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I No. $40. Denver. Mav NH, isss.
! N0IIu0|BQIk0 IheConnQlVe0||h.
! Pay 70 the order Of -NvssV or bearer
FJyv Than.ind co............ - ss.Douar,
! $50. 100000. John Draper.

Upon the back Il was also indorsed
by the maker.
Il have purposely dated IL tomorrow.
this being Sunday" said Draper a.
Dallon pcered over Filley's shoulder at
the magic document. adding also for
the latters information, "'Tis drawn
TO self or bearer. Better so to the
Drovers' bank. as they know me. and
there will be no trouble"
Then addressing Dallon he said.
How do you want the money. In large
bills or small onesT
"Oh, tifties and hundreds'll do" re-
piled the rogue nonchalantly; hey.
boysT turning to his henchmen.
what you say goes. cap" was the re-
sponse Of the former spokesman.
"Now. young feller." said Dallon.
turning to Filley, you goes under the
escort OF these two gents" indicating
a couple Of the gang euphOniously
known as Leather Jack and Bill Root
who had stepped out Of the ruck and
were waiting with their Winchesters
slung carelessly In the hollows Of their
left arms They've got strict orders
to keep you In sight this side Of Den
yer. which you'll reach tomorrow morn
In. They'll wait for you, and II you feel
like playin any games just think o the
very wust as happenin to them you
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leave behind. Now, boys. you've got
the rowt and the orders. on with you"
So the three marched down the cave.
Filley looking neither to the right nor
the left as he passed the anxious group
Of women. Did his heart smite him as
he thought Of the fate to which In all
probability his bastard treachery
would consign them7 Not at all-his
was the nature Of the octopus. all
tentacles, all muscle and hideous 6bers.
but NO soul or conscience.
Arrived outside the robbers retreat.
the trio followed devious but short
ascending path. which quickly led to
the higher country. In cleft Of the
rocks they found a number of horses
tethered. and selecting three Of these
each man mounted and rode toward
the north. Denver being about 80 miles
away.
The events Of this momentous Sab
bath have been quickly described. but
they really consumed several hours In
passing. Il was after Z o'clock when
Filley and his guards departed. At
the earliest they could not return for
"a hours. which meant . whole day Of
tedious waiting and suspense for those
left behind.
Now that the little matter O. busi-
ness" was settled. all restraint within
the limits Of the cave was removed,
and Draper and Chester were free to
rejoln the ladies, who stood sadly In
need Of such encouragement and con-
ISOLATION 40 they could offer. Their
welcome was out Of Ill proportion to
their deserts. and they were showered
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II the light Of the cave had not been
SO dim. Reuben Filley's manner must
have attracted attention. He trembled
from head to foot; his parched lips
needed constant moIstening. while
great drops Of sweat beaded his face.
Here was the chance TO be free and
to obtain this money he SO sorely need
ed No feelings Of honor. Of humanity,
Of chivalry. rose In his evil heart His
one dominant thought was that. once
In possession Of the check or money. he
could start east. or II need be he could
telegraph the funds TO take up the
forged paper. His good name" would
be saved. even though his friend and
benefactor was sacrificed. He was
reused from his cruel reverie by the
voice Of John Draper:
Reuben. you should be the one TO 60.
As my confidential man you can cash
the check and avoid any awkward
questions. Remember. the safety OF
these ladies Is the arst consideration.
Do nothing that will imperil them"
VERY good, sir" was all that Filley
dared trust himself to say.
While Draper was speaking Dallon
unfastened the thongs that bound his
arms. but 80 cramped were they that
several minutes vigorous rubbing was
necessary before he could WELD the
fountain pep which Fllley handed him
with trembling hands. Drawing a
pocket checkbook from the breast Of
his coat. the president knelt on the
sand In front Of an empty cracker box
ani there flled In the necessary
blanks. The precious slip Of paper
WIS waved In the air for few min
utcs to dry and then handed to Filley.
This was the way II read:
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WOMAN A BEAST OF BURDEN.
Heavy Loads Carried by Italians
Through New Nork's streets.

