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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27

the hair lay In little clustering curls
about her low, white brow, while on
either cheek was a spot red as blood.
Call me at l o'clock" the physician
had said. "Sne must then have her
medicine; no hand must administer 1t
save NINE"
On little table In the corner Of the
room, the different Walls were spread.
Barbara arose and with stealthy steps
walked across the floor, lifting the
,ials one by one to the light.
Across one was written Poison" It
was this DR.. Hayes must administer,
in such quantities that it should pro-
duce life, not death.
A fearful, overpowering temptation
assailed her. Suppose she should not
waken him, and should administer the
dose herself? If the sequel were the
result of accident, no one could blame
her: and then1-then this girl who had
dared 10 cross her path would be swept
rom II forever. She could give as her
excuse that she could not rouse him,
and she thought the medicine neces-
sary.
Her face grew CHASTITY, her hand
trembled as she glanced about the
room, to make sure that she was alone.
Yes, alone with the great crime she
was about to commit, until II seemed
an actual living presence in the cham
Der with her.
Her heart beat in. great throbs,
which recalled TO memory the words
Of the physician and lover in one:
Your heart will not bear this strain
upon it,"
well, let her achieve victory-let
her rob life Of all sweetness to Milton
Lennox-and the avonging angel might
then come.
But this was idle folly, weakness,
and the moments were precious. Ten
drops, she had heard the doctor say
no more. no less. Was it only the
trembling of her hand that filled the
wine glass she held half full? Had
the light fiickered so low that she
could not see?
One startled glance she took about
her, then she returned to the bed. The
girls face, reclining upon the white
pillow, seemed Of unearthly beauty.
Barbara recoiled aghast.
"Milton!" the sweet lips murmured.
And, at the sound, the old hate
leaped into her eyes, as with jealous
malignity she was blind to youth or
beauty, pity or tenderness.
Placing her hand under the head OF
the sufferer, she lifted the glass to the
half-open lips.
Drink" she commanded, gently;
when some one from behind snatched
the glass from her fingers, and 1t fell
crashing its contents on the floor.
Avice's head sank back, while Bar
bara turned to face the intruder.
II was Marie!
t. n
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
A Test for Ruttermakers.

We must make the business Oh ouV
termaking more attractive, not onu
as to the place where we have !"
work, but In wages as well, ana =
order to do this | believe tha'
compulsory examination of candidas'
for creamery buttermakers before :
duly constituted board Of examiners
similar to the examination WHY.
doctors, dentists and lawyers have v
undergo before being able to PIE.
tice. would Git seems TO mel weed o.
some Of the incompetents, and ~.
by raising the standard OF quahn.s
tions enable those who really oesn.
to make ALTERNATING a life vork
enter the ranks confident that %.
can make Of themselves as mucn .
this their chosen line as other men
8. Moore.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
Argentine Corn Crop.

The Minister of Agriculture OF AZ
gentina estimates the corn crop
this year, now harvested, at l4SVVR
900, which was grown on 4,i5ol"
acres of land. Last year the area w
der maize amounted to 3,473,746 acre
and the total crop to S4,OlS,34l ous,
els, the average yield being then =.
bushels per acre. The increase wa
27.7 per cent in the area, 80 per es.,
in the average yield per acre, ana ~
per cent in the total crop. The guar
tity of maize available for exportsu|
this year is not likely to be qulls !.
proportion to the magnitude Oh y.
crop produced, as conslaefsu.
amount was damaged by wet wea'I ~.
and a portion of the crop was LOST ",
want of adequate labor to gather "
while in good condition. In mas
cases cattle were turned into Wv
fields to eat the standing corn, owns
to the impossibility of getting iAOO'
to harvest 1t in time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
chApIER xxlI-contlnued.


