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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Chalmers studied these items long
and earnestly.
"Looks as if Hestor had started a
hotel or boarding house." reflected
the managing editor. "a 12-room
boarding house. That is not the kind
of furniture he would put up in a
New York house. He has his own
bachelor apartment. I have been in
it scores of times. 1t is full of fur
niture, and mighty fine furniture"
He read and reread the furniture
bill. Then he leaned back in his
chair and invoked the resources of
a memory trained to it's work and
responsive as the muscles of an ath-
lete or the fingers of a virtuoso.
cit is about year." he reflected,
"since Hestor invited Bob Van Horne,
Blake and myself to dinner at the
Waldorf, and after dinner we went to
his apartment. He was 1oquaciously
mysterious about some house he was
building. Bob Van Horne had IN
talking about a summer joint he was
going to erect out on Long Island.
Hestor said he was building one
which would make Bob's look like 80
cents. He raved about the scenery
and all that. Seems to me as if he
said something about palm trees.
Bob asked him where it was, and he
shut up like clam"
Chalmers reflected. 'He said palm
trees all right. Seems to me as if
he said something about alligators.
Then he closed up and said moth
ing"
Chalmers examined the other state
ments. They were bills of various
kinds-for stocks of canned goods,
smoked meats. condensed milk and
the multitudinous articles which
would be nsed by a well equipped
camping party. They were dated
between the 25th and goth of April,
and were rendered on the first of the
month. It was late in the afternoon
when he was through with this work.
About IL o'clock that night Chal-
mers received a telegram from Mr..
Bernard Seymour dated from Chi
cago. Mr.. Seymour had been detailed
by Jack Stevens to hunt up the Chi
cago record of L. Sylvester Vincent.
Seymour was first heard of in the
following bulletin. filed in Chicago
at eight o'clock that night.
Chicago. Ray q
To william Chalmers, Managing Editor
the New York Record: ssess
L. Sylvester Vincent Is the kidnapper.
He formed plan In Chicago two months
ago. Has been seen IN conference with
Joseph Reiterman and other big stock
operators. wAe nxcbeblv hacakaA ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
who Wont

Thirty commercial travellers, their
days work done, were sitting in the
smoking-room, chatting and smok-
ing their pipes, when one Of them, a
notorious boaster, announced that he
would like to bet that he could show
more money than anyone in the room.
fright you are! I'll show my
money against yours" said one, ION
condition that the one who shows the
most money takes the lot and stands
drinks all around
Each man placed his money under a
hat and third party was deputed to
count it
He found over s2,ee0 under the
Boosting commercials hat, but only
a paltry three-haIf pence under the
others. And the Boosting gentleman
had to pay for 80 drinks!-Spare Mo-
mentS. {
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

them to abduct Rockwell, Carmody.
Kent, Pence, Haven and Morton Wins
ter. Have big story. Can send la.eoe
words. How much do you want!
BERNARD SEYMOUR
Chalmers wired the impetuous
Seymour to send nothing except
brief statement of the facts he had
learned; not for publication, but for
the private information of Mr.. Ste
vens and himself. Chalmers then
wired Stevens to put his men at work
at Provincetown, and return to New
York at once. He received a tcle-
phone message from Miss Carmody
asking him to call at her residence
If convenient, and in IS minutes an
automobile landed him at the Car
mody mansion.
He found Miss Cafmody with Miss
Edith LIE Roy, Miss De Melville and
Mrs. Isabel White, the latter being
the widowed aunt of Miss Carmody,
and a most charming chaperone to
that young lady. Mr.. Chalmers was
acquainted with all the ladies ex-
cept Mrs. White. All were eager
for the latest news. Mr.. Chalmers
repeated Mr.. Van Horne's instruc-
tions about the reward, and dis
played a copy of the headlines and
the leading article for the following
day. He told what had been done in
the way of forming detective staff.
''We now have 40 men detailed ex-
clusively to this work." he said.
''Ten are with Mr.. Stevens at Prov
incetown and others are at various
points selected by Mr.. Stevens and
cuse me if / ask for few minutes
private conversation with Miss Car,
mody. We must all do what we can
to advance her interests. and this is
matter in which she is especially
concerned, and no precautions can
be omitted.'N
Certainly we will excuse you," said
Mrs. White.
"Why, of course" said Miss lie Roy
and Miss De MELVILLE But these
young ladies were devoured of curl
osity and would have given anything
quietly to have stepped into the adj
joining room and overheard the sub
dued conversation between Miss Car
mody and the managing editor.
Chalmers briefly recited the story
of L. Sylvester Vincent and told of
the telegram he had received from
Seymour at Chicago.
This is clew well worth follow
ing said Mr.. Chalmers. II do not sup
pose you have ever heard your faith
Ell speak about 4 man named Vim
cent?"
, Miss Carmody was sure that her
father had never mentioned the
name. 1t was an odd one and she
would have remembered it.
did Mr.. Vincent ever call here?
Your butler or footman might know
Miss Carmody rang bell. A SER
want appeared.
Tell Smith I wish to see him.
said Miss Carmody.
DO you keep the cards of all who
call on Mr.. Carmody?" asked Miss
Carmody as the butler stood in the
doorway.
''Yes, Miss Elem
Bring me the cards which have
been received in the past three or
four weeks"
The butler bowed, disappeared, and
soon returned with a formidable as
sortment of cards. These were
spread out on the table, and Miss
Carmody and Mr.. Chalmers Began an
examination of them.
ITO Be Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
NY SKIES. AaE SELDOM Cray.

