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The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-10

fool-with that OUTFIT" II,
swept a descriptive gesture toward tbs
women. Besides. what's the good
now?" Lafond fell silent, and viii
drew from the group
The man of mixed blood is not Tx.
other men. and cannot be Judged nv
the standards of either race. From his
ancestors he takes qualities hapbaz-
ard, without balance or proportion. 81
that the defects of the virtues NAV
often occur without the assistance os
the virtues themselves. And, besides
he develops traits native to neither ~
the parent races, traits which perhars
can never be cOmprehended by US who
call ourselves the saner people He is
superstitiOus, given to strange inn
pulses, which may Unexpectedly. and
without reason, harden into convic-
tons obscure in his ends; unscrupu-
lous in his means. No man lives who
can predict what may or may not SUI
fee to set into motion the machinery
of his passions. A triviality is enough
to-day. Tomorrow the stroke of
sledge may not even jar the cogs. But
once started, the results may be ire
nnendous, and quite out of proportion
to the first careless touch on the lev
er. Such passions are dangerous, both
to their possessor and to those who
stand in their wav.
Nov, from the gainsaying of his
lesser revenge-the proving to Billy
Knapp the futility of his objections
Lafond conceived the desire for a
greater. There entered into his life one
of those absorbing passions which are
to be encountered in all their inten-
sity only in such men as he-passfons
which come to be ruling motives in the
lives of those who harbor them; gath
ering to themselves all lesser forces
which are spread more evenly over
saner eXistences: losing their first
burning intensity, perhaps, but becom-
ing thereby only the more sustained,
cool, and deadly so that at the last
they lie unnoticed in the background
of the mans ordinary life, coloring. in
fluenCing every act-a religion 10
which, without anger, but without re-
lenting, he bends every long-planned
effort of even his trivial and daily
deeds. You may not understand this.
unless you have known a half-breed:
but it is true.
Interrupted in the midst of his flow
of anger, and deprived of the imme-
date solace of shooting things at his
enemies. Lafond fell into a sulking fit
During the rest OF the day he brooded.
After dark that night he wound his
way silently through the grasses, crept
up behind the solitary sentinel consid-
cred necessary in this peaceful coun-
try, stabbed the man in the back, and
returned 10 camp. Thus his way was
clear. Then he took from the wagons
three slabs of bacon, a small sack OF
coffee. a large supply of powder. lead
and caps, a blanket, and a frying-pan
and cup. With these he mounted the
hill. past the dead sentinel, to the po-
MES. Two of the latter he drew apart
from the herd. One of them he sad
died: the other he packed with his
supplies. Then the half-breed led them
silently westward for a good half-mile.
Then he mounted and rode away.
Continued in Next Sundays News.)
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-10

This reused the other men. Neutral
ity was all right enough, but they
could not afford to lose horses. so they
made such brave show of rifle muz-
zles that the eight fell back. Three to
one was too big odds; but their rage
was great.
Then Jim took his life in his hands,
and rode a little way out on the prai-
RE toward them, waving a white
handkerchief. Somebody shot at him,
and bored a hole through the looseness
of his flannel shirt. whereupon he dis
mounted and dropped two horses with
his new-model Winchester. His own
horse was killed in the exchange, but
Jim could take care of himself in
frontier fashion.
Before the men could reload or move
Jim. imperturbably, arose from behind
his dead mount. and waved his white
handkerchief again. There was mo-
ments hesitation. then someone re-
turned the signal. Jim promptly ad-
vanced. His remarks were brief and
businesslike. and were received in sui
len silence.
You fellows have got to go back"
said he. You have bosses enough left
to get your women back with, by go
in slow. If you try TO shoot US up
any, We'll kill every hoof you have.
So don't come any funny business"
He turned squarely on his heel, and
walked away rapidly. He wanted to
get his distance before the action
came. Michail Lafond. no longer i'm
passive, shook bis rife after him.
You damn skunk" he shouted.
hoarse with anger Tell your damn
woman I'll pull every hair from her
head"
Jim did not turn his head, but duck
ed into the long grass. where he wrig-
gled along Indian fashion. Lafond,
who had thrown his rife into position
for n shot, started forward in pursuit,
his face twisted with passion, but he
was dragged back by main strength.
Two OF the horses bore double. and the
little group turned sullenly toward the
east
The mood of the original party, aft
er this incident. was grim. The bonds
of plains brotherhood had been light
ly broken.
Alfred had resorted to such desper-
ate measures in making the best of
undesirable conditions brought TO pass
by someone else.
Billy Knapp had done so because he
had entered into a game. and declined
TO be beaten by anyone.
Jim alone was happy. He had done
it solely ard simply for a woman; and
the woman had seen him fight for her.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-10
CHAPTER V.
LAFOND DESERTS.

