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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-15
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Darrell RIDES TO SANDY BAR
When Nate Darrell went to Sandy
Bar he knew he took his life in his
hand. Murgatroyd was there and
MurgatrOyd had sworn to shoot him
on sight.
The element of chance, however, en-
tered intimately into every act of OAR
rels career 1t was guide, counselor
and friend for him and formed the
basis of his rule of conduct
Never since he could remember had
he waVered between the Known and
the Unknown. Luck was the single
known factor in his equation and he
yielded himself blndly into the hands
OF fate, always expecting good fortune
yet always prepared for the worst.
The feud between Murgatroyd and
himself was bitter and of long stand
ing; and Darrell, while caring nothing
for bridges in front, was careful to
burn those behind. An enemy in the
rear is foe in ambush and il was well
that this Murgatroyd affair should be
settled once for all.
Thus Darrell reasoned. After study
ing the aspect of his bright particular
star he took team and blackboard, one
line morning, and travelled out of
Anaconda by the Blaclfoot trail.
Anaconda knew little of the astute.
gentlemanly and well dressed young
man. He had been in town over night
and had essayed a game in the
"ColoneIs Own" causing a ripple of
excitement by showing a discard of
two aces and drawing pair of Knaves
that filled" his hand and won him
the table stakes.
Its foolish to tempt fate in that
way said veteran blackleg who
stood near watching the play.
I'VE make our own fate, my friend"
replied Darrell in the easy, well bred
way that was always his; "it is not
tate that makes or mars rs. Be true.
nlent and apprehensive and destiny
turns and rends you; lay hold of il
with your bare hands and you make
II your slave. Fortune crawls at the
feet of a daring man but hates and
spurns a coward"
The habitues of the "ColoneTs Own
listened wonderingly. Such philosophy
was over the heads of most of them,
but the veteran blackleg was i'm
pressed M
Il have heard of but one man." said
ne who invariably discards aces when
he gets pair, That man is Nate OAR
rel of San Franc!sco"
The We can nj 1t have aided, that
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-15
Copyright, 1905. by william Wallace CookI

William wallace Cook
the play was known as ''Darrers uls-
card" and that the man who had
originated it had quit college to fol-
low the cards and prove his startling
theories-a philosopher of the devils
picture books, counting ruin over the
green cloth that he might work out a
hypothesis of doubtful value.
Darrell had no intention of revealing
himself. He was tarrying at Anaconda
enroute to Sandy Bar and when his
eccentric orbit crossed Murgatroyd's
he wished it to be sudden and I'M
expected.
1t CHANGED, nevertheless, that Oar
rel had overplayed his hand. Tha
night the veteran gambler dispatched
mounted man to Sandy Bar with q
notice to his friend Murgatroyd that
Nate Darrell was in Anaconda and DOS
sibly would continue on to the minins
camp.
When Darrell drew in his team Of
bronchos at the Half Way House
the hour was high noon. The team
was given into the hands of the hoc
tier and Darrell went into the house f.
his dinner.
This battling place was midwav l..
tween Anaconda and Sandy Bar. Eas,
and west trails also crossed at this
point leading to mining regions farther
back in the hills
There was much travel along the
trails and it was common report thai
the Half Way House was the biggest
gold mine in those parts. So it hap
pened that the dining room was com
iortably filled when the Chinese waiter
ushered Darrell to a vacant chair at
side table.
The newcomer was eyed with sus-
picion. In the eyes of the rough and
ready crowd already there he was toe
well dressed too pretty" and defieC
the laws of convenience by making
distinction in his use of knife anG
fork
Then, too, his voice was too soft and
his language too precise. These evil
dences of superiority ranked under tho
greasy blue shirts affected by the min.
ers and freighters.
Before barrels entrance another had
been looked at askance. This other
was white-faced man in corduroys
with fastener" and "tenderfoot'
written large in person and manner.
His reserve was stretched to the
point OF timidity and before he ha6
used plate, knife and fork he had sur
Teptitiously wiped them on the edge O,
the table cloth.
Mat of itself was an insult which
might have resulted in gun-play h.
the proprietor been a witness. Til.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-15
THE BURLIGTON'S ATTRAC-
TIVE SUMMER TOURS.

