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Again the thrust which should have
killed broke the sword. and the father
died as the son had died.
After this came young Charles, ex-
pecting. but so great was his strong
heart, not one whit fearing. to lie be-
side his dead father and brother. He
knew he was the superior Of both in
strength and skill, and his knowledge
OF men and the noble art told him they
had each been the superior of Judson,
but the fellows hand seemed to be the
hand Of death. An opening came
through Judson's unskillful play which
gave young Brandon an opportunity
Tor a thrust to kill, but his blade, like
his fathers and his brothers, bent
double without penetrating. Unlike
the others, however. ii did not break,
and the thrust revealed the fact that
Judson's skill as duelist lay I'm shirt
OF mail which ii was useless to try
TO pierce. Aware of this, Brandon
knew that victory was his and that
soon he would have avenged the muir
ders that had gone before. He saw
that his adversary was strong neither
in wind nor arm and had not the skill
TO penetrate his guard in weeks try
ing. so he determined to fight on the
defensive until Judson's strength
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should wane, and then kin him when

should wane, and then kin him when
and how he chose.
After a time Judson began to breathe
hard and his thrusts to lack force.
Boy. | would spare YOU" he said.
81 t1ive killed enough of your tribe.
Put up your sword and call it quits"
Young Brandon replied: stand your
ground, you coward. You will be
dead man as soon as you grow little
weaker. If you try to run, will
thrust you through the neck as l
would a cur. Listen how you snort. 1
shall soon have you. You are almost
gone. You would spare me. would you?
/ could preach a sermon or dance
hornpipe while I am killing you.
will not break my sword against your
coat of mail, but will wait until you
fall from weakness. and then Fight,
you bloodhoundr'
Judson was pale from exhaustion,
and his breath was coming in gasps as
he tried to keep the merciless sword
from his throat At last, by dexterous
twist of his blade, Brandon sent Jud-
sons sword flying thirty feet away.
The fellow started to run, but turned
and fell upon his knees to beg for life.
Brandon's reply was a flashing circle
of steel, and his sword point cut length
wise through JudsOn's eyes and the
bridge of his nose, leaving him sightless
and hideous for life-a revenge COM
pared to which death would have been
merciful.
The duel created a sensation through
out the kingdom, for, although little
was known as to who Judson was, his
fame as a duelist was as broad as the
land. He had been at court upon sew
eral occasions, and at one time, upon
the kings birthday, had fought In the
royal lists. So the matter came in for
it's share of consideration by king and
courtiers, and young Brandon became
a person Of interest. He became still
more so when some gentlemen who had
served with him In the continental wars
told the court of his daring and BRAY
cry and related stories of deeds at arms
worthy Of the best knight in Christen-
dom.
He had an uncle at the court, Sir
Thomas Brandon, the kings master Of
horse, who thought it good Opportuni-
ty to put his nephew forward and let
him take his chance at winning royal
favor. The uncle preached the subject
to the king, with favorable issue, and
Charles Brandon, led by the hand Of
fate, came to London court, where that
same fate had in keeping for him events
such as seldom fall to the lot of man.
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THE CASKODENS.

