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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-27
The Buffalo slaughter"

There was a good deal of discussion IN
the papers about the Darbarity of chasing
and Strengthening buffalo as it were, Ito
make a Roman holiday The Pres dent
was appealed to by humane societies to in
there was great excitement In certain quar-
tiers because of the alleged Cruelties that were
10 be practiced. But l will tell you in the
stricteSt confidence that buffaloes are worth
So 500 apiece and even the Miller brothers
are not generous enough to chase one to
death or slaughter II for the amusement of
their friends. 1t is true that an ancient
veteran was killed in order that the visit
ing editors might have taste OF buffalo
meat, which was very much like slices of
a sole-lea Their trunk. This particular buff
falo was blind and deaf and lame, and no
body of this generate is old enough to
name his age. When they were skinning
him an arrow head was found In his hide
which proves that he born before the
invention of gunpowder. They chased him
around the ring for awhile-very gently, for
fear he would perish of exhaustion-and then
Apache chief, was allowed to slip up and
cut the throat of the animal, which was
skinned, hauled off to the commissary tent
cut up in chunks and boiled all the rest
of the day and all that night and until
noon of the day following, hoping to make
the flesh tender enough to eat. II was then
sliced placed between thick slabs of I'M
buttered bread. and each editor was given
one os the sandwiches with cup of coffee
as a souvenir. Several of the association
had tasted boiled owl before, but a buffalo
sandwich something new to them.
When The Secretary of the Interior, by Or
der of the President. telegraphed the agent
OF the Poncas, protesting against the cruel
ty to the buffalo, the agent wired back a
sarcastic message, suggesting that the ed
H. 4l,ay, hah rtff 10 ft-l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-27
Marking an Epoch.

This roundup was historical event. be-
cause 1t celebrated the dissolution of the
Ponca and the Otoe tribes, and the Millers
tried to make 1t of historical significance as
far as possible.
Several thousand people came in the day
before and remained the day after to cele-
brate the significant occasion, for 1t was
significant In many respects. 1t not only
marks the dissolution of the tribal relations
of two ancient Indian nations. but 1t cele-
brates the disappearance of the cowboy
from Oklahoma. The wire fence is doing his
work. And with the Indian and the cow
boy the lean. long horned steer will vanish,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-27

Leather Belts.
GIRDLE BELTS, in peau de cygne
silk. shirred effect, cOlOrs blue and
brown only Regular price. 6Cr
$l"r. Special ........-......V >~'
WHITE EMBROIDERY BELTS,
with gilt buckles. the regular 1OC
20. kind. Special value ....... ~
WHITE DUCK BELTS. in narrow
and Wide widths with gilt or 1dOC
nickel buckles. Special value. 1--WE
Pearl Belt Buckles. in square zoe
and oval shapes Special value. ~ 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-27
Ranch 1O1.

Ranch 101 is about forty miles south of
the Kansas line. The nearest railway sta
ton is Bliss. named after former Secre-
tary of the Interior on the Santa Fe line.
After the death of George Miller his daugh-
ter and three sons and their mother incor-
porated themselves into a company and are
running the ranch together. The sister is
Mrs. w. H. England of Topeka. She is a
graduate Of Vassar and her husband is a
promising young lawyer in that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-27

Worth 10c. and 12l2c.
Material is of unusual
fineness, and the all-over
patterns of mixed dash
es and figures make a
beautiful dress fabric for
hot weather.
Grounds are white. with
the dashes and figures in
black, green or pink-four
or more different patterns
in each color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-27

also Very few of that old-fashioned breed
of beef cattle remain in this territory. The
long horns that were used in the roping
contests had to be imported from Texas.
None of them are left upon Ranch 101.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-27
q. s. Realty Stock.

