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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-08-12
MANY H' .E'"E CATARRH OF KIDNEYS ,aS %sSTF s'TT
Backache, the First Symptom
of Kidney Trouble.
Pe-ru-na Is Invaluable in Such
Cases.
Persons Who Hav
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Prominent

Daniel d. Bidwell, Supervisor, Notary Public and
member Of l. o. o. f., 100 Pearl street, Buffalo,
n. Y, writess
"Having used Peruna for a shor time, desire to
write you as TO my present condition.
"Wben obtained Peruna suffering from
chronic Indigestion and kidney and bladder
trouble. IL seemed to help the circulation az
My digestion Is now perfect and my kidneys and
bladder do not trouble me In any way. In fact I
give Peruna the entire credit
"Hoping that your remedy will reach all sufferers
in similar case, and thanking you, remain,"-
Daniel d. Bidweli, n. p.
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New YORK once, Temple Court
Chicago onloe, 81 Washington 81.
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Daily Leader 10 ceEss a week deliV
cred every day except Sunday.
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The Leader Is a member Of the Asso-
efnted Press and receives the day tele-
Rraph report OF that great news organiEa-
ffon Ter exclusive afternoon publication In
Gu hrfc and 80 miles radius.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-06
"The kings desire y she repiied me

1.-THE kings desire" she replied md
Chemically. "ls IT not the will Of God n
"'rhen you will obey the kingT' IN
persisted DULY.
Why" she answered. smiling and
bending nearer, Twill you spoil thu
day|
you would give yourself to a ma
whether or not you loved him!'
"A frown gathered on the princess
brow, but she stopped. herself picked
up the book he had dropped, brushed
the earth from it and seated hersel
upon the bench. Her manner wal
quiet. resoute: her action Il rebuke [,
the forward fool.
Twill YOU not rcad?" she said, will
an inscrutablc look.
"1'rue," he exclaimed. rising quickly
II was sent to anuse"--
"And you have found me too OK
acting mistrcss:" she asked more gen
tly, checking the implied reproach.
"Exactlng" he repeated.
What them" she said half sadly.
Nothing" he answered.
But in his mind Jacquelinc's scornf'l
words reiterated themselves. "ThinI
you the princess will wear the will
low?'
Taking the book he opened IL at raj,
dom, mechanically sinking at her fee,
The quest, the idle quest, Was 1t bu
an awakening? So far lay the branc
above his reach. His voice rose an
fell with The mystic rhythm OF the me
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-06
"Rather short"
"Iis eyes!" said the lady after an
Ominous pause.

"Rather short"
"His eyes?" said the lady after an
ominous pause.
Brown"
His manners?" ns.
"Those Of a soldier"
"His speech?'
"That Of one born to command"
"Commandw returned the princess
Ironically. "Odious word"
"You. madam" quickly answered the
Jester. "he would serve
A moment her glance challenged his,
coldly. proudly. and then her features
softened. The indOlent look crept into
her eyes once more; the tension Of her
lips relaxed.
command and serve" laughed the
princess. "A paradox, II not para
gon, 1t seems! Not handsome. prob
ably ugly! A soldier. full OF oaths; O
blusterer. strong in his cups What a
list of qualifications! Well" with q
sigh. what must needs he must be
The emperor plays the rock. Francis
moves his pawn. my poor self. The
game. beyond the two moves. Il
naught to US. Perhaps we shall bt
sacrificed, one or both. What Of that
If it's draw, or one of the players
checkmates the other"
but. princess" cried the fool, che
loves you. Passionately. Devotedly!"
"A passing fancy for painted sem
blance." said the lady. as rising, sh'
turned toward the easement. the gold
en- Cupid falling from her lap to til,
floor.
NAY" he answered swiftly. che ha'
but 10 see you. with the sunlight II
your hair. as SEQ you now! Th'
pawn, madam would become a queen
his queen. What would matter to hin
the game of Charles or Francis? lie
Charles grow greater or Francis small
er. His gain would be-you!"
She shook her head in soft dissent
"Queen for how long?' she answered
gently. "As long ms gentle Claude wn
queen for Francis? AS long as saint.
Eleanor held undisputed sway"
AS long as Eleanor is queen in tn
hearts Of her people" he exclaimed
passionatels. "As long as France i
her bridegroo e.
! Deliberately she half turned. the col
Of gold falling over her shoulder Nea
her hand. white against the dark case
ment. a blood red rose .rembled at tn
entrance of her chamber, and. graspin
it lightly. she held it to her face as i
its perfume symbolized her thoughts.
"ls there so much constancy i'll tn
world?' she asked musingly. Ca
such singleness Of heart exist? Lik
this flower. which would bloom and di
Mt my window? A bold flower. though
Day by day has 1t been growing near
er. Here" she added. breaking 1t fror
the stem and holding it to the Jester.
Madam" he cried.
"Takc it," she laughed. "and-send
to the duke" Kneeling. he received Il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-06

