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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

like man now" he mutttered thickly
as the last drop went trickling down
his throat. | like whisky with an edge
to it-suthin' thet'll put new life in a
| corpse. I'm with a dozen dead men
| this minet, an I'll down ole Cy Grandy
] yet or know the reason why reckon
he'll be sorry he didn't con-fis-cate
| that flask of moonshine when he had
the chance. Eff it warn't fer that bull
let in my back I'd feel bout ez chipper
ez ever Bet | kin pull a trigger with
the best of 'em yet. Lemme see; whar
is my gum"
Reaching down he drew a heavy six
shooter from his hip pocket and swung
it into position for action. His steel.
gray eyes cleaned with the baleful
glitter seen in the eyes OF a wounded
snake or wild beast at bay. There
was smile on his face-the crafty
vindietive smile of savage lying In
wait for his prey or gloating over the
suffering of his victim tied to the
torture-stake
A little brown bird alighted on a
twig above his head and began cheerily
singing, but with wave OF the hand
and an impatient oath he frightened
1t away.
Then buzzard wheeled lazily over
head. scanning with hungry eye the
earth below, and as the wounded man
looked up and saw it he broke into
sardonie laughter.
Ha, ha, ha! Yeh seen ole Cy Gran
dy out with his gun an yeh thought
he'd left some grub fer yeh along the
road behind him. did yeh? Well, yeh
got fooled tibet time. Yer dinner amt
quite ready fer yeh yet, an twon't be
till ole Cy gifts backl'
He raised his revolver TO a level with
his right eye and squinted steadily
along its shining barrel For fully a
minute he held it thus, and then
dropped it to his side with the remark.
Hand an nerve ez steady ez ever fer
the time bein'. an now all ask of the
Lord in His mercy an goodness is to
send Cy Grandy back here to git his
deserts-an' send him quick, before the
CHECKS of tibet whisky works of an
my stren'th begins to give out. Got to
save it all now fer the final clincb."
A half hour passed during which
the wounded man neither stirred nor
spoke.
His eyes were half closed but all his
senses were on the alert.
Suddenly the stiffness was broken by
the sound of horses hoofs Gathering
on the hard mountain roadway and
rapidly approaching the spot where lay
the wounded man.
Instantly ne was all attention He
turned his face toward the point from
which the horse was evidently coming.
and all his faculties wrought up to the
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
The Man BY the Roadside.
BY WILL S. GInLEY.


Copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
man suffering from half a dozen
gunshot wounds lay dying by Ken
lucky roadside man grizzled and
gaunt, and upon whose lean face was
the bronze of fifty summers and many
a jagged seam and scar.
A rabbit poked it's nose inquiringly
through the bushes as he lay there,
and then at a sudden movement from
the dying man turned and scuttled
swiftly away.
Then big blue-bottle fly came buzz
zing around the helpless man, welter-
ing In his own life-blood beside the
rude mountain trail, and after five
minutes of laundering and humping
against his battered features finally
settled down on the raw edge of a
wound, just below the matted hair on
his forehead and began patiently drill
ing into the sensitive flesh.
The exquisite pain seemed to revive
the mortally wounded sufferer and
awaken his instinct of self-preserva-
ton. His right 'hand stirred by his
side, and then crept slowly-slowly
but surely-up toward his blood
stained forehead
Inch by inch 1t advanced-that
gnarled, claw-like hand-until it was
on level with the demon fly probing
into his wound; and then with a sud
den movement he brought 1t down.
crushing the life out of his tormentor.
"Ha, ha! l got yeh. did II" he
chuckled hoarsely. 'Wush | could
reach out an mash ole Cy Grandy
under my hand same ez | did tibet fly!
l cd die happy then. Yaas. I'd be
willin' to go to hell If l cd send Cy
thar fust-the treacherous, cowardly
skunk"
The wounded man rolled over and
made an effort to rise to a sitting posi-
ton, but the attempt was failure.
THE sneakin' ole divil has got me
fixed fer good an all this time. I'll
be dead man inside of two hours. -
he went on, huskily. "Yaas, I'll be q
dead man, an ole Cy Grandy II be
goin' round braggin' bout how he
wiped me out. D himi eff | had
my horse an was able to ride I'd fol-
Ter him up an settle matters with him
yet, but l hain't got the stren'th left
to do it. I've got lead enough in me
TO Kill an elephant Ole Cy meant to
make sure thing of it, That bullet
In my back alone would've fixed me. 1t
must've struck the muscle that works
my legs, l reckon. 'cuz l hain't had no
use OF EN- sence it hit me. But my
mind Is clear an my right arm is all
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
highest tension were strained to catch