Heavy Loads Carried by Italians
Through New NorL's streets.
II Is no uncommon sight to see Ital-
ian women walking along the streets
balancing burdens on their heads that
the average man would prefer 10 have
sent home on n truck. A few days ago
one OF these women passed through
City Hall park. On her head she was
carrying what appeared TO be the en-
tire woodwork from the interior OF
some house. The bundle was made up
of eight pieces OF hard wood, the short
est being fully IL feet In length. Each
piece was six inches In width and an
inch thick. The woman steadied this
burden with one hand. while In the
other she carried what one would con-
slider a good load for one person In
the shape OF a bundle OF shorter pieces
OF wood.
As she turned into Center street, near
Chambers, the end OF the load Of lum-
ber on her head came In contact with
the head OF a man who was going In
the opposite direction. In order 10
prevent hitting him too hard the wom-
an tried to turn TO one side, and as she
did SO her burden fell TO the walk. In
vain she trted TO replace It on her head.
At last two men took hold OF IL, one
at each end. They found that even
their combined strength was just sufii-
cient to lift IL up and place IL on the
woman's head again. When the wood
was finally adjusted in a proper posi-
ton the woman picked up her smaller
bundle and started up Center street.
New York Times.
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A Little on.

MY necktie is disarranged," Sher-
lock Holmes, Jr., suddenly exclaimed.
His companion looked at him and
said:
How do you know? You haven't
felt OF II. and there Is no mirror here
that you could have looked into. Some
times, Mr.. Holmes, am almost forced,
In spite Of your declarations that you
do these wonderful things by reason
able. human processes, TO believe that
you must be gifted with second sight
Now what has convinced you that your
necktie Is disarranged|
IL noticed a man look at my tie just
now and then feel OF his own" the
great detective answered.
Wonderful! Wonderful! Only your
tie Is all right."-Chlcago Times-Her-
aid.
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kOXAL s;*':s ss*"ts
- ABSOLUTELY Pure
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
(DSClUTEEY PURE

was OH the west bank OF the La Fon-
taine. or Fountain. river. which fed the
cave stream and whose gravelly margin
was still wet and glistening with the
high water mark caused by the cloud.
burst Of q few hours before. What
next to do Ives did not know. He was
q stranger to the country and totally
Ignorant OF the lay Of the land To
proceed In the darkness seemed well
nigh impossible. yet to wait for morn
ing would be- pltiful waste Of time.
He had no very exalted Idea Of Filley's
good faith nor Of that Of the Dallon
gang-in fact. he reposed about as
much confidence In the one as the 9th
er. lf Filley bungled In any way. be
dreaded to think Of the consequences
TO those dear ones left In the clutches
Of as cold blooded a set Of wretches as
ever drew trigger or bestrode stolen
horse1esh. Besides. he shrewdly sus-
pected that Filley would take good
care to look after No. l and II he failed
to get the money might content himself
with keeping out Of personal danger
and perhaps giving an alarm without
heed TO the fate Of Draper and bis
party.
All these reflections few through
Chester's brain as be sat shivering and
squeezing the water out Of his clothes
on the wet bowlder. Casting his eyes
around the horizon. he noticed white
glare or to the north. showing clearly
In that marvelously pure atmosphere.
That. he thought. must be the lights Of
Denver and in that direction would
help most likely be- found. So. weary
and cold. with chattering teeth and
aching In every joint, he set out along
the bank OF the little stream. stumbling
and ut times falling over the obstruc.
tions In the way. But after a cou-
pie OF hours OF this sort OF tramplng
be was completely beaten. His thin
city shoes were worn 10 shreds, and
every step was acute torture. AS the
trst pale streaks OF lemon colored glow
appeared In the east he sank by the
way. his back against a rock and pant
Ing from exhaustion. He Intended on.
ly to rest for few moments. but IA.
tigue gained the upper hand. and he
soon sank into an uneasy sleep. from
which he was awakened by lusty
shouts and the cracking Of whip.
Opening his leaden eyes, he found
the day all abroad and discovered that
the uproar proceeded from n teamster
who was standing up In the shafts OF
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Each sprung dstrtde an animal and
started at a hard gdii0p.
his wagon yelling ike one possessed
and swapping his heavy whip In order
to attract the attention OF the sleeper.
Thought I'd fetch you" was the
drivers first salutatlon. Couldn't
leave the team. you see. so ! had TO
boiler. What's the matter. man? Look
as though you'd been through an ore
crusherl'
Chester hobbled down the rock In
numbered bank. a sorry spectacle in
deed. A gentleman tramp" would
have seemed Beau Brummel by com
parison.
"How far are we from Denverr' was
his first inquiry.
Matter o. 30 miles or SO. Wan, 10
git thar? Jump up thenf' was the
CHEEKY invitation. So Ives clambered
I'D on the OF side Of the shafts, and
Immediately the heavy springless ore
wagon went creaking and crashing
along the rough road.
In few brief sentences Chester ac-
quainted him with the strange hap
penings Of the past SO hours.
Gee whizw whistled the teamster
That's Jim Dallon's gang. sure 'nuf'
See here. podner. there's $1,000 re-
ward out for jim! This'll be his last
ride, l reckon! What you goin to dor
Get help as quickly as possible" re-
turned Ives. you know the country
and its customs; advise me. II those
women are rescued alive and unharm
ed, I'll answer for Il that John Draper
will put another 5000 on top Of the
governors reward to the man that does
It."
"You don't sayl Well. 'tain't none O
my bizness. but | guess I'll have to 20
you" was the matter Of fact response
"what do you s'pose that clerk o his'll
dor Has he got gumptionY
"Yes," replied Chester. hes got
gumption enough. but don't trust him
or the gang. You see. there may be
some difficulty about getting the mon
ey. Fifty thousand dollars Is q large
amount. and the bank may hesitate
and 30 cause delay. Then what hap
pens? The two escorts get tired or
afraid, conclude they have been fooled
and ride back to camp. In which
event / believe Dallon will be as good
as his word-he'll murder them or
worse!'
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Why souTnpowns ARE PREFERRED

