26

ever goes back on you. or you need en-
ployment. come to me-"
Denham flushed to the roots of his
hair.
Thank you, Mr.. Hendricks" he
said, feelingly.
At this juDcture the Indian opened
his eyes and stared fixedly at Hendricks.
Il hate you, Hendricks were. his
first words.
Files seem to do the same thing in
the summer" answered Hendricks,
drily, but manage to get along.
am not bald-headed."
"If you will guarantee safety to
me-" said Kola, after moments DELHI
Grafton, 81 will restore Gielow to
you. He may be alive yet, but if do
not reveal the secret of his hiding-place
he will never see the light of day. I
tell you 1 am positively the only living
possessor of the secret"
Hendricks face wore a comical ex-
preston. He glanced at Denham and
said:
"Rich, isn't it?"
Denham nodded, and Kola's bead-like
eyes rolled back and forth wondering
ly as his gaze vibrated between them.
at is not an unreasonabl BILE request"
said he.
You forget" replied Hendricks,
suavely, that you have Already court
eously volunteered all the informal ton
necessary. You are a gem, Count Ban
tinni. You actually do so many good
deeds that you forget about them. You,
of course, remember telling US about
the head of the dragon, the lantern,
the stone stairs, the long cavern, and
the cell at the end"
Kola's face darkened. He reflected
|. "a moment and then said:
Il see you made me talk unconscious
ly. 1 acknowledge that you have I'M
done me completely"
He sat up and his handouts clanked
as he folded his hands over his knee.
rs Gielow alive?" he questioned.
Thanks, yes" said Hendricks.
''Well, L am glad of that, anyway. He
stood between me and my desire, that
all 1 had against him.
Half an hour later Hendricks went
out on the veranda and looked down
the road. DIR. Lampkin was there walk
ing back and forth.
{ "How's Gielow?' asked the detec-
tive.
''Tip-top." answered the doctor.
the prisonerT
Resigned and meek as a lamb" an
swered the detective. HE made a COM
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
The Window PoIislfers.

TO clean chamois polishing cloths
pour six tablespoonfuls of ammonia in
to a quart of tepid water and soak the
cha1nois skin for about an hour. With
a spoon work and press it to free as
much of the dirt as possible; lift into
a basin of tepid water and rub well with
the hands. Rinse in fresh water until
clean; dry in the shade and when dry
rub between the hands.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
BELOVED BY SOLDIERS.
). EnEis, q COIored Amer
lean Army Nurse.

Sarah j. Ennis is one of the heroines
of the war She went to Santiago as a
contract nurse on the 18th of July, 1895,
and is still employed in the general
hospital in that city, under Sergt- Carr.
She has never been i'll a minute, has
never been off duty a day since she ar
rived there, and at one time at FL Caney
had ITO sick and wounded soldiers I'M
der her charge Only one of them died.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
Rhukarh Cake.

-Four eggs beaten separately, three
cupfuls of -four, two cupfuls of sugar,
half a cupful of butter and one cupful
of sweet milk. Flavor with lemon and
add two teaspoonfuls of cream of tar
tar. Carefully wash and stew a large
stalk OF rhubarb, sweeten to taste and
drop in teaspoonful of grated lemon
peel while cooking. When cold place
between the layers of cake and spread
over the whole with chocolate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26

broidered in red upon the instep an
well up the front; the other is black
also embroidered but with the addition
of white silk polka dots.
For afternoon wear Miss Fair has
hose with fancy tops and for evening
she has stockings of all the new delicate
colorings embroidered in mock gems.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
About the Size Gilt

Willie-Say, pa, the paper says the
wedding was a very quiet affair; what
does it mean by that?
Pat must refer to the marriage of
deaf and dumb couple, my son.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
Frozen ox-Heart Cherries

Two quarts of thoroughly ripe cher
ries mashed through a sieve, one pint
of cream, two eggs beaten light, two
quarts milk, sugar to sweeten to taste.
Put in freezer and freeze same as ice
cream If the freezer is too full leave
out 8 little of the milk. as the freezer
should lack about three inches OF be-
ing full
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26
when the Nose BIeed..

To stop bleeding nose, keep. the pa
tents head thrown back and his arms
raised. Hold a cold cloth or sponge to
receive the blood. Press the fingers
firmly on each side of the nose where il
joins the upper lip. A piece of ice or
cloth wrung out of icewater may be
placed at the back of the head.-Ladiesf
Home Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26

Sparrow exterminators in Boston de-
stroyed HOO nests on the Common in
two days.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-11
4 STARTLING GREETING.