"Giye her up? Are you mad, Travis
know now what all my theories OF
birth and name are worth. Perhaps
II / had known of this long ago, II
might have been different; but now
have no thought that Avice does not
share. This little absence has taught
me something OF the height and
breadth and depth Of my o'ermastering
affection for her. Do you think so
meanly of me that were this even not
so, as to suppose | would throw her
over for an accident OF which she is
not only innocent but ignorant? II
has been a cruel deception should
have been a sharer in this secret; but,
thank God, 1t will be my name my dar-
ling soon shall hear, and let any man
resurrect this, then, at his cost!
Travis, she must never know this
thing
"Milton"-Travis covered from the
pain he must inflict, as he spoke, in
that same hoarse, changed tone--"God
pity you and pity us all! Avice is un-
worthy of your noble love and gener-
GUS uSNOtlOH. oHS mas DetThySu you
and given her heart and hand to one
whose equal treachery made him its
meet possessor."
His name?"
From Lennox's white lips the ques-
ton Kissed forth in the midnight still
ness.
"His name" Travis answered, sis
Richard Hayes"
Whittier and whittier grew Millions
face
Go on" he said, presently, 81 would
hear II ALL"
But when Travis had finished the
sad story that the last few hours had
developed, he shook his head.
There is double treachery at work
somewhere. and by the God above 1t is
TO me the traitor must answer Once
more will I look into the girls eyes.
on whose pure faith | would have
staked my soul-once know IL indeed
she is the willing instrument in this
most foul wrong-once stand face to
face with the man who has despoiled
me, when II shall be life for life, his
blood or minei"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
Wheat as Horse Feed

Wheat as food for horses va.
ed at the North Dakota Exno-,. Wv
Station. The results are pubiishoa ea'
Bulletin No. 20 Of that station n. =
wheat was fed at the rate :, -
pounds daily, and the horses r, :
given an average days work. II ~.
found that wheat alone was ~,
satisfactory grain ration for q
horse. There was a tendency for IN y.
horses to get ''off feed" and for ~
digestion to become deranged ~
tests are reported where Nh,
formed a part of the grain ration n.
work horses; upon this point n
Salmon. OF the Bureau OF AnIma, y
dustry, U. s. Department Of Agr,on,
ture, gives suggestions in a circu.,
or information issued in 1894
There are certain points 70 !.
borne in mind when one il commo.
cling to feed wheat. Our douo.,
Gated animals are all very fond ~ q
but are not accustomed to eating .
Precautions should consequence \.
observed to prevent accidents and Al,
ease from its use. 1t is a matte, !,
common observation that when nm
fed horses are changed from Old n
new oats they are liable to attacks !,
indigestion, collie and founder
such results follow the change FINN
old to new oats, how much NOR,
likely are they to follow a radical
change, such as that from oats n
wheat? For this reason, wheat sbouB
at first be fed in small quantities
should, when possible, be mixed with
some other grain and care should n,
taken to prevent any one animal from
getting more than the quantity N.
tended for 1t. These precautions ara
especially necessary when wheat |,
fed to horses, as these animals an
peculiarly liable to collie and oths
disturbances of the digestive organ,
accompanied or followed by laminits
Cattle, sheep and hogs frequently
crowd each other from the feedlr,
troughs, in which case some indiv&
uals obtain more than their share
and may bring on serious or fatal s.
tacks Of indigestion. The best form il
which to feed wheat is to roll or grind
1t into a coarse meal. 1t may then
be fed alone, or mixed with cor
meal or ground oats. When ground
fine 1t is pasty and adheres to b,
teeth, gums and cheeks so that Il u /
not so readily masticated or eaten
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
AS TO IT, Cause.

II am much interested in the cause
OF inebriety," said the solemn-faced
man with the white lawn and the
dandruff on his coat lapel.
Som l." responded the individual
with the purple proboscis.
What" exclaimed the other.
"Shert'nly," responded the man with
the breath. "Ishn't boozh tn cause OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. American.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
The Questi

Estell Springs,
Many questions
Mr.. c. D. Holt of
TO his wonderful
two years he has
back. He was s
could not even
from this conditI
peared as well an
II Is no wonde
friends are asking
90 II
He tells them
Pills did it," and
is a genuine goo
that | can hear
everybody.
Everyone arol
very bad | was
my back that |
that needed stool
and three boXe:
Pills made me al
ever | was.
They certain
effect on my case
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
Ito Be Continued.)
GEORGE WAS ALL RIGHT.
Such Circumstances Justified Him In
Breaking His Pledge.