Read Mr.. Greiner's letter on page Z,
showing 1890 profit. The u. 8. Realty
stock is being taken at lively rate by the
Pennsylvanians.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-27

81 so a pound, according to the cut. Hence,
as YOU may readily perceive, buffalo breed
ing may be made very profitable, and that
is why these herds are kept up. Some of
the breeders are crossing the buffalo with
imported yaks, which are said to strength
on the breed
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-05-05
intercession. Is Harkaway at Willow
Copse Hall2"

intercession. Is Harkaway at Willow
Copse Hall1"
mo"
''In your carriage perhapsT'
I Again no. tried in every possible
way to induce the boy to come hack
with me. but he declared 1t was his
invincible intention to go 70 sea, and to
carry his plan into execution he mast
make his way to the coast"
''And he has goneT
''Yes; a short time before started to
drive to your house he left, trudglng
along the Chelmsford road. Ny OBJ
ject in advising you of this was to pur-
sue and bring him back as soon as
possible, because his present project
can only result in misery and hardship
to him"
II am deeply beholden to your lady
ship3 exclaimed Mr.. Crawcour. "When
we discovered the boys flight last
night, we imagined that he would go
to his friends at Highgate, to whom
we have telegraphed. l thank you ex-
tremely. A pursuit shall be instituted
at once. You will wish to see his lord
ship?'
"Not today. Having accomplished
my task, I will return. Please let me
know if you find the runaway"
Mr.. Crawcour assured her that he
would do so without fail and personally
handed her to her carriage. When she
was gone, he summoned Mr.. Mole and
Collinson. the head of the school. to
whom he communicated the lnforma-
tion he had received.
"Now, what do you adviser" conclud.
father or a name! But, before we pro-
ceed further, give me my child"
Her ladyship rose from the sofa and
assumed a defiant air and attitude.
The continued taunts of her husband
reused all her latent energy. She
thought she saw way out of the diff
, Guilty. You shall not have your child"
she exclaimed, unless you agree to
cease your proposed persecution of me-"
"You will not give him to me?"
"Only on conditions"
"Name your terms" said he mildly.
His former bullying airs had vanished.
little suspecting that there was any
one after him and specializing as to his
chances of getting a ship when he
reached the coast.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-05-05

told lie you had died in India"
"Tbey lied. whoever they were-lied as
foully and designedly as ever did viii
lainsr' he cried. with ferceness III sup
pressed.
There was pause, which lie broke.
"YOu never expected 10 see me again.
Lady Mordenfield. Bah, How the
name chokes me- When we parted and
/ went abroad, do you remember that
your father said was poor and no fit
match for you and that it was agreed
between us that should 20 TO India to
try my luck there and send for you, but
a letter came, telling me that you were
dead aud that our child would be cared
for Your father lied TO both of US to
accomplish his ambitious purposes. and
he succeeded in making two lives mis-
erable." !,
Lady Morden6ed's tears fell fast
81 remained true to my love and have
been widower for your sake ever
since" continued the speaker. You
were false to your vows. have learn
ed that your father is dead, that you
married Lord Mordenheld, who died
some years back, and that you live a
life of secluslon IN this wild place"
"Oh, Charles, IL you knew how have
suffered you would not reproach mev'
"And haven't also suffered? Have
l not mourned you as one dead, and
erected shrine to you in my heart OF
hearts. weeping over the memory Of
the past? But hear me OUT
II am listening" she replied; "but,
for heavens sake, speak more mildly.
cannot bear your reproaches."
You must bear them, and l have
right to speak to you. for you are Mrs.
Bedington. am Charles Bedington.
We were lawfully married. Your sec
Ond marriage with Lord Mordenfield
was bigamous and illegal. Do you hear
me. Amelia? You are my wife, and
your second son, the present Lord Nor
denheld, is illegitimate and mere no
body"
Heaven help me" moaned the wretch
ed woman.
"That matters little. l am rich. for
have accomplished the purpose for
(ToBeContinued)
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His heart ilrobbed proudly, for he felt
he would receive the thanks of those
whom he was protecting.
One. two. three. Mr.. Blocks was tap
ping at the door. Gladly Jack opened
II. and two men entered.
This is the coachman," explained
Mr. Blocks. the gardener and two
men have gone round to the back. We
mean to have the rascals"
II think they have already got In.
The grinding noise heard has stop
ped" said Jack.
"All the better" remarked the coach
man, who was srmcd with an iron bar
In side room was II bunderbuss,
which belonged to the butler. He took
1t up looked to the lock. and the men.
followed by Jack, stole on tiptoe along
the passage The candle was left in
the hall. A lantern was carried by the
coachman and its light concealed by
a fold OF his coat, which was thrown
over IT, When the pantry was reached,
a light was seen under the door. The
thieves were at work. Quickly turn
ing the key, Blocks threw the door
open.
Jem made his lantern dark lmmedi-
ately. but the coachmaD turned his
light ON. The plate chest was broken
open. and the costly articles It con
taIned were thrown about on the floor
ready to be packed up for removal.
Tony made a rush for the window and
fell into the arms OF the gardener. who
struck him blow which rendered him
senseless. and he was made prisoner
being strongly bound with ropes pro
vlded by the groom Jem drew re-
yolyer. which he presented at thf. but
Ter. who. however. was too quick for
him He discharged his blunderDuss
and shot the villain who fell TO the
ground with a prolonged groan,
Lord have mercy upon me! I'm done
for this journey" he cried.
"And serve you right. too, you thlev-
ing rascal,r answered the butler
The coachman proceeded to fastep
him securely. regardless OF the pain Of
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-05-05