lVAYlE Caskodens take great pride
y" in our ancestry. Some per
E[1 sons, know, hold all that to
ln<4xJ be totally un-Solomonlike and
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IM0T sometimes happens. Sir Ed
tMk win says, that when a woman
6S]rSct will she won't. and when she
@sxs9 won't she will. but usually in
he end the adage holds good. That
|entence may not be luminous with
peaning, but ! will give you an illus
Patton.
| think II was in the spring Of 1909
{ any rate, soon after the death OF the
lodern Solomon. as Queen Catherine
llled her old father-in-law. the late
ing Henry VII.-that his august mai
kty Henry Will, "the vndubitate flow
and very Here OF both the sayd Lin
ges." came TO the throne Of England
nd rendered me the honorable position
master OF the dance at his sumptu-
ls court.
AS 20 worldly goods" as some OF
e new religionists call wealth. l was
ry comfortably of, having inherited
ON my father. one Of the counselors
Henry VII. n very competent for
ne indeed. How my worthy father
ntrived 20 save from the greedy
nd OF that rich old miser so great a
rtune ! am sure l cannot tell He
Is the only man OF my knowledge
BIO did IL, for the old king had a reach
long as the kingdom, and. upon one
etext or another. appropriated TO
nself everything on which he could
his hands. My father, however,
IS himself pretty shrewd in money
ltters, having inherited along with
fortune a rare knack at keeping IL.
5 father was a goldsmith in the time
King Edward and enjoyed the mark
favor Of that puissant prince.
3eing thus in a position OF affiuence,
jared nothing for the fact that little
no emolument went with the Office.
was the honor which delighted me.
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EN@d one believed he would soon
kGszexJ gain the kings favor. How
much that would amount to none could
tell, as the kings favorites were Of
many sorts and taken from all condi-
tons of men. There was Master VOL
sey, butchers son, whom he had first
made almoner. then chief counselor and
bishop of Lincoln, soon to be bishop Of
York and cardinal of the holy Roman
church.
From the other extreme of life came
young Thomas, Lord Howard, heir to
the Earl Of Surrey, and my Lord Of
buckingham, premier peer of the realm.
Then sometimes would the king take
a yeoman of the guard and make him
his companion in jousts and tourna-
ments solely because of his Drawn and
bone. There were others whom he
kept close by him in the palace be-
cause of their wit and the entertain
ment they furnished, of which class
was 1, and. 1 fiatter myself, no mean
member.
To begin with, being in no way de-
pendent on the king for money, 1 never
drew a farthing from the royal treas
ury. This. you may be sure, did me no
harm, for, although the king sometimes
delighted to give, he always hated to
pay. There were other good reasons,
too, why l should be a favorite with
the king.
My appointment as master Of the
dance, | am sure, was owing entirely
to my manner. My brother, the baron,
who stood high with the king, was not
friendly toward me because my father
had seen fit to bequeath me so good
competency in place of giving it all to
the firstborn and leaving me dependent
upon the tender mercies of an elder
brother. So l had no help from him
nor from any one else. l was quite
small of stature and therefore unable
to compete with lance and mace with
bulkier men, but l would bet with any
man, of any size, on any game, at any
place and time, in any amount, and, if
do say it. who perhaps should not,
basked in the light Of many a fair
smile which larger men had sighed for
In vain.
( / did not know when Brandon first
came to London. We had all remained
/ at Greenwich while the king went up
/ to Westminster to waste his time with
matters of state and quarrel with the
parliament, then sitting, over the
amount of certain subsidies.
Mary, the kings sister, then some
eighteen or nineteen years of age, a
perfect bud, just blossoming into a per-
IN a visit to her elder sister, Margaret
of Scotland, and the palace was dull
enough. Brandon, it seems, had been
presented to Henry during this time at
/ Westminster and had, to some extent
at least, become a favorite before I
met him. The first time saw him was
at joust given by the king at West
minister In celebration of the fact tina,
he had coaxed a good round subsidy
out of parliament
The queen and her ladies had been In
yited over, and it was known that Ma
1 ~ would be down from Windsor and
come home with the king and the court
| to Greenwich when we should return
So we all went over to Westminster the
night before the jousts and were UT
bright and early next morning to see al
that was to be seen.
Here the editor sees fit to substitute
description Of this tournament taken
from the quaint old chronicler HALL
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ITO BE Continued
THE x RAYS,

r ecent experiments, by practical tests and
with the aid of K Rays, estab sh it as fact
that Catarrh of the Stomach is not disease
OF itself, but that it results from repeated
attacks of Indigestion. 'How Can 1 Cure My
Indigestio 90 Kodol Dyspepsia Care is cuI-
ing thousan s. 1t will cure you of ipdiges-
tion and dyspepsia, and prevent or cure
Catarrh of The Sto mach. Kodo1 digests what
you eat-makes the stomach sweet. Sold by
III. G Pierce.
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For Sale.