"Holy much splcndor the penmdn hal
shOUn ~
ter. now dwelling on death and danger
the shOrtness of life. the sweetness O|
passion. then telling the pleasures Of
the dance.
Lower fell the princess hand until 4
touched the readers head: touched ant
fingered. Before the fools eyes til,
letters Of the book became blurred
and then faded away. Doubt, lnisgiv
ing, fear. vanished on the moment
The flower she had given him seemed
to burn on his heart. He forgot tn
decree of the king. her equivocation
the unanswered question. Passionate
~ he thrust his hand iuto his dullble'
1.-The rose and love are one" Ii
cried. "'The rose is
Pardon me. madam" said voice
and Jacpueline. clear eyed. calm. stoo,
before them. 1.-The fan was not in th)
kings bedchnmber or I should hav,
been here sooner. trust you hav'
nat been put out for want Of it,"
Not at ALL .Tacqueline." returne'
her mistress. with IA natural, Tranquil
movement. although" rply-''yo
were gone longer than you Shout
! have heen.'
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having been a lover himself on divers
occasions md measuring the poor fell
lows troubles by the qualms he has
himself experienced. has seen gencr-
ously ut to cut on few weeks Of wait
ing and set the wedding for the near
future"
"The princess she heard the
king has received n letter from the
duke and that his majesty has chang
ell the wedding date?'
1.-THE princess knows. has heard all
from the king. Not long since he sent
for her. Will she consent? What else
can she do? iris the monarch who
commands, we who obey
Els the court, then. only mart, a
Guildhall?" he exclaimed. "a woman,
even princess, should be won, not ex-
changed
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Her lashcs dropped. In her gaze shone
once more the ironical amusement.
why" she said. from what wilds or
forests have you come? The heart fol-
lows where the trader lists. Think
YOU the princess will wear the will
low:" she laughed. How we'll you
know women
"Do you mean that She"
II mean that her welfare is in strong
hands: that there be few greater In all
the land. none more honored. The
dukes princpality is vast. But here
comes the princess The hound
sprang to his feet and ran gamboling
down the path. ASK her the rest
yourself most unsophisticated fool
All" with touch she could not re-
sist. what handsome bride she will
make for the duke
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mentS such as would crafty his desire
for pagcantry and display and at thd
same time do honor 10 Il guest Wild
wis to espousc one of Frances flares
yards.
Francis was unusually good humored
that day Apprised by herald thai
the duke ana his followers were near,
ing the castle. he had sent the mes
sen.cr hack announcing trystinE
, place and now rode forth to meet Him
and escort him with honor to the
castle.
Right pleasantly. with quip and jest
and many smart sally. did the mon
nrcl and retinue draw near the meet.
ing spot, where. 1T IL fork of the road,
beneath the shade of overhanginaI
branches. We're already assembled q
goodly group of soldiers. Beyond them,
at a respectful distance, stood many
beasts OF burden. heavily laden. tho
great packs promising stores OF rnreI
and costly gifts. At the head Of the|
troopers WAS a thickset man. With
broad shoulders and brawuy frame,|
mounted on Il powerful gray horse
This leader. whom the approaching
company surmised to be the duke, SAT-
mOtionless AS Il statue, gazing Stead'I
tasty at the shining armor and gall
liant. figure OF the king, who spurred toI
him. friendly greeting Oh his lips,l
Then, lightly sprlnging to earth andl
throwing his bride TO one OF his troop.|
the foreign noble approached the royal
horseman ON foot and. bending hia|
head, knelt before him. respectfully
kissing his hand.
Grim. silent. with hardened faces.
the dukes men regarded the scene,
their dusty attire albeit rich enough
beneath the marks OF traven, sun
burned visages and stolid manner in
marked contrast with the bearing and
ASPECT of the kings gay following. One
Of the alien troop pulled red mus.
tachio fercely and eyed bllthe popin.
jay of the court with quizzlcal superb
GRITTY. The others remained stock still.
but observant.
Il see you are punctual and waiting,
noble sir said the monarch gayly
when the initial formalities had been
complied with. But that is no more
than should he expected from-an Inn
patient bridegroom" Then. gazing cu'
riously, yet with penetrating look on
the features of his guest, who now mao
arisen, you appear slightly older than
l expected from the letter OF our dear
friend and brother. the emperor.
Aud truly the dukes appearance was
that OF a man more nearly Ave ana
thirty than five and twenty. HIS race
was brown from exposure and upon
bis brow the scar Of an old swor"
wound, yet a fearless, dashing coun'e'
nance, an eye that could kindle 10
headlong passion and n thickset neck
and heavy Jaw that bespoke tae ioe-
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dangerous sea-" asked a
hooking voice.
"a dangerous sen. fair JacQueline:"
he replied, strOl;ing the head of the
hound which lay before the bench. II
see nothing save smiling fields and fra
grant beds of flowers"
"Oh, l recognize now Monsieur Dip.
lomat, not Sir Mariner" she retorted.
Beneath her headdress. resembling
in some degree two great butterfly
wings, her face looked smaller than its
wont. Laced tight, after the fashion,
the cOtte-hardie made her waist appear
little larger than could be clasped by
the hands Of soldier, while a silken
shod foot with which she tapped the
his palm. Was it pique that moved her
thus to address the dukes Jester
Since he had arrived Jacqueline had
been relegated, as it We're. to the cor
ner She, formerly ever first with the
princess, had perforce stood aside on
the coming of the foreign fool whose
company her mistress strangely seem
ed to prefer to her own.
First had it been talking. walking
and TESTING. in which last accomplish
ment he proved singularly expert
judging from the peals Of laughter to
which her mistress occasionally gave
vent. Then 1t had become riding
hawking and. worst of ALL reading
Lately Louise. learned. as has been sci
forth. in the profane letters, had dis
played n marked favor for books OF al
kinds--"The Tree Of Battles" by Bon
net; the "Breviary Of Mobiles" In verse
the "Livre DIES Fats dArmes ct d.
Chevaleris," by Christine De Pisan-
and In a secluded garden spot, with bel
fool and servant. she sedulously pur
sued her literary labOrs.
A books were rare. being hand print
ed and hand illumined, the princess
choice OF volumes was not large. bu
Marguerite. the kings sister. possessed
some rarely executed poems In thsi
mechanical aspect. The monarch per
mitted her the use of several preci0u
chronicles, while the abbess In tn
convent near by. who esteemed Louis
for her pisty and accomplishment
| submitted to her care Q gOrge0usl!
| naiated. satin bound Life Of st. As
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"THke 1t, dnd-send IL tn the duke :"
indeed. Equally at home in lady's
bOudoir or fools drinking bout.
Como. Jacqueline. Queen Marguerite
awaits our presence She has a new
chapter to read. bu: whether ano'he
installmenc Of her tales or a prayer for
her Mirror Of the Sinful Soul know
not. AS for you, sir"-with a parting
smile-"lnter we shall walk In the gar
den. There you may await u.s."
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CHAPTER V.

