davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14
CHAPTER XVI.
R0RREp.

All unconscious of the snare alb ead OF
them, the successful gold hunters rode
chAerfully along over the trail. their
gold secured on their animals and their
hearts filled with natural Thanksgiving
at their success. They were rich-rich
beyond their widest hopes, and it had
all been done in few short weeks.
They had registered their claims IN
Dyea, but there was considerable doubt
whether they were located in American
or British territory, as the boundary
line was not exactly known. This, how
ever, had been fairly explained TO the
purchasers, who declared their willing
ness to take the risk. This they could
well afford to do, for they had bought
the claims for about one-quarter their
actual value, and were we'll aware of
the fact They had only to register
them in Dawson also to make them
selves safe.
Their progress was necessarily slow,
for each horse carried not only rider,
but a large amount of gold as well.
Where the trail was very rough the men
were forced to dismount at times, so
that it was nearly night on the secc nd
day when the party drew near the piece
of woods where Hank Bowers and his
rascally confederates were hidden
Taylor was leading the way as they
reached the first trees. where already
the lengthening shadows were stretch
ing across the trail. The others were
struggling along behind him, while Tom
and Clara Avery rode side by side in
the rear.
In fact this ha2 already become his
usual place, and his devotion was SO
apparent that the others had come to
regard it as foregone conclusion tn at
the young couple had met their fate In
each other.
Taylor was some ten yards ahead of
his party when suddenly a man hur-
ried out of the woods at his left and
| came directly toward him, shouting:
Stranger! Hold on!"
Checking in his horse, Taylor allowed
the man to reach his horses side and
then exclaimed:
"Who are you and what do you
want?"
BY this time the rest of the party had
| reached the spot and halted
There's a man back in the woods a
little way here that is hurt bad" re-
piled the newcomer. won't one o. yer
come an see if sumthin' can't be did
fer him? He's in bad way"
/ Taylor looked hard at the stranger.
! He was apparently about 40 years old,
/ rather tall, a scar across his thin nose,
which made his eyes seem close to-
gether. 1t was not face to inspire
confidence, but Dick Taylor had not the
slightest suspicion of danger as he
asked:
"Who is the man and where did he
come from? What's the matter with
| him?"
"He's sailor sort of chap an his
horse throwed him, he says. Then his
pardner skipped off an left him ter kick
ther bucket alone"
AS the man spoke Taylor suddenly re-
membered his face.
"Didn't I meet you not long ago on
this trail ?" he demanded.
| 49,
With a well-assumed air of surprise
the man drew nearer and stared at him
a moment, then exclaimed:
Fright yer are, stranger! Yer was
boun' fer Dyea afoot an was. comm
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14