My residence on High street, Barton, con-
sis ing of ore IA story house, two teuements.
with large barn, 4 acre garden, fruit and
plum trees in plenty. ALL modern improve
ments; fine view, and q nice place to live.
PRICE $4,000.
Also 40 acres nice tillage, wi barns and
house, with farming tools complete; one mile
north of Barton village; cuts 40 tons hay,
nearly all eadow. Price $500.
Six acres tillsge on West Glover road. with
barn; cuts 10 tons hay. Price $500.
Also nice COW, horse, harnesses, sleighs.
wagons, sleds 20 tons hay, 5 tons straw.
Sold on easy terms.
15-tf CIV BUZZELL.
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Notice to the DepOsitoTs
Of The Barton Savings Bank Barton, vi.

n accordance with Section No. 4oe5 of the
vermont Statutes and by order of the In
spectot OF Finance. you are requested to pre-
sent or send your pass booss to this b IN
during the month of NAV. 1908, for vertical
ton After the books have bee, examined,
theS will be returned at once to the deposit :
ors.
G. 8 WEBSTER Treasurer.
Barton, Vt, Apri g. 1905 07-2D
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CHAPTER II.
HOW BRANDON CAME TO co,

BRANDON CAME TO COURT.
len we learned that Brandon
was coming to court, every
one believed he would soon
gain the kings favor. How
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CHAPTER I.
THE DUEL.

sometimes happens, Sir Ed
win says, that when a woman
will she won't, and when she
won't she will. but usually in
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-08-26
Echoes From Target Range.

At the close of the pistol competi. tion yesterday, and after the score had been made up, the field glasses purchased by the citizens of Prescott were presented to Private Nathan Jones who made the highest score in the competition. The troops had all been drawn up in line to announce the result of the competition, with the officers arranged in group, and when the announcement had been made Hon. R. E. Morrison made the presentation of the glasses to the win her. He made an address of about ten minutes Tn which he expressed, on behalf of the citizens of Prescott. the pleasure which had been afforded them by the competition, through the intercourse had with all participating, and complimenting General Baldwin, who stood by his side. for the interest he had manifested in the occasion, as we'll as in this section generally. Those who listened to MT. Morrison s address stated while it was an extem- poraneous effort, it was eloquent and highly appropriate.
 Several interesting incidents occur red during the competition which have not appeared in the daily reports of the shooting.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-08-26
A Mining Bureau.

The Daily Mining Record, of Colo rado Springs, Colorado, of August b, contained about three columns of mining news from Gavapai county, written by Orick Jackson, of Prescott. MT. Jackson is thoroughly posted on the mining industry of this section and especially of the properties in this county, having been connected with the papers of this city for over twenty years and is personally acquainted with nearly every mine and mining man in the county. He has estab- lished mining correspondence bu- reau in this city and will supply a number of papers in Arizona as we'll as large list of eastern papers with reliable mining information. He is a close observer, has d good practical knowledge of mining, is a forcible writer and should make the venture a decided success, not only for the country but for himself. Besides his newspaper correspondence he will make private reports on properties for outside parties. This section has needed such bureau of information in the mining field for long time. and MT Jackson should be we'll quail fled to fill the want
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-08-26
Movement of Troops.

General Baldwin received general orders last night issued from the war department, ordering the 14th cavalry to be sent at once to Manila. Many of the troops are stationed in this territory, several of them having par ticipated in the recent carbine and pistol competition at the target range.
 Major c. M. O'Connor, officer in charge of the range, is major of the regiment, and commander of the post at Huachuca.
 The headquarters of the regiment are at Fort Grant where the band and four troops are stationed. A portion of the troops are also stationed at Fort Wingate, New Mexico. Colonel C. c. Lebo, who has been stationed at different times, at various posts in the territory, is in command of the regi- ment. He is well known all over the territory and is a very popular officer.
 This regiment was under orders in July to proceed to the Philippines, but just a few days before the date for sailing the order was cOuntermanded
 As result Of this regiment leaving there will be several other changes of station among the troops in this de partment among them being that of troop K, 5th cavalry, Captain H. O. Willard, which but recently arrived at Whipple having just returned from the Philippines. It is under orders to leave tomorrow for Fort Wingate, New Mexico, to take station.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-08-26
LION HUNT
 A SUCCESS

