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CHAPTER xxvlI-continued.

when I made my start tradin'
HOSES / was tickled TO death II sold
a boss an made twenty dollars profit.
Tint ten thousand dollars meant the
sellin' OF more than five hundred
bosses, an all had to do was to reach
out an take It. An l gazed at that
money an thought how 1t would look
IN my bank book, an ! said to him,
Mr.. Norris says | I'm your man.
An then, seem how easy it was to
mako money here in this city coun-
Gil, ] made deal with him by which
i was to buy up six other aldermen an
turn 'em over TO him. same as II they
we're a lot OF bosses or bags OF pota-
toes. Then we drew up an agreement
10 vote for the ordinances an Sa-o 1t
to Mr.. Norris. Here, Mr.. Chairman,
is the duly certified copy OF that con-
tIsct Part of the money was In cash
an the rest In certified check, an /
lave brought 1t here for your inspec-
ton. You will note that 1t is signed by
Mr.. Arthur Morris and drawn on his
bank.
Nov, Mr.. Chairman. an members
OF this honorable body" said Sam.
turning and facing his astonished list
eners, 81 want to say to you that
have changed my mind about voting
fer these ordinances. My lawyer tells
me don't have to keep this agree
rnent with Mr.. Morris. an I'm goin'
to sacrifice that ten thousand dollars
an the ten thousand more which
would have been mine when these or
Jinances pass. Acting on the advice
of my lawyer, ! therefore turns this
money over to you. with the certified
check an the agreement we signed.
Tbankin' you for your kind attention
TO this explanation, / votes no."
A scene of widest confusion fol-
lowed. Half of the members were on
their feet demanding recognition. The
chairman pounded his gavel into
slivers In vain attempt to restore
order. The storm gradually subsidized.
and Alderman Hendricks secured rec
ognition from the chair.
I'm view Of the remarkable state
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vNkNowN souacE OF SOUND
Curious Phenomenon on the Borders
Of the Red Sea.


Curious Phenomenon on the Borders
Of the Red Sea.
A singular phenomenon occurs on
the borders of the Red sea at place
called Nakous. where Intermittent uE-
derground sounds have been heard for
an unknown number of centuries. II
is situated at about half mile dis
tant from the shore. whence long
reach OF sand ascends rapidly to a
height OF 300 feet. This reach is
about 300 feet wide, and resembles an
amphitheater, being walled by low
rocks. The sounds coming up from
the ground at this place recur at IN
tervals OF about an hour They at
first resemble low murmur, but ere
long there is heard c loud knocking
somewhat like the strokes of a bell.
and which at the end of about five
minutes becomes SO strong as to agi-
tate the sand The explanation of this
curious phenomenon given by the
Arabs is that there is convent I'M
der the ground here. and that these
monks ring for prayers. So they call
1t Nakous, which means bell. The
Arabs affirm that the noise so fright
ems their camels when they hear 1t as
to render them furious Philosophers
attribute the sound to suppressed
volcanic action-probably to the bub-
ling OF gas or vapor underground.
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Red Hairs Triumph.

Fashion changes even in the color
of a woman's hair. Twenty years ago
hair with a reddish tlnse was called
carrots; now titian-colored locks are
reckoned definite beauty. and are
possessed by several Of the most pop
ular women in London.
In an old book written by the late
Mrs. Haweis. entitled THE Art OF
Beauty" there is a clever chapter on
Visible and Invisible Girls" In which
the first word was said in favor OF
the long-neglected red-haired sister
hood. And they we're seriously advised
to dress in the pre-Raphaelite style.
Now how strange it all seemsI
Time changes all things. At last
weeks private view of Mr.. Reginald
Pannett's Sketches of the Women
of To-day" charming lady Of much
Partisan chic was cleverly pictured
with red hair. attired in a rose-red
gown, and the effect was perfect. The
bright-haired beauty has come to hsy
own.-M. A. P.
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Landsmen Best Naval eunners,

Three of the best marksmen in the
United States navy, curiously enough.
hail from far inland Oklahoma. One
is C. w. Johnson, who made the
worlds record with the huge 16-inch
gun recently installed at Fort Wright.
on Fishers Island. New York harbor.
]. w. Creitz. of the new battlesnip
Maine. made eight shots in a minute
with 6-inch gun and hit the target
eight times at 1900 yards. the ship
meantime going twelve knots an hour
Bart Barnes. son Of ex-Gov. Barnes,
of Oklahoma. is now first lieutenant
in tho navy. but previous to his pro-
nc lion he made an excellent record
ct the target. He is now on duty At
Panama.
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Constitutional Amendment,