yer guns. III git behind EN-. an we've
got 'em then"
"Good!" whispered Bowers, admir-
tngly. That's great schemel"
And it was. When. Turner appeared
at the camp and told his story no one
had any suspicion that il was false.
The men were all familiar with Toms
story, and it. did not seem unnatural
that he should Doe charitable enough to
remain by dying man, even though it
was an enemy. The tents had been
pitched, a cheerful fire built near by,
and Clara Avery was tripping lightly
about to prepare the evening meal.
while the men attended to the horses
and their precious burdens.
If there had been any uneasiness in
the minds of Toms friends it would
have been dispelled when the stranger
said, carelessly:
Say, pards, there amt room enough
in the shauty for four of US, an If yer
| don't mind I'll jest stay here with yer
ter-night."
you're welcome" said Tarbox,
heartily. There's room in my tent nd
III ~ oPoiC OlautNCls LOO. IN WIKI
| us now and have some supper"
When the meal was over the men set
| tied down by the fire. Turner produced
an old cherrywood pipe and lighted 1t,
/ while Tarbox threw on an, armful OF
| sticks and made cheerful blaze. They
talked Of mining, and made no secret OF
the fact that they had struck a rich
1 spot and were returning with their
gold, while Turner professed intense
| curiosity to know the spot in order that
he might hasten there as soon as he
was relieved of his present care in the
| shape of the sick man.
When the pipes were empty he &C
/ repted Tarbox's offer and was soon ap.
parently asleep, an example which was
followed by all but Taylor, who took
1 the first watch.
He was relieved by Tarbox, who in
turn aroused Avery, but the night
passed off without incident unt til dawn.
Tarbox and Taylor were sound asleep
in the tent with the stranger, who now
raised himself quietly on his elbow and
l listened.
The two men were breathing heavily
4 oh2 VANh bACAA
came the twittering of a bird outside
Carefully lifting the edge of the tent,
he peered outside.
Yes, daylight was coming. First
| came little motion of the air which
had been still before. Then from q
bush near by was heard the cbirp Of
a biro. The outlines of the forest be.
| gan to be distinguishable where masses
had been
ID was time to act. First be rolled VI
the tent flap to provide retreat, ther
with stealthy hand he removed tn,
weapons from the belts of the sleeperi
and stole outside with them.
Just then thin red streak appeared
in the sky, and Avery, who had beer
leaning against tree near by, cam,
toward him, saying:
you are up early?-
YES" replied Turner, I'm goin' te:
see how the poor Teller is gettin' on"
| But Avery caught sight Of the weap
ons in his hands and his suspicious wer,
at once aroused.
| what are you doing with those re
volversP" he demanded, stepping TO
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14
Question:

Mrs. Qulverful discussing a neighbor
with visitor)-The way she goes out
gadding about and leaves her poor lit
tie child at home is simply disgracefuL
Nothing to my mind becomes a woman
SO much as baby.
Little Daughter-It doesn't become a
woman unless it's a girl baby, does it,
mamma?-Ally Sloper
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14
Precocious Discretion.

(Which shall l get the jelly OF the
cake?" asked the small boy who was
making raid on the pantry.
THE cake, of course" replied his lit
tie sister. Mice don't eat jelly and we
couldn't blame it on 'em. Chicago
News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14
The Old, Old Story.

Old Gentleman-How old are you,
my dear?
Little Girl was eight years old
yesterday.
look to be that old.
Little Girl-Ah, how you naughty
men do f1atter us poor, weak women.
Chicago News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14
His Brilliant Idea.

Wne-John, don't you think that
our house is altogether too small for
our present needs?
Husband-Yes; I've been thinking
seriously of putting an addition to it.
Wife-Something in the shape Of a
wing?
Husband-No; something in the
shape Of a mOrtgage.-Chicago News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14
Gold Coin in Tt.

Our firm has acquired the Bonanza
gold mine"
why, that mine was worked out
long ago"
mo; not yet. Two thousand suck
ers' have answered our ads."-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14
Verified.

Casey, how yez liver hur-rud thot IL
yez are ut tn bottham av a tall Chin
ney yez kin sac tn sthars in tn day
toime?"
"Oi how, me bye, avn OF how sane
thin"
''Yez sane thim?"
"Oi did. Oh fill down tn chimney
Chicago News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14
The Polite Repgar.

Want some money, do ye?" said the
kind old lady. Now wonder ef we de-
serve it. What would you do with pen
ny eff give it to ye?"
Lady" replied the polite beggar,
Eyer kindness would touch me SO dat
I'd buy a postal card wild de money an
write yer note o. thanks catholic
Standard.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14
CHAPTER XIV.
AN UNHOL.y COMPACT.