Joe Archambeau and Joe Hobbs re- turned yesterday from a mountain lion hunt in Yaeger Canyon bringing in the hides of two fine big lions, as trophies of their hunt. The animals measured nine feet from tip to tip. The chase was a very exciting one as one of the lions was chased for over two miles before he took to tree when he was brought down by bull let. The other one was followed for five miles before he took to cover and then instead of taking to tree as is customary he sought refuge in cave in a chif of rocks. Archambeau's s fine well trained hounds followed the animal into the cave, where a most desperate fight occurred between them, resulting in the killing of one of the best dogs in his kennel. Arch ambeau says he would not have taken S300 for the dog, but such is the for tune of lion hunting. The lion was shot in the cave.
 Mrs. Archambeau accompanied the hunters and took as deep an interest in the chase as did the active partici- pants, and Mir. Archambeau attributes their good luck to her presence with them.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-08-26
SOCIALIST
 MEETING

The Coming Nation, one of the most radical of sOcialistic publica- tions, in its issue of August 15, con tains the following communication from this section. The judge referred to was evidently intended to mean Judge Sloan instead of Judge Stone as printed in the socialist paper:
 Groom Creek, Ariz., Aug. l, 1903. The Groom Creek Miners Union were served with an injunction by Judge Stone of Prescott. We are enjoined from doing almost everything except admiring his highness, Judge Stone. This is carrying the injunction busi- ness rather far, as there is no strike here and there has been no talk of one nor has there been any labor trouble of any kind. There was a special meeting of the union called to con- slider the matter. When the meeting adjourned we proceeded to organize a socialist club; all of the members present but one joined. We start with twenty two signers.
 A. B. Demaray.
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Courteous Officer.

! Major c. M. O'Connor, of the 14th cavalry, who was the officer in charge of the range, at the recent cavalry and pistol competition left on last even ing's train for the south, being in command of the post at Huachuca. As his regiment will sail for the Phil ippines September 1, it will allow him only few days to make prepara- tions for the departure.
 Major O'Connor is one of natures noblemen, and made friend of ever one who met him during his visit here. Visitors at the target range re- ceived most cordial wlecome from him, and were accorded those gracious little courtesies performed in an un- ostentious and quiet manner, which marks the action of true gentleman, and which never fail to excite admi- ration for the party extending them.
 He was enthusiastic in his praises of the target range and like all others, said he had never participated in a target competition where conditions were so favorable as here. The best wishes of our citizens will follow Major O'Connor to his far away sta tion, and should be ever visit Prescott he can be assured of a most cordial welcome from a host of friends here.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-08-26
PLACER MINE AND
 TOOLS FOR SALE


 TOOLS FOR SALE Owing to long continued illness ana very critical condition l am unwill ingly obliged to sell all my interests in my placer claims, and one good quartz ledge. Will sell water rights, reservoir sites, horses, harness, two good wagons. good road cart and harness, saddle, stoves, camping out fit, furniture, repair and carpenter tools, mining tools, powder, rope, fuse, forge timbers and lumber to fiII- ish present undertakings, air pipes, ladders and other things too numerous to mention; also about twenty dol lars worth of provisions if taken soon. Only s325 for every thing I own ex- cept trunk, clothes and books. This is less than half value of tools, etc, offered, and 5000 less than I ever ex- pected to take.
 You can not lose and may strike a fortune, with an almost certainty of finding wages indefinitely. I grew uI in the California placer mines, and think 1 know. Every thing ready to go to work, no need to lose a day. Just the thing for two or three good workers, or parties desiring to make a small investment for great possibili. ties. 1 may give an option for a hali interest.
 Remember only S325 for everything. Address Henry Gohrman, care O. K tore, Prescott, Arizona. 7-6tf
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Railroad txcursIons.

