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"Sprp : Tprmalin''> i@imer &
Anetol bolt, tpenn eS Wpreens
als 3abn= uno Wun6 : @afer ge=
brautt ptro, 3dbne uno Munb
nabreno oes aanSen Cages reia.
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&aeut,
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NHBlide ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

8ir BADEN cine orpBe Iusuabl
aeoiegener 8oloz uno Gilbers @aren
aler Nrt, ubren, Sancp : Nrtitel,
S~pernglaler, @iearettens gtuis, Res
genidirme, Spa8ierft6de uno uiele
anoere Urtifel, Die iib 81 8eib.
nattsaeidenten eignen uno sualeid,
niiblih uno nertuUu limo.
@e6riiOer Griber,
Sumelter
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Seltta9s : Gateu.

Gin 5ahrpreis plus 1O% Der 9ons
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allen Buntten in Geras fur Die Seierz
taae. 8erfaufstaee 80, "a, %,
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biz 4. Sanuar 1905.
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ihreibe on IS. 8. '@ru{h
9auas. 9er.
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Nir finb rod bier

nit Der beften Gnsmabl BON Bio
no's. Orseln uno muiitalilhen Sn'
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teinem anoeren gambler angeboten
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4Oble ooer @etreioe getuiniht miro,
t%elepbDniere man $40. 81,
Sunset Wood Co.
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- 8arum iOu man lib Merger
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5euer, tuenn man auteS, trodenes
~Bot Dat 0ols befommen fam
non Der Sunset Wood Co. Gel. 81.
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Sup to Date" Miulifbanoluua

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Sumner III finOeu.

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nSDrD > TOrmalim" (Gimer &
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8iGiaer.aauf.

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Snebefi erhdItfr.

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Stouas wuS '<aidenubren, Wlel.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, Tbee : 5eroice
Granddaughter. Seruierteaer, Blu.
mensT aien uno pieles anoere Al raj.
iDnablen Breilen bel ben leitenoen
9utuelieren
q ebrioer @riber,
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Yeiepbuniert an Dds q Mfd,s
badjer fir irgeno welbe Mrt BON
Gubatuaiier. nS9fp. 5O4h
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Indians Of Jewish Strain.

Sir Alexander Mackenzie had an
idea that the Indians of the far North
west were partly Jewish in origin
From Lake Athabasca in 1894 he sci
out at the head Of an expedition "in
birch-bark canoe, rs feet long, Az
feet beam and rs inches hold, with
5000 pounds of baggage and provi
sion and a crew Of nine French Cana
dians." He reached the Pacific coast
and returned. The aborigines he met
were "for the most part possessed OF
strongly religious instincts" said he
in his report. with regard to their
origin all we are prepared to state,
after. a careful survey of their Ian.
guages, manners and customs, is that
they are undoubtedly of a mixed orr.
gin; come from the North-northwest
and had commerce in their early his.
tory, perhaps, through intermarrlage
with people Of Jewish persuasion or
origin"
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Ice Made In Omen Air,