To Colorado, Utah and the Black Hills +.
Only one fare plus 81 cents round
trip to Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Salt Lake City and the Black
Hills. Daily from June l; all summer
limits.
To California.
From August Ii to Septe m
the round trip for S47. SO fr
Louis; S45 from the Missouri River. =.
from 9th er roiDtr prrpt rtiona "sts
Only S1l more returning viaPugeS =
Sound
The World Fair.
The most magnificent creation by
the hand OF man. Greatly reduced. ;
excursion rates daily throughout tho
Exposition periOn. Consult nearest
ticket agent for exact rates, also for
information relative to hotels and =
stopping places.
To Minnesota, Yellowstone Park, Etc
Greatly reduced rates to these at
tractive summer regions.
Stop Overs in st. Louis.
Stop-overs for the Exposition al
lowed on through tickets. Buy through
over the Burlington. Consult initial
agent or write the undersigned for
rates, routes, berths, specific infor--
nation aHd publications.
VIM Fitzgerald, ga Lw wately, GPA
Hannibal. Mo st. Louis, Mo-
L LYON. Agent
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stranger was slender, like Darrell, had
the same dark eyes and closely cropped
hair Snd was near the same height.
His face was smooth, however, while
Darrell had a neatly trimmed full
beard. There was something about
the stranger that held Darrers eye.
a man In barrels peculiar line is
perfUrco n reader of character. After
little study over the bacon, beana
coffee and sour dough bread, Darrell
concluded that the gentleman in cor
duroys had been driven west under the
spur Of conscience.
Possibly his absence had left an un-
profitable void in some eastern bank,
or other financial institution.
The coming of Darrell caused gen.
eral attention to withdraw itself from
the tenderfoot and focus upon him.
Yet, although his superiority was man
fest, every man in the room knew that
the second stranger was not a raw
recruit In the ranks of the frontier.
Finishing his meal under a running
fire OF half yelled sneers and covert
tests, Darrell calmly rose and went out.
Coin south?" asked the proprietor,
withdrawing his attention from a Mex
lean bag who. for four bits, was read
ing an old deck of cards for a pros
pector and telling him where he would
best go to strike paying lead.
Darrell nodded as he settled his bill.
"Mebby you'd like to help out a
fellow human who's down on his
luck?" proceeded the proprietor tenta-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-15

-
PEN CEASED SUDDENLY WHEN
HE SAW A STRANGER IN THE
OFFICE"
lively, for he was likewise impressed
with barrels superiority and feared he
might refuse the favor
II shall be happy to do what 1 can"
replied the young man and imme-
diately went up a notch in the others
estimation.
"Then come this way" said the pro-
prietor, turning and making for a rear
room. st amt much you'll be asked
TO do an yer kindness II be appre-
ciated."
Darrell presently found himself in
little back room where a administered
man lay groaning on cot, his right
arm in splints and bandages.
Got man for we, Hasbrook," said
the proprietor cheerily; then added,
facing Darrell: "Hasbrook's boss played
out hyer an I give him another, the
best l had. The bronx threw him"
Il can ride with the best of EN-"
sroaned Hasbrook, breaking in, "but
the brute is a regular devil"
"The bronx threw him." continued
he proprietor, needless of the inter
+uption, IAN Hasbrooll's laid up with
! busted arm. He was carryin' a mes
sage to Sandy Bar an if you'll ta.le il
hell be obliged"
What's the messenger" queried Oar
ell
IT'S for Murgatroyd," said Has
=, COX.
Who is Murgatroyd, and where will
! find him?" asked Darrell, artfully
He's a gambler at Sandy Bar an
| reckon anyone can tell where he is
Tell him Cowperthwait says Nate OAR
rel is in Anacondy and maybe intends
comm to the Bar"
'Is that all?"
Eyes, 'ceptin' you might add that
Hasbrook started with the message, but
got hung up at the Half Way House."
TN deliver the message" said Oar
rel.
"Murg ii make it right with you"
Darrell threw up his hands deprecat-
ingly and returned to the Office.
The fortune teller had just finished
with the prospector and swerved in
curing eyes on the young man.
Your fortune, senor?" she whim-
pered. For four bits tell you what
has happened
Il know what has happened"
"uf! Then 1 tell you what is to
come, senior. -Four bits"
Very WE'LL" said he.
She shuffled and shufi1ed and he cut
he pack into three piles. Then she
IAN over the cards with great care and
elaborate show of knowledge.
"Marde mia! Senior it is malo, muy
malo. Forswear the cards and keep
away from Sandy Bar. That is what ]
read. Trouble awaits you at the min
Ing camp, an, mucho, mucho. What
see, senior, l cannot understand, blu,
here 1t is: You are to die and aftei
that you are to. live"
He laughed, but she flashed him the
The leader., 1904-11-19