When Hank Bowers read the derisive
message which lie had found in one Of
the dummy bags of gold his rage was
frightful. Dashing his clenched fxt
against his head like a mailman, he
fairly screamed:
TOO smart for me! Well seel III
have my revenge if 1 live! Your gold
isn't safe in Dyea yet, my beauties, an
you needn't crow"
Then he relapsed into sullen silence
and scarcely spoke TO Rider again that
night In the morning he made no ref
erence to the events of the night be-
fore, but led re way toward Dyea az
rapidly as his horse could carry him,
his head dropped, while Rider was in
wardly vowing TO part company with
him as soon as they reached the mining
camp.
They met no one on the way, and
without accident reached by ea late one
evening. Then Rider remembered that
he had no funds. He could not leave his
companion on That account, and while
he was hesitating how TO extricate HIM
self from the dilemma Bowers invited
him to drink at the first bar.
That settled it. The strong liquor
wrought a marvellous change In his
cowardly heart, and soon both he and
his companion were obliyious to every
thing but the fact that they had money
anu liquor was - be had for the price.
Knowing his own. weakness, however,
Bowers had taken care to place his
dust in safe keeping, retaining only
enough for the enjoyment of his favor
lite dissipation.
From one resort to another they made
their way, drinking, fighting, maudln
and quarrelsome by turns, until they
both were unceremoniously showed In q
bare room back of one of the bars,
utterly unconscious of their surround
ings.
The next day they continued their de-
bauch but Bowers was careful to carry
only enough dust to pay his way from
day to day. After the first night he
kept his head marvelously, considering
the amount of fiery liquor he absorbed,
while Rider was no sooner sober than
he overdrank again.
Their days were n repetition Of each
other, and several times they narrow
~ escaped arrest by the vigilance COM
mittee. Then something happened which
might have been expected among such
o coir,ction OF adventurers,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-01-14

A reckless character, who had been at
the camp long enough to spend his last
dollar and dispose of his outfit for
drink. mad taken notice CT our two Fas-
Gals as they lounged about in the drink
ing places, paying their way with gold
dust. AS they were apparently drunk
most of the time, he determined to re
neve them of some of the wealth they
were spending so recklessly.
A few inquiries informed him where
Bowers had deposited,his source of sup
plies, and he watched until the miner
went for a fresh portion one evening.
Rider was helplessly intoxicated, and
Bowers had been INDUCING freely him
self. BE placed little pouch contain
Ing about $500 in dust in his pocket,
and reeled out in the darkness without
the faintest thought of danger.
A heavy blow behind the ear suddenly
sent him to his knees, and q pair of
strong hands grasped his throat at the
same munent, but the owner had no
easy task to accomplish his object. The
realization of his danger fully sobered
Bowers, and with stifled curse he tore
the grip from his throat and gained his
feet by main strength.
1t was too dark to see his assailant,
but Hank Bowers was no coward, and
instead of attempting to flee or call for
help, he grappled silently with the
would-be robber.
It did not last long. Once his arms
were about his enemy, Bowers was
master of the situation. Inch by inch
he bent the other back until human
endurance could bear no more, and
with groan the mans muscles relaxed
and he fell heavily with Bowers on
top of him.
Struck snag that time, didn't yer?''
he demanded, grimly, seating himself
ON the others breast and holding his
wrists so that he could not draw q
weapon.
LET me up, blast yerl" was the sullen
reply as the man tried in vain to move.
want ter get up? All right, pard.
Jest remember I've got gun agin yer
ribs, though, an if yer dom go all quiet
I'll let hole. through yeri"
AS he spoke he arose and allowed the
man to do likewise, keeping a stout grip
Oh Ills COi4dI. L uSl Ne Sdiu, SlSTnlys
go on where 1 push yer. want ter
see yer face"
A short walk brought them to the
tent where Rider and Bowers slept, and
into this the latter conducted his pris-
oner and lit candle
The light showed the face of man
about 80 years, with an expression of
ferocity which was revolving, but Bow
ers surveyed it with satisfaction as he
asked:
''Well, Mr.. Man. what made yer tackle
me? Hard up?"
Eyes"
The fellow gazed at him unflinching-
ly as he spoke.
Il s'pose yer know could come pref
ty near hevin' yer hung fer this job?''
DO il, d yer, an don't talk about
it." was the prompt reply.
Bowers released his grip, produced a
bottle of liquor from his pocket and
held it toward his companion, saying:
Take a drink You're man after
my own heart, you be. You an kin
do business, l guess. How would yer
Nike ter lay yer paws on a couple O.
hundred thou, all in dust an nuggets %
Whats that yer saying ?" replied the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
WOMEN WHO WORK
Need Strong, Vigorous
Nerves