DR.. Wells, London physician, in
1918, in his published essay on dew
was the first to draw attention to the
curious artificial production of ice in
India. Shallow pits are dug, which
are partially filled with perfectly dry
straw; on the straw board, fiat pans
containing water are exposed to the
clear sky. The water, being Won
derful radiant, sends off its heat abun-
dainty into space.
The heat thus lost cannot be re
placed from the earth, for this source
Is excluded by the straw. Before sun
rise cake of ice is formed in each
vessel. To produce this ice in guam
titles clear nights are advantageous,
and particularly those on which prac-
tically no dew falls.
Should the straw get wet, 1t be-
comes more matted and compact, and
consequently a better conductor OF
heat, for the vapor acts as a screen
over the pans, checks the cold, and
retards freezing.-Pearsons Weekly
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There is no mystery abo:t it," said
Jessie, her eyes flashing with anger
Mr.. Morris saw fit to take advantage
of papa's bankruptcy, which gave him
possession Of our Boston residence.
This portrait hung on its walls, and he
doubtless had copy made from it.
This is consistent with other acts
from which we have suffered at his
hands. l."
The portieres parted and Edith
Hancock entered the room. Her eyes
rested first on Blake and then on
Jessie.
Pardon this intrusion" she said
II am looking for book and did not
know that any one was here. You
are to be congratulated, Mr.. Blake;
doubly congratulated"
There was tremor In the voice,
but proud flash of the lovely eyes as
Edith bowed slightly, and, brushing
the portieres aside, left the room.
Don't go, Edith" cried Jessie.
There was no response, and Jessie
was too wise to follow her fair cous-
in. For some moments no words were
spoken.
81 am going to tell you the story Of
that portrait" said Jessie. The GRIM
son touched her cheeks and light,
such as Blake had never seen, was in
her eyes. do you remember what
you said last night? You said that
1t seemed as If we had been friends
for years, and the same thought has
occurred to me. I'm going to pre-
sumo on that occult friendship, and
tell you a secret. That portrait be-
longs to John Burt!"
John Burt? The John Burt l knew
as a boy? What do you mean, Jes-
sie?"
She opened an album and handed
it to him. On one page was the
faded duplicate of the photograph
from which had been painted the por-
trait he had seen so often in John
Burt's study room in San Francisco.
Opposite it was photograph of John
Burt. The album opened naturally to
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gorge General Gardens fortune. He
will wed the woman on whom you
have forced your addresses. Do
make myself plain, Morris?"
Morris gazed at James Blake and
for a moment seemed incapable OF
speech.
I'LL think you lie, Blake" he
stammered, after a long pause.
Blake raised his eyes and saw John
Burt and Mr.. Hawkins entering the
room. Pausing not second to weigh
the consequences, he grasped Morris
by the shoulders and whirled hem
around.
Morris threw one arm behind him,
but Blake, scornful Of his opponent,
and thinking only Of the dramatic eli
max which offered itself, took no
warning.
Calm yourself, Norris" he said
soothlngly. "Anger does not become
you. want you to look your best,
for here comes our mutual friend,
John Burt! Hello, John!"
Blake released his grasp and Nor.
ris drew back in a defiant attitude.
With careless contempt Blake ignored
Morris, and his eyes followed John
Burt and Hawkins as they came
towards him.
At the call OF his name John turned
and saw Blake. His face lighted with
smile as he stopped and then
walked towards the group.
The muscles Of Morris face
twitched. and a desperate look came
to his eyes. With quick motion his
arm come from behind his back and
something glittered in his hand.
Hello. jim" said John. Are we
on timer"
"Mr. Burt" said Blake, his dark
eyes twinkling with deviltry, and his
voice clear as bell, permit me to
Introduce"
He turned to Morris with a hooking
smile on his lips. He heard the click
Of metal and saw the fash Of polished
steel as Morris raised bis arm and
leveled a revolver at John Burt.
81 bought this for myself Take II,
John Burt" he cried.
He fired before the words were out
Of his mouth. The spectators who
stood their ground saw James Blake
throw himself forward the moment
before a spit Of FIRE came from the
muzzle Of the weapon They saw his
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cHAPTER XxXII-contlnued.

