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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

filed his glass. After all your boasts
you let yokel cut you out, shake his
fist in your face, and sail away with
the fair maiden! Your amours weary
mel"
Hold your tongue, Kingsley"
growled Morris. You'll sing a differ
ent tune a few weeks from now. As
for this fellow. Burt, I'll horsewhip
him the first time l meet him, You
need not worry about my success with
the Garden. I'll wager you that in
less than a year / will"
John Burt glided across the room.
grasped him by the shoulders. drag.
ged him from the chair, and with a
grip of iron shook him as a dog does
rat. His wineglass fell with a crash
to the floor.
Another word, you drunken insult
err of women. and will beat your
head to a pulp!"
Morris guests threw themselves be-
tween the two men. and John relaxed
his grasp on Morris neck Dazed for
the moment, Morris recovered him
self. and his face became distorted
with rage. Selling a heavy bottle.
he hurled it at Johns head. The bot.
tie. missed its mark and crashed
through a mirror. Reaching into his
pocket with a quickness wonderful In
his condition, he drew a revolver.
and before any one could interfere
fired pointblank at John Burt, who
was not three yards away.
Like panther. Burt leaped under
the leveled arm. A second shot struck
the ceiling. In writhing. struggling
mass, amid overturned chairs and
tables. and the flight of panic stricken
spectators. both men lurched heavily
to the floor, John Burt uppermost. As
they fell. third shot was fired. the
report being mufied as the shell ex-
ploded within their close embrace.
The smoking weapon fell to the
floor from the nerveless grasp of Ar.
thur Morris. John Burt seized II and
thrust II into his pocket, but the pre-.
caution was unnecessary. Morris lay
on the sanded floor of the inn. stark
and deathlike. a frown upon his face.
On the white flannel shirt above his
heart was an ominous smear of red,
slowly widening in circle with each
respiration, before the eyes of the
men who bent over him. A froth
tinged with blood oozed and bubbled
from his mouth.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Mrs. Enpeck-J think, Henry. that
our daughter has made a very salts
factory marriage, and that she will
succeed very well in the management
of her husband.
Henry Enpeck-Why do you think
so?
Mrs. Enpeck-I overheard her talk
ing to him this morning. and she got
him to agree to a proposition like this:
"If you will do as want. promise to
do the same"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

John, as soon as ye cant" whispered
Sam. John hung back defiantIy.
Come on. John. Jessie's wsitin' fer
yel'
At the sound of Jessfe's name a
wave OF agony swept over John Burt
With glance at the motionless form
Of Morris. he turned and followed
Sam Rounds. No hand was raised to
stop lim. The witnesses of the trag-
edy. held in a spell, had eyes for
naught but its victim.
Jessie ran forward to meet him,
her face white with fear.
"Oh. what has happened. John?
Wat has happened?" Her voice trem-
bled asd her lips parted with a vague
terror. Are you shot? Are you hurt,
John? oh. tell me, John!"
I'm not hurt, darling" said John,
looking into the uplifted eyes. Some
thing has happened. and we must
leave at once. ] will tell you about 1t
on the way home"
By a stern effort John Burt MASTER
ed his emotions and calmly told Jessie
what had happened. He said no word
of the shameful insults in which her
name had been banded in public
drinking place. He explained that a
quarrel had arisen. during which Nor
ris had been shot with his own weap-
on. Jessie listened breathlessly. II
had grown SO dark that John could
not see her face. but there was a
tremor in her voice when she asked:
"will he die, John?-
81 fear So" replied John.
1t might have been Imagination, but
he thought that Jessie shuddered and
drew away from him. They heard the
rapid beat of hoofs behind them and
she clutched his arm.
Out Of the darkness n horse madly
ridden, dashed forward, and was pull
ed back on his launches by the side
of the carriage. A face peered in
the homely but welcome face Of Sam
Rounds.
Drive on as fast as ye can, john
gasped Sam. i've thrown EN- of
the scent. ran the Standish out
inter the bay. set 'er tiller an let 'ep
go. an come back an told 'em you
had given 'em the slip that way.
Pretty slick, Ell? You bet none o.
them dudes can get the best of Sam
Roundsl Cit upi"
Sam gave the horses cut OF the
whip which sent them dashing down
reached the Bishop farmhouse. SAM
held the excited horses while John
helped Jessie to alight.
Jump on my horse and git!" said
Sam in a whisper.
John drew Jessie to the shadow OF a
maple and held her hands in his.
Jessie. | am innocent. but the
world will hold me responsible for
the death OF that blackguard. Sweet
heart. | had dreamed OF bridging the
gulf between us. had faith that
some lucky star would smile on my
ambitions; that my youth and health
would one day make me worthy of
the grandest gift God gives to man
the love of the woman he worships.
That hope is not dead. but 1t has gone
far from me. / must endure either
Imprisonment and disgrace at home
or exile abroad. l can face. either,
Jessie. II have the support OF your
friendship. and the knowledge that
you hold me guiltless. Can you give
me them, sweetheart
Both. John" said Jessie, softly. II
-I-shall pray for your success. Go
now. John! Take Sans advice and
mine. Goodbye. dear!" There were
tears in the sweet voice.
''Will you kiss me, Jessier'
ITO be continued)
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Mrs. Bangs-So that pretty widow
is really married SO soon again, Ell?
Old Bangs-Yes.
Mrs. Bangs-But her late husbands
will expressly stipulated that il she
took second husband her legacy was
to revert to his most distant relative.
Old Bangs-That's where she was
foxy. She hunted up the relative and
married him.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16
Knew What He Would Want.