Notice 10 hereby given that at the
General Election to be held ON the
eighth day of November. A d. 1894
there will be submitted to the qualified
electors of the State Of Colorado the
question of amending the Constitutions
of said State
The authority for submitting such
question is found in Senate Bill No. SO.
which is, in words and figures. follow
ing, viz:
q. B. No. $40. by Senator NoGsirs.)
AN ACT
TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO AN AMENDMENT TO
SECTION OF ARTICLE x OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
STATE OF COLORADO.
Re II Enacted by the General Assembly
of the State of Colerados
Section l. There shall be submitted
Colorado, at the next general election
for members of the General Assembly.
for thsi. or r. tss The fca
Of e.: STATE Of hnsa wsss
'er ssit1tio o namely az sd section Of Az
.-e x Of the Constitution OF the State
oil Colorado shall be amended SO a. -
Sec s. All taxes shall be uniforn
upon the same class of subjects within
the territorial limits of the authority
levying the tar. and shall be levied
which shall prescribe such rss ,,In
sonai p Gt RRhas the 1 pe1.on.i
property of every person being the
head of q family to the value of 1900
shall be exempt from taxation. bitches,
canal mall, and fumes owned and used By
eating land owned by such individual
or corporations. or. the individuals
members thereof. shall no. he separate
ly taxed so long as they shall be owned
and exclusively for such purposes
Sec Q. Each elector voting at said
election and DESTROYS of voting for or
against said amendment shall deposit
in the ballot box his ticket on which
shall be printed the words. For the
amendment concerning exemption OF
ton and Against the tn ,s amendmsns
sonal property. from taxation," and
shall indicate his or her choice BY
placing a cross opposite one or the 9TH
err of said groups of words
ton or rejection of said amendment
shall be canvassed and the result de-
termined by the laws of the state for
the canvass of votes for representa-
tives in Congress-,
I Approved. April 8. 1903.
In testimony whereof. have here
unto set my hand and affixed the great
seal of the State of Colorado. at the
City of Denver, this 21st day of Sep
TENDER. A. d. 1904.
JAMES COwIE.
(6sa1) Secretary of STATE.
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A Family Fir DRILL

A family fire drill occasionally,
where there are little children, is an
excellent plan. Provide them with a
wool dressing gown and slippers to
keep near the bed, and teach them at
tie first alarm of fire to slip them on i,
throw blanket or rug over head and
shoulders. and II possible tie a wet
handkerchief, preferably silk. over
their mouths and then take the most
direct way out.
Teach them how to put out a small
fire with rugs or blankets, stopping
direct draughts by closing doors o.
windows, and. above all. to keep coos
and collected.
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BABY SAVED FROM DEATH.
Engineer Reached From cowcatcher
and Caught Child.


