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The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
CHAPTER I-continued.

Bah. Col. Bob, your reasoning
powers are sadly remiss. l can tell
you exactly what brought the Mexican
hidalgo to la belle France, and at the
same time explain why l have come
to this questionable but charmingly
gay ball"
Then prove me wrong. Dora, and
| give you my word I'll admit my er-
nor he says, eagerly, for he will be
only too glad to discover some ameli-
Grating circumstance to excuse her
presence.
Bend your head closer You know
that my mistress, Miss Pauline, is the
owner Of the great Ell Dorado Mine
that is, she owns about half Of the
stock and controls the output, which
is enormous, exceeding anything in
al Mexico. The opposing syndicate
CT combine Is headed by Senor Lopez.
who seeks by crafty means to accom-
plish his purpose"
Yes, yes, l begin to comprehend"
mutters Col. Bob Harlan, nodding his
head
You see, there is one man who
owns ten shares in the mine, one Rich
ard Danvers, an unknown party, for
none Of them have ever seen him.
My mistress holds his document, sent
10 her father some years ago, by
which she votes his stock; this gives
Der fair majority. II the combine
can find this man and bribe him to
toin with them, they will have a con-
trolling interest"
Yes, yes, I've known all this for
some time. To tell you the truth.
Dora, I was secretly hired by this
Senor Lopez to find Richard Danvers,
hut now that I understand the game.
and see that it is Miss Pauline I fight
against. give it up. No one, not
even my chum. has any idea who the
man seek is, nor why am striving
TO get on his track. Go on, Dora.
ny dear girl
You promise to be on our side,
Col. Bob" pursues this cautious crea-
ture.
ITO a dead certainty-how could
bear to feel that I was your enemy?
No, from this day, this hour. this min
ute, Senor Lopez can go to the deuce
and find the mysterious Richard him
self. / wash my hands Of the whole
affair, and stand ready to serve Miss
Pauline with heart and soul"
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n E;<7ffBslRe BsleAT RAT1a% LINE
@R0oH~ %2ENzO

and he is raving over you
Then I'm afraid you gentlemen
viii have to fight duel; l know you
are fond of me, Bob"
Il used to be before I discovered
that you were a hirt Dora; now.
shall"
What, not jealous Of that dear Mt
tie bug-hunter. who has specimens OF
hideous worms and beetles in every
pocket, and is continually raving over
some new discovery he has made
more wonderful than all the rest.
Shame on you, colonel! you know that
| could only be won by a whole man.
big and brave as-as you Western
men are. and not a dried-up anatomy,
who loves crawling things more than
he ever can woman"
Dora, forgive me. Have your fun,
but don't go too far. draw the line
at certain limits. Let NE accompany
you to the hotel also"
Very good-after this one dance"
with me-"
IF you care to- archly.
When the waltz is over Col. Bob
looks in vain for his comrade, and not
finding him. concludes that Dick has
returned alone, after discovering him
in the society of the charming Dora
This suits him just as well.
The professor makes his appear
ance, bowing and smiling-he glow
ers upon Bob whenever he can avoid
Dora's eye. and once shakes his fist
at the undaunted sheriff. which ac-
ton causes that cool worthy to smile.
for he feels toward this little man
as a goOd-natured Newfoundland dog
might toward a little spaniel or ter
rier that snaps at his neels-contempt
and pity. The professor scowls worse
than ever when he ses that Col. Bob
intends to intrude his society upon
them: he drops several hints about
two being company, and three a
crowd. but the good-natured sherih
laughs and tells him he is at liberty
to herd by himself If he looks at it
that way-that, as for himself. he is
only too glad Of good company.
They have queer time Of it on the
way to the hotel. and only by rare
tact does Dora prevent the gentlemen
from coming to blows: the fiery little
specimeu-hurter seems to believe he
has a grievance, and would like to
bring matters to a climax. but Col.
Bob does not meet him halfway. and
Dora smoothes the rufied feathers Of
her quonGan admirer in a way wom-
en- have.
No sooner does she leave them at
the hotel than the British lion has his
name up. The time may not be ex-
actly propit:ous. as a number Of per-
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ind q certain man, I was running
amuck with the plans of Miss Pau
line Westerley-you know she con-
trolls the great E Dorado mine BY q
small majority Of votes, and only sue
ceeds in doing this because she uses
the ten shares Of party who placed
them at the disposal Of her father.
Give me a weed: that's a trump-nov
a light. if you please"
This obliging party. whose shares
give the control Of the mine to Miss
Pauline, his name is!
'One Richard Danvers."
HIN! begin to see. The senor
needs him badly to complete his COM
bine, doesn't he?"
Then Col Bob rapidly sketches his
little adventure with the professor.
Dora's confession. and the story OF
how she regained the paper which
the crafty Mexican hildage had %
coolly distracted from her private
desk at the hotel: to all Of which Dick
listens attentively. and when the Tarn
is finished. he exclaims:
Bravo for Dora! Don't you for
get it. my boy. that bright-eyed girl is
a jewel. and if I were you I wouldn't
be scared OF by twenty professors"
Il expect a challenge in the morn
ing" remarks Bob with grin; and
upon being questioned furthe- he tells
Of the little rumpus the naturalist kick
ed up near the entrance Of the Grand
Continental. and how he was obliged
to bring into use some of his western
tactics in order to subdue the fel-
low; which is very amusing to his
companion. who leans back ana
laughs with great gusto.
Il know l shall see you two at
daggers' points yet, or, to be palmer.
facing each other at fifteen PAGES.
There's one point in his favor"
What's that" demands the other.
Hes so small he has more chance
Of escaping the lead than you have"
"Perhaps-with another man-but
I drive nails at that distance. and can
take of one Of his ears il It pleases
ne. Do you think this dandy lady
killer would look half so distracting II
1 shortened the length Of his nose q
trifie?"
Joking aside, Bob, wouldn't be
surprised if you heard from the fel-
low. He has grit, and that tumble
you gave him was enough to arouse
his vindictiveness!"
You'll stand by me, Dick. even II
I make it bowie-knives to the finish?"
Certainly, only I don't want you
to unnecessarily hurt the little chap;
I rather fancy his looks, you know.
Now. listen while tell you what hap
pened to me-"
The Sheriff of Secora county turns
abruptly around. and looks his COM
panior in the face.
Il thought you had been having an
experience. Dick. my boy. Comics
sion is good for the soul. they say; 30
out with it."
(To be continuedD
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