lice. After the second ring the door
was opened cautiously.
who's that?" cried mans voice.
"a friend who wants to speak to
you on most important business" an.
swered Jack.
''To me2 Do you know who amp
said the man.
mo; II is enough for me that you
are an inmate of this house"
I'm Mr.. Blocks. the butler. and was
just turning into my bed. Am the
personT
Eyes, yes; you'll do as well as any
body else. For goodness sake. don't
waste any more time. Open the door,.
cried Jack. do you want to lose your
plate and perhaps be murdered in the
bargainl"
"Oh, Lord. he says he'll murder mel
Where's my blunderbuss?" cried the
butler.
You've nothing to fear from me-"
reJoined Jock In despair at his thick
leadedness. "Pve come to put you on
your guard"
"Oh, you're not after the plate?"
"No. is it likely / should come here
ard talk to you IL had any such In
tention? Open the door. l am only a
boy. and surely man like you isn't
afraid OF a lad.''
"Only boy? Why didn't you say
so before? Only boy? amt afraid
OF no boys" replied Mr.. Blocks.
WHATS all the row about?"
5TSo butler flung open the door as he
spoke and stood revealed. a little.
stumpy. fat man. with white cotton
nlghtcap on. s;'ivering in his shirt
sleeves and trousers and holding in his
hand a candle which flickered and
sputtered in the wind and rain. Jack
stepped quickly inside and closed the
door. rather TO the alarm Of the butler
who retreated toward the domestic Of
fees. which were reached by passage
to the rear leading from the hall.
II will tell You all in few words"
said Jack. ''pm. or rather was. at
school near here"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-05-05

when was doing q bit OF work down
at Edmonton. That Job got me Jagged.
Il did. and I've hated dorgr ever since
like steam. I have
Presently the burglars vacated the
shed, and Jack heard their footsteps
retreating ms they went toward the
house
"Now's my time" he thought.
Rising quickly. he crept out OF his
warm bed OF straw and got into the
open air Tie rain descended steadily,
and It was evidently going to be wet
night. II was useless to go to the back.
as that was the direction taken by the
burglars. 30 Jack determined to make
his way to the front door and put the
inmates ON their guard against the
robbers. t4 rt
Il was, with some difficulty that
Jack In the dark found the front door
OF the house, which from It's size ap.
peared to besong to some rich land.
owner. The architecture, the elegant
flower beds, the luxuriant laurels and
other shrubs betokened taste and
wealth. There was no light to be
seen. All the inmates had presumably
gone to bed Having found bell. he
pulled 1t at first gently and again with
more violence His object was not TO
disturb the burglars at their work. for
should they take the alarm and go
away the people OF the house would
not believe his tale. ~
Probably they would take him for a
thief and give him in charge Of thc-po-
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-05-05