The eight men of the attacking par
ty returned slowly to the little dip of
land which held the temporary camp.
They were defeated, baffied, and an
cry. If stranger had accosted them
at that moment, he would probably
have been gruffiy answered one min
ute and assaulted the next But for
the present they were silent They
were Anglo-Saxons and Tennessee
mountaineers for the most part; hence
they were also adaptable, and attuned
TO the fatalism that comes from much
contemplating of cloud-capped peaks
and wind-swept pines.
Not so with Michail Lafond. who AL
ternately raved and wept, frantically
brandishing his rifle. An impassive
niountaineer sat behind him. holding
him to the party. If not thus restrain
ed, he would. in the heat of anger
have attacked the whole train single
handed, for he was brave enough in
his way The sober second thought NJ
the Indian in him might perhaps have
caused him to pause on the brink ~
the charge and sink into the long
grasses to await the chance of a more
silent blow; but the impulse IN m
that point would have been real and
whole-souled. So it was now. The man
raved as maniac might He called
down the curses of heaven on his com.
panions for towards.
And in this, when he reached cann
he was ably seconded by the women
They surrounded him in a voluble and
indignant group, and listened to him
with sympathy casting glances OF
scorn toward their passive lords and
masters in the background. In their
way they became as excited as La
fond One
ed the variety of their vocabularies in
giving the world what is known as a
piece of their minds"
In the still air of a prairie morning
their hysterical Cackle rose Ike the
crying of an indignant band of brant
Lafond told dramat ically. what should
have been done. The women. in turn
told how effectively they would have
done it. The men were taking stock
Of the situation.
The mountaireers wasted little dis
cussion on what might have been done
The question before them was that OF
the most practical method of return
ing over the long miles of prairie they
had traversed IN their pursuit of A
fred and his outfit. They entertained
not moments doubt as to the neces-
sity of the return. Their equipment
consisted now of ten horses and six
wagons. BY humoring the animals they
might be able 10 get through with a
pair to each schooner. This meant the
abandonment OF one of the wagons.
and the Tightening of the others. IL
was decided. One of the men STROBE TO
the group of women.
LafOnd was in the midst OF TRADE.
but when he saw the mountaineer- ap-
prOach. he prepared 70 pay eager at
tention 10 the plan Of action.
''H'yar." announced the latter. with
a little the heavier shading on his ac-
customed drawl. that's enough Of this
hyar Jaw, / reckon. You-ail come
along and pack up"
And when is IL that we do pursue
uhem?' asked LafOnd eagerly
Pursue nothin," replied the man.
Were goin back"
There Was moments silence.
And you intend not % get that re-
yenee2' the half-bTeed inquired.
"ReYenge!" EnoTted the man. You
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-10

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-24
"A Doubtful Consolation,

number Of Scots were working a ffteen-story
building One, up near the roof. lost his foothold and
fell But even in his swift descent air he re-
manned quite cool and calm fact, he shot past
friend on the twelfth story he sang out:
''f1h, Saundy, mon, sic fall shall haef"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-24
Germany's navy costs $4,000, 900 annually.

Parisians kill 100000 rats year.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
ORTHsI.b.O.

