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Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

Augus,in ";as, the Mexican consul .. Tucson has been notified by the Mexican government of bis aivsnce- ment in the consular and his assign msnt to Corpus Christi. Texs'. Cons sul. Pima went to Tucson from Deming E and had become univsrs lily popular. Consul N.yarre O. Phoenix will have charge of the consulate ct Tucson.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

The Masquerade dance of the Terp- sichoresn Club tonight promises to be c grand event. Some excellent cos- tunes will doubtless be represented, while the the grotesque and ridicu- lous will also be mucb in evidence.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

Bids for supplying railway cars 10 South Africa resulted in offers from America 10 supply all needed in three months. and in offers from Great Britain to supply half of them in seven mon tbs at 30 per cent higher cost. Naturally the Americans got the contract, and the British are kick ing,
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

Mrs. g. P. Gsllen and son George left to day for Tucson. George eI- poets to enter the University at Tuc. son and arrangements will be made for his admittance. He will make an apt scholar.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

MT Kirchela came down from Bowie the other day sufferinx from a wound in his foot caused by scciten- tai shooting. Dr Nicholson dressed the wounds.-Rapge News.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

Peasant girls in the south of France cultivate and sell their hair as regular business practice. Traders who at- tend the fairs purposely to traffic in tresses frequently find hair five feet in length, but hair six feet long is very scarce.-San Francisco Examiner.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

bus far Tombstoue has been en- loving excellent weather. but the local weather prognosticstor predicts . change by tomoarowl
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

The grand and trial jurors for the coming term of court have nearly ell been subpoened and we will publish the list in our next issue.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

Plenty ol wood is being brought to town. Ali inis ready ssle ct $ .oe to g per cord.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

Eirrzre peur Bowels with CascarseaL Az sse- nc . c. fais. druegists refund moue3
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

Tom orro~i Thanksgiving day. AriIon. has much to be thankful for and our people feel grateful.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02
Born.

WALKER-In Tonbstone, Novem- ber a2, to the vie of E WalkeI-s daughter,
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02
From Wednesdays Daily.

Tomorrow bein g legal holiday no psper will be issued from this office.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-12-02

Hoods rlseure liver ills: the non-,rri.ssine ana sniy cathArsic 70 take with hood's sorsspoSiIN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
GENERAL LEE TOOK THEM.
The Children Went to the Circus and
They Had Good Excuse for
Their Mother.
lTo De Continued

Gen. Robert E. Lee, the famous con-
federate commander, was as kind
hearted and supplemented as he
was brave and able. While president
of Washington and Lee university, Vir-
ginia. in the later years of his life. he
was greatly beloved by the children.
whom he loved in return. 1t was his de-
light to give the little ones pleasure.
Prof. Nelson's Two little girls were
great favorites. The general would
turn and ride with them when they
met, encourage them 10 talk of their
dolls and playthings and then escort
them home with as much gallantry as if.
they were young ladies. He would
alight and helping them down from
the gentle old horse they both rode
he would part with kiss from each.
Once the strict Presbyterian rule of the.
Nelson household was rudely shocked
by the general. A circus was coming.
to town, and as Prof. and Mrs. Nelson
left for a visit of several days they
charged the children on no account to
go. So the two little girls hung over
the fence. listened to the music and
envied the children that passed on their
way to that tented paradise, but they
never once hoped to go. Presently a
larger crowd of children than ever
came along, and in their midst was
Gen. Lee, keenly enjoying the happi-
ness of his little proteges. The little
Nelson girls joined the party without
a word when he asked them to come
along with him. Soon they were all in
the tent, and when the performance
began all were given reserved seats
by the owner of the circus. Mot her.
we went to the circus" was the greet
ing of the children on their parents
return. why, children, didn't l tell
you you must not go?" said their moth
er. "But Gen. Lee took u.s." 'Oh. well, -
said their mother. ''if Gen. Lee took
you that's all right" After that going
to the circus was legitimate amuse-
ment for the children.-Troy Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
Presence of Mind.