I've had. my share ...--~
Q. OF carking care,
O dekle Fortune frownss
I've hraved and borne
The cold worlds scorn
! And had my ups and downs
Yet can still
A City trili 4
d sing a rounde1ay:
For though I hold
Nor lands nor gold,
Ny skies are seldom grayt'
The stress and strife
GOf toilsome Efe e
Have taught me one glad truc
, Not he who must
Crawls In the dust.
aSut he who. will-forsoothi
And 30 I sing
9 My song, and fling
Ny load of care away;
For though hold
Nor lands nor gold,
NY skies are seldom gray.
would not give
"a 4 AG to live
Divorced from fret and moi;
The bread eat
Is rendered sweet =
Because of my daily toll.
Q And so I still
A ditty trill-
4 eblithesome roundelay:
For though I hold
Nor lands nor gold
Ny skies are seldom gray!
james Ball Naylor. in National Maya
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
CHAPTER VII.-CoNrINUED.


IF that young lady anticipated any
prolonged resistance on the part of
Mr.. Chalmers she was unaware of
the traits which had been developed
by his newspaper experience as man
aging editor of the Record. He
Would have been delighted to have
been able to offer a reward of mil
hon. He attempted to convince Miss
Carmody that it would be a good
plan to make the reward $35O,0OO,
of which the Record should contrib
ste 100000, but she would not listen
TO it, and for the first time in his
career the young journalist was die
seated to by an outsider.
: 81 will tell you what we will do"
) he said, as he comprehended the pos
.sibilities and rose to the occasion.
I'VE have large staff, but not large
enough to meet this emergency. I
will detail ten of our best men to
this work. Then I will secure ten
or twelve of the best men from other
New York papers. Then there are
some famous detective reporters in
Chicago. We. will have them. We
will scour the country for all the
talent which money can purchase.
will take personal charge of this
force, map out plan, and keep at
1t. We shall. succeed; I know we
shall succeed"
Miss Carmody clapped her hands
In her Joy and enthusiasm. All
. traces of sorrow and care had dis
appeared from her face. She sprang
to her feet and grasped Mr.. Chal-
mers' hand. There was nothing of
boldness in this action, nor did Mr..
Chalmers construe it as such. 1t was
the Joy natural to a generous-heart-
I'd girl who loved her father and
appreciated the hearty sympathy
which Mr.. Chalmers expressed in his
offer of cooperation.
You are just splendid'" she de-
elared, her eyes dancing with excite
ment and pleasure. II do not know
how to thank you. You are right;
Q Ne are certain to find papa, Uh, II
there was auything 1 could do! But"
8 she said, with little sigh, as she re-
turned to her seat. 81 will do all
Fan. You will let. me know every
e Thing that happens, will you not, MIR.
chalmers?''
. 81 will put in a private telephone
8 and have it connected with your resi-
aence, if you will give your consent"
Mr.. Chalmers repfed.
sThat is an excellent plan,' said
Miss Carmody. ''Then it will not be
necessary for me to come to your
office and take up your time as 1 am
now doing"
You need not let that disturb
gou." replied Chalmers. with broad
smle. "Now that we are partners
fn this enterprise, I am going to be
so bold as to ask you to be permit
ted-as mfr. Van Horne's personal
'representative-to call at your resi-
6ence as occasion may demand, and
make a more consecutive report Of
what has been done than I could over
the telephone
ut is unnecessary for me to give
kouspermission," said Miss Carmody.
~You may consider it standing in
sitation, with as much Of the nature
Of command as have right to
give"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
CHAPTER VIII.