CHAPTER xxXll-Continued.
"The hotel furnishes Matches" re.
sponded Blake, coolly.
Here's match" said Kingsley.
Thanks, old chap"
Morris calmly struck light and,
holding the bright new thousand-dol-
lar note few feet from Blake's head,
he ignited it.
very clever, Norris" said Blake,
replacing his pocketbook. Must be
new sensation to burn my money?
Did you burn your fingers-again-
Morris?"
Don't go too far with me, Blake!"
Morris exclaimed. an not stand for
it, do you hear? I've lost, and I'm
still a gentleman; you've won, and
are yet a cad! You've taken my
money and won the woman. Keep
away from me-"
81 didn't seek this interview" said
Blake, his face flushed with rising
anger, "but since it's to be our last
one, I'm going to tell you something.
I've not a dollar of your money and
am not your rival in any respect.
Listen to me, Morris, and I'll tell you
something that will sober you. Do
you remember John Burt? | guess
you do. He was the country boy who
dragged you out of a chair by the
scruff Of the neck for insulting a
young lady upon whom you had forced
your society,""
What of him?" demanded Morris,
sullenly. At the mention of John
Burt's name the scene, with all its
horror, came to him.
John Burt-what Of him?" repeat
ed Morris. THAT country lout can
come back, or stay away, or go to the
devil, for all care"
THAT country lout has come back"
said Blake deliberately. 81 had the
pleasure this afternoon, my dear Nor
ris, of transferring to John Burt the
various stocks and bonds which you
and your father rendered to James
Blake & Company in settlement of
your liabilities. Permit me to let
you into a deep secret, my dear Nor
ris. John Burt is James Blake &
Company. l am-nothing. In my fee.
BILE way I've attempted to carry out
John Burt's instructions. You seemed
tO stand across his nath and he hlot
ted you out He forced you to dis.
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these pages-sure proof that certain
white fingers had sought them out
many, many times.
1T was only week before he went
away" said Jessie, softly, that these
pictures were taken. 1t was a glori-
GUS day in autumn, and our horses
had galloped miles and miles. Near
the bay shore in bingham we saw a
travelling photographer, and l sug-
gested that we have our pictures
taken. We each gave the other one,
and have mine yet. We"
"And he has his yet" said Blake, a
far-off look in his eyes.
HE hasl How do you know, Mr..
Blake? Have you"
"Of course he has II. I'll wager
dear old John has never parted with
that little gift. Excuse my Interrupt
ton, Jessie; I'm greatly interested"
you spoke as If you knew" said
Jessie, her heart beating wildly. "The
last day | saw him he spoke of you
We sailed out to Black Reef and we
talked Of many things. John said
he was going to California, and won
dered If you were there and IL he
would see you. That seems ages ago.
but it's only five years. And then we
sailed back to the grove and he
qusrreled with Arthur Morris. You
have heard the story. That night we
parted, and thousand times / have
heard the hoofs OF his horse as he
galloped away in the darkness"
She paused, but Blake, with his
eyes on the portrait, said nothing.
when you told me that you were
John Burt's friend liked you" she
said, In a voice which thrilled his
very being. you have been all that
he said in your favor, and many
times more. would that It were in
my power to repay you, Mr.. Blake.
You have at your command every
thing which money can furnish, and I
and my prayer for your happiness.
He took her hand and impulsiYely
pressed IL 10 MS lips.
you have made me very. very hap
py," he said, rising to his feet as she
tenderly withdrew her hand. Il
should like to tell you something
wbich-which-bu must not tell 1t.
Some day you will know me better.
VIII you promise not to be angry
with me, then? Will you promise,
Jessle?"
Angry with VOC? I am sure shall
never be angry with you"
That is your promisc?"
THAT is my promise"
He laughed gaily as she repeated
the words. but his lips quivered and
his eyes glistened suspiciouly. In
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sweet as she offered her hand and
said:
you have made this the happiest
day Of our lives, Mr. Blake. L"
Not another word" interrupted
James Blake. "You must not thank
me. Please don't, Jessie. It's the
only favor ask"
"Why not?"
The parted lips and questioning
eyes we're eloquent with surprise.
Because don't want you to-" he
said, releasing the little hand.
His heart beat fast as he gazed into
her face, but in that moment he
gained the final victory, and only the
numbing pain of wounded passion re-
manned.
Less than a day had passed since
he had resolved to surrender all hope
Tor the love Of Jessie Garden. Why
had he done so? James Blake could
not answer that question. He had
DOT calmly weighed his chances of
success against those Of failure.
Like fash 1t dawned upon him
that he could not-that he must not
be dlsloyal to John Burt. He did not
reason 1t Quit was told to him in
that voiceless, wordless language
which has no name or key.
you must not imagine" he said,
shat your father is under the slight
est obligations to me. On the con-
trary, our firm is indebted to him.
The stock which he held was the key
TO the situation. without 1t we could
have done nothing. We have simply
been able to verify the generals con-
ddence in its value, and he is the one
to be congratulated on the outcome"
II don't believe a word you say"
replied Jessie Garden, laughing. I'm
not so stupid about these Wall street
Affairs as you imagine. II 1t had not
been for you, Mr.. Morris would have
nefrauded pap out OF all his property"
Speaking of Morris reminds me Of
something which has often puzzled
me-" said Blake. changing the subject.
ITS about that portrait. The first
time | ever met Arthur Morris | saw
your portrait in his library room. 1t
has always puzzled me. Some time
I'll tell you why"
MY portrait in Mr.. Morris rooml"
exclaimed Jessie. the color mounting
TO her cheeks. Surely you are Jest
Ing, Mr.. Blakel"
ut was probably a copy. though he
told me It was the original" replied
Blake. HE said you had 1t painted
Tor him in Berlin, and that you pre-
sented It to him. The first time
came here | saw this one and thought
Il remarkable coincidence"
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CHAPTER XXXI-continued,