WHY SoUTHDOwNS ARE PREFERRED.
They are hardy, will nock In large
numbers, require little care, will thrive
on less feed, and therefore are the best
OF any sheep for arid and grainless
regions.
They are healthy, less liable TO dis
eases than any other breeds; seldom
have foot rot or scab.
They are more prolific than other
breeds, frequently bring twins and often
triplets; are good mothers, and the
lambs take care Of themselves at an
early age.
They are early msturers, comparing
in weight at from six TO ten months old
With the larger breeds, and always heav-
Ter in proportion TO size than other
sheep.
They are the best for mutton; the
meat Il the best graded with fat and
lean. Is the juiciest and best Favored,
will market more meat to the acre and TO
produce its meat costs less than for any
other sheep or domestic animal.
Their wool Is next 70 the merino 10
fiaeness, and brings better price than
that Of any other breed.
They are Of all sheep the most beauti-
ful in form, majestic 10 carrisge, and
are an sdornment ss we'll as the most
useful and profitable Of all domestic
farm animals.
They have been bred In purity longer,
ard are certain 10 impressing their good
qualities on other breeds; all attempts
by crossing with other breeds to im-
prove their good qualities have proven
fsllures-they have been for many years
and remain the recognized head Of the
mutton breeds.
Comparing fsvorably with the merinos
in fineness Of wool, In ability to exist
with little care and In large focks In the
grsinless part Of our country, and su'
perior to them in mutton qualities ai
we'll as ip less liability TO the diseases
thai. have been so hurtful to the WOO
gro wing industry, the Southdown is ir
every respect the best, is the natural
cross for changing the merino from WOO
TO mutton and yet retaining the highest
priced wool.-Fsrm, Field and Fireside
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-25
SEVENTH DAY.
CHESTER IVES AT WORK.

The situation was an uncanny one.
Chester had no matches and would not
have dared to strike q light In the
other event The dense darkness, the
rushing waters. the utter sense Of iso-
lation. the foreboding fear that any
moment might plunge him into
chasm which would prove a nameless
tomb-these tangible and intangible
fears and dangers might have Quailed
the heart Of the stoutest frontiersman.
much less of an inexperienced tender.
foot, well enough versed In the wiles
Of Wall street. but q veritable tyro to
the dangers Of the Colorado desert.
However, the stun Of which brave
men are made does not vary much the
world over. and Ives was buoyed up
with the hope and belief that on him
rested the safety Of the whole party,
including that Of the girl be loved II
be saved her from this peril. she would
belong to him In dual sense.
For the space Of perhaps 20 minutes
he toiled painfully up the bed Of the
stream. He was soaked from head to
foot. and bis garments, heavy and sod.
den with the water. impeded his prog.
ress and held him back. Even a. be
fioundered along he thought grimly Of
what capital story the adventure
would make for the sensational press
Of the metropolis and how the natty
habitues Of the cafes Of Wall and
Broad streets would shout with merri-
ment could they behold him In bic
present drowned out predicament.
BudoeuU nis head came In hard con-
tact with the rocky roof, which proved
that the orifice was becoming narrow
er, forcing him to fiatten himself out
until his chin was nearly touching the
water, and In this fashion he wriggled
for perhaps dozen yards farther.
Then, resting for q moment and raising
his eyes, he beheld through the dense
gloom, but right ahead. cluster of
tiny twinkling lights.
A moments reflection satisfied him
that they must be stars and that he
had at last reached the open air. A
few feet more. and be emerged through
crevice In the rocks on little beach
Of pebbles and water worn rocks, at
the margin Of which be could dimly dis
cern the surface Of . considerable
stream. whose placid bosom reflected
the glorious armament overhead. New.
er was the sight Of the canopy Of heav.
en- more welcome.
Though be did not know It then, hs
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COURTS RULED BY SUN TIME
Judges In Various states Refuse 10
Accent stands rd Rec ckoninx.