Such Circumstances Justified Him In
Breaking His Pledge.
II knew your husband wouldn't keep
the pledge" said the woman who is al
ways trying to make trouble. You
were nrrie goose to believe him
when he told you he'd never drink
again. Only last night saw him COM
ing out of the corner saloon on his way
home"
II know all about It," replied her
friend. II detected 1t the moment /
kissed George at the door. But it's
all right. George really couldn't help
breaking his pledge just this once.
You see, some one was mean enough
to pass a Canadian 10-sent piece on
him, and when the conductor wouldn't
take it on the car the only thing he
could do was to spend 1t at Kerri-
CAMS. New York Times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
a New ENGLAND Sandwich.

How many children have your
asked the friend of his boyhood.
Il have three. The Oldest and
youngest are girls and the second
child is a boy. My wife calls them the
sandwich"
HUH" said the boyhood friend.
That's the first time ever heard of
a sandwich with the tongue on the
outside. New York Times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27

tne question In answer to the strange
proposition DR.. Hayes had made to
rs It so hard to curnr--Aand?' ne
said. Surely you would not wish to
bury your young life in that old con-
vent? would save you from your.
self, and have brought you hers to this
pretty, quiet place. that you might
learn life was not yet despoiled of all
happiness"
This must not be-" Avice ex.
claimed, trying to start 70 her feet,
but sinking back through weakness.
my brother may seek me at the con-
vent What win he think when he
learns am not there?"
you forget you have no brother"
the man answered, With something
like taunt in his tone.
True she said, YEARLY. 81 had
forgotten; but he is my brother In all
that is good and noble and true. I
should, perhaps, have confided in him
at once. Oh, DIR. Hayes. how far am
from the convent? Take me there at
once, beseech you"
"Avice, you are but a child, and you
have learned the full treachery OF the
man who swore TO you his vows Of
love. You would have married him in
obedience to your fathers dying COM
mands. You could not have loved
him. VIII you not let II be my pre-
cious task to teach you how sweet the
lesson of love may be nader
He laid his hand softly upon hers,
but she threw it off as IL 1t had been
the touch OF reptile.
sir" she said, Il came here trust
ing to your honor, your generosity,
your protection. II they are all worth
less, tell me so, that may pursue my
way home"
The man laughed softly.
"The trail ends here" he replied.
''This is your future home, Miss Mere
dith. 1t is for you to content yourself,
or beat your wings against your gilded
cage as it please YOU"
You cannot detain me here against
my will"
at is sorry task, believe me, but
hope in time you may grow recon-
ciled. For the present, however, you
must remain here"
"But there must be some people in
this house. ! can appeal to them"
There are two servants, engaged by
me to assist in the care of my ward,
who is temporarily afflicted with aber-
ration of mind, owing 10 an unfortu-
nate love affair and wishes at any cost
TO rejoin her lover, who, by the way,
has thrown her off, She must be care
fully watched, carefully guarded, all
her whims INDUCED. her vagaries new
Ut contradicted. In fact, but one OBJ.
stacie is to be placed in the way of
her perfect freedom-she is to take
no exercise except in the spacious gar
den in the rear of the house. Miss
Meredith, can you see any similarity
between my unfortunate ward and
yourself?"
The girls wide-Glstended eyes were
fixed upon the mans face. as though
seeking TO read there some sign OF
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
CHAPTER XIV.
unreIentlna.

Barbara, II you would not add muir
der to this cruel wrong which | have
helped you In, you must restore this
girl to her friends!"
II was DIR. Hayes who spoke, his
travel-stained garments showing him
to have come straight into Barbara
Bretton's presence from some long
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27

What on earth is the matter with
your husband? inquired Mrs. Naybor.
You should have heard all the mean
things he had to say about President
Roosevelt this morning. and he used
to admire him So"
Yes, replied Mrs. Childs, poor
John started to talk that way last
night, after walking the floor with the
baby for three hours."--Philadelphia
Press.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
THE RRIEFEs
Record

one From a NeVa'
Record
Miss Elizabeth
amusing story OF a
hat she CHANGED
while she was pla.
,oni in Captain ,
Marines"
"The most trenc
eism | ever remer
Miss Kennedy ~
when l was trayeli
We were to play
and on reaching tn
that a cheap she
80 the night
That same aftern'
picked up the Cars
glancing through
my attention was
paragraph, heade
Items AS nearly
items we're as fol
Rain storm in
minutes.
Hail storm In
Wind storm |
HRarn storm in
1 night.
THAT" conclul
was the most co
cism il was ever !
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
The Sayings Of an Eminent.