CHALMERS HAS A SUSPICION.
Before the New York Record went
10 press on the day when Miss Helen
%Carmody called on Mr.. William Chal-
mers, that gentleman received .
cablegram from Mr.. Robert Van
Horne, the editor of the paper. II
read as follows:
St. Petersburg. Russia. May L
William. Chalmers: Offer in my name
reward of 100000. and no questions asked,
tor return Of emillionaiYes. Put Hestor
to work on case. Spare no expense
ROBERT VAN HORNE
THAT. scstles it,, said Mr.. Chal-
mers, as he read and reread the yell
ow slip. Let's see; 100000, and the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

China sill. dresses may be quite suecese
fully washed. Remove all spots with ben,
zine. Then wash IN warm soapsuds, rub.
bling between the hands; rinse through
several waters. Use Ivory Soap and de
not rub the soap on the dress. Wiring a
dry as possible, wrap IN sheet or clean,
cotton cloth and when partially dry, iron,
ELEANOR K. PARKER,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Mrs. CANPBELL-BUTER-Sh Shopping done
for out-of-town people. Prompt attenti0z
given large and small orders. Correspond
euce invited. MRs. z. CAMPRKII- ala
Westminster place. St Louis, Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Economy, like charity, should begin q
home.-Houston Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

miss Nellie Holmes, treasures
of the Young Woman's Temper.
ance Association of Buffalo, N.Y.,
strongly advises ali suffering
women to rely, as she did, Up.
ON Lydia E. Pinkilam's Vege.
table Compound.
DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM YWr med.
icine is indeed an. ideal -yzoman,a Daedi.
cine, and by far the best know to
restore lost health and strength.
suffered misery for several years, being
troubled with menorrhsgia. Ny back
ached, / had bearing-down pains and
frequent headaches. would ofteH
wake from restful sleep, and in such
pain that I suffered for hours before ]
could go to sleep again. dreaded the
consulted two different physicisns,
hoping to get relief but finding that
their medicine did not sem to cure me.
I tried your Vegetable Compound
on the Recommendation Of . friend
from the East who was visiting me-.
/ am glad that followed her I'd.
vice, for every ache and pain IL gone,
and not only this, but my general
health is much improved. ] have Q
fine appetite and have gained in desh.
Ny earnest sdvice to suffering vozaea
is to put aside all other medicines and
to take Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table COmpOund."-M MISS NELLIE
HOLMES, $40 No Division St., Buffalo,
$4,000 forfeit If ORIGINAL of akoos Isttsv -.
8E1 ee3ataeneSs cannot b 1rodEce6-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
Ave, N, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 6, 1900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Success may sometimes come unexpece.
edly, but work alone can hold it,. W.
Murray.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Some second thoughts occur several
minutes later.-Chicago Daily New.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

1t is always easy to rejoice IN Affections
If someone else has them.-Ram's Horn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
Rheumatism's KIllinR Pal

left in quick order after taking 10 doses o
DIR. Skirvin's Rheumatic Cure In table
form. 25 doses for 25c, postpaid. WIS
DRUG CO., La Crosse, Wis. TX. Ii
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Success needs not to apologize for itself
Rams Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