The presence of mind of an American
soldier in moments of danger is one
of his chief characteristics. a brother
of Father de Smet, the noted Jesuit
missionary, who labored among the In
dams of the west about quarter of
a century ago, was with his regiment
on some western campaign. One day
he wandered too far from the command.
and suddenly found himself surround
ed by a band of hostile Indians. He
was seized and was just about to be
tomahawked, when he remembered
hearing his brother say one day that
the Indians had great devotion for
the sign of the cross. the symbol of
the Catholic farth Accordingly he
raised his right hand to his forehead
and in distinct tones repeated the
words: "In the name of the Father
and of the Son and the Holy Ghost"
AS De Smet had expected the effect was
magical and in less than five minutes
he was free man.-St. Louis Republic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23

teeth and eyes, and your hair also Is ex-
cellent- am quite provoked! Sir Henry
has deceived me, though it is now perhaps
Just as well that you are not ill-favored.
Are you so hard-hearted, Capt. Lounsbury.
You scarce look kidnaperi"
Her reference to kidnapping brought me
sharply back to the role of Lounsbury
whose papers had shown kidnapping to have
been of his accomplishments. Under
the sharp eye of this lady, whom i now
knew to be Clinton's reported light-o'-love,
it would not do for me to make a slip.
That in some manner she had to do with
my coming secret instructions ! instantly
surmised, but the conjecture on my part
could clear the mystery of the nature of this
interest. Deeming it policy to refrain from
discussing the matter, / simply said:
Madam, my leg is not exactly that of a
dancing master, nor has my figure the grace
of a courtier, but they are the gifts of
God, and have seen service in this broil
against the king. As for the small compli-
ments, am your debtor.
Now, really, Capt Lounsbury, you have
quite a neat gift at retort also" But she
got no further, as at that instant a door
concealed by heavy hangings was suddenly
thrown open, letting in a burst of noisy
laughter from what might have been dozen
men, the sound of jollity being mingled
with the ciinking of glasses and gathering
of coin. The door then shut, and was evil
IDENTITY securely fastened, as / heard the
turn of a key and the shooting of bolt;
the curtains were pushed aside, and there
entered man, who by his uniform alone
/ knew TO be the commander In chief of the
British forces in America.
Sir Henry gave me but passing glance
as 1 rose to my feet. He stepped forward,
and taking the hand of the lady, who
barely shifted her position to greet him,
bowed low over it, repeatedly kissing the
finger tips.
ITO BE CONTINUED
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23

faded away for the moment, and Scam
nell, lowering his hand, let it rest on che
-Sdge of the cable, whence the pistol held me
full in the chest. Then he spoke, and per-
,haps because the excitement indoors and out
had partly sobered him, his words came
clearly:
81 have here your id message in my
hand, but, as you may well guess, it is fore
stalled. There viii be no fight between us
tomorrow morning..
Because you deem it safer to murder me
now?" returned calmly. Give me but"
'SShut your mouth" he interrupted, let
ting go his temper. "Do you think / am here
to handy words with rebel? Capt. Donald
Thorndye, alias Lounsbury. you are close on
to the end of your rope, and you'll find that
end has moose in it, you cursed spy! What
he continued. rising in his increasing rage,
and Immediately reseating himself, while
his voice grew louder, "do you think am a
fool, OF so blind that may not see through
a riGdtes I have found you out, hide and
hair-Thorndyke, of Martha's Vineyard
emuggier-rebel-spyi Fad you escaped me
this day, and been of on Clintcn's business,
which doubtless lies there" tpointing 10 my
papers, which lay On the tablet, Il would
have hunted you down had it cost me my
commission. Escape me? No. by the gods!
From the beginning | fancied you the fraud
ycu are, and at the Bulls Head, by your
words and fine airs, you made me sure of it.
on slipped your role You'll find your hen
.hawk has sharp eyes, and, g;ant though you
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23