Clerk am to be married shortly.
Couldn't you manage to increase my
salary a little?
Employer-Couldn't really. But III
tell you what I'll do for you. my boy.
I'll shorten your hours during the
first three months so that you can
spend your evenings at home. and
after that I'll lengthen them again. so
that you will have an excuse to get
away.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

The teacher was telling the mean
ing OF patience to the small boy, so.
after explaining that patience was
waiting for things contentedly. she
said:
Now. suppose you wanted some
thing very much, and your mother
couldn't give 1t to you just when you
asked for 1t, what would she say?"
Shed say, Go away and don't
bother met" said the boy.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Yes. l have just returned from
Cuba" said ]. G. Connaughton last
night II brought back with me some
nice presents for my wife. What are
they? Well, box of cigars, fine
panama hat and an old Spanish pipe.
DO think she will enjoy such pres
ents? Well. why not? Last Christmas
she gave me bottle of perfume. fur
muff and lady's diamond ring"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

81 appreciate the fact that you
have honored me with a proposal"
said the dear girl. but are you sure
your love for me is the real thingY"
Perhaps not" frankly replied the
young drug clerk. but it is less ex-
pensive and Just as good
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

LUX heah. Remus. how it is All
doan see yo' at meetin' eny MOI"
why, de pawson insulted me-
How so? He only sed; Cum on,
yo' horny-handed sons OBJ toll"
"Ah thought he sed 'horney headed
Dat means old Satan"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Newitt-He's a somnambulist.
Popley-I guess you might call me
one. too.
Newitt-why, surely you don't walk
in your sleep?
Popley-oh, no; but I walk the
baby in his sleep.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Blanche-Tell me. Florence. how
Frank happened to kiss you.
Florence-It was kinder funny. You
see. Frank asked me II was fond of
kissing. | didn't like to show my ig-
norance, so l said, 'oh. yes, awfuliy
fond of it,"
Blanche-And then?
Florence-Then he kissed me. But
tween YOU and me, Blanche, my an
swer was right, after all.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

The Coroner-Have you any idea
what caused the strangers death?
Broncho Pete-Yep. He died from
heart trubble.
The Coroner-Are you sure?
Brorcho Pete-Sartenly. The heart
wus a ace an he had it up his sleeve
See?
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

DO you think am capable Of play
ing a part?" asked the stage-struck
youth.
81 do" replied the busy manager;
land the farther apart we are when
you act the better it will suit me-"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

~ suppose you will marry when
you grow up" said the visitor pleas
antly.
NO" replied the thoughtful little
girl innocently. Mamma says papa
is more care than the children, so /
guess the care of my children will be
enough for me without the care of a
husband"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

But why" l asked the good wife.
"are you so anxious to secure the top
fiat in that ten-story apartment
house?"
Because" explained the household
freight payer, the elevator would be
a great help to us in bringing up the
children"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Clara-Tll tell you secret, dear. If
you'll promise never to repeat it.
Maude-All right. Out with it.
Clara-Fred proposed to me last
night.
Maude-Oh. say, doesn't he do It
awkwardly, though?
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

