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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Fancy Silks at Half-Price.
Plain Taffeta Silks at 62l-2c. g.
Millinery at Half-Price.
Laces at Half-Price. ~ 81, III
Ready-Made Skirts at Half-Price.
Fans at Half-Price.
$1.5O COrsets at $1.1O.
$1!OO COrsets at 75c.
75c. COrsets SOC. sa
SOC. COrsets at 35c.
Best 81 Kid Gloves al 75c. Z
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75c. Hemstitched Sheets at 81 l-2c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
For the LEGISLATURE.

At the solicitation OF friends, ! announce
myself as a candidate for House OF Repfesen.
tatives Of next General Assembly.
...r' 81 w n PARKER
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
MORGAN'S RIFLEMEN.
There Were Some Good 1Iarksme n
Among the Continental
Volunteers.
ITO BE Continued

At Fredericktown, Md, and Ian
caster, Pa, the men of Cresap's COM
pany gave exhibitions of their astonish-
ing skill with the rifle. After shooting
by turns at a piece of paper the size of
Il dollar, nailed on a blackened board 60
yards distant, and generally hitting it
or shooting very near it, they varied the
amusement by shooting in prone po-
sition, from their breasts, sides, or
backs, and by running a short distance
and then firing, to show that they were
equally certain of their aim when
maneuvering as in battle. Finally one
of two brothers took a piece of board,
only five inches broad and seven inches
long, with similar piece of paper cen
tered on it for a bulfs-eye, and held the
board in his hand while the other
brother shot through the paper. Posi-
tons were then reversed, and the sec
ond brother held the board. The spec
tators were more astonished than
pleased at this performance, when, to
their horror, one of the men placed the
bit of board between his thighs, and
supporting it thus, stood smilingly
erect while his brother shot eight bull
let's successfully through the board.
This shooting was done offhand, at a
| distance said to have been upwards of
60 yards,' though it was probably not
over 40 yards. The bystanders were
assured that there were more than so
men in the company who could perform
| the same feat, and that there was not
| one but could plug 10 bullets out of 20
| within an inch of the head of ten
penny nail" To show the absolute con-
| fidence that they had in each others
| craftsmanship, some of the rifemen of
| fered to stand with apples on their heads
| while others shot them off at consid-
cradle distance; but the sensible town
people refused to witness such fool
| hardiness.-Harper's Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12

They had gone to their work as usual
one morning, when Clara Avery sud-
denly appeared on her fathers claim
and said:
'sThat man Bowers has just been mp
on the cliff. never saw him there be-
fore, and thought I'd tell you."
''What was he doing?" asked her ia
ther, Strengthening up.
HE seemed to be watching down on
the plain" she replied. "After min
ute or two he went back to his digging,
and heard him talking to himself"
Gail right said her father. sKeep
your eye on him. I guess we sized him
up about right. Well attend to him. -
The girl returned to the cave, but al
though she watched Bowers all day he
appeared to be very intent upon his
work, washing away as long as he could
see that night.
Supper was the only meal they all ate
together, and when it was finished the
friends held short consultation, and
made certain arrangements in the cave.
When they were completed the tired
men threw themselves on their beds of
boughs and were soon asleep, with the
exception of Avery, who. however, was
stretched On his rude couch in the cave
apparently in the same condition
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
"But they'll be after US. won't they 2''