II you ever expect to go to law over
question In which time is involved.
however slightly. don't monkey with
standard time. IL won't 90 In the
courts. To be sure, you can't catch
trains II you don't use standard time
to do ii. but you will miss the verdict
II you do. In Georgia the court OF ap-
peals decided that the use OF standard
time instead OF sun time in regulating
a trial was an error. In the particular
case In question the sun time was fast
er than the railroad time. and a YER
dict was received after IL o'clock on
Saturday night by the sun time. though
before IL by standard time. II was
decided that sun time should have been
followed.
In Nebraska certain summons was
returnable before justice at 10 o'clock
L. IN. The defendant failed 10 appear.
The justice waited until II o'clock
standard time. which was about half
an hour faster than common time, and
then gave judgment by default The
defendant appeared before IL o'clock
common time. and II was held that the
Judgment by default was premature
and invalid.
In Iowa there was question as
to the expiration OF an insurance
policy, which by It's terms extended
until IL o'clock at noon Of a certain
day. Fire broke out at about ll45
o'clock a. m. OF that day by common
time and about two and half minutes
after II o'clock by standard time. The
court held that the insurance was stlll
In force. II did not appear that any
statute had enacted any change In the
ordinary rule which regards noon as
the time when the sun crosses the
meridian. There was evidence OF the
customary use OF standard time at
that place. but this was held not suf-
ficient. The court says: 1T was not
only necessary TO show the customary
use Of standard time, but that by Gus
tom Of the place at II o'clock at noon
meant at L. o'clock standard time
Chicago Inter Ocean.
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Uni.ue In Their Alignment.

The highest Of the Tennessee noun
tains is the Unaka range, and its high
est peak Is Rattlesnuke, the giant that
stands above the Cherokee Indian res
ervati6n over 1000 fee,. Twenty-Five
peaks measure about 5000 feet A re-
markable fact is that some Of these
peaks. standing directly opposite each
other, measure exactly the same
height, while others come within few
feet Of a common height-Chicago
Racord
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fro N ooxruum.l


Mr.. verirash Talker twho did not
catch the name Of his partner)-You
see that man behind me. Well. II
there's one man In this world that ]
hate. he's the one.
His Partner Gn surprise) - Why.
that's my husband!
Mr.. verirash Talker (quickly)-Yes,
Of course-tbats why ! hate him, lucky
dogl-Lopdon Fun.
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BUREAUS WEEKLY CROP REPORT.
CORN CROP NEARLY SAFE AND
LARGE YIELD ASSURED.