Every housekeeper should know that
Il they will buy Defiance Cold Water
Starch for laundry use they will save
not only time, because ii never sticks
70 the iron, but because each package
contains Is oz-one full pOunG-while
aIl other Cod Water StarcheS are put
up in !. pound packages, and the price
is the same. 10 cents. Then again
because Defiance Starch is free from
al injurious chemicals. II your grocer
tries 20 sell you a 12-oZ. package II
is because he has a stock on hand
which he wishes 10 dispose Of before
re puts in Defiance. He knows that
Defiance Starch has printed on every
package in large letters and figures
is ozs." Demand Defiance and save
much time and money and the annoy.
ance OF the iron sticking. Defiance
never sticks.
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UNsIGHTLY BALD SPOT.
Caused by Sores on Neek-Mereiieso
Itchins fer Two Years Made
Him WiId-Ancther Cure
by Cuticura.

For two years my neck was Gov
cred with sores. the humor spreading
TO my hair, which fell out, leaving an
unsightIy bald spot, and the soreness.
inflammation and merciless itching
made NE wild. Friends advised Cutl-
cura Soap and Ointment, and after .
few applications the torment subsided.
to nv great Joy. The sores soon dis
appeared, and my hair grew again.
as thick and healthy as ever shall
always recommend Cuticura- (Signed)
r. J. Spalding, I04 ". 104th St, New
York City"
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
CHAPTER II.
";t's Dynamite Bombs at Fifteen
Paces!"

";t's Dynamite Bombs at Fifteen
Paces!"
The Sheriff of Secora county gives
his fair and bewitching companion a
greedy look. and heaves a tremendous
sigh.
Il suppose so. but you can rest as
sured I don't intend to let my hug
grow old in waiting, Miss Madcap.
Now that you have accomplished your
purpose. I suppose you will let me
see you home!"
She looks distressed.
I'm so sorry, Col. Bob, but I've
promised"
Young Carlos. the student nephew
Of the senor?"
"No-Prof. John Fitzsimmons."
He gives a scornful laugh.
THAT apology Of man-the
deuce,"
Hes very entertaining-I like
him"
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HOw'S This !?