ssBut they'll be after US. won't they ?"
asked Rider, fearfully.
'SThey- hain't got no bosses, hey
they?" retorted Bowers. Besides that,
they dassent leave their claims fer fear
some chap might jump EN-. It's a Won
der nobody's struck that place afore."
The two thieves did not draw rein
until daylight. When the sun was fair
" up they paused on the top of hill
commanding a view for long distance
of the route they had traversed, but
there was no sign of pursuit.
81 told yer so,'' said Bowers. triumph
antly. 'sThey can't chase u.s. Let's get
some grub an rest the bosses a bit. If
we take 'em into Dyea. in any kind O.
shape they'll sell for a tidy figger."
Their meal dispatched, they once
more assured themselves that no one
was in sight behind them, then mount
ed and headed for civilization, the bags
of gold strapped securely on the spare
animals back and hidden from view
by blanket tied over them.
That night they went into camp just
before dark, and Bowers proceeded to
unload their ill-gotten gains. The first
bag he removed CHANGED to be the one
he had himself filled in his two weeks
of toll. As he lifted the second he
noticed very perceptible difference in
the weight, although the two bags were
of the same size.
That's d-n strange." he growled.
-sThey couldn't hev washed their gold
very clean"
AS he spoke he united the second ba g
and thrust his hand within, then with
yell of rage and disappointment he
dashed the bag to the. ground and
stamped upon it like an Infatuated ami
NAL, when Rider stood aghast, fearing
the man had suddenly gone mad.
With bound Bowers sprang to the
pack horse and seized another bag.
entire length and then Rider compre-
hended.
Out of it dropped a mass of damp
clay and gravel.
Hank Bowers was silent while he laid
open the rest of the. bags. When he was
certain that his own. was the only one
containing a particle of gold he burst
forth in a torrent of blasphemy so ter
rible that even Rider trembled lest some
retribution might instantly follow and
include. him in its wrath
sold! Took in like tenderfoot.~
raved his companion. kicking one of the
bags in his fury. whats that?'
As he spoke he picked up folded
paper which had dropped from the bag.
Tearing it open he read the followin g
lines:
eve were too smart for you. Re
member that if we find you have given
away our secret we will give an account
of you to the Canadian police and have
you driven out of the country. If YOU
show yourself here we will fill you full
of lead"
Ito BE CONTINUED
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
DREAMS OF RoYHoop.

wish were boy again,
Back on the dear old place,
And full Of dreams as I was then.
Ere lines showed in my face;
wish that 1 could lie once more
Upon the new-mown hay
And have the thoughts I had betcr9
I raShly came away.
used to think of life In town
AS something great and grand;
in dreams I wandered up and down
Through an enchanted land;
Things that view as common now
Were full OF wonder then,
And, oh, wish that /, somehow.
Could be a boy again.
I used to dream of days when
Might earn my daily bread,
Not with my calIoused hands, bit by
Some genteel means instead;
looked upon the one who toiled
With honest pity then
4 wish my hands were hard and soi1ed
And dreams were sweet again.
And there was one I used to know.
When was ten and she
Was twenty-four or five or so,
Who had a charm for me
Such as no other ever may,
However, sweet or fair
1 wish I were boy to-day
And she could still be there.
How sweet the time of boyhood seems
AS I look back to-day;
How pleasant were the dear old dreams
that time has swept away;
All, yes; I'd be a careless lad
Back on the farm again
But not if father kept the CAD
With which he drove me then.
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12

bag which he had brought out in H.
teeth like a retriever and sprang away
in full fight.
Crack! Cracki
He heard the bullets sing over his
head.
AS he dashed by the tents a man
darted out with suspicious promptitude
and fired apparently pointblank at his
back, but missed him.
A few seconds more and he had
reached the rocky cleft and darted out
of sight. Down the rope ladder he
scrambled. then with great presence of
mind he stopped long enough to jerk it
free from the spur above so that it fell
at his feet.
errand and Bowers felt his way rapidly
along the passage until he emerged
upon the plain.
Running quickly to the horses, where
Rider was at work. he cried:
"Jump up! Jump lively an let's git
out o. this! Vamose!"
He set the example by throwing him
self on one of the horses and Selling the
bride of the one upon which Rider had
been carefully securing the stolen gold.
The latter needed no second invitation
and a moment later they were hurrying
the beasts along the back trail as rapid
| ~ as the poor light and the nature of
the ground would permit.
For fully two hours they made their
| way in silence except for an occasional
| oath from Bowers at the unevenness of
| the route, then, apparently treasured
| that they had made good their escape.
| he exclaimed:
''This is the biggest nights work one
| man ever done in this ere country,
Rider. 1 took long chances an won
out! It was a great planti"
"How did you manage it?" asked
Rider. eagerly. SIS it all gold in them
bags?"
1T amt nothin' elsei''
With great pride he now narrated to
his companion the whole villainous
| scheme, and then added. complacentiy
| "An they've got ter do is ter dig out
some more gold. There's plenty of it
whar they are They hogged all the
| best claims, but I'm up ter them nowi :
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Result of a Marriage.