The life Of women and girls who work
is at best q hard one and even under
the most favorable circumstances the
results often show shattered nervous
systems and broken down health To
meet the conditions required of her, to
sustain the extra strain and nervous
tensions Of duties never intended for
her in the plan of nature, she must
use every endeavor to preserve the
of the female functions. No remedy
ever offered the WORLD mas accom-
plished the wonderful results obtained
from the use Of DR.. A. W. Chase 8
Nerve Pills. By supplying the nerves
and blood with the elements necessary
to their life and activity, they cause
a steady increase of natural strength
eyes, clear the complexion and instead
Of depressed, wornout feeling, there
will be one of buoyancy and life. DR..
A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills make life
worth living. s.~.
Mrs. Anna Doretz, Of No. s19 Cleveland
Avenue, Niagara Falls, N. Y, says:
1T was overtaxed with work and COM
pletely tired out. I used to 90 to bed to
think and worry and could not sleep
as a result and I was nervous during
the day. Hearing of the good effects
of DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills in
such affections I determined to try
them. I got a box and they were a
complete success. They toned me up
quickly, I got over the nervousness and
sleep finely and restful again. / am
sure I am glad to recommend them"
SOC box at dealers or DR.. A. W. Chase
Medicine Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Portrait
and signature Of A. w. Chase, MD,
on every package.
For sale at the Voegei Bros. Drug
Co. Two stores, corner Hennepin and
Washington; corner Nicollet and Sew
enth, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04

his addresses to young men. DR.. Jordan will
preach tomorrow morning on 1.-The JOYFUL
Sound i In the o evening he will speak on
Special services will be held at Portland Ave
organ will be dedicated at the morning service
Rev. R.: W: Abberley preaching on The MIS-,
viii be celebrated with special exercises and lee
ture by the pastor on enthusiasm ana Conse-
Baptist church: He, will occupy his pulpit TO-,
he viii continue his discussion on civic affairs,
speak,i5n,gg to the subject '1s Minneapolis Too
At Trinity Baptist church, Y. W. Q. A. hall,
crandam viii give tn the first Of three sermons
%eses tn be esm By VIA RS
iigon'' and "A Child's Religion on successive
The musical program at Fowler church tom Nc
AWAY The Gross Of Christi and ..Tomor
Father. In he evening Rev Dr. George sm it
The Minneapolis Superintendent union, unde!
ASSOCIATION, will Conduct a series Of Sunday
school Institutes covering the Sunday schools
nues n. Wednesday, Feb. /. East Side district
First Congregational church, Fifth street ant
| Eighth avenue .SE, Friday, Feb: 8. Contra! dis
street. Sunday, Feb 5. Lyndale district. Lyn
dale Congregational church.. Lake street ant
Aldrich avenue S, Monday, Feb. 6. South Tow
district, Emmanuel Baptist church, Bloomington
avenue and TWENTY third street S. Tuesday
| Feb. 7.
The district Epworth league cabinet has re
ceiyed an offer from Gilbert McClurg and wifi
! of Colorado Springs to assist in the Denver rail-
| being arranged for Minneapolis next month.
board meeting to take action on this offer Ia
! been called for Tuesday evening, Feb. Z.
At Prospect Park ~. E. church tomorrow Rev
John Loyd's morning subject will be 1.-THE Low
| of Cod. Evening. first of course of lecture
on famous sacred paintings.
! Instead of holding the regular Froebel clu
meeting. the members have decided to atten
Mrs. Fran Potter's lecture in the Church O
! the Redeemer Monday at pm.
| The Writer'S League will meet Tuesday ever
| ing at the residence of +. G. O'Brien, OF FIT
| avenue S. An address will be given by Ruth
! Ridges on Emerson and the New Thought
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
PEOPLES PULPIT
"A MONDAY SERMON
G., L.. Morrill,,