| highest tension were strained to catch
the slightest sound.
Nearer and nearer came the ap-
preaching footsteps. until finally they
halted near the spot where the man
and the pistol lay waiting.
Il thought So" gleefully whispered
the wounded man to himself. IT'S ole
Cy Grandy on his way home. an he
wants to make sure I'm dead. WAL.
he'll find out | amt ez dead ez he'll
wush was when he sticks his nose
through these bushes"
Slowly, painfully he raised himself
on his left elbow. The exertion sent
the red life-blood gushing forth afresh
from the gaping wound in his back,
but he needed 1t not. His whole mind
was intent upon the movements of his
enemy. His right hand firmly grasped
the stock of the heavy revolver. with
his ready forefinger grimly caressing
the trigger; his lips were pressed
tightly together, his eyes cleaned
brighter, more balefully than ever, and
his whole attitude was one of intense,
nervous expectancy.
The waiting man heard the horse
man spring to the ground with a swag-
ger and an oath.
Then heavy footsteps approached the
spot where he lay, the bushes parted
and bloated, rough bearded face with
bloodshot eyes appeared in the open
ing.
Good Cod alive yet, an'-an' -
For one horror-filled instant the
bloodshot optics gazed fascinated into
the basilisk-like orbs behind the pistol;
then shot rang out, the owner OF the
bloated face and bloodshot eyes
pitched heavily forward across the
body Of his adversary, the waiting
steed gave a startled snort and gall
Hoped riderless away-and two men
were left dying by the roadside instead
of one.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
ID. O. Mills at the PLAY.

On one occasion, In the fifties. an
amateur dramatic performance was
given in San Francisco for the benefit
of some deserving charity. Among the
performers was the late Hugh Farar
McDermott, the poet, and in box was
Mr.. Mills. The play was some classic
piece, and the acting was so bad that
what should have been a tragedy be-
came farce. In the last act MeDer-
mott dropped his sword, and stoon-
imp awkwardly, picked it up. There
was titteA in the audience, which in
creased as the luckless performer
asked; What shall do with this en-
venomed blade?" From the bankers
gallery came in queer stage whisper.
Stab yourself, Hugh, and be done
with it"-Frank Leslie's Monthly.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
suthin' to brace up my physical powers

suthin' to brace up my physical powers
ID
He stretched out his right hand and
1t came into contact with a smooth.
oblong-shaped object lying on the
blood-soaked grass by his side.
With an eager cry of joy he clutched
1t and Rugged it to his bosom.
Whisky whisky! I'm good for an
hour longer now!" he whispered, eager
ly. 1T dropped from my pocket when
! fell here among the bushes an |
thought | had lost it. Thank God. it
will give me strenth an courage fer
the job ahead of mel"
Still clasping the flask to his breast
he fumbled with nervous, eager fingers
at the stopper until it came out, and
then pressing the mouth of the flask
to his dry lips, he thirstily gulped
down the contents.
"Ah! that's the stuff. l feel more
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
RATES ARE REASONABLE.
4 False Impression Corrected - Pam
American Exposition Railroad Fares
and Hotel Rates Low as Could bs
Expected.