From The Cleveland Pain Dealer.
few nights ago a local newspaper youth was
TO item OF interesting from Il
lawyer who lives In the East End His home isn't
far from Willson-ave., and II Isn't far from Euclid
The reporter who wanted to secure the latest
Information Obtainabe for the morning pa per- de-
ferred his trip to the lawyers home until late In
the evening. In fact Il was pretty close TO II
o'clock before he reached tho proper cross street
1t was dark night too. and most OF the resi-
up side OF the street striving 10 make
the right
He assembled the steps and crossed the porch and
felt around until he touched the bell button. and
then gave a quick push. He could hear the bell
responding noisily. but then. before he could
breathe twice. the suddenly rared up I'm the
dark hall. the door was thrown wide open and
the dazed and startled youth found himself con-
fronted by feminine figure arrsyed In a snowy
night dress while voice with dreadfully rasp-
ing note in 1t cried:
Well this is pretty time OF night for you to
get home.'
For moment the reporter choked.
Then he managed to sputter:
Tit isn't ne ma am. I'm only reporter"
At these words the door suddenly slammed
shut, and the reporter again found himself In the
dark.
But he went down the steps a slender raw OF
Hight appeared, and the same voice much toned
down, asked him what he wanted.
He gave the lawyers name and was told the
residence he sought was close by the opposite
side OF the street.
lie is still wondering for whom that white robed
rod In pickle.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-11
OOM PAUL AT HOME.
BoER PURITAN AND SOME OF HIS uNPLEAs-
ANT WAYS.
From The London Mall.

From The London Mall.
The thousands OF carcatures and more or less
fppant pen-and- pencil portraits that nave APP
peared OF "Oom Paul" during the last fe" weeks
have In the majority OF cases been much more
amusing than correct. ,
II is said Of him that he has only read two books
I'm his life. one the Bible and the other the Phi
grims Progress" His knowledge OF history is con-
fneI TO the revolt I'm the Netherlands and the rise
OF the Transvaa while the whole vast worid OF
art is 10 him a closed book. His manner. Doth 10
his famlars and strangers. Is loud ana oVerDear-
ing When he speaks he gestculates freely and
he invariably shouts at the top OF his voice AL
though President Krtiger Is Immensely, ricn ne
lives in very unOstentatious way, ana MS meah-
ness Is proverbial He dresses In suit or heavy
and I'll htting black People who have had inter
views with him say that the generally shabby eff
feet OF his clothes Is very much heightened by the
fact that they appear to be seldom. II ever
brushed. - .,.
I'm England would to try the tobacco that he
uses The black Boer "tabaken" IL extremely
strong and acrid in taste. and Il It Is smoked too
much II has most disastrous effect on the nerves
One Of the perqusltes Of the Presidential position
is an allowance of 1900 year from the State as
coffee money" This is allowed for the entertain
ment OF guests President KRUGER spends good
deal of this allowance literally upon coffee. for he
drinks enormous quantities OF this every day
Most of the business OF the day Is transacted on
Dom Paul's "stoep, or veranda, over a cup OF cof-
fee before a.
fathers cattle they were driven over the prairie
in what IS known the Great Trek when the
Beers began to first explore the unknown re-
gions Of the Transvaal He is therefore not merely
Beers but he is himself In every way typical
burgher Of the Transvaal BOer Puritan of the
old stubborn stock. he hates all foreigners and
is especially antagOnistc to the English.
The favorite Boer expression "verdoemde En-
geschman" Is one that he has been heard to
more than when excited.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-11
4RNY And NAVY ORDERS.
Washington Nov. 1O-The following ARMY al"
Navy orders have been issued;
ARMY