York house, which is one of the su-
perb residences in England, which had
been rebuilt by the elder buckingham.
was bestowed by Cromwell on Fairfax.
one of his most faithful followers. Fair
fax had daughter, Mary, a little brown
body, with but small treasure of per-
sonal attractions. But her father pos
sessed York house. The wandering
duke wanted his own again, and he de-
cided to try to recover it by offering his
hand-we can say little about his heart
to Mary Fairfax. He had every con-
fidence In his own powers of attraction
and the result proved that his conf
dence was well founded. He sought
England in disguise, presented himself
to the girl, won her love and the favor
of her father, and was married to her
on September 6, 1857. This marriage
exasperated Cromwell, who, as some
say, designed Buckingham for one OF
his own daughters. He had the new
made groom arrested and committed
to the tower, where he remained till the
death of the protector and the abdica-
ton of his son--Chieago Evening
News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12

Now he was within ten feet of the
entrance. and after last swift glance
at the tents behind him he dropped TO
his knees and cEaySle.s deliberately up
to it.
Again he paused.
Yes, they were both asleep. He could
hear the long-drawn breathing at the
right, and plainly distinguish that of
the father from his daughter.
Then, like some huge black spider. he
crawled into the inlky darkness, and
was lost to view.
Inch by inch he advanced, guiding
himself by the glimpses he had fixed in
his mind of the place, until his hand
rested on the treasure. The bags were
heavy, and he moved them with diff
Guilty in his recumbent position, but he
had come prepared
Thrusting his hand into his bosom, he
produced a short, thick thong, with
which he fastened two of the largest
together, pausing often to be certain
he had not disturbed the s1eepers.
When this was done he hung them
over his neck in such a manner that
they swung clear from the floor. His
next move was to stuff two small bags
| into his shirt. Then, with infinite pa
| thence, he worked his way back to the
door and through it.
| His breath came hard as he reached
| the open air, for the strain had been
| tremendous. Detection meant almost
| certain death. and even his iron nerve
| had not been proof against the situa-
| ton.
When he had somewhat recovered, he
l IL L. L,
| fed that all immediate danger was
past. Then he rose to his feet. and
| hurried down the bed of the old brook
until he reached the top of the bowlder.
It was the work of a moment to fas-
| ten his plumber to a rope. and lower it
| down, at the same time whispering loud
| ~ to his confederate:
'Are you there, Rider?"
EYES," came the answer. "What is all
this?''
"Gold, you fool!" Kissed Bowers.
| clash it on one of the. critters, quick!"
For a moment he hesitated. Should
he join his partner and make good his
| escape?
| Apparently cupidity won the day, for
| he began to retrace his steps toward the
| cave. His first success had made him
more confident, and he was well aware
| that he had not secured half the bags
| he had just touched.
| Again he reached the entrance with
out noise and crawled to the spot where
the gold was piled against the wall.
This time he could only stuff two or
three small bags inside his buckskin
| shirt and grip one in his teeth.
He reached the open air safely and
| was just rising to his feet when Avery
| appeared in the mouth of the cave, re-
volver in hand. shouting:
''Thieves! Thieves! Take that, you
| robber!"
But before the words were fairly out
of his mouth Bowers had dropped the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
A ThourhtfnI wife

First Lady-What New Years pres
emit are you going to give TO your hus.
band?
Second Lady-A hundred cigars.
First Lady-And what did you pay
for them?
Second Lady-Oh. nothingI For the
last few months 1 have taken one or
two out of Jacks box every day. He
hasn't noticed it, and Will be pleased
with my selecting the right quality of
cigars.-Collier's Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Getting in Fashion.