We're gone.
What is described as the biggest sale
vet completed under the new Irish
land act is reported from MitcheIstown.
The Kingston estate, which was the
theater of the land agitation in the
days of Mr.. Gladstones Remember
Mitchelstown," has been acquired by
the tenants.
A halibut estimated to be fifteen feet
in length was seen in the Piscataqua
river near Dover point recently by a
number of Dover people. The fish was
seen to jump out of the water several
times and on every occasion made a
roaring noise which could be heard a
considerable distance.
The National Association of Car
riage Dealers, which recently con
vened in Boston, had on exhibition al
that place an ancient vehicle that was
built in 1776 and which is still as good
as new. 1t was built for Governor
Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut
the original Brother Jonathan"
The cuckoo plays an important pari
In German superstition. If an old
woman wants to know how many
years she has to live or a young girl
when she is to be married all they
have to do is to 60 into the woods on
May day and listen for the cuckoo. The
number Of times It yaps Is the answer
Judge John Brindley Of Lacrosse
Wis, recently established new prec
edent for jurists BY hearing case II
/ the evening and appearing upon the
bench in evening clothes The case was
an emergency, and the Judge left re
ception to convene court, going direct
! " to the courtroom from 4 friends
! house.
The leader., 1904-11-19
FACTS IN FEW LINES

Denmark exports 100000 pounds Of
honey a year.
The Jersey England potato crop this
year amounts to $3.50 tons, valued at
1888 S,2S9.
The statistics show that the average
number of persons to family in the
United States is Al.
The Turkish minister of the navy is
said to be worth $12,000,O00. His sal
ary is $4,000 year
One of a number Of homing pigeons
sent up from Nantes, France, boarded
o ship 1000 miles at sea.
As to crime by aliens reports show
that the Americans In England are five
times as criminal as the Russians and
Poles.
'Camogaidheact' is the name Of the
game, somewhat like hockey, invented
for the women Of the Gaelic league in
Ireland.
Bayonet fighting Is now a regular ex-
ercise In the army. and 1t Is quite as
8OOus AZ uOL DelleIs ply S4Ca1 SAShS1Sc
than the old bayonet exercise
The bishop Of London has received q
subscription Of $25 from an undertak.
er. who described the gift as thank
! offering because trade has been 50
brisk Of late"
At the sale Of the estate Of the late
Whitaker Wright at Tokenhouse yard
the other day some one offered E90, 200
.sThe wall around the estate cost fS7,
| O0O," said the auctioneer.
Al barrel with q capacity Of 43S0(
/ gallons has just been completed for !
great wine arm at EchIltenheIm. On thl
The leader., 1904-11-19

Rhine. A banquet was given in its IN
terror to twenty four people.
The most frequented lake in Europe
is the lake Of Lucerne Last year twen-.
ty steamboats, piled on it and carried
$4,000 passengers and over 1000
tons of baggage and freight.
The Australian detectives find foot
ball useful. Criminals will hide six
days in the week, but they have to
come out on Saturday to see the foot
ball game, and the police are on hand.
One discovery made by an exploring
party in Abyssinia recently is that the
river Cello skirts the southermost ex-
tremity of Lake Tata instead Of fiow-
ing into the lake, as was hitherto be-
lieved.
The Australian government has or
I ganized an expedition to explore the
region between Lake Eyre and the
boundary Of Queensland. This land is
said to be one Of the worst deserts in
the world.
An engine driver was attending to
the machinery at Hays wharf. Tooley
street, London, when the ends Of his
neck scarf were caught BY the shafting,
and he was drawn up thirteen feet
from the fioor and strangled.
The insurance companies have quot
ed 50 per cent additional for insuring
the life Of Prince Obolenslxi, who has
succeeded to the post Of governor gen
eral Of Finland in the room of the late
General Bobrikoff, killed By an assas-
sin.
An English thief was arrested the
other day whose method was to induce
little boys to take off their shoes in or
der to run q race and leave him in
charge Of the shoes. When they re-
turned, hfeathless, be und the shoes
The leader., 1904-11-19