'Crawconr'sY' said the butler.
"Yes This evening | ran away and
walked till | came here. Feeling tired,
crept into your shed at the bauk.
While OH some straw In the shed two
men came In. who. am convinced
from their conversation. were burglars.
Their object was 10 break into your
pantry and steal all they could lay
their hands on"
BLESS us and save usl'' cried the but
Ter. raising his hands.
There are two OF them How can
we catch themf Are you the only man
In the housef'
There's the coachman and some
grooms over the stable. and the gar.
dener He's got gun. VIII You stop
here? feel can trust you. young
gentleman I'll go aud rouse them.
Stand close by the door. and when you
hear three taps with the knuckles open
softly"
"All right said Jack. ~
Afr. Blocks owing TO the iuminencc
OF the danger. had awakened to q
sense OF activity. which. as n general
rule. was quite foreign 70 his character
Putting on coat which was hanging
up In the hall he sailed forth into the
wind and rain. and Jack was left alone
More than once during his brief vigil
he fancied lie heard the center bit nj
work filing away the iron bars. which
had to he removed ere the burglars
could effect an entry into the house
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-05-05
CHAPTER KY.


~N Lady Mordenfeld's return
e home she was told mat a gen.
w. tleman was waiting in the
drawing room to see her.
His name?" she asked.
HE would give none. my lady"
answered the footman.
She walked unconsciously enough
into the room, dressed as she was, but
started at beholding a man yet young
and handsome. though a tropical sun
had made him thin and of a sallow
complexion. He was standing near
the mantelpiece, and did not move az
her ladyship entered. An almost i'm
perceptible smile fitted round the cor
ners of his well cut mouth. Yet the
expression of his face was very, very
sad. He uttered one word--"AIimig'
1t had an electrical erect upon Lady
Mordenheld, who sank, half fainting,
upon sofa. This name, Mimi, was
diminution OF Amelia. She well knew
that one-and only one-map had ever
applied IL. to her.
He advanced toward her, and said in
a voice in which harshness struggled
with tenderness for the mastery, $50
you know me, Mimi?"
Charles" she murmured.
"ies. Charles. Tell me the old tale
Say you thought me dead, and married
another because you were poor and
coveted wealth and tltleg' he ex-
claimed.
"Oh, good heavens, Charles! They
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-05-05

hls wound.
"Are there amy more Of themT hc
asked.
mo" said Mr.. Blocks. zone inside.
one out. that's the lot"
The wounded mans hurt was stanch.
ed as well as could be done. and the
burglars were placed on the floor OF tile
pantry, while mounted groom was
sent on for the police and surgical as
sistance
"well." said Jack, who bad been an
attentive but silent spectator OF what
had taken place. "now you have settled
your little affsir suppose you will nl.
low me to return TO my bed and my
straw"
Begging your pardon. sir" replied
Blocks, "you will do nothing OF the
sort. After the service you have rem
dered 10 this establishment you have n
right to bed"
"who does this house belong tor
Lady Mordenfieid."
"Indeed-' Jack said. with surprise.
'Is this Willow Copsel'
That's the name. and our young
master is at your school"
III know him well, but wish had
come to any other house. However.
will accept your offer OF bed, and we
can talk tomorrow morning." replied
Jack.
The butler pressed him TO have some
thing to eat. which he did not refuse.
and when his wants were satisfied he
was shown into a spare bedroom.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-29
PERMANENT PEACE.
Russia to Build No Warships For
a Term of Years.
This May Be One Of the Conditions
Proposed by Unprecedented That
Preliminary Negotiations For
Peace Occurred in Paris.

Paris. March 27-It was stated in
diplomatic quarters here that among
the conditions of peace which Japan
might ask would be that Russia give
2 pledge to build no more warships
for term OF years. a diplomatic of
fetal said that such a condition would
be the most effective means of assur-
ing Japan against Russia's carrying
out her cherished project OF naval re-
armament for the renewal of hosti,i-
ties under better conditions than
those at present existing.
Concerning the recent preliminary
approaches toward peace. it is now
accepted in the highest diplomatic
quarters that these preliminary nego-
tiations did not occur here. although
Paris may have been the channel
through which the results were trans
mitted to st. Petersburg and Toxic.
However. it is noticeable that there
has not been the slightest reference
in French newspapers 70 the peace
movement having taken tangible form
here or elsewhere. except in continued
academic discussion of the peace prop
uganda and few vague St Peters
burg dispatches showing that peace
is in the air.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-29
Steel Corporation to Increase Wages.