TROUGH the fowery path. SC
narrow her gown brushed the
leaves OH either side. the
Princess Louise appeared,
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CHAPTER VI.

n anticipation of the arrival o!
the duke and his suit. The
monarch had ordered seric;
OF festivities and entertain
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CHAPTER ".

sV1YlELL. Sir Mariner, do you not
I"I fear to venture so far on a
dangerous sea-" asked a
knocking voice
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-06
CHAPTER III.

sun and the breeze con.
tended with the mist in
- trenchcd in the stronghold Of
the valley. From the east the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
Rumor He is Selected to
Head Equitable
Society.
HE REFUSES TO TALK
Associated Press Makes InVes-
tigatiOn and Denies
the Report.

Washington, May lit is reported
here Postmaster General Cortelyou has
been agreed upon for president of the
Equitable Life Assurance society of
New York, as a compromise between
President Alexander and First Vice
President Hyde.
Refuses 10 Discuss.
The arrangement is said to have
been brought about by United States
Senator Knox and Henry c. Frick,
chairman of the executive committee
of the society. Cortelyous declines to
discuss the matter. M
Officially Denied.
New York, May 1.-After careful
inquiry. the Associated Press is able
TO deny the report in Washington that
CortelyOu has been agreed upon for
president of the Equitable Assurance
society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
GOOD ROADS TRAIN
AT GALESBURG MAY 8
c., 3. G. @. Announces
Rates.

The government good roads special
that is making tour of the west will
be in Galesburg May and the com
pany announces a rate OF a fare plus
so cents to that city from points in
Axis vicinity. Prior to tBs meeting at
Galesburg the train will visit other
towns on the Burlington in this state
including Aurora May 3, Mendoza May
4, Streator May and Peoria May G.
The special train carries the national
leaders of the good roads movement
including the good roads committees
of the house and senate. Among the
others are Hon. Martin Dodge. ,direc-
tor of public roads, Senator A. S.
Mann, of Florida; George w. Cooley
of Missouri; Col. T. Rixey, of Nilsson
ri; and w. II. Moore, chairman of the
National Good Roads association.
Members of the good roads committee
of the Illinois legislature are also on
the train. Three sessions are held
each day in the cities visited and the
methods of making hard roads are
fully explained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
WJODMEN LEAVING
FOR STATE CAMP
Head Clerk HaWes at Decatur and
Local Delegation Goes
Tomorrow.