and below the tavern. working from there
roundabout course through the east side of
the town or until dared to come out on
the Broadway. l-..-s
I had little fear of immediate pursuit, as
none save Belden had an inkling of my
mission to Clinton; and this, with the pre-
vailing excitement due to the explosion
and everywhere manifest, placed me out of
danger for the time.
With the cloak about me, both as dis
guise and a protection from the rain which
was still falling, though rapidly diminishing,
I strobe down to headquarters, and there
boldly sent in the name of Captain Louns-
bury" TO the general in chief. 1t relieved
me greatly to note no signs of an unusual
stir about the place, nor did the guard at
the door show more than a passing interest
in me as he turned me over to the hunky
within the hall.
Being ushered into toe same great saloon
l had known the day before, waited with
natural Impotence for recognition. I was not
far from my appointed time, for the clock
on the mantel showed it was but quarter
of three, nor had l cooled my heels for long
before lady entered. ! caught but
glimpse of her, seeing little more than that
she was richly dressed, but marked her ap-
parent familiarity with the place by the
way she Immediately swept from the room
without giving an opportunity for the an
nouncement of her name.
However, l was struck by the Difference
of the uniformed attendant as he backed
away from her, and her ladyship had not
been gone above five minutes when he re-
turned. With a glance askant at my COS
tune, he requested me to follow him. We
traversed the length of the hall to an apart
ment at its end, where, throwing wide the
door, he loudly announced Captain Louns-
bury!" and retired, while entered to find
myself in the presence of the lady who had
left the saloon but few minutes before.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
CHAPTER VIII.

THE HINT OF THE EARTHQUAKES.
The crash of thunder following the flash
fer a time made words impossible; and
action was equally out of the question, for
IN the midst of the believing, and while
was casting searching glances about the room
for some means of defense, he raised the
weapon and leveled it at me.
L could fathom no motive for his thus at
lacking me, save the heat in his rum-mad-
'dened brain, and, were he impelled by drink
my position was doubly critical. Had there
been ghost of chance to act in the ag-
gressive, in this desperate moment / should
fhave availed myself of it; but not even that
really formidable weapon and guard, chair,
was nearer than the table, and to have made
a move toward it felt meant certain de-
ssruction. A sudden attack On him was out
Of my power, for betwixt us interviewed the
broad table itself, which made it impossible
10 avail myself of the tactics had used with
Lounsbury. There was naught for me to do
fbut stand as l was and await the terrible
issue.
However, as he remained silent, / man.
aged to find my voice, and, as the thunder
rolled in the distance, l shouted:
"Capt Scammell, are you so demented or
80 cowardly and so lost to honor that you
will murder the man you challenged to fight
in the field?"
SFiIHouL S"TIFS Ol tuS drin, Nc dHsWereu
pternly:
est DOWN."
Even thus beset, it irked me to obey him
like a schoolboy, but realized that, armed,
under the existing circumstances he was far
stronger than / with all my sinews. Wisely,
then, | swallowed my ire, and, approaching
the table, seated myself with the hope that
he would come within reach.
He was not slow in following, for he
stepped forward and carefully slid into the
chair opposite, though not for second I'M
covering me with the muzzle of his pistol, or,
tor that matter, taking his eye from mine.
And here we sat while flash and crash fol-
1owed each other In quick succession. My
brain worked rapidly enough, but as the Sec
.onds sped no way could find to rid me of IL e
shining ring of steel confronting me or turn
for moment the equally brilliant CLINT of
his eye, each of which acquired clearness
with the fitful lighting of the room.
The table was too broad for an onslaught,
and now that we were closer, I could see
the nerves of the man were at full tension,
and that on the slightest hostile move on my
Tart he would pull the trigger.
j hoped lightning would strike the house
md put an end to the situation, which at
last began to have its effect on me; and
take it that no man can long stand the scowl
of loaded barrel backed by determined
yet silent enemy without undergoing more
or less strain.
was even wishing that the heavens would
let loose a bolt and finish the matter, or that
the man opposite would open his lips and
speak, despite the roar, when | felt the floor
beneath me tremble, as though the house
was shaken by mighty power. 1t passed
in the instant, and as it did SO the thunder
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
a panic when it seemed that the build