The Sayings OF an Eminent.
Bella is a great admirer OF Mark
Hanna"
"Is she?"
Eyes. The other night Charlie
Green tried to put his arm around her
waist and she cried. Hands ofr!'"
What did Charlie say?"
"He said, Let well enough alone!' +"
Cleveland Plain Dealer,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
Taking It Out on the Family.

Mrs. Ferguson-George, what par.
ticular failing OF yours did the preach.
er touch on in his sermon this morn.
ing?
Mr.. Ferguson--What do you ask me
that question for?
Mrs. Ferguson-Because YOU have
been as cross as bear ever since Won
came home from church.-Chicago
Tribune.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27

The eggplant is Of tropical or,s NV.
and was introduced into England - ~,
Africa In 1897. II derives It's colnn.S..
name from a small white variety Sl
lar In shape and appearance to tns 70
of q goose.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
WASHING CT
In That, as in
Advisable to

! soon found o
affairs | must u
1t was useless d
pilia and Filam
the tussle over
up. Set tubs,
machines? Mott
day evening tho
large copper yes
er is laid on top
wood ashes is 81
ter is poured OF
little at a time
which are blead
ashes; this is II
have stood long
cauldron the Gle
to the baseme
cold water in II
Of the palace, W
to use one day II
en- employ a sti
est green soap
we have any tai
Of six months VI
American cloth
for are neatly d
as curiosities.
iron clothesline
tied by small pi|
in the days of
We are no bet
The clothes are
to be ironed.--1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
Have Sharp 81

The man of
his calling, me-
TO get this he d
gives muscle 4
and nerve powt
A carpenter
quette, Mich,
wants to adv
read an articl|
Hgious paper
experience he
years ago l hat
or use my thin
tent. There
and I knosy nj
the fact THAI nj
ing my brain.
About this
Of the condens|
the result has
plan with SON
only rebuilt
stronger and
tive, but my |
and more fir
be loose and
is now in pc
endure more
OF fatigue and
completely n
words I am
tribute It TO III
a perfect food
tum Co. Battl|
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
Somethy

"You mustn't
lie" his mother S
81 can't help it,
little boy with &
Something anu.
Chicago TribuI
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
MANY CHILD

Mother Gray's Sw.
used by Mother G
Home, New York.
FcverishnCsS lIcat
Teethlng Disorder.
all Druggists, 25c
Address Allen S.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27

A cheerful face is almost as good FOR
an invalid as a dose of medicine.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27
CHAPTER XIII.
Avice's Despair.

what do you mean?"
From Avice's trembling lips broke
the question in answer to the strange
proposition DR.. Hayes had made to
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-11-16

not stop or come back for me- she said
complacently.
Il was not wrong" thought Gren-
fall. HE looks like a duelist Who
the devil are they, anyhow" Then
aloud: Eat this rate we'd be able to
beat the train to Washington in a
straightaway race Isn't it a delight
fully wild rider
Il have acquired a great deal of
knowledge in America. but this is the
first time 1 have heard your definition
of delight. l agree that it is wild"
For some moments there was silence
in the noisy conveyance. Outside. the
crack of the drivers whip. his hoarse
cries and the nerve destroying crash
of the wheels produced impressions of
a mighty storm rather than of peace
and pleasure.
Il am curious to know where you OBJ
tanned the coin you lost in the car yes
terday." she said at last. as if reliev-
ing her mind of a question that had
been long subdued.
THE one you so kindly found for
me?" he asked procrastinatingly
yes. They are certainly rare in this
country"
Il never saw a coin like it until after
l had seen you," he confessed. He felt
her arm press his a little tighter, and
there was a quick movement of her
head which told him, dark as it was,
that she was trying to see his face and
that her blue eyes were wide with
something more than terror.
Il do not understand" she exclaimed.
81 obtained the coin from sleeping
car porter, who said some one gave it
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-11-16
MILLINERY.