Both accepted the invitation. For
some moments after Mr.. Hawkins had
left no word was spoken between John
Burt and James Blake. Each was
busy with his thoughts, but John broke
the silence.
when is Miss Garden expected to
return?" he asked, quietly.
"I'll try to find out tonight" said
Blake, looking his partner full in the
eyes. my head has been so full Of
stocks that I've thought of nothing
else. But I'll know all about 1t, John,
before meet you and Hawkins at
dinner. Perhaps Jessie-or rather,
Miss Carden-is back now. Who
knows? This is your lucky day, old
fellow, and all kinds of things may
happen before midnight. Wouldn't it
be great if went up to the Bishop
house and found her there? OF course
wouldn't say word to spoil the sur
prise you have planned. Well, must
be going. Hope I'll have good news
for you when l see you later"
Early in the evening Blake rang the
bell of the Bishop mansion, and was
greeted by General Garden.
at is pleasure, General Garden,
to tender you this check, which rep
resents your share of the profits.
Don't say a word of thanks to me, for
I do not deserve any credit. Is Miss
Garden at home, and may see her
for a moment?"
"She will be delighted to see you.
I will call her."
The general disappeared, and James
Blake lay back in his chair, with his
eyes fixed on the portrait of Jessie
Garden.
He heard the faint rustic Of gar
ment and turned to see Jessie Garden
as she entered the room. A tender
light glowed in her brown eyes, but
there was something wistful in the
smile; blending Of happiness, re-
straint and pity. The eyes dropped
for moment as they met his frank
gaze, but her voice was clear and
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II ask you and the doctors to leave
me alone with John for a minute or
two"
Certainly not, my boy, II the doc.
tors say So"
The surgeon turned to John and
whispered few words, which did not
escape Blake's strangely revived
senses.
you'll probe for nothing until
talk to Johnl" he asserted. I'm go
ing to live long enough to tell John
something that no one else shall hear.
Send them out of here, John, or I'll
get up and chase them out"
The surgeon administered a few
drops Of stlmulant, and motloning to
Hawkins and the physician, the three
silently left the room.
"Sit close by me, John. and let me
hold your hand" said Blake. Dear
old John!"
Tears gllstened in his eyes as he
clasped the others hand.
81 don't wish you to tell me any
thing, JIM" said John, soothIngly.
"Just keep quiet. Jim. and make up
your mind that you are going to get
well and be the same generous old
Jim Blake that have known all these
years"
"You know what I've donel" ex.
claimed Blake, his eyes glistening
with excitement. you know all, and
yet forgive mel Do you. John? Tell
me, old man; II means more for me
than drugs or probes"
81 do, Jim. Say no more about Il.
old partner. but lay quiet and keep
all your strength for the crisis which
is coming"
John shook his head.
"And yet you know the truth.
loved her madly. John. but a few
words from you. John. after ysu learn
Cd the truth, brought me back to
earth. I said nothing to Jessie. John.
No word Of love ever passed my lips
saw Jessie this evening, and told
her that was to dine with a friend
Of mine from Callfornia-you. John,
you'll And tomorrow evening | prom
Used her that would bring that un-
named friend to her house. That was
my little surprise. John, but II was
not to be-"
Il shall call the surgeons II you say
another word" declared John, who
feared change for the worse.
81 should like to see Jessie. VIII