IN a panic when it seemed that the build
ing would fall.
My safety still demanded immediate ac-
ton, for should curiosity or distrust impei
the guard to come upstairs, / would be un-
done That move would drive me to bay,
and either oblige me to finally surrender or
die like rat in hole
But l had determined course of pro
cedure by the time I had finished getting
into my clothing. Hastily setting the table
upright, stopped over the body of Scam
nell. l expected to find him dead, and was
surprised to discover that he was still of
this world, the thickness of his curly hair
and possible crack in the jug having
saved him from crushed skull. He was
completely stunned, however, and with
little ado ] dragged him into the closet and
shut the door.
My sole chance of escape now lay in get
ting to Clinton and procuring pass, which
might be used ere hue and cry was raised
after me, and I fancied the hour was not
far from that appointed for the meeting
1t was possible that Clinton had been in
formed of the faisity of my name, though
argued If that had been then Scammell would
never have approached me in the manner he
had done. At all events, the risk must be
taken.
At first sight there seemed no means of
leaving the house save by the stairs or a
drop of twenty feet or more from my side
window; but, upon investigation, / dis
covered pent roof beneath the windows
of a room near the end of the hall, and upon
going into the chamber l saw the apart
ment was probably the quarters occupied
by my late assailant. Upon the bed lay
military hat, coat, and saber, while from
a hook hung long cloak used by cavalry
officers.
Appropriating the latter, 1 stepped from
the window to the roof, creeping to the caves
which came to within ten feet of the ground,
and from there dropped.
So far / had been unobserved, and it took
me not many moments to get into the street
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
CHAPTER TX.
SIR HENRY CLINTON.

Conceiving that blunder had been COM
mitted, and that / was unwittingly an in
truder in a private room, | was about to
make an apology for my presence when the
lady half rose from the partly reclining posi-
ton she had assumed and with a gentle
wave of her hand said:
''You are Capt. Lounsbury! Come near
er, please. Sit here against the light, that
| may have look at you'll" at the same time
indicating chair near the great window
which was swung open and led to a small
balcony without.
Her voice was sweet, but even in these
few words | noticed the affectation of in
Election so common with ladies of fashion,
and her original position, which she imme-
diately resained after thus addressing me,
was a pose pure and simple, doubtless
taken for the purpose eff exposing her fine
arm and the graceful curves of her small
though equally fine figure.
Madam" / replied, advancing pace or
two, 81 have not the honor of knowing you
well as you seem to know me- By what
name"
Mrs. Florence Badely," she interrupted,
with smile which discovered her small,
white teeth, and accumulated the rather
infantile prettiness of her face 81 have
taken the liberty of asking to see you ere
you met Sir Henry. a woman Is q better
judge of man than one of his own sex
And in the present case to what end,
MADAME" / asked, bowling and taking the
chair to which she had motioned me-
For an answer she slowly raised a pair of
double-bowed gold eyeglasses, deliberately
and silently scanning me from head to foot.
Well" she broke forth irrelevantly. 81
protest, Capt Lounsbury. You are almost
gentleman Were your face bat less red
and your figure less gigantic, in proper
costume you would not be amiss- Your leg
is none too delicate, but you have fine
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
Matrimonial Item.

Said his nephew to Mr.. Cynical Old
batch:
$50. uncle, you don't believe in marry.
ing for iove?"
''No."
'Then I suppose you are in favor of
marrying for money!"
''No."
'Well, what kind Of marriage is the
best. in your opinion?"
'"The one that does not come off at
aM."-Tammany Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
4 Broken Heart.