To Cure . Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Sc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Some men," said the quoter, are bora
great, some achieve greatness- And
the great majority, interrupted the cynies
heads. '-Phladelpnia Ledger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Perfectly simple and simply perfect is
dyeing with Putnam Fadeiess Dyes.
Pride fosters our foes and puts our
friends to 1ight-Ram's Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
The KIDNAPPED
MILLIONAIRES
A Tale Of Wall Street
and the Tropics ~ ~
By FREDERICK u. ADAMS

a Copy right, 1901, by Lothrop Publishing Company.
Z All tights reserved.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
rh..u.aDeps. of Aerse.isnrs

gives to Selzer's Oats its heaFtiest en-
dorsement Saizer's New National Oara
yielded IN 1903 from $50 to 800 By pe7
acre in 50 different States, and yo1, Mx.
Farmer, can beat this In 1904, if you Va.
Salzer's seeds are pedigree seeds, bred uFe
through careful selection to big yields-
Per Acre.
Salzer's Beardiess Barley yielded III ba-
Saizer's Home Builder Corn. 800 bu.
Speltz and Macareni Wheat. 70 b1.
Salzer's Victoria Rape.... 1000 Ia.
wonder ............ leo 90 Ib..
Salzeris Billion Dollar Grass. 50000 lbs.
Salzer's Pedigree Potatoes. 1000 bu-
Now such yields pay and yoa can have
them, Mr.. Farmer, In 1904.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Barton County Democrat.
STOKE ANpe FEEDER, PUBS AND PROPS
Will z STOKE, EDITOR AND r1ANAoel
eREAT BEND. KANSAS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
SEND 1oc IN STAMPS

and this notice to the John A. Saizer Sea-
Co., La Crosse, Wis, and ron VIII "a
their big catalog and lots Of farm 80
samples free. K L.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

one, ne SstiQs we must nave q room
for Mr.. Stevens and some of his men.
Hestor may be mad but I can't help
it,
The door was soon opened and
Chalmers entered. The heavy. oak
desk was closed. At the base of the
door, opening into the hall, were a
number of letters which had been
dropped through slit by the post
man. When Hestor returned from
his long expeditions he frequently
found a bushel basket full of &C.
cumulated letters.
There we're perhaps dozen let
tiers now lying on the floor. Chal-
mers picked them up and looked at
the inscriptions. Three were in
dainty white envelopes and sealed
with wax. Chalmers glanced at
them and threw them back on the
floor. One bore the name of big
grocery house. Another was from
liquor house. A third from a fur
niture establishment. Yet another
was from billiard table manufac-
turer. The fifth contained the ada
dress Of dealer in smoked and can
ned meats. There was one from q
manufacturer of awnings, one from
q piano house, and another from q
dealer In guns, fishing tackle and
sporting goods. There were several
other letters with the names Of we'll
known New York merchants on their
upper left hand corners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-16
Returns 10 the Halls of Congress.


From the Saginaw Courier-Herald.
Congressman Joseph w. Fordney will
leave for Washington today where he
will arrive in time for the opening of
congress Monday. He has been busy
man for the last three weeks, his per-
sonal affairs claiming much of his at
tention, but even yesterday he was not
too busy to chat for few minutes with
the Courier Herald representative.
With reference TO the work of the short
session the congressman was OF the
opinion that most of the time would be
consumed in the consideration of APP
preparations and routine business AS
all the aspiration bills have to be pass
ed on at this session they will necessar-
lily occupy much time.
He anticipates that river and har-
Dor appropriation bill will be introduce
ed and passed, and he is very hopeful
that the Saginaw river will receive fav-
orable consideration and get an appro-
priation proportionate to the business
interests that would be served by the
deepening Of the channel sufficiently to
facilitate the shipping that is now hind
cred because of shallow places between
Saginaw and Bay City.
He thinks it more than likely that a
bill providing for reciprocity between
the United States and Canada will be
introduced, but he regards the matter
OF so much Importance that he does not
anticipate that the necessary time can
be had to dispose of it at this session.
Neither does he anticipate that any
general tariff legislation will be seri-
ously attempted.
He anticipates that bill will be in
troduced to remove the tax on oleomar-
garine, and that it will result in a sharp
fight. The tax has proved benefit to
the dairy interests, and the congress
man seemed to be in sympathy with the
butter makers rather than the makers
of artificial butter.
The anti-injunction bill may occupy
some time.
The congressman was in excellent
spirits and naturally feels that the very
handsome endorsement he received in
his re election gives him some advant-
ages in meeting the responsibilities that
the conscientious member of congress
must never lose sight Of.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-16
ZION FREE OF DEBT.
Dowie Meets All Obligations to Cred.
itors as Promised.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Zion City has
paid the final instalment on the big
debt which year ago involved it in
sensational bankruptcy proceedings
and threatened to wreck the gigantic
enterprise established by John Alex.
ander Dowie. Checks have just been
sent out by Deacon G. j. Barnard,
head Of the financial department of
Zion, in payment of the final 40 per
cent, approximately $4,000, of the
original indebtedness Of more than
100000.
The payment brings to a conclusion
one of the most remarkable cases Of
application for bankruptcy in the an.
nails of the country. One year ago a
number of creditors Of Zion City pc
titioned Judge Kohlsaat for the ap-
pointment Of receivers for the Zion in.
atitution.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-16
MANIAC IN AN ORGAN.
Fought OFF Policemen For Hours
With all AK.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 12.-Clad
only in his under clothing and raw
ing maniac from an attack of typhoid
fever, James Delatto, an Italian, 50
years Of age, with an AK held seven
policemen at bay for over two hours
in the Fifth Reformed Dutch church
shortly before the morning service
Sunday.
Before being captured he jumped on
top of the big pipe organ and police
sen We're compelled to jump into it
from overhead to capture him.
In the capture three policemen were
dangerously cut with the AK and the
maniac was shot through the head, but
may recover. The organ was damaged
to the extent of $1,000 and other dam
cge to the church caused by the de-
stroying of the seats with the AK.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-16
Expiosicn Shook the County.

