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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-15

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No need for 1t. Deans Ointment cures.
Can't harm the most delicate skin. At
any drug store, SO cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-15
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October 5. For full information see
Rock Island agents.
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NORTH TOPEKA.

leave items for this column with the
Kimban Printing company, 9l2 North
Kansas avenue
See Joseph Bros. art store.
George Delapp has returned from Cha
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-11
The Opening Snap
of the Fall Season.

A large-size Reed Rocker made on a stout,
amply braced Hickory frame. The back
showing a particularly fancy weave and the
popular heavy, roll style prevailing aronnd
the entire chair. The rockers are long and
well balanced, and it would be hard to i'm
agine a more comfortable setting room
rocker.
This chair is retailed the world over at $500
and considered very good at the price, but to
show Black Hills people what we can do for
them, we are offering this elegant chair de-
livered at Rapid City and points taking the
same rate at the remarkably low figure OF
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-11
The alarm reached the street and

The alarm reached the street and
o lot of citizens came to the rescue.
There was lot OF shooting and
IO'Day started to take to the woods
with the other fellows, but his horse
which had been tied at the curb.
broke and ran away with those Of
the gang. O'Day jumped q mule,
but the animal WAS stubborn and
baked in the middle of the street.
|O'Day ran in an onthouse where
he was caught.
"Three Of those who are supposed
to have actually participated in the
robbery yer arrested at Red Lodge,
"Thoss were strenuous times for
.O'Dry. Feeling in Belle Fourche
ran high and Shere vas imminent
danger Of lynchinR. He had several
marrow escapes, but we finally got .
change Of venue TO Deadwood. He
and three others escaped from the
county jail at shas place, bus O'Day
was retaken. As she evidence against
him was only circumssantial We got
him clear.
O'Day is q big man. dark complex
toned, with q dare devil expression,
but very mild-maanered.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-11
TOM s'DAYs' EARLY history.
Continued from Page L.

pieces and killing both O'Dsy and
the horse.
Frank Mclaughlin; Denver attor-
ney, knew tom O'Day, the Wyom-
ing outlaw, well and acted as coun-
ell for him in q former scrap, in
in South Dakota. This was in 1896
when Mr.. Mclaughlin ~ practic-
ing at Deadwood.
Az that time O'Day was 9 suspect
ed Of being a member Of the famous
George Currie or Hole in.the- Wall
gang, His Granville attorneys says
thsre is scarcely any doubt that hs
was one Of shem, but shat he was at
one time . leader.
1.-THE ,Currie OF Butch Cassidy
outfit" he said, robbed Q bank At
Belle Fourche s. d. The party
rode into town BY daylight and held
dayligh. and held up She bank ofEcs
ials. ODay was supposed to be an
outlook. While the other fellows
wersi In tho bank he was drinktng
lwhtskey in a saloon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
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CHRISTMAS EXTRAS


   
 
  Mixed 1  trading stamps with 2 packages Rasns Cocoannt A)o
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
Ito be %continued.)
A Pfeh Cemeterv.


Workmen t~erracing King hill. an old
landmark Of northwestern Missouri.
which is to be converted into a resi-
dence suburb Of st. Joseph, have un-
earthed a prehistoric cemetery. The
remains Of a race of dwarfs, not allied
with any tribe known to have inhab-
tied this territory, and u~naccounted for
by Indian legendary. repose on the
summit OF King hill. A feature re-
markable In itself and especially
marked in connection with the dwarf
ish remnants Of prehistoric man found
In this summit is the discovery of
human bones, evidently those OF a
giant, probably than seven feet
tall and big boned. Low, fiat heads,
with small intelligence and marked
animal p~ropensities. characterized this
people. Heavy jaws and strong, we'll
preserved teeth carry the records Of
their lives forward. Brutes, human
but inhumane, self-reliant, they are
savages of a lower order than any we
know today. Yet they honored their
dead. Shells such as are found on the
banks of many inland streams, plen-
tiful on the sandbars of the Missouri.
overlooked by King hill. and stones Of
unusual hues. worthless in the COM
mercial marts Of today, the playthings
OF children, were deposited in the
graves.-Chicago Record.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
CHAPTER IL