The twoyear-old child of Torrance
Cummings. of Carbondale. Pa, was
saved from death the other day by
the bravery and quick action OF En-
gineer Cal Kimble. who runs the
passenger express between Carbondale
and Honesdale. The train was late
getting into Carbondale, and as IT
swept around curve at high speed
Kimble saw not far away a baby sit
ting in the middle of the track with
its back to the train. 1t paid no heed
to the whistle, and seeing that death
was inevitable unless the child was
rescued Kimble put on the air brakes.
1t was down grade, and he realized
that the train could not stop before
it struck the child He shouted to his
fireman to look after the engine and
sprang out on the running board. 1t
took him but moment to reach the
head OF the engine and jump down
on the pilot Stretching down on the
cowcatcher, he just managed to reach
the child in time. He swung the
youngster up to safety and the train
stopped fifteen feet further on.
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into pieces. He knew the purport OF
the message which had caused the
preciritato departure OF Arthur Morris.
but he did not disclose 1t.
Some important Wall street matter.
suppose" he ventured. In answer to
the questioning surprise of Jessie and
Edith.
His expression positively fright
ened met" said Edith. Ibid you no
tice how white he turned when he
read that note? It must have been
something awful. Perhaps his father
is dead?"
The impending overthrow Of Norris
fed the flames Of James Blake's i'm
patience. According to the falsehood
he had told John Burt, Jessie was due
to arrive In New York In few days.
He saw a thousand chances for the
exposure Of his duplicity to one for its
success. Only In Jessie's presence cid
his hopes surmount his fears. He IN
vented innumerable schemes and dis
missed them one by one. One chance
rcmained-an immediate proposal, its
urhesitating acceptance. and a hasty
marriage. He would carry the citadel
of her heart by storm, and bear her
away In the confusion and turmoil of
the coming battle.
women have been won in day."
he unused. land by knights less well
armed than myself. I'll propose to-
morrow night! She must accept me
she Will accept me. Then, an imme-
date marriage and trip to Europe.
Why should that not win? It's got to
win: I'll make it win"
Thus argued James Blake during a
lulI in the conversation. This was
worthy OF his reckless nature. He
could not turn back. The smoke of
burning bridges was behind him; the
sLoils of conquered love awaited his
onward march.
at seems impossible that I have
known you on-y week." he said. rails
Ing his eyes and looking tenderly into
Jessie's face. 81 feel as IL I'd been
acquainted with You for years, and not
for few brief days"
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against l. q o. tomorrow morning"
Tho voice was calm, but 1t held
note Of triumph and OF quiet cond-
derce. 1t limited at no suspicion, and
Blake drew q long breath oil relief as
he thought of his third escape,
He shuddered to think Of what
would have happened had Gen. Garden
postponed his departure from the din
ing room by a few minutes. He pic
tured John Burt entering the room.
his steady gaze fixed first on himself
and then on Jessie Garden So vivid
was the imaginary picture that he tsit
all the horror OF the situation.
This is my last speculative cam
paign," said John. For years have
been a gold-grubbing and money-mak-
ing machine. and l hope my better In
stincts have survived the strain. We
shall triumph tomorrow, and when it
is ended you shall be. In fact as well
as in name, the head of the firm of
James Blake G. Company. can retire
from active participation In It's affairs
Gs quietly as entered. and you have
fairly won whatever of prestige at
taches to the name"
Before Blake could find words to re-
ply. the carriage stopped In front of
his apartment. They entered and
found Hawkins awaiting them
I'm making myself at home. Blake"
he said. 1--WE kept your man busy get
ting cigars and refreshments. Let's
get down to business. gentlemen. It's
past midnight, and we'll need all the
sleep we can get"
For nearly two hours they worked
at the plans for the battle which was
to come. At times Blake was abb
sorbed in the discussion, again his
mind wandered to the woman he
would buy at the price Of his honor.
Then he thought Of John Burt's
princely pledge, and like flash there
came to him an impulse which thrilled
his very soul with happiness in
which we're throbs of poignant pain.
Not many blocks away another con-
ference was in progress. Staid bank
din ectors and financiers associated
with Arthur Morris had been aroused
from their slumbers and were assem-
bled in his rooms. Bewildered for the
moment by the unexpected blow. Nor
Iis took measures for defense with a
vigor which was keyed by sense Of
imminent danger. His suspicion that
James Blake was the cause of his
cefeat became a certainty when re-
porter informed him that Blake and
Samuel L. Rounds we're boyhood COM
ranions, and that the latter had been
seen in Blake's offices.
The east was crimsoned with sun
light before the conference endeI.
The weary men of money left Morris
rooms and sought few hours of rest
before facing the ordeal Of the day.
For mutual protection they had formed
a pool; had pledged themselves to sup
port the market against the expected
onslaught OF Blake's millions.
Why were these masked millions
drawn up in battle array? Why did
men of vast affairs walt with drawn
faces and bated wreaths the -tcsur
when the clash of opposing fortunes
should sound the signal for merciless
conflict?
Because OF a woman-a woman pure
as an opening bud and gentle as the
dew which kisses it.
Why had James Blake proved false
to the man who unselfishly befriended
hiin? Why had he sought to repay 10y
atty with perfidy?
Because of woman-a woman
whose loving heart was incapable OF
deceit.
ITO be continued.)
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Nents made by my colleague" he said.
II move q postponement OF the vote.
and the appointment of committee
to investigate these curious charges"
There were vigorous protests. and
the chair ruled that the vote must
proceed. Each Of the six aldermen as
ISOLATED with Sam Rounds substantial
cd the charges made. and deposited
the bribery money with the chairman.
Realizing that defeat was inevitable.
all OF the ringsters excepting Alder
man Hendricks recorded their votes
against the ordinances. A motion to
adjourn was declared passed. and the
excited mob poured into the corridors
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Millions of lovers have voiced the
same discovery. and millions more will
do 1t again.
You are singularly forgetful,
laughed Jessie. ''of our early acquaint-
nnce in Rocky Woods. That was not
weeks. but years ago."
Il must give Mr.. Morris credit for
that bit of Imagination" said Blake.
ut has become reality to me, and
can see you as you were back In those
years, and picture you among the
rocks and fields we knew SO well. Do
you go there this season, Miss Car
den?"
I'VE leave on the Thursday evening
boat" was the reply. Nothing could
have suited Blake better He would
tell John Burt that Jessie had post
poned her departure from France. He
then would plead i'll health and Join
Jessie in bingham. and their marriage
and wedding trip should follow. The
first cards had fallen in his favor, and
be determined to press his advantage.
May l call tomorrow evening, and
not plead business with the general
as pretext?" he asked boldly. II
may not get another chance to see you
before you leave. You see I'm already
presuming on these years of friend
ship"
Gen. Garden attends banquet to-
morrow evening, but Edith and will
be at home and Wen be delighted il
you'll drop in to relieve the monot-
ony," replied Jessie. Uncle Tom
plays splendid hand at whist and you
can take papa's place"
Blake's spirits mounted high as hope
fed the springs of his longing. The
hour was late when he babe his fellow
guests goodnight at the carriage door,
end his being thrilled with the touch
Of her hand and the light Of her smile
at parting.
Blake strolled slowly up the ave
nue., in the direction of his apartments.
He had not gone two squares when he
met John Burt In all the years in
San Francisco and New York this was
the first time they had met in public
tnoroughfare. Ore of the horses haul
ing wagon laden with stage settings
had fallen and blocked the street.
Blake concealed his confusion by
looking up and down the street for
carriage He finally hailed driver.
ard they were rapidly driven to his
apartments.
I'VE must perfect our plans for to-
morrow" said John. 1.-The city coun-
ell defeated the Cosmopolitan fran
Crises tonight, and shall move
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Cow Assists at a Wedding.