Miss Ashbaughs school closes Friday,
April 10.
Archie Hughes departed Monday for
Amsterdam, Mo.
Mrs. Carton of Milburn is spending a
few days in the valley
We are sorry to report that Mrs. wsd-
dington is not improving.
Bert Waddington made a flying trip to
Broken Bow Friday evening.
Matte Fodge returned from Litchfeld
Sunday, after visiting at Mason.
Several of our young people attended
the party at r. NJ, Sewers Friday night
K,Rev. Miller filled his appointment here
Sunday evening. Quite large congre-
cation were in attendance.
The carpenters began work on the new
church Monday morning, and seem TO
be making things move pretty lively.
Grace Forney spent a few days last
week as the guest of Nellie Hill. Ella
Day and Nellie Hill accompanied her
home Saturday, returning Sunday.
J. r. Fodge and son Ed arrived from
Weeping Water, Friday, to erect two
story dwelling house for j. H. Carton of
Nebraska City, on the place occupied by
Mr.. Moore.
Last week we forgot 10 mention the
close of school, which occurred Friday
April, 3. The day was pleasantly cele-
brated by having dinner and program.
Miss Thorpe has made many friends this
winter and we are sorry TO have her leave.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09

handling fire of any description
out doors aud along the roads
especially. Some times great
damage results from carelcssneSs
on the part of travellers. One
day last week in the vicinity of
Georgetown some parties travel
ing along the road threw a light
cd cigar or cigarett in the grass
by the road side, which did con-
siderable damage. Had it not
been for Mr.. Campbells' folks,
who saw the fire start, telephon-
ing the neighbors in time to fire
against it, the damage would no
doubt have been much greater.
The grass being very dry, with a
wind which is usual at this
season of the year it takes fire
but very few minutes to get
beyond control. Be careful.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
Meet OFFER Ever Made.

The REPUBLICAN has succeeded in
getting a special clubbing price from the
publishers OF the Nebraska Farmer, one
of the best they have ever made, and
during the past two months a good many
have taken advantage of this offer and
are well pleased with it, We have had
the time extended for this offer, believing
that many more would like to take ad /
vantage of il before il is Withdrawn. For
$I.3s We can send you the Nebraska
Farmer and REPUBLICAN both for one
full year, and worth $500. The Ne
braska Farmer is the leading general
farm and live stock journal OF the west
II prints from "a To 40 pages each week
is we'll known and well liked, having
been established since 1869. Its pub.
fishers are practical and experienced
men, who are now aud have been for
thirty years extensively engaged in farm
ing and stock raising in Nebraska and
conditions applicable to the west. It is
journal for the farmers by farmers.
No other farm paper can I'LL It's place OF
be so helpful 10 the farmers OF the west
II is contributed to 10y all the leading
agricultural writers and experiments OF
the west and at our special club price
should be taken by everyone. I3tt
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09

Carpenters are finishing L, H. Mccalls
house and Arthur Arnold is hauling sand
for the plastering.
Assessor Turnbull was wandering
around Ryno last week, seeming to pry
into everybodys business.
Mrs. Donnel had fairly good luck i'll
her first hatch She put one hundred
and fifty eggs i'll her Incubator and took
out u chicks. May do better next time.
When was kid was saught that
rabbits laid eggs on Easter and on Satur-
day night before Easter Sunday made
nests in the house. II was supposed
this was the only place he would lay.
On retiring gave strict orders for the
door to be left open, so he could get in.
On Easter morning | always found a
colored boiled egg in each nest Ny
faith was strengthened in Bunnies egg
laying abilities as once day or two be-
fore Faster saw rabbit in the garden
and surprising him to be the chap that
laid the eggs slipped away fearing I
would brighten him aud he would 90
away
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09