4 False Impression Corrected - Pam
American Exposition Railroad Fares
and Hotel Rates Low as Could be
Expected.
Buffalo. N. Y, July 30.-A Joint
meeting OF railway passenger agents.
hotel and newspaper men was held
this afternoon with the view Of adopt
ing some means for correcting so far
as possible the impression that APP
pears to prevail at distant points that
railway rates to the Pan-American Ex-
position are high and that hotel rates
In Buffalo are excessive. The confer
ence revealed the fact that Buffalo can
accommodate two hundred thousand
visitors in its private houses and ho-
tells at rates ranging from fifty cents
to two dollars per night, and that no
one need pay more than one dollar
for frst-class lodging in a private
house. 1t was also shown that the
railroad rate is lower than for any
former exposition for a FIVE. ten or
fifteen day ticket, according to dis
lance, being at the rate of one fare
plus one dollar for the round trip,
from all parts of the country. The
Niagara Falls cheap, one-day special
excursions Of former years, when
trains were overcrowded and everyone
subjected to great discomfort. are re-
membered only so far as the low rate
is concerned, and this is quoted as
showing what might be done. The
passenger agents assert that the pres
ent half rates are as low as can rea-
sonably be expected An extension of
the present limit has been looked for.
as 1t gives too short a time for anyone
to see the big exposition, but it has
not yet been modified other points
which the representatives of the pub
fishers association will lay stress
upon are that the Exposition is com
pleted in all details and that both
Buffalo and the Exposition are well
policed and as free from dangerous
characters as any city in the country.
A joint committee was appointed to
deal with questions affecting the Ex
position and the proper welcome and
care Of guests. The Exposition has
had In operation for some time a free
bureau OF information for the conve-
nience Of intending visitors.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

10 the title of an illustrated booklet
just issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway, descriptive OF the
country between Aberdeen and the
Missouri River, section heretofore
unprovided with railway facilities, but
which is now reached by new line OF
the Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway. Everyone contemplating a
change of location will be interested
In the information contained in 1t, and
copy may be had by sending two
cent stamp to F. A. Miller. General
Passenger Agent. Chicago. Ill.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

rignt yet. an'-an' I'd give the rest OF
my life, sech as it is, fer jest one more
shance at the man who shot me down
an hung me here in the bushes to die
like dog!"
faas, he resumed after a pause
10 ole like a dog an rot by the road
sioe' put b. the Eternal. I'll get
even with him yeh kin bet! He will
find that I am more of a snake thar
dog. A RATHER can strike hack evoy
when it is dyin', an I'll live lonp
enough to give ole Cy Grandy his
death-wound yet! Yaas. I'll do II If /,
takes hundred years."
Another pause longer than before
and then the man by the roadside Went
On In hoarse whisper:
I'm peterin' out mighty fast; nv
stren'th is goin' but I've got lest az
much grit ez aver Eff / only he'd
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
How Petroleum Is Refined.

The refining of petroleum is a proc
'esss of distilation, in which 1t is sepa-
rated into several marketable prod
ncta There are two methods of dis
tillation, known technically as ain
vacuo" and cracking" In the first
the petroleum lie distilled in a partial
vacuum, and in the second, with SUI
perheated steam. This process re-
ceives Its name from the cracking
sound of the steam as it enters the I'M
distilled petroleum.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
rdssl city win Ma, q.

~ Is safe to conclude. saws M
York Tribune, that the idaa, ue Ns
.ne future will be less noisy thai %
average city Of to-day. Street cr,. ..
ear-splitting shrillness and al, ~. .ies q
.um uituous sounds will be mos. .s o.
oy the next generation, If the ns s'ed
municipal rulers do little ~ present
y aDate grievous nuisance ' MN
avar As.s are the most patient psos, s
break bounds. 'ney may
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
SUM MEE EXCURSIONS
Via "Santa Fe Route"

series of Summer Excursions are bein
run by the Santa Fe Railway Tickets from
Salt Lake or Ogden are as follows:
Louisville and return, S47 So August 22-23.
Missouri river points and return, $A. 90, daily
June 20 to September IL.
Chicago and return, $50 so daily, June 20 to
September IL.
St. Louis and return, s5 so, daily, June 20 to
September IL.
For further information apply to c. F. War
rem, General Agent A. T. & S. f. Il. II. All
Dooly Block, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, ..