81 wonder why she is so offended" he
said.
Its because of the letter you sent
her," replied her dearest friend, conf
dentially.
why, there was nothing in that to
offend her." he protested.
Not in it, but on the envelope" ex-
planned her dearest friend. You ad-
dressed it to Miss Mary Smith,
well, isn't that her name?"
at used to be, but now it's Mayrye
Smith. Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Revenge.

Voice (from the top fiat)-Can't yoN
see the sign in the hall there-''no ped
dlers allowed in this building?"
Answering Voice lat other end OF
speaking tube. loud enough to be heard.
through the building)-I amt a ped
der, ma'am. I'm the boy from the dem
fists, with your new teeth!-Chicago
Tribune
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12

Rev. Fiddle, D. Dyes, Daniel was
cast into den of lions, but not one
of them dared touch him. How
strange
Pupil (scornfully) OATS nuth-
in, seen a duck do dat act in de cir
Gus las year.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
ScRIV Fellow.

There had been a robbery at the
church while the funeral services were
In progress, and the suspected person,
stranger who had SEEMED deply af-
fected, had got away.
Can you describe hi1n?' asked the
detective.
Eyes," answered the victim. HE was
carrying a small alligator grip and
shedding large crocodile rs.''-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
No Harm Done.

The Parson - 1 understand you
brought your dog to church with you,
Sunday, Thomas?
Thomas-Yes, your reverence; but
he went TO sleep as soon as you began
to preach, like the rest of US, and dis
turbed no one, sir."-Yonkers States
man
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Her Ltternrx Pretense.

Did you ever read Gray's Elegy in a
Country Church Yard?"
The fair young girl looked puzzled,
but only for a moment.
Eyes, indeed" she answered. Il have
read it in a country churchyard and lots
of other places. "-Washington S-ar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Another War Victim.

Hubbs-This war has caused a pile
of suffering.
Tubbs-It has, indeed. 1 have suf-
fered terribly from it myself.
Hubbs-Why, you didn't go to the
war, did you?
Tubbs-No, but married the widow
of a man who did.-Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
DIDN'T ADMIRE THE EXERCISE

Mrs. Brush-Mrs- Morton has co
piano in her new house
Mrs. CrandaIl-No; she's little SEN
sitive about pianos
Mrs. Brush-Why2
Mrs. Grandchildren, she was Mr.. Nor
toms stenographer before they were
married.-Harlem Life
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
His New Dignity.

Mr.. Jiner-Tve been elected to the Of
fee OF invincible high protector of the
sanctuary in my lodge.
His Wife-What are the duties?
Mr.. Jiner-I have to guard the outer
door.-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
The Difference.

''There is one difference" said old
Mr.. Rockingham, between our SON and
a poor rule"
whats that?" his wife asked.
ga poor rule won't work both ways.
The other won't work any way.''-Chi-
cago Times-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
We Can Wait.

did she think that the world was
eagerly waiting for that first poem of
hers?''
Evidently. She got me out of bed
to make copy OF it on the typewriter
and then sent it to the editor by special
delivery. That was is months ago, and
the poem has never appeared. "-Detroit
Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Obstinate Women.

'iClara, when you are in the wrong
you never will acknowledge IL"
Yes, 1 will; only I'm never in the
wrong-t-Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Th War.f nf Am

Bin-There is a handorgan trust.
now.
Jili-Another grinding monopoly
Yonkers Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Understands His Business.

An undertaken, blow for blow,
In fight would badly pan out;
But when it comes to boxing, though.
He'll neatly lay his man out.
Judge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
A Plain Prono.nI.