figures of large additions to the
membership do not strike them
as anything uncommon, but even
the most casual observer, we
imagine, will be somewhat as
tonished at the fact that during
the months of December and
January this great Canadian and
International Order has consider
ed no less than 1902 applica-
tions for Membershipin its ranks.
OF the 1910 were accepted.
Perhaps the most striking fea-
ture of the additions to the
membership of the Order during
this time has been the fact that
by far the greatest proportionate
number of new members has been
secured in the Province of On
taria, where the Order is best
known, with a total membership
of about 100000 to begin with.
DIR. Oronhyatekha has set the
figures for the end of the year at
100000, and as the Supreme
Chief Ranger usually succeeds
in what he marks out as the
proper measure of progress for
the Order, no doubt these figures
will be reached. Undoubtedly
the growth of this institution
has become phenomenal
We notice that the average age
of the membership of this woraer-
full Order is only a fraction over
80. The amount of money paid
during 1902 to widows ard
orphans, and disabled Brethren
by this Society was 81, 467, 635. 90
and this went into nearly 1000
homes. The Order also issued
nine thousand Sick and Funeral
Cheques, the total sum paid in
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
SCHEDULE OF BROKEN BOW mA,la.

Pouch for west win close at p. m, except
Sunday when u Will close at 8:ib p nj.
Pouch, cast for train No. 42 CLOSES at m
and for No. "a closes at, $50 am Mail for Anslsy
and points east Of Grand Island carried train
No. a.
Oconto via OF Ryno and Tuckerviie, daily ex-
cept Sunday closee, at m: returning same day
Galloway via, Mckinley daily except Sunday
closes at n IN, returning same day.
Round Valley via Green and Elton close al z \
IN, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays, returning
same day.
Sumner via Gurnsey, Georgetown and Upton
ARRIVES at IL 80 Tuesday Thursday aud SAtur-
day returning leaves at ~, 80 same day.
Onics hours from 800 m TO 800 IN. Sun
days from 6:4b p. IN. to $40 p. III. Lobby open
week days from q. IN. to p. IN. Sunds,s $3.50
q. IN. to On. In. General delivery not open sun
day morning ae heretofore. l.. HJKwErT. 7. M
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
nav Hg:u.yIN

Dave Christen has completed his new
frame barn.
Mr.. Robinson and wife were visiting
O. n. Robinson Sunday.
Clarence DOMAIN and wife were visiting
at Will Domains last Sunday.
Some of our farmers are sewing wheat;
others have finished husking corn.
Easter services will he held at New
Helena School House after Sunday
School Sunday afternoon. Preaching
service in the morning by Elder Thomas.
Quarterly meetings will begin Friday
evening and continue until Sunday
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
NOTICE TO NON RESIDENTS.
N'iiS'' ~
In the District Court Of Custer Cor MY Nebraska
harles o. Lind, Plaintiff

I narles o. Lind, Plaintin
ALDER A, Hart ttAl, defendants.
The defendants, Albert A Hart and Mrs,
Albert A. Hart, whose first ard further name is
Unknown but who il the wife 81 Albert A. Hart ,
will take notice that on the Both day of March
1908, the plaintiff Charles q. Lind filed h y pc
luton in the District Court Of Gutter county
ebraska against on and each OF you as de-
PENDANTS, the object and prayer Of which are -
foreclOre certain tax certificate issued by the
treasurer ~ said county, on the 18th day Of
March 1899 OF which the plAiI Till IL now the
owner aud holder thereof. for the sum Of ST. 2S
aud covering he following described premises
south half ot Section IS, Township 10 n. Range
Is W, 9th i. M, said Ounty, aud upon which III
alleges he paid 'Subsequen' tax as follows: On
the 2ist day OF February, 1900, for the year 1879
the sum OF s. 81. Ontbe ard dav of April 1901
day - May, 1902, Tor the year 1901 the sum Of
81 IS Thst the Tcc' ipts issued for above tax
does not state that they were for "subsequent'
but plaintiff alleges that il was the Intention so
ray them ana prayes that II de rec may bs en-
titled finding that they were paid IA suhsG q1eut
tax ana thar each OF which amounts draw , per
c, mt Interest from theiC respective dates all Of
which Is One and unpaid, Plaintiff prAys n de
cree OF foreclosure ~ said certificate and receipts
and sale or Isld premises You are required To
answer said position gu or before Monday, IN
llth day oT NAV, 1908
peted 1t Broken bow, Nebraska, this }Oth day
Of March, 1908 = y,
CH.kLES q, LIND Plaintiff
~ 4a-G l'y ALMA MORGAN, HIS Attorney.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
NOTICE of PROBATE OF WILL,