Mr.. Hardhead-And SO the court has
decided in your favor?
Miss Levelhead-Yes. I have been
awarded $4,000 damages for broken
heart in my breach of promise suit
against old Mr.. Saphead. and the money
has been paid over. Now. my love. we
can get married as soon as we please
Harlem Life
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
common sxmptoms.

ST think 1 am in love with that girl;
when she comes around get three new
diseases"
what are they?"
"Palpitation of The heart. ossifcation
of the head and paralysis of tie
tongue."-Chieago Record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
DEATH IN LIFE.

So fair. SO rare. and yet so soon to diei
kove's cup untasted. brimming full and
high,
Lies music silenced all so suddenly.
White statue. with tn, hair of living gold,
Death is the same grand sculptor as Of old!
His touch makes neutrality-suspicious. and
cold
The eyes he closes ope not night nor day
The ears he seals hear naught that earth
can say
The lips he kisses never shall betray!
o prattler of the open heart and brow,
Sphinx-like. inscrutable thou lest now
Doomed evermore to keep silence-vowi
IN. Hedderwick Browne, in Chambers
Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-23
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Love and Measles.

A physician says that love is measle.
Of the heart.-Chicago Daily News
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Planning TO Paper This SPRING.

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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-04-15
SUPREME COURT DECISION.

In the Supreme Court of the State OF
Nevada. (No. 1860
Vernon Wilson,
Plaintiff and Respondent.
VS..
Henry n. Morse,
Defendant and Petitioner
Original Proceeding. Application for
Writ of CertiOrari.
j. B. Egan,
For Plaintiff and Respondent
W. d. Jones,
For Defendant and Petitioner.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-04-15
Assessment Notice

The Ideal Stamp Mil Company, lo"a-
ton of principal place Of business carson
City. Ormsby County, Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that at meet
ING Of the Board of Trustees held on the
26th day OF March, 1860. an assessment
(NO. i of five cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock Of the corporation,
payable Immediately to the Secretary of
said company-ottice next to the Bullion
4 Exchange Bank-Carson City. Nevada,
in lawful money of the United states.
Any stock upon which said assessment
shall remain unpaid on the 25th day of
April. 1900, Will be delinquent and adver-
tiSed for sale at public auction: and I'M
less payment be made before, Will be sold
on the 26th day of May. 1900 at the hour
OF II m. to pay the delinquent assess
ment together with the cost OF adverus
ing and expenses of sale. BY order o
the Board OF Trustees.
&. II. Peters.
Secretary.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-04-15

performance Of contract. If the action
he for the possession of real property, the
court is Eowerless to admit in the case
the probate of will =. The SEN
tence of a person charged with felony.
upon conviction of the court without the
intervention 0: a jury would be invalid
for any purpose. The decree of a court
Of equity upon oral allegati' ms, without
written pleadings, would be an idle act
of no force beyond that Of an advisory
proceeding Of the chancellor.
But we need not look beyond the
records Of our own court for an instance
of this nature. We recently discharged
upon habaes corpus prisoner confined
in the penitentiary who had been con-
victed of the crime of rape under an in
dictment charging the crime Of murder
In that case we held, that the district
court had no power to convict defen-
dant of different crime than for which
he was being tried. Eek Parte Della, 60 p.
2l7.)
1t is unnecessary at this time to init
mate any opinion as to the effect OF the
supplemental answer, but there can be
no question ~ that a judgment of a
sister State is a bar to an action in this
State between the same parties and upon
the same cause of action.
1t is ordered that the writ be dis
missed.
We concur: Eonnitield, c. J.
Massey,J.
Filed April 18th, 1900.
EUGENE HOWELL,
Secretary of State and EX-otiicio Clerk
of the Supreme Court.
Filed with printer for publication
April Il, 1900.
EUGENE HOWELL
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