A strange wedding celebration took
place at Shohola. Pa. recently. Her
man Hipsman married Miss Christina
Kuhn. After the ceremony the couple
went to the bridegroom's home. a
stock farm. where all the neighborhood
had congregated. ~
The stock Of beverages gave out and
Hipsman brought one of his best Jer-
sey COWS into the kitchen.
Each person who desired drink had
Only to go to the cow. She was a
good representative of her stock and
did not go dry. although one man was
kept busy doing the milking.
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Over Falls Of Niagara.

Thirty-two million tons OF water roll
over the cliff at Niagara in every hour.
chartran's Painting for White House.
Chartran's painting of the signing OF
the peace protocol between the United
States and Spain has been formally &C
cepted by the president from II. c.
Prick of Pittsburg, who had it painted
at cost of 100000. The picture will
eventually be displayed in the east
room The central figures of the work
are President Mckinley, Secretary
Day. Assistant Secretaries Hill. Adee
and Cridler, Ambassador Cambon. rep
resenting Spain, and Secretary THE
baut of the French embassy.
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A Yorkshire man whose poor rela-
lions pestered him continually. mar
ried the worst scold in the county in
order to have a guardian who would
protect him from the importunate
legacy hunters. The venomous and
incessant vituperation of the woman
had the desired effect
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Automobile Fishing Boats.

Fishermen on the Lake of Neuchatel
are using automobile boats. Ihey are
driven by benzine motor and light
ed by electricity. They are fiat-bot-
toned. glide noiselessly over the
water, do not frighten the fish and are
q great success.
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No Meat at Breakfast.

Meat is seldom seen on the break
fast table in Austria and Germany
nor is much use made of the prepared
cereals. SO popular in America
Wheat rolls and rye bread form the
staple breakfast food.
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silk From Mood Pulp.

SILK is now manufactured from
wood pulp, and the only difference
between natural silk and the artifi-
cial silk SO produced is that the latter
exceeds the former in luster and
takes the dye more readily. a1ordinE
more permanent colors.
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Needs Them In His Business.