"Confound this breakfast food"
roared Stubs. bringing his fist down
on the table like a trip hammer. 81
want eggs! Do you hear? Eggs,"
That's right" said Mrs. Stubs. "I
like to see you make an ass of your
self"
81 suppose you do, madam. You
think il I'm an ass | can eat oats"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

, Doctor-"I see what the mater is.
IT'S dyspepsia. All you have 10 do is
laugh heartily before and after each
meal"
Mrs. Blinks-'Impossible l get the
meals myself and wash the Dishes"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Miles, understand Knox and How
ell have at last buried the Ratchet
and are working together for political
advancement.
Giles-They may have buried the
Ratchet. but I'll bet each of them has
a hammer up his sleeve.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

How is it. old man, that whenever
I pass you way, you're just advancing
in the sunshine?"
Bless God," exclaimed the old
darby, II got so much trouble. jest
has to dance!'-Atlanta Constitution.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

IF you were married." said the sum-
mer girl. would you believe every
thing your husband told your"
NO" answered Miss Cayenne, but
for the sake of peace in the family
I'd make him believe l believed it."
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

First Lamb-"well, how do eve like
the wether, my buck?"
Second Lamb-"Bah. You're trying
to pull the wool over my eyes. but
liz too young to fieecs-"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

What are you here for?" inquired
the prison visitor.
For two reasons replied the Bos-
ton burglar. Il was sent here for
breaking in; I'm still here for. the
reason that have not broken out"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

He-I wonder If there is another,
girl in the whole world so sweet as
my little sweetheart?
She-What's that. How dare you
think of another girl? l shan't speak
to you for a week.-Stray Stories.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Fred-The girl l am engaged to is
very poor; in fact, she hasn't any
thing at all.
Joe-That's tough. And she will
have still less after she marries you.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16
CHAPTER NINE.

John felt the touch OF hand on his
shoulder. and, turning quickly. faced
Sam Rounds.
Fer Gods sake. git outer here.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

mo man could kiss me-" said Miss
Plainun.s with decided emphasis.
"Oh, l don't know" rejoined Miss
Dimples. Some men are awfully
reckless"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

MOI Safc Bet.
Yes, my boy" said the parson dur
ing call. as he laid his hand on the
family bible. every word in this book
is true"
well. know the words are true"
rejoined the wise youngster. but
wouldn't advise you to bet on the
figures sister has been monkeying
with on the family record page"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Edgar-There are 100000 mic
robes in one plate of ice cream.
Ethel-oh, let's have somel How
delightful to get so much OF anything
for SO little money!
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-16

Little willie-What's a cannibal,
pa?
Pa-one who loves his fellow man.
my son.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
Glover Sues Governor peabody,

Cripple Creek, Colo, March AT
torney John M. Glover, a former con
gresham from Missouri, filed suit in
the district court against Governor
James II. Peabody, Colonel Edward
Verdeckberg, several mining compa-
MES and number of officers and
members of the Mine Owners associa-
ton, asking damages to the amount of
S150,0O0 for false imprisonment. Mr..
Oliver was imprisoned sixteen days
in the military bull pen and during
that period, he alleges, the wound in
his arm. received in fight with the
militia at his Office in this city last
December, was neglected, resulting in
permanent injury.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
StiIwell In Mexico City.

Mexico City, March IA. E. Still
well, president Of the Kansas City,
Mexico and Orient railway, accompa-
MED by party Of London and New
York capitalists, arrived here. Presi-
dent Stilwells main purpose in com
ing to Mexico at this time is to confer
with the government relative to the
acceptance of the completed portion
from Topolobampo to El Fuerte, dis.
tance of nearly 100 miles. The line
is now being operated and as soon
as it is formally accepted by the gov
ernment. the subsidy offered for its
construction will be due and payable.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
MURDERER MAKES HIS ESCAPE.
Mark Dunn at ST. Joseph Forces Jaiier
to Open Prison Doors.