Findlay, O., Dec. 13.-Slx hundred
quarts of nitroglycerine exploded in a
magazine en- a farm three miles east
of this city last evening. The con-
cussion was felt throughout the coun-
ty Finlay was shaken to it's founda-
lions. There was not a pane of win
dow glass left within radius of a
mile from the magazine. Although the
nitroglycerine factory, containing a
large amount of stock, was located 300
feet away, it failed to explode. There
was no loss of life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-16
HIS GUARD OF HONOR.
President Desires Picked Squadron Of
His Old Regiment Shall Act.


His Old Regiment Shall Act.
Washington, Dec. 13.-President
Roosevelt's guard of honor in the in
augral parade on the 4th of next
March will be a squadron of picked
men from his old regiment Of Rough
Riders-the First United States vol
unteer cavalry, Col. A. o. Brodie,
governor Of New Mexico, and Major
Llewellyn, formerly of the Rough
Riders, took luncheon with the presi-
dent Monday and arrangements for
the guard of honor were made at that
time.
1t is the wish of the president that
Col. Brodie select from the members
OF the regiment a squadron Of from
thirty to fifty men to act as his special
escort on inauguration day. The pres
ident expressed the wish that no other
members Of the Rough Riders than
those selected by Col. Brodie take part
il the parade.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-16
BACK TO CLEVELAND.
Mrs. Chadwick Has Decided to Re-
turn and Face Creditors.


New York, Dec. 14.-Mrs. Chadwick
started for Cleveland on the Buffalo
limited, which left Grand Central sta
lion over the New York Central, at
o'clock last night.
Before leaving she made a state
ment, in which she declared she will
pay all her obligations, and that her
sole purpose in going is to face her
creditors. She said that she could
have obtained bail here il she had
wished to, and that one Of the most
prominent men in the country had Of
fered to go on her bond.
Mrs. Chadwick left here in custody
of United States Marshal Henkel and
Deputy Marshals Kumb and Keller.
The train is scheduled to arrive in
Cleveland at 1850 this morning.
Cleveland, Dec. lathe home
coming Of Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick to-
day will create more excitement in
this city than any event of recent
years. The probability of ire
mendous jam at the depot has com.
PEELED Chief of Police Keth1er to ar
range details of officers to restrain the
crowd, and United States Marshal
Chandler, 70 whose Offices she will be
taken Immediately upon her arrival,
has determined to station a force of
deputies around his Office to prevent
the throng from taking the room by
storm.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-16

AT meeting of the village board
Thursday evening, an ordinance was
passed, granting franchise to the Owes
So Pontiac line. The roads representa-
tive, Frank Westcott, was present, and
agrees that the road will build thu COM
ing summer, and that everything will
be done to keep the streets used, in good
shape, and protect the safety Of the pub
lie. The promoters are securing pri-
vate right of way as far as possible, and
will use Main street, according to their
present survey, in passing through the
village. The franchise has been grant
ed and the village has done its part. 1t
now remains to be seen if the railroad
is forthcoming .-Fenton Independent.