The young officer seemed to have
step nearer and dropped the strictly
formal tone used heretofore.
Colonel, the interview l seek at
Springfield is of infinite Importance to
me. l will be perfectly frank with
you. ] suppose o know the relation
IN which l stand to Mr.. Harrison's
family"
The wealthy owner of the neighbor-
Ing plantation, most bitter enemy.
Yes, l have heard of it. 1t was said
that you were engaged to his daugh-
ter, and at the outbreak of the war
made a sacrifice for your convictions"
i did not make it; it was forced
upon me. MI. Harrison broke my en-
gagement to his daughter, without per-
uniting me even an explanation. The
outbreak of hostilities prevented my
Fastening to my fiancee. was forced
TO join my regiment. The letters |
sent remained unanswered. | do not
even know whether they reached her
AoAuo rOI LlOIlLUS L SuHeTPu the TOR
lures OF uncertainty. This morning an
accident revealed that Miss Harrison,
who, l supposed, had long since fed
TO some place of safety, was still in
Springfield. 1t is the last, the only pos
sibility of obtaining any certainty. ]
beseech you to grant it,"
The cOlonel's eyes rested with evil
dent sympathy on the young man, who
was indeed his favorite, and whose
H~l-repressed emotion showed how
keenly he suffered from this state OF
uncertainty; but he shook his head.
Even should I grant you the leave
OF absence, and you reach the planta-
ton unframed. who will guarantee
that Harrison, after what has occurred,
will not see in you merely an officer in
the enemy's service and deliver you
up?"
Deliver me up?" cried William,
holly. "The man who was betrothed
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
CAUGHT IN CLEVER TRAP
How ImpoIite Youth Was Led to GIve
Himself AWAY.

How ImpoIite Youth Was Led to Give
Himself Away.
The late Gen. Cassius NJ. Clay was
a graduate of Yale, a member OF the
class Of 1892. Sometimes he would
tell Of a rebuke that he once gave to
an impairment classmate. He was
sitting in his room, writing q letter to
a young girl. Three or four of his
friends were with him. One youth,
who pretended to be absorbed In .
book, was slyly reading the somewhat
ardent sentences that flowed from the
Kentucky students pen. Clay sudden
ly became aware of this Improperly,
but he made no sign. Only he wrote
In his letter:
"T would be more frank than I am
l would say more than this-but
there is an impudent cad looking over
my shoulder, reading every word I
write"
The youth referred to In that way
leaped to his feet.
"Clay." he said, you are a liar. I
haven't been looking over your shout
der, and I haven't read q syllable Of
your Internal letter."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
ART OF REST.
May Be Acquired and Used win
Great Benefit.

May Be Acquired and Used win
Great Benefit.
Complete and restful poise OF NE
body and mind is an art not east!
gained.
Perhaps nothing brings one VI
much content, comfort, happlnes.
and pleasure as those conditions o.
easy. restful, re%sourceful and wen
balanced mind and body, that make o.
work q pleasure and the dali! ms
happy and peaceful.
The nervous housewife, busy WIN :
hundred duties and harrassed by car
dren; the business man, worried WIN
the press Of daily affairs, debts CIV,
cannot enjoy the peace and resuu
repose and healthful nervous balsu0
unless they know how. u
There is a way. First and fore@V.
the stomach must be consulted. TnA
means leaving off coffee absolu's.,'
for the temporary stimulant ana ~.
resulting depression is a sur run
the nervous system, and the wuu.
condition Of health and happlns''
rests upon stomach, nerves anu my =.
Start with the stomach, that ID =.
keystone to the whole arch. Ply
using things that break doWn
power, upset its nervous energ! -.
prevent the proper digestion o.
food and the consequent manulac'u'
Of healthful blood and nerves O''''
and tissues. -.
When you quit coffee take Oh -
tum Food Coffee. That Is like IVY =.
ping the payment OF interest," =.
starting on q career where you
loaning money and receiving ln1s, -
The good results are double =.
stop poisoning the system with cOu.
and start building up the broken Nv.
nerve cells by powerful clemens -,
tanned in Postum. These are
food elements ably selected W =
perts for the purpose OF suppvI.
just the thing required by N@'u'
perform this rebuilding.
These are solid, substan'lAl ~
and can be proven clearly 10 u, =
isfaction Of anyone. by person.
perience. Try the change yo =
and note how the old conai..o -
shattered nerves and worried ~
changes to that feeling OF restlul -
Of q well balanced nervous sys' !,
The managing physician Oh ~
gienic sanitarium In Indiana soy. 81
for i've years in his practice ~ ,.rl
always insisted upon the p nastr,
leaving or coffee and taking nh
Food Coffee with the most p'..s..
we'll defined results and with ' ..ss
ton to the most connrmeo
topper. .,~rssl
The Doctors name will DO n.+a
ed by the Postum Co., Lta''
Greek. Mich. .o,,
Look In each package TOT aoO
the famous little book. "Tns ~"
MELVILLE"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
WHY HE WAS NOT MARRIED.
Hard Fate That Kept Apart Two Ard
emf lovers.