st. Joseph. Mo-, March s.-Mark
Dunn. the desperate and murderer Of
Bert Fenton, a wealthy farmer. at
Rushville. Mo. two years ago, made
a daring escape from the Buchanan
county Jail here and his whereabouts
are unknown.
Dunn was under sentence Of death
and, after two reprieves, he was final
ly condemned to die on the scaffold
here next Friday. William Henley.
the death watch. was asked by Dunn
TO bring him cup Of water. AS tie
door to the death cell was opened.
Dunn covered Henley with two re-
volvers. securely bound him with
wire which he had used for making
baskets. and compelled him to call
Jailer John Thomas under pretense
Of a conference. Thomas was COM
PEELED TO lock Henley in the death cell
and safely escort Dunn to the Jail o.
fee. where, after securing heavy
clothing and rife, Dunn left by a
side door.
No one who knows him expects
Dunn TO be taken alive. Jailer
Thomas has not the remotest IDEA
how Dunn secured the two revolvers.
The condemned man is thirty years
old. five feet eight inc;.es in height.
black hair and mustache. gray eyes
and weighs 140 pounds. A posse is
in pursuit.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
Both Sides Determines.

Kansas City, March 7.-Therc arc
no important developments in the
truck drivers strike. Each side is
confident of ultimate victory and meth.
er side gives any evidence of weaken.
ing. The employees say they have a
strike fund which is ample to meet all
the expense incident to the STRIFE
The tran.ier companies declare tat
they will appeal to the national organ.
ization of employers associations
rather than make any concessions to
the strikers. The employers say that
they have all the men needed to carry
on their business.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
sheIIa kan Woman Only.

st. Petersburg. March 8.-Viceroy
Alexieff has telegraphed the car from
Mukden, under date OF March Z, as
follows "Supplementing my tele-
gram of March 6, most humbly re-
port that at 1:25 p. m. five out Of sew
en- Of the enemy's ships opened fire on
Forts Suvaroff and Linevitch, on the
town, on the roadstead and along the
valley Of the river. The firing lasted
until 2:15 p. m. at which hour the
Japanese squadron began to steam to
the southwark, disappearing out OF
sight at $3.50 p. m. There were no
loss of the batteries or fortifications.
II the town one seaman was wounded
And one woman was killed. According
to information just received the enc
my's squadron again appeared T.
sight OF the fortress at o'clock this
morning. At midday they entered
Ussuri bay and approached the point
from which they bombarded the har.
Nor on March 6. They left again,
making for the open sea-"
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
rueI Lasts Nearly Three Hours.

Paris. March THE much-talked-of
duel between the Italian fencing mas
lato was fought at noon at Nouilly. 1t
lasted two hours and fifty minutes
and was finally stopped. because Baron
di San Malato's hilt had raised a large
blister in the palm of his hand. The
engagement developed wonderful
display Of skill between the two rival
schools. The duel was witnessed by
a large number of distinguished
French swordsmen. The adversarie3
were reconciled after the fight.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago. March T.-Cattle- Receipts. 30.-
600: steady to l5c lower; good to prime
steers. s5.o0M5. 81; poor to meeium $1,000
$50; stockers and feeders, so.J0ni.1r
cows. $l.l0st4OO: heifers, S225sif 20.
Gamers. l.5OIa. 80: bulls, S2.O0Ui.o ..
calves, S3OOi65o; Texas fed steers. si00
Mi,65. Hogs Receipts. todiy, 1900; to.
morlows. 5000; 1odi3c higher clos !
easier: mixed and butchers. s5.25G5.0j;
good TO chol-c heavy, S555M5.12h: rough
heavy. S525"t5.5O; light. si.1or5,J0; bulk
OF sales. S5.2Jn5.5J. Shcep-Recelpts. 80
600; steady to Zoe lower; lambs mostly i5T
25c lower; good to choice wethers. S425et
4.73: fair TO choice mixed. S330eii. %
western sheen. 81 350@5.25; native lambs,
s4.IoM5.s5; western lambs, Si.J0MJ.IJ.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
Dies From "knockovt props.r

New York, March Leon Melles,
theatrical agent. died at his home
from the supposed effect of knockout
drops" Just before he died he gave
the name OF young woman with
whom he had been on friendly terms
for a year. whom he said was respon-
sible for his condition. The attend.
ing physician said that in his opinion
Melles was the victim OF chloral poi
soning. The police are looking for
the woman. Melles returned home in
a dazed condition and was later seized
with commissions.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Features Of the Days Trading and
Clnsinn Quotations.