T----- TsUIAS COUNTY, "
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. j. Cheney & Co.
doing business in the City of Toledo County
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cared by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 9th day of December, A, ID. lSS6
fsr.t1 A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free.
f. ]. CHENEY g. Co, Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
Titles Are lheap.

Whoever owns Arundel castle also
owns the title OF earl Of Arundel in the
British peerage, and 1t Is said there is
no legal obstacle to some ordinary
millionaire trade person" buying the
place and taking his seat in the House
or Lords. This. of course should the
house of Howard, to which the earl be-
longs, get into financially tight place.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
sem Mora Connterfeitinx

The Secret Service has unearthed an
pther band of counterfeiters and secured
large quantity Of bogus bills, which are
SO cleverly executed that the average per-
son would never suspect them of being
spurious. Things of great value are al
letters Stomach Bitters, which has many
mitators but no equals for disorders like
indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, nerv-
tatfon of giving what you ask for.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

Messrs. Carnegie and Schwab have
'co-operated before, and we are not
sure, says the American Machinist, but
that Carnegie's gift of S10,000.000 to
make tuition free in Scotch universe
ties is deep-laid scheme to disqualify
all young Scotchmen from becoming
efficient competitors with American
steel works by giving them all a col
lege education.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

The greater number of belts are
shaped, and white calf and patent
leather are among the best The har-
ness buckle is the buckle for these
belts. Occasionally there is buckle
that is covered. Some of the belts
have buckles on either side Of the front
and open at one of them. Suede and
velvet belts are studded with metal.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
H.m,d ousao.. tn. Br,,,.h.

Abdul Hamid ii has beaten the Brit
ish average Of decorations for service
in South Africa. There was a fire in
the harem at Yildis Kiosk recently.
that was put out quickly. The Sultan
has already bestowed 600 medals for
life-saving on that occasion.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions. All dru ygists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad.
dress Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, NY.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

The largest plant in the world is
probably the giant sea weed, called by
scientists nereocytis. This plant often
grows to i height of 800 feet 1t grows
around the South Sea Islands, where
the natives use it for rope.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

The ideal tooth brush is not hard
enough to cause the gums to bleed,
and its bristles are firmly fixed. In
cheap tooth brushes the bristles usual
ly seem made to come out, and they
do, getting fixed between the teeth in
most uncomfortable and annoying
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
Above Suspicion.

On being informed that a member of
his race had been sentenced to the
penitentiary for forgery, Brother
Dickey exclaimed: Oats what comes
er dis yer eddication. Thank de good
Lawd ! never could read or write, en-
what's mo-, | never will!"-Atlanta
Constitution.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
Indian Girl to Re Lay,y.r

Wah ta-wass, the full-hlood Indian
girl who is l. eparing to enter Rad
cliffe College. Cambridge, Mass. is at
present employed as a typewriter and
stenographer in the office of a Boston
lawyer and does her studying for her
examinations at night.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
Ola meter of the Earth.

Although the diameter OF the earth
has been roughly known for many
years, 1t has only lately been accur-
ately ascertained. after thirty years
labor and cost of $4,000 It is 1925
miles at the equator and 1899 from
pole to pole
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

J. Pierpont Morgan. for all his ire
mendous Importance in financial and
other. affairs, owns pet name, which,
however. none but his wife dares use.
Mrs. Morgan not infrequently calls
him "Ponty." the name being a relic
of sparkling days.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen S. 0lmsted, Leroy, NJ Y.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
Starlight Beat. rleotr,c,,x

Dr. Niels Finsen. of Copenhagen. the
discoverer OF the new medicinal rays
IL . young man, shy, slender. but full
OF enthusiasm. He says sunlight will
90 more good in the end than an,
adaptation Of electricity,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

Clarence L. Thurston, who was re-
Gently appointed secretary of the
United States legation OF the Argen-
tine republic. is Just twenty-one He
Is the youngest man In the diplomatic
service of the United States.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
Road in the ugh Alps.