Granite Dells and return, D cents. Iron Springs and return 90 cents.
 On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur days, during July, August and Sep tember, Los Angeles, San Diego, Red lands, Coronado. s25. % for round trip; San Francisco s44. D ronud trip, good returning until Nov. 30. 1903, stop overs allowed west of Barstow.
 Denver, Colorado Springs, or Pueblo, s55 round trip every Thursday during July, August and September, return limit 90 day from date of sale stop overs permitted north of Pueblo, Colo.
 Chicago and return s76.70, Peoria, H., St. Louis, Cairo, Memphis and New Orleans, s71.7O.; St. Paul and Minneapolis, s72.lO, Nebraska City, Superior, Omaha, Nebraska, Sioux City, Pacific Junction, and Council Bluffs, la, Atchison, and Leaven- worth, Kansas. Ft. Worth, MineOla, and Houston, Texas, S64. 70, on sale July 12th to I6th. and August 18th to 26th, good returning ninety days from date of sale.
 National encampment, G. A. R., San Francisco, Cal, aud return S37. 10 on sale August 7th to 16th return limit October b. continuous passage east of first California point, each di- rection.
 Chicago and return ss5, St. Louis, Mo, ST, Kansas City, St. Joe and AtchisOn, S66, on sale daily, return limit nine months from date of sale Saturday excursions to Phenix- Dates of sale every Saturday, return limit ten days, rate So.
 Grand Canyon excursions-Dateso of sale every Tuesday; return limit sixty days; rate, s1l.40.
 Steamship tickets to all points in Europe, South Africa and Australia. For rates, sailing dates, etc, call at Burke hotel city passenger office.
 Flagstaff and return S7. On sale every Tuesday during July and Aug ust. Stop overs permitted. Return limit sixty days from date of sale
 J. W. Kraemer.
 City Passenger Agent.
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Knights Entertain.

The first social and hop to be given by the new lodge of Knights of Honor was given in Odd Fellows hall last evening, and was pronounced by those present to be as enjoyable an occasion of the kind as they had attended this season. Notwithstanding the heavy rain storm earlier in the evening, by the time the dancing began the small hall, in which the lodge holds its meetings was not able to hold the people, and the Odd Fellows, who were meeting in the big hall, rushed through their business and turned the large hall over to the dancers Mrs. B. II. Smith furnished the music and everything went as merry as wedding bell. Lemonade was served during the entire evening to the thirsty thrOng, and at eleven ice cream and cake was served and greatly enjoyed. The Knights of Honor last night prov ed themselves to be royal entertainers and these social hops will be anxious ly waited for in the future.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-08-26

During General Baldwin's visit to the target range Corporal Henser, the crack shot, was directed to make some experimental shots at target with a view of getting the best effect from it. General Baldwin accompanied the party to the range and after the cor poral had completed his experiments the general took his rifle and lying prone on the ground fired few shots. hitting the target every time, and making excellent scores. They were not entered however in the records of. the day.
 Afterwards number of gentlemen were assembled in Major O'Connor's tent when F. M. Murphy bantered General Baldwin to test of skill in pistol shooting. The general promptly accepted the invitation and each was given loaded pistol. Bottles were set up as targets, and each emptied his pistol of five loads without making a score. The weapons were again load ed, and from the way General Bald win broke glass on the second ronnd, it was the generally expressed opin- i ion that he threw off in the first round. In the second round of five shots he scored every time.
 The officers all expressed themselves highly pleased with their experiences here both on the target range and with the hospitality shown them by the people of Prescott, and expressed a desire to return here next year again.
 It was also suggested that this would be a splendid point for the as sembling of the troops of the depart ment for maneuvering purposes in connection with target shooting an other year.
 i While great many citizens of Pres colt evinced considerable interest in i the event, it was not until nearly the close that general interest was aroused, and it has been suggested to the editor of the Journal Miner, by | his better half, that on another occa sion of this kind, our citizens should make a sort of half holiday season of it, and evince an interest in it by their presence on the grounds.
 In conversation with General Bald win, he said to the editor of the Jour nal Miner that just as soon as title to the ground was passed to the mili- tary department of the government several thousand dollars would be ex- pended in its improvement and that it would be made the finest target range in the United States.
 As an illustration of the superiority of the range here, or of the great sup eriority of the competitors over those in Wyoming it is stated that the lead ing scores here were about 125 higher than those made in Wyoming.