ent Lovers.
Phil May, the English artist, In his
youth worked on the Bulletin OF Sgd
ney, Australia. Occasionally the young
man would be assigned to the police
courts, and from these assignments he
would bring back some admirable
sketches. One of the best OF these
sketches hangs in the library OF Jo-
seph Chamberlain. 1t portrays a thin,
hang-dog man in the prisoners dock
talking to a sympathetic-looking judge.
Mr.. Mays story of the sketch Is that
the prisoner had been dragged before
the Judge every few months for a num-
Der of years.
your face is familiar here" the
judge said.
1T is, your honor-worse luck" re-
turned the prisoner.
Are you married YETI" mot yet,
sir"
Not yet, Ell? How long is 1t, now.
that you have been engaged?'
Seven years, your honor.'
80 long as that? Why in the world
haven't you got married in all that
time?"
Because, your honor" the prison
er explained, Ann and l haven't man.
aged to be both out of Jail at the same
time"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
CHAPTER III.
An Unexpected Visitor.


1t was the afternoon of the same
day. The sun was lower in the west,
but the heat had not yet lessened, and
all the blinds in the spacious mansion
of Springfield were closed. The ex-
tensive estate had, as yet, been spared
the devastation of war. 1t was in the
immediate vicinity Of one of the prin-
cipal neutrality-suspicious. in the South
and owed it to this circumstance alone
that, for the present at least, it could
afford it's inmates absolute safety.
A pleasant dusk pervaded the sit
~ting-room, whose doors opened upon
the wide terrace. The glaring sunlight
in the garden outside could not find
its way into the apartment, whose
doorways were protected by blinds and
curtains; and a little fountain, whose
jet rose amid a circle Of tropical
plants. diffused it's cool, glittering
drops through the sultry atmosphere.
A young girl Of perhaps eighteen
was half reclining in a rocking-chair.
Her little head with its wealth of dark
hair was flung YEARLY back, her eyes
were closed, and the long black lashes
formed a sharp contrast to the pretty
but somewhat pallid face. Her thin
white dress, which, though intended
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
lonu and Short Surnamea.

An investigation to discover tho
shortest surname seems to show that
Mr.. By possesses 1t. OF course there
are others equally short In pronunct
alton though weighted with a super
fuous letter. Such Is the name Of
DR.. Goe, the recently retired Angli-
can bishop Of Melbourne. George
AIDE, the writer, belongs to the list.
"Nye" Is another example TIE
premier of New South Wales, Sir
John See, has certainly established
q record for brevity in this conneo-
ton among prime ministers. Short
surnames naturally suggest long ones.
Scotland seems to supply q fair share
OF the latter. Gentlemen who In these
busy times have to write Feather
stonehaugh" or "Osbaldistane" at tho
ends Of their letters are certainly en-
titled to sympathy. There Is an Irish
chieftain, too, whose signature n
"McGillicuddy Of the Reeks."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18

20 his daughter-the man whom he
onced called SOM"
Everything Is possible In these
times. Surely you must know his char
acter."
Il expect any act Of hostility toward
IN his house. He is a southern gen.
tleman, and q man Of honor. am
safe with him."
I'VE will hope so; but another and
graver peril threatens you there: II
you are still regarded as the son OF
the house, every effort will be made
TO win you over to their aus Sup
pose that-you should not return?"
William started as If an insult had
been hurled in his face.
Colonel, ! am an honorable a
II know It; but you are human. You
are young and passionately in love.
Even the strongest natures succumb
70 such q conflict. At that time. you
had no choice, you say. Probably it
will be so now. And when the prize
n before you, when your af1anced wife
weeps and pleads, and the whole hap
piness OF your life depends on a
single word-avoid the temptation,
Lieutenant Roland. I advise you as a
friend"
The young officer had turned pale,
hut his voice sounded firm and reso-
lutte as he replied:
II beg you to grant me the leave
of absence-on my word OF honor"
Burney paced up and down the room
several times in silence; at last he
paused.
AT the utmost, I could grant you
only the afternoon. Sou must return
ct sunset, and 1t is a long distance.
You will have barely three hours at
Springfield"
"A single would suffice for the
conversation on which my whole fu-
ture depends repeat my request"
80 be 1t then. With caution, It
may perhaps be possible to avoid the
peril which threatens you on the way.
! shall rely upon your prudence"
Depend upon it. colonel"
Burney approached the young man
and, putting his hand on his shoulder,
said with deep earnestness:
It'll sunset then! 1t is now moor.
II Lieutenant Roland has not returned
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
DESK USED BY BLAINE.
When Statesman Was Editor Of the
Kennebec Journal.