Washington, Sept. ll-Following IL
the Weather Bureaus weekly summary
OF crop conditions:
Hot and dry wexther has been q mark.
ed feature Of the reports from the great
er number OF States east Of the Rocky
Mountain Slope, excepting the North
west and Upper Peninsula OF Michigan,
where rains have retarded work and
caused some damage 10 outstanding
crops. Beneficial rains occurred In
Florids, New Mexico and portions OF
Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Ohio, New
York aud Pennsylvsnix. Drouthy con-
ditions, however, prevail 10 New Eng
land, the Atlantic Coast States, the cen
trail valleys, northern portion Of the Gull
States and the Southern plateau region.
Generally favorable weather conditions
prevailed on the Pacific Coast, although
rains caused some delay to farm work In
Oregon and slightly damaged late fruit
In California. The hot, dry weather has
rapidly mstured corn, and under exist
ing conditions the crop should be practi-
cslly safe from frost by September Is.
Cutting IL In progress In all sections,
and an excellent crop is assured In the
principal corn producing states. Late
corn Is drying in Central Kansas, Ia
seriously injured by drouth in portions
Of Kentucky, and will be short In West
Virgins, Virginia. portions Ut Pennsyl-
vania and the South Atlantic States.
La the eastern part Of the cotton belt
the greater part Of the crop Ia now open,
and picking 10 progressing rapidly, but
has been delayed by showers In Florida.
Complaints OF rust, shedding and pre-
mature opening continue, and some
damage from rain has resulted to the
open staple In Georgia, while the bolls
are small and difficult TO pick.
No serious injury to cotton from the
recent tropical storm Is reported from
the central section; In Louisiana the
first picking is yielding fairly well, but
the prospects for = top crop In that state,
as we'll as In Mississippi aud North
Carolina, are unfsvorsble. Slow prog.
ress was made In picking In Arkansas
and Mississippi, due to hot weather and
scarcity Of pickers 10 the first named
state. Owing TO the prostrstion OF
wires by the storm which devastated
Texas, no reports concerning cotton
have been received from that state.
The greater part Of the tobacco crop
has been housed, and curing is progress
ing. Generally good crops are reported
from Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and
New York. The late crop was seriously
injured by drouth In portions of Ken
lucky, and an inferior yield 10 indicated
10 North Carolina. A light yield 10 also
reported from Maryland and Virginia.
While the apple crop ssa whole, ID
generally promising, reports during the
week ss 10 rotting and dropping are
numerous in all sections, excepting New
York.
Drouthy conditions have retarded and
In some states caused the suspension Of
ploughing for fall seeding In the Middle
and South Atlantic States, Ohio Valley
and Tennessee. In Illinois and Michi.
gan, and west Of the Mississippi River
seeding Is In progress, the soil being In
fair condition, although too dry In
portions of Missouri. Early sown grain
in Nebraska IL up and looking nicely.
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THE RAILROAD WORM.
KEEP wINpfALL APPLES PICKED UP
As PREVENTION.

TIE railroad worm or apple maggot Is
the cause OF the pulpy, punky condition
Of the apples, ss We find them In stored
fruit, In apples offered for sale, and in
wind fall apples left on the ground 70
waste and rot. Spraying In the spring
does not destroy this pest, for the reason
that the eggs are laid by small fiy.
This iy begins her work In June and
keep, it up all summer or nearly so. The
ny laws her eggs just under the skin Of
the apple where they hatch and rsilrosd
the apple. We find railroad worms OF
MI a,.es In the apples. As spraying does
no good, the best and only way TO less.
en- the pest Is TO keep the windfall sp'
ples picked up.
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The yolk OF the egg spoils much
quicker than the white. For this rea-
son 1t is important that the yolk should
be surrounded with a layer OF the
white. II the egg is placed on the
side or large end the heavy yolk win
settle TO the bottom and come In con-
tact with the shell. which admits the
air. II II is placed on the small end IL
will always have a layer OF white be-
tween II and the shell Eggs absorb
odoIs easily. therefore only odorless
materials should be used when packing
them.--Ladies' Home Journal
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Home For Him.

"Have you ever tried to reduce your
feshT
"Yes, I'll bet I've spent $500 for anti.
Eat medicine; but It's no good. I've
tried everything and just keep get.
ting fatter. I'll give It up now and 60
on and weigh q ton II have to-"
"Oh, don't get discouraged. Come
over and try our boarding house for q
month or so."-Indianapolis Journal.
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Tb, fall Of the tame horse seems to be

Tb, fall Of the tame horse seems to be
the r se Of the wild horse; for lt ts said
that Wild horses are becoming nuisAuce
10 tie rsnchmeu and cattle owners
whose herds feed on the ranges OF low
hills and small valleys In the mountain
r.n.ts OF Colorado. This statement
nav lound odd to the casual reader, ~
the eneral opinion Is that wild horses
are Iractically extinct In the West, al
most as scarce, indeed, as bufialoes. A
large number Of these are the native
viid plains horses that the earliest eml
grant, found grazing in boundless
6anda on the prairies. They were
repde red practically extinct later, and
were ,csttered and became 90 shy that
thew ,sere rarely seen. But Of late years
they have vastly increased, owing 70
one cause that operated douoly 70 AID
them, that b, the great decresse In the
vslue Of horses. Ranchmen and horse
dealers ceased to hunt them.-Lewistor
JournAl.