The State OF Nebraska, Custer County, AZ.
To all the Devisees and Legatees, and all per.
sons interested In the Estate OF John Richardson
Deceased;
Whereas, NJ. X. Foster OF said County, has
filed In my ONCE an instrument purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of John Richardson,
deceased. late of said County. and a petition to
have the same admitted TO probatee, which win
relates to both real and personal estate, where
upon have appointed the 2nd day OF May 1903,
at 10 o'cick 10 Tho forenoon at IN office in said
County, as the time aud place you and all con-
earned, may appear and contest the probate of
the same. In Testimony Whereof, | have here.
unto set my hand aud affixed my official seal :.
this 9Th day OF April, 1908. j. A. ARMOUR,
43-4s-26 SEAL County Judge.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09

The following described land i'll Custer
county will he offered for lease al public
auction at County trcasurer'S office in
Broken Bow, Nebraska, on Monday,
April goth, 1903, at O'Clock D. nj.
Terms of leasing and appraised value may
be had on application to Commissioner
of Public Lands and Buildings at Lincoln,
Nebraska, or to the county treasurer at
Broken Bow. This land may be redeem
ed if all delinquencies and costs are paid
before said land is leased at auction
Sw 36-lS-25, containing 100 acres; lie a
and sw q and NJ sc, sw sc S6-2o-25,
containing 40 acres.
GEO. ID. FoLI.MER,
4I-44-2I Com. Pub. Lands and Bldps.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
Letter I.tat.

The following is the dead
letter list for the week ending
April I, 1908:
Daniel a. Billiard, Mrs. w.
Franklin, Rev Halter, John
Leese, Jerry Mahoney, care
Patrick Sullivan.
Parties calling for the above
will please say advertised.
/. II. JEwETT, Il. M.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
United States Land Office.
g..nI.. MI Ill Vnng

NbU IETU1
NO.ice ~ hereby given hist the following nam.
ed settler has filed notice OF his intention to make
email proof IN support OF his claim, and that said
proof Will be made before County Judge at Bro.
ken Bow, Nebraska, May - 1908, viz:
CARLTON A, BURDlCK for the as nwi4 AND
n1s sw4 Of Section II Township 10, Rsnqe 2Ow,
b. e. 1888. He names the following Witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence upon and Guilt
Walton OF said land, viz: James G. Amsberry, of
Broken Bow. william J. Windnaglo of Broken
Bow Talbot Morris Of Broken Bow, FRANK
Norton of Broken Bow. W. A. GREEN,
43.4s-2s Register
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
United States Land ONCE

Brokon BOW, MD, Feb, 20 IYO5.
Notice Ia hereby given that AULTMAN q d,
Receiver at his ONCE In Broken Bow, Nebraska,
on SATURDAY. the nth day nf April, 1903 on timber
culture application No. 1857 for The metz OF
section -, in township 10 north range 2l west oi
the 9TH y. NJ.
He nam es as witnesses:
James Coifman OF New Helena, Nebraska;
Perry Coffman vi New Helena, Nebraska;
Patrick Kelley of New Helena, Nebraska; Oscar
Smith OF New Helena, Nebraska,
30 43-lS JAMES WHITEHEAD, Register
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09
County cour, Custer couuty, Nebraska.

To The hi ire and GtXt II Nm Of Alethca Read
ing, Deceased.
creditor, OF said deceased. has fled his petition
in said Court, asking that NJ q. Montgomery ~
some otoer suitable person may be appointed
Administrator OF the estate OF Aletha Readinl
deceased, said matter has been get for hearing
for NAV lat 1908. nj 10 O'Clock "A. M. At the
County Court koo", in Broken Bow, Nebraska
when all interested parties may appear aud b
heard, Dated the 9th day of April 1903.
~ 4s-24 lsEALl J. A. ARMOUR, County Judge.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-09

All advertisements under this head will he
charged for at LEGAL rates, viz: 81 20 per square
for first Insertion, and Doc per square for each
subseQue Il insertion.
A "square" In Ten lines or fraction thereof