We o1er One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
II CatAErh LaaS cannot be cured by HaITs
GAIarrn Cure.
- CHENEY CO., Toledo. o.
We the undersigned. have known r J. Cheney
for the ast Is y-ar. aaG believe him perfectly hun
orabIe in al business transactions and financially
aaie carry any Obi gait made by ME drU-
WA-DISG KrNN.S & MAavIS,
wholesale Drugg:sss. T4Iedo, o.
EaITs Cafar-h Cure - taken internally, acting
Directly upon blood anc mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials free. Price - ceasA p0I
bottle. sod oy al DrVxxtets
IAAe EA.rs Family Pllls for constipation.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Got Record Premium for Gold.

William Thompson, who died the
other day at Shelbyville. Ind, aged 4,
was known as the man who sold his
gold at sa75." During the civil way
Thompson accumulated S3,100 in gold.
which he carried to Indianapolis and
sold at premium of s275, netting him
s7,525, within 10 cents of the highest
price ever paid for gold.-Chicago
Chronicle.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
SladSfone'a Nickname.

It Is impossible to imagine anyone
bold enough to address Mr. Gladstone
by his nickname, if indeed anything
30 profane as q nickname ever ap-
preached that august parsonage. As
matter Of fact. Mr.. Gladstone seems
to have had a nickname. and to have
been called "Merrypebbles" by some
intrepid persons. But this was BE-
hind his back-The Academy.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

The points noted in chrysanthe-
NUNS are symmetry Of the flower. the
shape and arrangement Of the petals
and the color. The large tousled ones
are seldom considered seriously In
selecting the most perfect flowers for
prizes. Carnations are the most salts
factory and profitable flowers for the
florist They bloom all year. and If
you haven't carnations and roses you
might as well 20 out of business"
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

A melodrama was presented @ L.
roy. Kas., recently. and the Reporter
declares that when the blind heroine
gave the letter to the villain. suppoo-
ing it was her husband. some woman.
overcome by the dramatic fulness oe
the movement, gave . most soul
spending sigh. II was . sigh that
could easily melt the heart Of the
Egyptian Sphinx and turn Pixies Peak
into q seething mass of lava"
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
About 0Uinine.

Qulnine is obtained from the dried
bark of the stem and branches Of
plants which were known at one time
exclusively in South America. The
Jesuit priests who introduced Chris
tianity into that continent learned the
use OF the bark in cases of fever from
the natives. and for a long time the
Jesults remained as the sole European
repositories of the secret.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Insist on Getting lt.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch. This is because they
have a stock on hand Of other brands
containing only l. OF in a package.
which they won't be able to sell first.
because Defiance contains 16 OF for
the same money.
Do you want Is OF. instead Of L On
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Brother cickev on "Poverty I"

Brother Dichey has summed up
his sentiments on Poverty" in the
following petition: 'LawG. Gey sed
dat poverty is a blessin'-but please
don't SEN him MY way! De winter
comm On now. en- I'm short er kiver,
en- dey amt no place al de table fer
nobody but des po' NE. So. keep pow
erty in his place LawG. en don't let
him come prcjickin' roun' my house!'
Atlanta Constitution.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

"A As you know, I wrote you that my doctor
said l must have an operation Or could NOS
live. I then wrote you, telling ou my all
ments- followed yOur advice and am en-
tirely we'll I can walk miles without an
ache or pain, and I owe my life To you and
TO Lydia f. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
I wisE every suffering woman would read
this testimonial and realize the value OF writ
ing TO you and your remedy Mrs. Mary
Dimmick. 5sth and E. Capitol Streets, Ben
ming T. O., Washington, D. c.
When q medicine has been successful
in restoring to health SO many women
whose testimony is so unQuestionable.
you cannot we'll say. without trying it,
" do not believe it will help me- IL
you are i'll. don't hesitate to get bot
tie of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound at once, and write Mrs. PINK
ham. Lynn. Mass. for special advice
it is free and always helpful.
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Smailpox in 1ext-RookS.

A st. Louis health officer declares
that he has no hesitancy in stating
that the majority of textbook ac-
counts Of smallpox are wofuIly lack
ing in everything practical. laying
stress usually upon those symptoms
which are most seldom SEEN" and his
experiences extends over more than
1882 cases.
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Have a Purpcse In Life.

A man has only himself to blame IL
his life appears to him at any time
void Of interest. Keep ever in mind
that you are here for a grand purpose.
Care must not drive il out, pleasure
must not cissipate it There is some
good for each TO Go-that good is
the main thing of existence.-Ex-
change
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Devonshire Superstitious.