When Statesman Was Editor OF the
kennebec Journal.
Anything in any way connected with
the career Of one Of the nations lead
ers In the present or past Is always
an object of interest. An example Of
this is the desk formerly used by
James G.. Blaine in the office Of tho
Kennebec Journal, at Augusta, Me.
The old desk still does service there,
as 1t did in the days when Blaine
wrote the editorials for the newspaper,
although 1t has been removed from
its place Of honor In the editorial
sanctum, to be replaced by one Of
more imposing appearance. It is an
object Of interest to hundreds of Wis
itors, who often m from a great
distance to see It. The desk was
made expressly for Mr.. Blaine by an
Augusta carpenter (ths late Abner
Fogg), when Mr.. Blaine came from
Pennsylvania in 1854. to Augusta. his
wife's home. to become editor Of the
Journal.
The desk is q simple affair, but Il
Is well made and still ~serviceable,
after half a century's use.-New York
Commercial
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
WHEN LITTLE SISTER SCORED
Had the Best Of Argument In the Mat
ter of Noses

Had the Best Of Argument In the Mat.
ter Of Noses.
Out In the East End is a youna
woman whose little sister is much IN.
clined to ask numerous questions. and
though she is sometimes a little slow
about understanding things in gener
al, she Is as quick to see a point as
most little girls of six. The other day
Little Sister asked Big Sister the d.
rection to the home of a new ac
quaintance. Big Sister tried her best
to make the way plain, to no avail,
and finally becoming exasperated. ex.
claimed:
"Oh, follow your nose, Nan, and you
will finally find the place."
well, If you ever follow your nose.
came the quick retort, you will "a
up, and up, and up, and be an angel
by and by, which you're not now"
Which reference to a nose inclined
to be pug ended the controversy
Pittsburg Gazette.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18

weeks. What Is the use Of this fierce
haste? Why should the wedding take
place beside my fathers sick-bed?"
Because it is your fathers last wish
and will, as you know from his own
lips. He wants to know that you will
be safe and sheltered in a husbands
arms when danger assails us, and he
has my promise that I will protect you
and his property to my last breath"
las soon as it becomes yours
don't doubt it,"
Edwards brows contracted angrily.
A dark frown Swallowed his face.
What does that mean Florence? Do
you doubt my love? You know that
it is bestowed on you alone, not your
estates, which, in the storms of war,
may be destroyed, like SO many which
have already been ruined. You must
trust me. l shall certainly not sac
rifice you to any principle, as others
have done"
The allusion was distinct enough.
Florence's head dropped. but her one
betrayed rising indignation, as she re-
piled:
Was I sacrificed? You say so, and
SO does my father, but | have never
heard it from Williams lips, and you
were always his enemy. l cannot I'M
derstand his giving up the struggle so
quickly, not even making an attempt
to change my views, and sometimes |
fear
She did not finish the sentence, but
her eyes, which rested with unmistak-
able suspicion on her cousins features,
expressed the thought which she did
not utter in words. But there was n o
change in his countenance, and the an
swer was equally unmoved and cold.
Surely, you read the letter in which
he broke with your father? Was not
that plain enough? He knew the price
that would enable him to possess you.
word to call you his; yet, instead, he
delivered a political lecture on manly
honor, duty, conviction and the rest OF
the set phrases. Well, he followed his
conviction a~nd-gave you up"
The young girls pale face began to
flush, and her lips were closely COM
pressed. This was the goad which had
conquered her resistance, forced her
feet now.
Eyes, he gave me up" she repeated,
bitterly. "Well-I have given him
up, too"
And cannot you yet shake off the
memory? You have been candid with
me. Florence, cruelty candid. l was
forced to hear from your lips that that
other still held the first place in your
heart, that only flial duty won your
consent to my suit. Be it so! I will
venture the risk. even with this state
ment. / will cope with this arrogant
German, who does not know what
love is, who has never felt the full
pulse of genuine passion. Fol- me, no
price is too high for the prize of pos
sessing you. l would overthrow all
that stood between US, were it even
what l held highest. Resist as you
may, / shall yet win you-you and
your love-"
There was really a touch of genuine
passion in the words, and the ardent
gaze which rested on the young girl
proved that Edward Harrison was not
playing a mere game Of calculation.
Florence INTERESTINGLY left the hand he
had seized in his clasp. She was half
unconsciously under the thrall Of this
man. whom she feared, for whom no
voice in her heart pleaded, yet who
exerted an almost demoniacal power
over her.
Ito be continued.)
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18