ARMY
Major WOODRUFF s[Ss2n Is TsfyI r., she oo iS from
camp Meade. will proceed TO Fort ham'o"' w"
rival Of Major Woodruff rceyed fTm "a fIr ,,, i''''
Major FREDERICK X WARD lst Cavalry Is de'a"e'
,s member Of the Examining Board di 81. .a.',
Lieutenant Colore Arthur L. Wagner asss''"' "u''-
Colonel JAMES NJ MOORE assistant sse
era relieved from the o'ice OF the InI HI for as
sirnmcnt as chief quartermas'er o. the r
20 y, reerc rg Major John " summehayes. quartermaster
CAPTAIN GEORGE ". BRIsToI. 4''h Iniantty' having
rendered his resignation. Is honorably discharged
,,.,,, ,ssisan, Surgeon JOHN G. BYRNE now IN NV
York CIV viii report the commanding onleer si
its aryS HSGo,Se IN New sand on the
port Logan sailing about November ~
NAVY
Rear Admiral w scIIEY. detached as president o,
the Naval Retiring Board ana oruerea % 70 %, ' The souh
Atlantic Station .
Rear Admiral HOWELL sCar S5ssFed ws.hns,on 10 dH1s Ss
1,su,enan, Commander j. H. SEARS. detached from duty
in Connection with the fitting Out OF the s s senior
aIa sIla on n'Ises Rear Admiral schieys stan.
Lieutenant w. - B. WhL S on Rear Jar Aa%ira sceys
Ensign r. SPEAR. promoted lieutenant cunior srade'
Ensign F. D. READ promoted TO LIEUTENANT ounor
grade, and await orders .,, A.
Lieutenant T. Thesis and Lieutenant G. a; Camhh oe
chelf bureau
and ordered TO duty connection with the h,'s ou'
OF the scindia and to duty on board & ths % s,on re
Commissioned. arrival at the Asiatc Sta,lon IT,
ori for line duties board such vessel as the co-
ma chief may assign
r,.u,enant H. W. JONES. detached from the bureau
OF Equipment November IL ~ -,
lieutenant Commander l. r. HARRIS. detached from tne
Chicago ordered 10 the Monongahela rs executive
officer. -,
Lieutenant Commander w. L. LOW. detached rom ,ns
Monongahela and ordered 10 'ne O"''"s' ''
officer.
rseptenan, T. & BOWERS detached from the Bureau OF
Fanipmen November IL and ordered to the Iexas
November IL for line duties
Commander c. BIOCKIINGER, relieved from duty IN
charge Of branch photographic office. Chicago.
rJeufenan, G r GEI.M. duty in charge OF branch
hydrographic office. chicago.
rden,enant y WILLIAMS detached from the Chicago
November I5 70 home and wait orders
rdeuenant f. NJ BENNETT is detached from the Bureau
~ Equipment. November H. and ordered 10 ''he
duties on board the Chicago November 10
Lieutenant NJ BEvINGTON detached from the Bureau
of Fnuument. November ii, and ordered 10 inc
duties on board New-York November 10
Lieutenant w G. HERBERT is detached from the Ranger
and ordered duty in connection with nttlne OUT vi
the Scindia To that vessel when commissioned. On
arrival Of Scindia at Guam. To engineer du'y oh
board the Yosemite.
lieutenant II G LEOPOLD IS detached from the Brutns
on arrival Scindla At Guam. and ordered 10 'ie
Scindla for passage 20 the Asiatic station
Naval Cadet f. J. SADLER is detached from the solace
and ordered 20 duty connection with the ntnf out
OF The scindia and 10 the Scndia when Commissioned
New-York tribune., 1899-11-11
ENGLAND'S SELF-EsTEEM-
THE MARK OF A GREAT AND POWERFUL PEOPLE
Az AMERICAN COUSINS REPLY.

AN AMERICAN COUSINS REPLY.
To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir. There ia an apocryphal story OF Portu-
suese general who on the eve or battle sough' "
inspirit his men with the speech, SOLDIERS re-
member Won are-Portuguese!'-a reminder which
nod such a discouraglng effect on the troops that
,bev los, the fight 1t is probably untrue that even
tho Portuguese are lacking in national concei'
although their history may furnish less cause io'
A. than that Of some other nations
But the story points moral and furnishes an
answer TO your Anglophobian correspondent, Barry
RnlkIev" National self-conceit is the mark of all
great and powerful peoples from before the time
NJ "civis Romanus sum" down to to-day, and the
high self-opinion which he remarks In the British
Is partly the effect and also partly the cause OF
their greatness. Hardly any nation has escaped
the same imputation. 1t has been alleged OF the
French as In the very quotation his letter con-
tains. The Germans of to-day strongly touched
with IT, and with ample reason. Certainly Ameri-
cans have not escaped 1t. The boast OF licking all
creation bears on itself the very mark or us
Yankee origin Who else could have originated the
II To judge from Mr. Bulkley's letter, one would
suppose that such patriotic songs as balakava
or Kiping's ballads are national misfortune. anu
TO be depored and discouraged. AT the same tme'
what comfort he takes from Thackeray rnUsh %nU,g
some satre-but 1t Is an Englishman on Enghsh i,Sh
faults and that reflection should take the Wihd
out Of his sails and 'ns nrer above
mentioned has also penned Lest We FORGET Do.
question n tSl % about which he admits there may be
differences of opinion these %rie ns ot
as they can be here. But, the war is on. the
carping satris has to shut up. for the nati9n & is
Is n natural disposition to sympa thze with the
smaller man In a fight there need be no ueSpauu
our National blood relations simply because they
are the bigger party. There is no such large dlsi
between ourselves ana sPaamnirR1cAN COUSIN"
New-York tribune., 1899-11-11
THE HEAVIEST TAXPAYERS.
,ha Editor of The Tribune.

no the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: found I'm the Republican Appeal TINS
statement: THE rentpayers should bear In mind
that they are the real taxpayers. and that the
man that lives I'm the meanest room on the highest
floor of the tenement pays relatively the largest
proportion OF the taxes
The root cause OF Tammany's power is that the
people do not understand nor believe that. pre-
eminenty true as It Is. know the pam peop'e'
talk with them in their meetings. In their homes
from the tall OF truck on the cars-they are co,i
yinced that they have no interest In good govern
mert. 49,. ~oo,Ia IN
Until the better element enables the people 10
realize that interest II will be constantly peae.'
and IL ought be beaten. am therefore. he, ,,on
v reioiced TO see the appreciation or the rel.o. @
OF the poor to the forcibly. though msas'o
y. stated In the pamphlet. BoLIoN Hall"
New-York, Nov. ., 1899