An insurance doctor at Leipsic has
collected facts which show that the
changes in the human blood vessels
(arteriosklerose) brought about by the
use of alcohol, tobacco and other ex-
cesses, including overwork, cause q
per cent Of all deaths, whereas the
much dreaded tuberculosis is response
BILE for only per cent in that city.
In 1900 the smacksmen who collect
Holsters along the coast of Maine paid
an average of 1886 cents per pound to
the fishermen. The price increased to
1912 cents in 1901, and in 1902 the
price was 1888 cents. Last years price
was 1716 cents. During these four
years the minimum price paid was Q
cents and the maximum 25 cents.
tbs claimed for Mile. Carmen sylvia,
an eight-year-old singer who made her
first appearance in London the other
day, that her voice has one of the
greatest ranges Of any living singer
ana rises to the top g. Nine. PATHS
voice did not go beyond the top D,
Miss Ellen Beach Yaw's goes to the
top 3 and Miss Edith Helena can
reach the top f.
The leader., 1904-11-19
S decided to make of our LINEN SALE on
tuesday, November the D,

will nauurate first annual Linen Sale and at
prices that will surprise ALL
Realizing the opportunity of all the to move womans
dainty bits the house
hold With deeds and fewer words the good old path
bringing trade into strictly business lines.
beautiful the sOCkvaluable ==luesdays sale
will level point heretofore dreamed OF by the most prudent
housewife We going place before the public bright clean and new
stock selected for the consisting Mexican and Japanese drawn
work. dOEes napkins, scars, towels and table damask
We know that the most comfortable and artistic ideas the woman
that feminine that beautiful and attractive she being
the who picks the little decorations with always the alert for the
appropriate things carefully the following partial list OF our Oe
ings for this day.
The leader., 1904-11-19

millions In Cultivation Of Roses.
In the growing Of cut flowers the
greatest advances have been made with
roses, carnations and violets. There
are now annually sold In this country
$6,000,000 to $7,000.000 q a Of cut
roses. This represents something like
100, ,0O0. 600 or 125,00O,00O flowers. The
growing Of roses as an industry has de-
yaIoped especially Ii the vicinity Of our
largest cities. such as New York. clii4
cago and Philadelphia. Worlds Work
The leader., 1904-11-19

with the other in good form and TASTE The k coat often question
extravaganza but formal day functions demand its
Silk lined, which adds to its elegance.
We have both these garments ready TO wear made by
Grouse Brandegee We have everything
clever fall which include top coats top other
materials
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-01-08

Peruna is known from the Atlantic
to the Pacific. Letters of congratula-
ton and commentator testifying to
the merits of Peruna as a catarrh rem
edy are pouring in from every state In
the union. DR.. Hartman is receiving
hundreds of such letters daily. All
classes write these letters, from the
highest to the lowest.
The outdoor laborer, the indoor ar
tisan, the clerk, the editor, the states
man, the preacher-all agree that Pc
runa is the catarrh remedy of the age.
The stage and rostrum, recognizing ca
tarrh as their greatest enemy, are es-
pecially enthusiastic in their praise
and testimony.
Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh.
Catarrh is we'll nigh universal; almost
omnipresent. Peruna is the only abso-
lutte safeguard known. A cold is the
beginning of catarrh. To prevent
colds, to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh
out of its victims. Peruna not only
cures catarrh, but prevents it. Every
household should be supplied with this
great remedy for coughs, colds and so
forth.
The Governor of Oregon is an ardent
Ask Your Druggist for a FIR
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HOW'S THIS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. ].
Cheney ior the past 5 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
md financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Price 7sc per bottle. Sold by
all druggists. Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Was One Of the Last Lieutenant Gen.
erals of Confederacy.