by eight o'clock this evening, | shall
believe that he is either dead or dis
honored."
Williams Eyes flashed, but they met
lastly.
Believe the former! If I am alive
at that hour, | will be here"
Then go-on your word of honor
"On my word of honor"
William saluted and left the room
The colonel gaZed after him a few
seconds, then said in low tone:
Poor boy. | would ten times rather
have sent him to meet the enemy than
into this temptation
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18

only for house-wear, was trimmed with
rich lace, harmonized with the costly
furniture of the room. In the dreamy
twilight, the dainty white-robed figure
was as charming as one of the fragrant
blossoms nodding over the edge Of the
fountain.
One Of the doors leading into the in
terror of the house was softly opened.
and an old negro appeared on the
threshold.
Noiselessly closing 1t again. he eau
tiously approached his young mistress,
but she started from her light slumber
and sat erect.
What is it, Ralph? Does my father
want me?"
mo, miss, master is still asleep; but
Mr.. Harrison has come back and asks
If he can see Miss Florence"
"Edward?" The young lady hest
tated a moment, then, sinking into her
former attitude, she said family: LET
him come"
Ralph withdrew; and directly after.
- SNuAS AAoAs AC-AOOh1u8 OAS Will
an arrogant, self-conscious manner,
entered the room.
How is my uncle?" he asked quick
ly. What I heard from the servants
outside did not sound very consoling.
Is he worse?"
Il fear So" replied Florence, softly.
HE had a bad night, and the In
creased weakness is alarming. He fell
asleep an hour ago, and I used the OPP
portunity to get a little rest"
Edward Harrison drew up . chair
and sat down.
Excuse me II I disturb you. I have
Just come from the city. Ny friend.
Captain Wilson, accompanied me; and
the justice Of the peace, with the other
witnesses, will arrive at the appointed
time. All the preparations are made.
so that the wedding can take place this
evening""
A slight tremor ran through the
young girls frame, and there was q
tone OF fear in her voice as she asked:
"Today-must 1t be?"
Il thought We had arranged It. Sure
~ you consented"
Yes; but I hoped you would allow
me a little time-a few months Or
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-09-18
VOUCHED FOR HER.
And William Was More Than IN
Right About the Matter.

ANU William was More Than Hz(
Right About the Matter.
In a certain mountain town lived !
little boy Of four who was very muel
frightened at the thought of a bear
In fact, it was the only animal or thin
he was afraid of-and his mother Ri
trying to keep him from running intd
the street and playing in the ~irrigadnd
bitches, and wandering away to a mi
tie unkept park, told him he must md
go, for there yer bears there. Thid
frightened William, and the next AN
he sat on the doorstep in a very quial
and thoughtful mood. When asked M
the village clergyman. who was pass
ing by, why he did not go out and ply,|
William replied, Il must not 20 ouI
of the gate, for there are bears IN tht
road and down in the park" The mini
lister laughingly replied, "No, thersJ|
no bears anywhere around" but Will
lam insisted that there were, as hS|
mamma had told him that there were
The minister said. Lets 60 in and|
ask mamma about it, and mamma
had to acknowledge that she had SIM
ply told William that to keep him from
running away from home. Wien
alone with the little boy the mother
said: Mamma is sorry that she told
you a story about the bears, and !
guess that we had better ask God 70
forgive her." w%hereupon William said:
Mamma, you had better let me ask
God, for maybe he wouldn't believe
you."-Lipincott's Magazine.