The doorbell rang. The lady Of the
house answered it, and found cold
looking, but: well-dressed man., who
asked: =
! s'Is: the boss in9'' ~" 49,
= "No," she replied. - !: -.
Well, are yOu<next in Orderg'
''Y es; what can / do for you9'
p. II m looking for work. -
s~"This is "a bad place for work, for we
have a boy who does all our chores. :"
"By jimminy! Every place is a bad
place. I'm willing to do anything. IN
hungry. - ..~.:. -..+.
11fook here-the boy was to- take the
ashes out Of the cellar this afternoon,
but I believe I'll let you do it if you
will - ..-.S 49, ..-.
!, All right, lady -.
His hands were bare, but clean and
soft. She asked IF he had no gloves.
/" No, but I III manage that all right. -
She gave him pair.
He shoveled a snow. path to the cellar
door. When he came in to start his work
he said: ~ '..=- IL - ~- ~-
sFYou ID be surprised to see the num-
Der of doors shut bang in my face be-
cause / happen to be down. They seem
to think poor folks have no feeling or.
Education. - .-...~-. Ill.,, -. 49,
He went to work. He seemed a little
slow, and during the time a good lunch
had been prepared, and was awaiting
him. :: = - ! -.
! At last he came in covered with ash
es, which he carefully cleaned off. Some
were left high on his back, which the
lady offered to brush off. As she did
it, he said:
III. was afraid 7 would have to quit
before I got thru
ooh, it WASH t that-you see hadn It
had anything to eat since Saturday
morning, and I grew pretty faint. -
It was then o'clock Monday after
noon.
! He had worked an hour-she gave
. him SO cents. Then he sat down and
ate the lunch and drank the hot coffee.
I He was very thankful.
"Good-by,9 he said, and started
down the street. .....- ...- ~. .
Somehow he was different. He wore
his hat up instead Of pulled down, and
walked as if he knew where his next
meal was coming from. --..-.
".The short and simple annals of the
poor'' may be found this side Of Gray e
s'Country Churchyard. ..@.-
"Bear we one another 8 burdens, and
SO fulfill the law of Christ. - 800 T..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04

dress these meetings and some of the
finest talent in the city will make the
music for the month of the highest or
der. DR.. Montgomery has specially pre-
pared the addresses for these occasions
and it will be his last series before leav-
ing for Trinity church, Denver, where
he goes April 1 to become pastor. =
DR.. Montgomery has always attracted
larger crowds to the association hall
Sunday afternoons than any other local
or foreign speaker, and rything in.
dicates that these specially prepared ad.
dresses will fill the hall the four Sun
days in February. +.
His subjects: Feb. 5, "tJust Little
Bit Better; Feb. 49, Market Price -;
Feb. 10, "Four Steps to a Throne -;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
protests against DR.. Hall conclusions.
President Tau1or sovo.

protests against DR.. Hall IS conclusions.
President Taylor says:
Sc "The statement regarding the effect
Of higher education upon marriage and
ranted n by Dr. 0G Hall own gyres nw and
by the many facts which 20 behind his
figures. In focusing attention in this
respect upon college women, who are a
very small element in the general prob
lem, DR.. Hall is leading attention away
from the effect Of all the general. con
cial, upon the marriage Of young men
as we'll as young women.
Chancellor Andrews points to the fact
that scientific tests in his institution
reveal that the health and strength Of
the women students on the average
steadily increase from entrance to grad
ration - .---...-..-.-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04

Puzzle

Scissors and paste
pot, as well as your
brains, must be used
in solving this puz-
zle. After you have
cut out the black
pieces and pasted
them together in the
right way, you will
find that you have
made an attractive
picture. For the two
little men or little
women who send in
. the neatest two solu-
tions Of this puzzle
we will give prizes
as follows: First
Girl, Celluloid Tray,
Comb and Brush.
Second Girl, Gold
filed Locket. First
Boy, Junior Bowling
Alley. Second Boy,
Magic Lantern. Send
your answers to
Puzzle Editor, The
Journal, by 8 am,
Wednesday, Feb. 3.