Atlanta, Ga.-General James Long
street, soldiers, statesman and diplo-
mat and the last lieutenant general of
the confederacy, with the exception OF
General Gordon, died in Gainesville,
Ga, recently, from an attack of acute
pneumonia. He had been i'll two days.
General Longstreet was a sufferer
from cancer of one eye, but his gen.
eral health had been good until re-
Gently, when he was seized with a
sudden cold, developing later into
pneumonia of violent form. He was
"a years old. He is survided by his
wife, four sons and a daughter. He
will be buried in Gainesville, which
has been his home since the civil
war
James Longstreet was born in Edge
field, S. c., January s, 1921, and grad
uated from West Point in 1912. He
served in the Mexican, Indian and civ
il wars, winning the title of major at
the battle of Molino del Key Septem-
Der 8, 1S47. He served in the con-
federate army as a brigadier general,
major general and as lieutenant gen.
eral in command of the First corps
Army of Northern Virginia. For a
short period = was in the Army OF
Tennessee under Bragg and returned
to Lees army in 1864.
DOngstreet commanded personally
in many battles and was wounded by
the fire of mis- own troops at the bat
tie of the Wilderness. He was in
cluded in the surrender at Appomat
tox, April 9, 1865.
After the war Longstreet became d
republican. He was appointed sur
veyOr of customs at New Orleans BY
President Grant and later was super
visor of internal revenue. He hat
been United States minister to Tur
key and United States marshal for thu
district of Georgia.
General Longstreet married Mis-
Helen Dortch.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-01-08

There are two republicans in the
Arkansas legislature, one in Florida,
three in Alabama, four in Georgia,
none in South Carolina and Missis-
sippi. Louisiana has one antiorganiza-
ton democrat.
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w. l. Buchanan, the minister to the
newly created republic of Panama,
was formerly a resident of Delphi,
Ind, where he worked as a blacksmith
weekdays and sang in the Methodist
church choir on Sundays.
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FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO
WOMEN.

Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham. She will understand
your case perfectly, and will treat
You with kindness. Her advice
Is free, and the address is Lynn,
Mass. No woman ever regretted
having written her, and she has
helped thousands.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-01-08

The Emperor Francis Joseph of Aus
tria is nine times a king, twice a grand
duke, once a grand prince, four times
a margrave and has titles as count
without number.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-01-08

Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 4.-The
United States cruiser Topeka and the
torpedo boats Truxton and Stewart
having finished coaling have sailed for
Colon.
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Look here" telephoned the irate
nan, 81 didn't tell you to send me any
school supplies"
School supplies?" echoed the amaz-
ID coal dealer.
Eyes, you sent me up a load Of
slate. Chicago News.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-01-08

Finnegan-So Flattery has gone to
farmin', OF hear?
Flannegan-Phwat's his raison fur
that?
Finnegan-He loves to see the Crane
above the ed.-Philadelphia Ledger.
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Cordial Relations.

Lisbon, Jan. 5.-King Carlos in his
message opening parliament said that
the relations of Portugal with foreign
countries were cordial.
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Gen. Stephen Moffitt Dead.

Plattsburg, N. Y. Jan. 4.-General
Stephen Moffitt, one of the most promi-
nent men in northern New York. is
dead at his residence near this city,
aged SO. In the civil war he was
breveted brigadier general.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-01-08

admirer of Peruna. He keeps it con-
stantly in the house. In recent let
ter to DR.. Hartman, he says:
State of Oregon, Executive Depart
ment,
The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, o.:
Dear Sirs-I have had occasion to use
you Peruna medicine in my family for
colds, and 1t proved TO be an excellent
remedy. have not had occasion to
use il for other ailments.
Yours very truly, w. M. Lord.
1t will be noticed that the governor
says he has not had occasion to use Pc
runa for other ailments. The reason
for this is, most other ailments begin
with a cold. Using Peruna to prompt
ly cure colds, he protects his family
from other ailments. This is exactly
what every other family in the United
States should do. Keep Peruna in the
house. Use it for coughs, colds, la
grippe, and other climatic affections OF
winter, and there will be no other all
ments in the house. Such families
should provide themselves with a copy
of DR.. Hartman's free book, entitled,
"Winter Catarrh." Address DR.. Hart
man, Columbus, Ohio.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-01-08

THO after first days of DR.. Klnes Great Nerve
Restorer. send for Free 3 trial bottle and treatise
DR.. r. h Kline, Ltd, 931 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-01-08

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow't
Soothing syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during teething period
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-01-08
RHEUMATISM
MOT "A SEGNlV DISEASE

the spot that hurts and when rheumatic
shooting through the joints and muscles and they
named and the sufferer turn to niments and asters
relief and while such treatment quiet the pain temporarily
of rubbing bisterng Rheumatism because
the blood through
every exposed conditions that caused
the first attack going to have another and Rheumatism
will last long the poison in the blood matter what
apply externally Too much acid in the blood of
rheumatism stomach troubles bad Digestion weak kidneys and