Pittsburg. March 27.-Omcials OF
the United States Steel Corporation
are reported to- have completed all
plans preparatory to- making the an
ncuncement of sweeping wage in
crease, to 90 into effect April J.
The amount Of the increase is not
known al present. but IL is stated that.
with the exception of the tonnage men
in the steel mills. all other employees
will receive the full amount OF the
former reduction. The total increase
for the year will, IL is said, approxi-
mate 100000. The advance will az
feet 30 900 workmen i'm this district.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-29
BIG LINERS COLLIDE.
Both Vessels Badly Damaged Near
Halifax, NJ. S.

Halifax. N. s.. March 27.-Two great
transatlantic liners, the Partisan. ot
the Allen line, and the Albano Ham,
burg-American boat, both bound in,
heavily loaded with passengers. col
lided off the harbor's entrance. Both
were seriously damaged. but reached
their docks and landed their passen-
gers safely. The Parisian's stern
touched bottom as she reached her
wharf while hard pumping kept The
AlDano free.
Both steamers were from European
ports. The Partisan from Liverpool and
the Albano from Hamburg The Pa
risian had on board 1000 passengers.
The Albano carried 800 passengers.
nearly all for Philadelphia, to which
port she was to have proceeded after
calling here
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-29
A 48O ACRE FARM YIELDS IS
PER CENT. PROFIT 4
YEAR.
What a Mercer County (ohio) Farmer
Received from One Years
Crop.

Extracts from an interesting letter
from p. II. Rynhard, of Starbuck, Man
itoba, Canada, gives an excellent idea
of the prosperity of those who have
gone from the United States to Can
ada. He says:
Il bought, August. 1903, 4S0 acres
of land, paying $4,000 for it. We
threshed 1913 bushels of wheat and
between 200 and 1900 bushels OF
oats aid barley from 200 acres But
part of the wheat went down before
filling, and was not harvested except
for hay. The crop was worth. at
threshing time $4,000 Besides 10
acres laying idle, except a timothy
meadow, which is not included i'm this
estimate. Counting the value OF The
product and the increase of value OF
land will pay me more than rs Der
cent. on the investment. Two broth
ers Ia the same neighborhood bought
100 acres each six years ago. They
have rot done a single thing to this
land except to fence 1t and break aud
cultiy.le about one-half of Il. Har-
vested last year % bushels wheat per
acre. This year 81 bushels per acre.
They Geu get any day SIS per acre.
These Sre only few of many hun
droGs OF such chances. IL looks Iike
boating. but truth is justifiabe, and
the world ought TO know IL, especially
the home-seeker. / know Of quite a
few farmers that have made fortunes
in from 10 to 20 years, retired with
from $40. 900 to 500, 600
Writing concerning another district
in The Canadian West, S. l.. Short say.
Dear Sir:-I have TO inform y3u
that have just returned from the
Carrot River Country in Saskatcre-
war, where / located land of the very
finest black vegetable loan. which
am proud of, and will move i'm The
spring. Farmers are still plowinr
there. A mild climate and beautiful
country to behold. Cattle are fat and
running outside. Wood and water
good. Saw oats weighing ~ pounds
to bushel. Potatoes large and wslT
ripened; also wheat that brought thare
81 cents. The country exceeded my
expectations. Saw oats in stock
thicker on the ground than appears ir
many Of the illustration. sent out I'D
des"r ptive pamphlets. l have been
in many western states, but the soil
excels any | ever saw"
The Canadian Government Agents 1t
different points report that the u
quiries for literature and railrond
lratos. etc. to Western Garada are the
greatest In the history Of their work
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-29
PRODiGAL RETURNS.
Youth Who Left Evanston, H., Four
Year Ago at Home.

Chicago, March 27.-Frank Rogers,
who disappeared from his home in Ev-
anston, four years ago. with his aunt.
Miss Florence Ely, has returned.
Young Rogers stated that since leav-
Ing Chicago he has been working in
Buffalo and New York city The po-
lice and others for a long time work.
ed on the case as a kidnapping mys-
terry. The boy now denies that he has
been with his aunt.
The boy had been the pet of his
aunt ever since he was a baby So
close was this friendship that Miss
Ely could scarcely allow the boy to
he out of her sight. Her affection was
returned by young Rogers