I'm plain man, Miss Timmins."
"You are, Mr.. Barclay"
Gan make myself any plainer?"
Impossible, Mr.. Barclay"
''Then your answer in plain words"
''In one plain word, Mr.. Barclay
yes''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
AIaSs

She seemed to treat me like dog,
There isn't any doubt,
Except there is no chance. now, OF
A license taking out
N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Phyrtc.I Impo..ibiIfty,

Nell wouldn't be in your shoes fox
anything.
Belle (sweetIy)-You couldn't ges
into them, my dear.-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
His PA ExnIainr.

.Tommy-Pa, is the baby crying be-
cause he hasn't any teeth?
Father-No, my son; he's crying be-
cause he's going to have some-Puck-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
A Bad Lot,

Harold Proudfoot-WhatI Not a b.
particular whether you get married OF
not? Why, some girls pray for men,
Grace Witmer-Well, you can't blams
them for that-the men iced praying
fort-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Dogs Delight

Never mind the small pup when his howl
ings begin
He howls to get out just to howl to get in
Chicago Record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
A Possible Explanation

Harold. think Algy's engagement
with Miss Van Swelle must be broken
Off L never see them together any
more.
Percy-Perhaps they are married.
N Y. Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Experts.

$50 we are going TO take census of
Cuba
Eyes. understand that one-half the
population of Chicago have applied for
the job.'-Brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
His Reward of Merit.

There was no one at his funeral
Because, from early youth,
He'd made it plan, had this candid man
To always speak the truth.
-Elliott's Magazine
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
Like Some Girls.

The goat he ate a rubber shoe
And softly he would hum:
Boys. I'm doing nothing new.
I'm simply chewing gum"
Chicago Daily News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12

bag which he had brought out in his
teeth like a retriever and sprang away
in. full fight.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-01-12
BiIIvilIian Rhapsody

1.-The kick of a mule
Will make you vince
One kicked dad
Hain't seen him sincer"
Atlanta Constitution
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
BARR ON THE SITUATION.
He Says the Strike Has Little Effect
on Traffic.

CHICAGO, Dec 10-J. NJ Barr, third
vice president of the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe, declared today that the
railroad operators who struck were not
affecting the road, except on the Calves
ton division. Between 400 and 500 men,
he said, were still out on the southern
Kansas division, the Oklahoma division
and the western division.
L. J. Polk, general manager of the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe, wired Mr..
Barr today that 81 freight trains on the
northern division and II on the south
ern division were running as usual OF
80 men sent to take the places of strikers
10 went to work, the others deserving
The Santa Fe general manager at Los
Angeles telegraphed that the road was
running as usual in the valley division,
competent men having been secured for
all but four unimportant stations.
Many strikers have returned to work
Fruit shippers, Mr.. Devine said, would
find that the Santa Fe could handle bus
mess up to the limit of their equipment
Cattle trains are being materially de-
layed, said Mr.. Barr. We are having
no trouble in getting men. One hun
dred men from here and as many from
other cities have been sent to Topeka,
from which place they will be sent to
other points as needed. l feel sure there
will be no sympathetic strike of men in
other branches of the service"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
OPERATORS STRIKE
HAS LITTLE EFFECT
Galveston Division of Santa
Fe Only Affected.
BARR MAKES STATEMENT

About 500 Went Out-Many Have Re-
turned to Work-Tratfic Is Uninter-
rupted by the Strike-Situation as
Given Out by the Operators.
CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-From advices re-
ceived today the officials of the Santa
Fe company are fully convinced that the
telegraphers' strike is nearly over. AT
10 o'clock Third Vice President Barr re-
ceived from General Manager Nudge,
at Topeka, the following:
"Man at Wichita is sending messages
to all operators telling them that they
have agreed with President Ripley to
arbitrate and that they can return to
work subject to call again.
Regarding the message, Mr.. Barr said:
$50 far as the railroad company is
concerned there has been no agreepent
to arbitrate and this action on the part
of Newman simply means that the
strike is f1zzling out.
President E. p Ripley confirmed Mr..
Bars assertion that there had been no
agreement to arbitrate and emphatically
reiterated his statement of Saturday
that mo operators who had joined this
strike in violating the agreement with
the company will be re-employed.