Superstirions still rife In Devon
shire are that it is unlucky TO put the
right boo: on first; that the first foot
70 cross a threshold in the new year
follows the spilling Of salt on the
tablecloth and the crossing Of table
knives. These are only few Of
many similar minor beliefs.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
To Thine Own Self Be True.

Keep the inner man or woman
strong and brave and true, and Pow
erty shall have no power to deprive
one Of self-respect. Nor will there
be need to cringe and tremble or STAN
mer in bewilderment before the daz-
zling elegance of more fortunate (y
fellow-beilgS.-Exch
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

The P0-rs-na Almanac In Ao0oy0o0
AomeA
The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac
has become q fixture In over eight
million homes. It can be obtained
from all druggists free. Be sure to in
4uire early. The 1906 Almanac is al
ready published, and the supply viii
soon be exhausted. Do not put 1t on.
Get one today.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Educating Chinese Girl.

Chinese girls as a rule are not SEM
10 school; the mother superintends
their training in housework- As soon
as the girls are old enough they are
taugh TO cook. sew. make and mend
clothes AMI indeed Go all domestic
work But the enlightened Chinese
sends his daughter TO school when
near a mission or some other school
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
The Wrono Ticket,

An omcial Of a railway once got
leave to get married and was given
a pass over the road On his way
back he gave the ticket collector his
marriage certificate instead Of the
pass. The latter studied it carefully
for few minutes. aad then said: MY
man. you have got a ticket for lons.
wearisome journey. but not on this
railway"
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Knew the SYMPTOMS,

A doctor prescribed rest and change
for a small girl, saying that her sys-
TEN was quite upset. After he had
gone the little girl said: Il knew /
was upset. mamma. because my foot's
asleep; and things must be pretty bad
when you go TO sleep at the wrong
end"
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
S12.5OO for a MANUSCRIPT,

At the sale of the library of the Earl
Of Cork in London. a French manu-
script, described by experts to be one
Of the finest Garden" manuscripts
ever offered for auction, was bought
by Messrs. Quaritch, for s125G0. The
same firm purchased King Charles Is
prayer book for $500.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Ask Your Druggist for Aliens eoot.ease,

~ and have just bought another supply. II
has cured my corns, and the hot, burning
and itching sensation in my feet which was
almost unbearable, and would not De With
out it now. Mrs. W. J. Walker, Camden,
N. J." Sold by all Druggists, 25c.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
It Made q Difference.

Robbie's father had a man drop In
to see him. After they had chatted a
few minutes. the guest was offered
the only cigar on the table, so Robbie
Nas sent upstairs for a fresh box.
As the boy reached the top stair his
father was startled to hear: Which
Find. papa? Do you want those you
smoke yourself. or the kind you give
away way?"-Lippincott's Magazine.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
The Reason.

why does one want q study in
which to be alone at times with his
books?" you ask. For the reason that
he does not care to have people pres
ent at the making Of his mental toilet
any more than at the making Of the
physical one.-New Orleans Times.
Democrat
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Eiremen Play On Piano.

The Barton Opera-house Fresno
Cal. has piano. 1t was to have as
sisted in performance. But a tuner
accidentally oiled it, just before the
hour Of the performance, with gasoline
instead Of kerosene, and then inspec
ted the interior with a lighted match.
So the only players on the piano that
night were the fremen.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

From continental Europe comes the
story Of burglar who LETT the follow
ing note pinned 10 the pillow in man
sion he had ransacked: In the bible
1t says. Lead US not into temptation
You and your show of wealth tempted
me and fell. though an honest work
ing man Therefore. you are the sin
ner. not L Repent before 1t Is too
late"
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

When q man Is walked up BY the
cook going downstairs to get his
breakfast and goes to sleep right away
again. the only way his wife can pacify
him Is to tell him he never closed his
eyes all night and it is wonderful the
way be can go to his work without
having had any rest-New York
Press
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

When you see a man foaming at
the mouth, his head in q moose and .
razor at his throat, don't be alarmed.
for perhaps he is only getting shaved
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Ship Mexican Silver to Orient.