Needs Them In His Business.
II the man you are with Is less than
As years old, and you ask him for
dyspepsia tablet, he will generally take
a little bottle out of his pocket and
mechanically give you one.-Somer-
Vile Journal
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No Rare Japanese Stamps.
Japan has no very rare postage
stamps. The most ever paid for a
specimen was $50.
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Banana Grown In New Hampshire.

Banana Grown In New Hampshire.
Six years ago ]. Laselle of Manches-
ter, N. H, obtained a banana bulb.
which he planted in a tub. The plant
now stands Is feet high. Last fall
it began to show evidence of bearing
fruit. The other day Mr.. Laselle gath
cred the harvest and distributed it
among his friends.
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proxes Value Of Rusber su.t.

with his rubber life-preserving suit.
Joseph Probst of Geneva has remained
in the water month at a time. sub
sisting ON food carried in the suit
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Bride Kept Long From Mother.
When a Chinese girl marries she
must wait four months before ETH
Quette allows her to pay her first visit
to her mother.
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The bird In the Hand.r
He is no wise man that will quit a
certainty for an uncertainty.-Samuel
Johnson.
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CAPACITY of loads.

= OdPdCIty OF IUduS-
The toad is exceedingly greedy. 1t
feeds continuously throughout the
night, and in twenty-four hours con-
sumes a quantity of insect equal to
about four times its stomach capacity
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Leprosy In India.
India is the great leper country of
the world. Here there existed in 1902
over 100000 cases of this frightful
disease.
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sumner.

CT braves, our town treasurer, is TAX
ing in taxes.
Thomas North of Edgerton, was at this
place last Monday.
Geo Burleson sold his tobacco one day
last week for 71a&1c.
Wileman Bros are to have an auction
at this place next Friday.
The Klement farm is to be sold at auc-
ton February 3, 1904.
Miss Ethel Cass of Ft Atkinson, visit
ed M A Robbins and wife last week.
Fred Bur,eson had the misfortune to
get hurt while saving wood one day last
week.
Bunting Bros were saving wood with
a gasolene engine outfit in this vicinity
last week.
John Hemphill of Nashville, Tenn, is
visiting his brother, W D Hemphill and
family this week.
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Preus Academy,

Prof Ristad preached in Edgerton
Sunday.
Mr. Ludwig Lee called at the academy
Monday.
Mr. and Miss Veum haven't returned
after Christmas.
Mr. Albert Drotning of Stoughton
called on Prof Teisberg last Friday.
The football team went to Edgerton
last Thursday to have their pictures
taken.
Prof M A Norgard spent his Christ
mas vacation with friends at Blanchard
vile, Wis.
On account of sickness, Miss Lovina
Knustsen was unable to return to school
until this week.
Prof Ristad attended the Teachers
convention held at Milwaukee between
Christmas and New Years.
Harold Gunvordahl, a member of the
senior class of 1908, visited at the acad-
envy the fore part of last week
Miss Kate austvedt returned from
DEBORAH Iowa, Sunday morning, having
spent her Christmas vacation at her
home in that city.
senior class of this year, has not yet
resumed her studies at the academy on
account of her eyes.
School opened Tuesday with an addi-
ton of five new students-Nels Rodge,
Alfred Espley, Harry Week and the
Misses Cheslasons.
Messrs Ellery Barber and Will Otto
graduates here last year, and who are
now attending the Appleton university
called at the academy last Monday.
The Young Mems Literary society met
last Thursday evening and elected the
following officers: Pres, Ed Slagg; Vice
Pres, Henry o Onsgard; Sec and Treas
Andrew Jenson.
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Albion Prairie.'

Leonard Marsden is on the sick list.
Chester Pierce, who has been very
sick, is improving.
Thos Whittet and family of Minnesota
are visiting friends here.
J S Marsden and his sister, Miss Mae,
spent Saturday and Sunday at Sun
Prairie.
Services at the p M church at the
usual time. Topic for the afternoon SER
vice, "Love to the Unseen Christ
Mr. Mayer, who has been the guest of
Walter Marsden the past week, returned
to his home in Milwaukee last Saturday.
Edwin Marsden gave party to a num-
Der of young people at his home last Fri
day evening in honor of his friends,
Messrs Whittet, OF Minnesota.