Everything in Hats, Trimmed and
un Untrimmed. Tams Toques and
Baby Bonnets.
Our Winter line of Goods are now
raedy for inspection.
We have a complete line of Under.
wear, Hosiery, Flannelette Goods.
A new invoice of Black Petticoats.
all prices from CSC to So.
Golf Gloves and Mittens for every-
body.
We have everything in the line of
Fancy Goods, Towels, Tray Cloths,
Handkerchiefs and Stamped Goods,
Sofa Pillow tops, Cords, Mercerlzed
Goods and DENNIS to make them up
with, Sweater Yarn, Shetland Floss,
Germantown Saxony, Scotch and
Spanish.
Mrs. O.. s. DODGE.
BARTON LANDING. VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-11-16

DIR. MITCHELL, in whose famous
s'Hugh Wynne" General Washington
appeared as a characrer of the novel,
with general acceptation, and whose
address in Philadelphia on February
%, 1903, showed strong, Imaginative
sympathy with his subject, has made
an exhaustive study of the heredity,
circumstances, and events which fitted
the son of a Virginia planter for one
of the greatest careers in history.
DIR. Mitchell imagines Washington
sitting down at Mount Vernon in his
old age and recording, solely for his
own eye, the story of his youthful
life and the infiue noes that affected it
for good or ILL.," The author has so
fully entered into the habit of mind of
Washington that it is impossible for
the ordinary reader to. separate in the
text the passages taken out of his
actual writings from those which DIR.
Mitchell imagines him to write. No
one can read this record without
obtaining new and vivid sense of the
personality of Washington and of the
remarkable experiences which made
him the man for the hour and for all
time.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-11-16

-NC SdW Nun coming tOtCdTd hCT 1Otth
long strides
the sweet, despairing tones. but this
last wall called for manly and instant
action.
"Can we catch the train? We must!
/ will give $1,000 | must catch it,"
She had placed her gloved hand against
telegraph pole to steady her trem-
bling, but her face was resolute i'm
perious, commanding. She was order
ing him to obey as she would have
commanded slave. In her voice there
was authority, in her eye there was
fear. She could control the one, but
not the other
eve cannot catch the flier. | want
TO catch IL as much as you. and"-here
he Strengthened himself-"I would add
n thousand TO yours" He hesitated n
moment thinking. There is but one
way. and no time to lose"
With this he turned and ran rapidly
toward the little depot and telegraph
office.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-11-16
CHAPTER II.

TWO STRANGERS IN A COACH.
" ORRY wasted very little time. He
dashed into the depot and up to
- the operators window.
Whats the nearest station
east Of hereT"
p" leisurely answered the agent
in some surprise.
How far is it?'
-Four miles"
Telegraph ahead and hold the train
that just left here"
"The train doesn't stop there"
Its got TO stop there or there III be
more trouble than this road has had
since Il began business. The conduct
or pulled out and left two of his pas
sengers-gave out wrong information
and he'll have to hold his train there
or bring her back here. IL you don't
send that order, I'll report you as well
rs the conductor"
Grenfalls manner was commanding
The agents impression was that he
was important. that he had a right to
give orders; but he hesitated.
There's no way for you but to get
90 p anyway" he said while turn
ing the matter over In his mind
You stop that train I'll get there
inside OF twenty minutes. Now, be
quick, Wire them to hold her. or
there II be an order from headquarters
for some ninety day lay offs" The
agent stared at him, then turned to his
instrument. and the message went for
ward. Lorry rushed out. On the plat
form he nearly ran over the hurrying
figure I'm the tan coat.
Pardon me. I'll explain things i'm a
minute he gasped and dashed away.
Her troubled eyes blinked with aston
isument.
At the end OF the platform stood a
mountain coach, along the sides OF
which was printed in yellow letters.
Happy Springs" The driver was
climbing up TO his seat. and the cum
bcrsome trap was empty.
Want TO make $l0?' cried Grenfall.
what say?' demanded the driver.
half falling 10 the ground.
Get me 10 p inside OF twenty
minutes, and I'll give you $40. Hurry
up. Answer
Yes; but you see. I'm hired to-
"Oh. that's all right! You'll never
make money easier. Can you get Us
there in twenty minutesT'
Its four mile. pardner, and not very
good road. either Pile in. and well
make IL er kill old Hip and Jim. Miss
the trainT
Get yourself ready for a race with
an express train. and don't ask ques-
tons. Kill 'em both IL you have To-
I'll be back In a secondr'
Back 10 the station he tore. She was
standing near the door looking up the
track miserably. Already night was
falling. Allen were lighting the switch