On board the Pacific Mail liner
China, which sailed from San Fran
cisco recently for the Orient, are
fifty tons of Mexican silver dollars,
worth $3.50, eco gold.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Courage Of Woman.

when it comes to enduring physL
cal pain q mans courage is nothing
compared to a woman's." said q prom
inent physician. We think We can
bear any amount of pain. but vhen
1t comes our way we all prove Gov.
ards"
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Defiance Starch

should be in every household. none SO
good. besides 4 OF. more for 10 cents
than any other brand Of cold water
starch.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

The man who takes everything for
granted rarely has time to be sur
priSed at anything.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
M I5fe three years ago.-MRs. THOs- RoBBINS
Map Street. Norwich. y. Y, Feb. y, 1900
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

A woman takes on look Of aston
ishment when told that she has hurr
the feelings of a man.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

He needs TO wear wading boots who
takes short cuts to success.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar.
Made Of extra quality tobacco Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

When a woman allows her husband
to have his own way look out Cor a
coming back with request for cash
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Qutnine Tablets. Drug.
G!sts refund money II IL fails 70 cure. E. ".
GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

It takes more than diplomacy to de-
feat the devil.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

Better is il to drive the gloom from
one heart than TO dover il with gold.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
His Winnino Ways.

THAT man has the most winning
personality l ever met"
who is he?"
"The best poker player in the city"
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

0mp0etant % Moth0eo.
Examine earefully every bottle Of CASroRIA.
. safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and SO that Is
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

Charity may cover a multitude o4
sins, but a lot more will spring up.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

is because made by an entirely differ.
ent process. Defiance Starch Is un-
like any othe-, better and one-thir0
more for 10 cents
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

Mrs. Ssuslow's soothing syrup.
For ch4ren reethng softens the gums, reduces -
caura.aJ Jn Nays pain w-aG SoI.S. sc b0SSlA
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

When Answering Advertisements
please Mention This Paper.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27

All Up-to-0ate Housekeepers
use Defiance Cold water Starch. be-
cause il is better. and 4 OF. more Of 1t
for same money.
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Come!-be the guest Of
SanAnton;;o

this winter Leave the chilly north behind
you. and find health and pleasure under tue
stainless splendOr of her turquoise sky
To all newcomers, San Antonio o.ers q
thousand delightful surprises. For the
sight-seer, the old Mission Churches are
still here, the Cathedral Of San Fernando,
and gray and ghostly il the dazzling sun-
light the historic Alamo For the invalid a
perfect combination Of sunny winter
weather. pure, dry air, beautiful scenery
and modern accornrnO,iafiOuS
The Columbus journal., 1905-12-27
Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitati

Following we publish two let
terS from u woman who accep-
ted this invitation. Note the
result.
First letter.
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
. For eight years have suffered something
terrible every month with my periods The
pains are excruciating and can hardly stand
them. My doctor says l have ovarian and
womb trouble, and I must go through an op-
Grafton if | want TO get well do not want
70 submit To it if I can possibly help it.
Please tell me what to do. hope you can
relieve me Mrs. Mary Dimmick. 59th and E
Capitol ST. . Benniug p O., " ashinSrOn, q. C.
Second letter.
Dear Mrs. Pinxham:-
After following carefully your advice
and taking Lydia e. Pinkham Vegetable
Compound l am very anxious TO send YOU
nv testimonial. that others NAV know their
va.ueand what vou have done for rus.
Las Nuevas de la Estancia. (Estancia, Nuevo MeÌjico) 1904-1908, 1905-06-23
snnrlls rrom Dr. ClarEs,s Anvil.

Sparks From Dr. Clar1l's Anvil.
Christian Endeavor stands for q def-
mite purpose and a direct aim.
Christian Endeayor is a united train
ing school for Christian service.
We do not worship our pledge, but
we simply say that this is a way that
God has shown us whereby we can
satisfy the longing Of our hearts for
better service.
Our covenant-a definite way Of do
ing definite things at a particular time
for Jesus sake.
Every prayer meeting is a school Of
Christian service
You, Christian Endeavorer, not only
long for service, but you belong to
Him who can give you power for
service.
From EverIasting to Everlasting.
From whatever angle the love Of
Christ is regarded it is unspeakable.
It is unspeakable in it's length; it had
no beginning: it knows no break; it has
no end. The mercy of the Lord is from
everlasting to everlasting. 1t is un-
speakable in it's breadth; it includes
each and all; it is like a benediction up
on every soul; it is unspeakable in its
depth; it saves to the uttermost, and
it is unspeakable in it's height; it makes
us joint heirs with Christ, kings and
priests with God forever. A. ]. +,
Sehrends.
The History of the Redeemer's Love.
Consider the history of the Redeem
er's love and a thousand enchanting
acts of affection will suggest them
selves, all of which have had for their
design the weaving of the heart into
Christ and the intertwisting Of the
thoughts and emotions Of the renewed
soul with ths4sind Of Jesus.-Spurgeon.