Chicago. March Liberal Russian ex-
ports and settlement of the Argentine
strike caused a net loss of 2ssc today in
May wheat. July was down 2sSc. Corn
was &c higher and oats re up. Provisions
were 1Is@30c lower Closing prices:
Wheat-May, 9iAc; July, ssAIe9s.c;
Sept, si,sc.
Corn-May. 53A Ai53Nc; July, 51A45lBc;
Sept, 50Ec.
Oats-May, 42lsc: July. 39%c; Sept, c4c.
Pork-May, S13.s1h; July. S14.05.
Lard-May, S7.30: July, SI.42h.
Ribs-May. sI.1Tra: July, S7.32k.
Chicago Cash Prices-No. spring wheat
9O@9sc: No. 3 spring wheat. S5d96c; No. .
hard wheat. river. 19d92c; No. cash oats,
39i5@IOc; No. . white oats. i2lsdASi.c; No.
3 white oats, iliglI2;5c.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
TWENTY ARE KILLED.
Number Of Victims Of Collapsed Build
ina that Many and PERHAPS More.


New York, March 4.-There are 20
dead, fifteen known to have been
injured and three persons reported
missing as the result of the collapse
of the unfinished Darlington apart
ment hotel building. on West Forty
sixth street, and of the resultant in
jury to the Patterson hotel. directly
In the rear Of the collapsed building.
The search for the dead among the
twisted iron girders and masses OF
stone continues. A wrecking force is
now at work and Is aided in its efforts
by steam derrick. After the derrick
had been placed in position the clear
Ing Of the " eckage proceeded rapidly
and in few hours big hole had been
made in thu mass OF masonry. Four
bodies are in sight. but 1t is evident
that much work will be required to
reach them. The body OF Frank ALI
son was taken from the ruins. Dis
trct Attorney jerome. Coroner Schol-
er and officers of the building depart
ment began an Investigation end will
seek to place the responsibility for the
disaster.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
CRAZY ScLp:ER SHOOTS -NA
Undertakes to Murder Clerks in war
Office at Washiuuton.

Washington, March Alarmed with
o revolver, william j. O'Brien. a s
William Duffy, an insane discharg
soldier. entered the war departm at
and going to the mail aad record di-
vision shot Robert j. Manning. a mes
senger, and Arthur Wicker a clerk.
Miss Emma Saxton, another clerk.
barely missed being shot through the
head.
The injury to Manning is on the
right side, just below The kidneys. and
is regarded as dangerous. Wicker
was shot In the arm. Before TIE ma
MAC could fire third time he was
overpowercd by James j. Dawson, a
messenger. 1t required the combined
strength of half a dozen men to final
ly subdue the man. Prominent among
them was Lieutenant General Adna r.
Chaffec. chief CT staff. The lunatic
still held tho weapon in his hand,
when General Chaffee noticed it. and,
with his left hand on the mans throat.
took the weapon from him and also
the papers in his pocket. Majors
Kean and IreIan of the surgeon gen
erals stafl were hastily sent for and
gave first aid to the injured men be-
fore they were taken to the emergency
hospital
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-10
FOUR KILLED IN RACE RIOT.
White Laborcrs Object to Working
Alongside OF Coiorcd Men.

tflOugSl-C VI SOiSlSA "Shs
Fort Smith, Ark, March Am addi-
ton to John Hopper. ]. C. Butler anu
c. A. Blevins, white men, Walter
Jackson negro, was killed in a con
fiict between whites and blacks at
Bokoshe, ]. T. William Price, one Of
the negroes shot, is at hospital here.
He says the negroes were ordered out
of the camp and went. They returned
the day following armed and ready to
resist an attack. Seventeen of them
were standing in group on the depot
platform awaiting the arrival Of a
train. when one of the white men shot
at Jackson, who returned the fire.
Both men dropped dead. Both whites
and blacks hen began shooting. the
latter scattering in all directions and
seeking places of safety. Their fight
put stop TO the conflict. Price says
many were wounded. The negroes
were employed on the Midland Valley
railroad and their presence was ob-
jected to by the white laborers. who
declined to work with them.