A road is being built in the high
Alps, which passes the Great st. Ber-
nard and also the hospice OF that name
This great engineering feat will be fin
ished and opened to traffic in July Of
next year
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

Atmospheric sharps say that even at
the equator the average temperature of
the sea at the depth of mile is hut 4
degrees above freezing point.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

Women in the Philippines, at least
IN the island Of Luzon, are showing
wonderful skill as lapidaries and gem.
settlers. Their taste and workmanship
are far in advance of the powers q,
men.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

Private Mailing Card with colored
views OF scenery on the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway sent on
receipt OF ten 10) cents In stamps.
Address F. A. Miller. General Passen-
ger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15
Kennsbunkport.. industries.

Canoe-building is one of the indus
tries of the Kennebunkport, Me-, which
used to build great ships, and even now
launches an occasional schooner.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

1t is reported that the French intend
to build a railway from Pao Ting Flu
to Tien Tsin, with or without Chinese
consent
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

The consumption OF rubber in the
world is at present about 500 tons
monthly. The worlds production is
81, 900 tons
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

Every person and every animal on
the farm is benefited by the use OF
Wizard Oil. for accidents and pain.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

DO not believe Piso's Cure for CONSUMPTION
mas an equal for coughs and colds-JonN
BOYER. Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. s. 1900
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-15

Mrs winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
FOR children teethlng, sofiens the gums reduces In
nammation, allays pain wind collie 25e bottIe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-09
But the Seconds Intervened and An
other Duel with swords Prob
ably viii BE Fought.
BATTLE BARELY AVERTEI
FRIENDS OF THE PRINCIPALS EN-
GAGGED IN A WARM DISPUTE,
And Came Near Lining I'D for n Gem
eraI Fight-Sarah Bernhardt's
Joke-A Partisan story.

PARIS June S.-The duel with swords
which was begun yesterday in the Pare des
Princes between Max Regis (the anti-Semite
mayor of Algiers) and NJ. Laberdesque, an
Algerian journalist. and which was ad-
journed after nineteen resultless rounds
has been fought, was resumed this morn
ing. NJ. Regis was seriously wounded in the
forearm, copious flow of blood resulting,
and the duel thereupon stopped.
The duel to-day lasted only a few sec
onds. NJ. Laberdesque, who is fine swords
man. yesterday confined himself TO the de-
fense but this morning after half dozen
passes he lunged and pricked Nj. Regis in
the right forearm. The latter wished to
continue. A quarrel then broke out among
the seconds and several spectators. who
included the well-known fencers, Thomo-
geaux Suitzbacher and Malatoe, a writer on
L'Aurore and others Several challenges
were exchanged and finally friends sue
ceeded in leading away NJ Regis, who was
furious over the seconds decision Before
he left the ground NJ. Regis shouted 10 NJ
Laberdesque:
II fought you to show was not afraid of
your sword. You are, nevertheless, an
assassin
NJ. Laberdesque promptly retorted, ask
ing the seconds to arrange another duel.
Two other duels are also promised in con-
necticn with the affair. one between Mala-
toe and journalist named Leroy, and the
other between NJ. Laberdesques secretary,
NJ. Deschler, and journalist named
Gaucher.
Regis wanted TO fight Laberdesque with
fists when the duel was stopped but the
seconds intervened. The dispute between
the seconds then arose over the seconds
wording OF the duel Words were eX-
changed, but these duels were averted by
explanations by Thomogeaux, as a dueling
authority. Regis. in addition to fighting
Laberdesque, has to fight a duel with
Gerault Richard. a writer on the Petite
Republicque. NJ. Laberdesque will send
fresh seconds to NJ. Regis tomorrow.
a Temps reporter. describing the final
scene. says it was lucky the duel did not
last another half hour. half the specta-
tors would have challenged the other half
and the duel would have degenerated into
a pitched battle.