Head Clerk C.. w. Hawes and As
sistant Head Clerk James Mcnamara
left today for Decatur where We'd
nesday they will be in attendance al
the state encampment of the order.
They were accompanied by a number
of the Rock Island delegates. The
remainder of the Rock Island delega-
ton will leave some time tomorrow.
The only fight expected at the en-
campment will be over the endorse
ment of G. w. Reilly of Danville, for
a director of the order. Mr. Reilly has
a stiff fight before him but 1t is con
ceded that he will probably receive
the endorsement of the delegates pres
ent. This will be by no means equiv
alent to his election however, as the
matter is in charge of the national
encampment which convenes at Mil
waukee June 30
A meeting of the Rock Island Wood
men Promotion committee at the Ger
tificate department of the head office
will be held at o'clock tomorrow
evening Matters of importance are
expected to come up at this meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
AT WEDDING PARTY
IN BUFFALO, IOWA
Fiftieth Anniversary of Marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian
Kautz.

Frank Kautz. Mrs. Henry Frick, and
Mrs. Louis Winters of this city went
to Buffalo. Iowa. Saturday evening
where they attended the 5Oth wedding
anniversary of the marriage of theiI
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian KautZ
of that village.
The venerable Mr. and Mrs Kautz
were both born in Germany and the
husband saw four years of service
with the German cavalry then reput-
ed to be the best in Europe. In 1854
he came to America making his home
in Detroit whittier Mrs. Kautz had al
ready preceded him two years before.
On April % the couple were married
and soon atterward removed to Gales
burg, ILL.,, where they made their home
for several years, Mr. Kautz being in
the employ Of the C., B. & q. railway
company. In 1858 an accident resulted
in the loss of an eye and the following
year Mr.. and Mrs. Kautz went to Iowa
making their home on a farm near
Buffalo. They became we'll to do and
today are the owners of a fine farm OF
some 600 acres near Buffalo.
In 1895 they moved to the village
where they have since made their
home. The celebration began at 5
o'clock in the afternoon and the mar
riage ceremony was performed anew
by Rev. Grief, of Davenport Fol
lowing the ceremony an elaborate wed.
ding supper was served To the assem-
bled guests. Dancing was INDUCED in
during the evening. About $50 guests
were present.
Eight children and % grandchildren
attest that Mr.. and Mrs. Kautz are not
in favor of race suicide. The children
are Frank KautZ, Mrs. Henry Frick
and Mrs. Louis J. Winter. all of Rock
Island, Mrs. Adolph Ehrke of Stock
ton, Ia, Christian Kautz. Jr., of Blue
Grass; Mrs. Emma Rhode. of Blue
Grass. Fritz also of Blue Grass and Ed
who resides at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
WHAT WE HAVE HAD IN MAY
Average Weather and Some Extremes
in Past SO Years.

May data prepared at the local
weather bureau for the purpose of
showing the conditions that have pre-
vailed during the month, show that the
normal temperature has been 61 in the
last SO years. In 1881 We have the
warmest month with an average of G8
and in 1882 the coldest with an aver
age of 54 The average date of the
last killing frost has been April %,
and the latest killing frost that has
occurred was on May %. The highest
temperature was registered on the 9Th,
1887, 80, and the lowest on the 7th,
1885. 20. On an average there has been
a precipitation of 4.34 inches with All
average of II with OF inches or. more.
The heaviest monthly precipitation
recorded was 9.23 inches in 1888 and
the least was 1.34 inches in 1881. Pre-.
vailing winds have been from the
southwest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
Disastrous Explosion in M. K.
st. Workings Near Viii
burton, Okla.

WilburtOn. Okla. May Thirteen
miners were entombed and probably
killed by an explosion yesterday morn
ing in the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Coal c0mpany's mine, four miles west
of here. There is little prospect of
their bodies being recovered for sew
eral days.
The men went into the shaft a mid
night. Foreman William Ray Of the
shift that left the mine at that hour
states that the mine was In good con
dition. His shift left a shot hanging
which the new shift may have fired.
Il Is believed from the force Of the
explosion, which could be heard for
miles. tore heavy timbers aside. and
piled tons Of dirt into the shaft. that
bad shot had set of some dynamite
which had been stored near by.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
BURIED;
SERVICES SIMPLE
Noted Actors Remains Put AWAY
At 5ayView Cemetery on
Cape Cod.

Buzzard's Ray. Mass, May Fol
lowing services that were impressive
in their simplicity and suggestive of
the character of the distinguished ac-
tor, the body of Joseph Jefferson yes
terday was laid away at the Bayview
cemetery in Sandwich. within walking
distance of the cottages OF many OF
his Cape Cod friends. Mr.. jefferson s
five sons, a score of intimate friends
and hundred or more villagers gath
cred about the open grave while the
commitment service was read; then all
withdrew with the exception of
Charles r. jefferson. who alone watcn
ed the casket as it was lowered to- its
final resting place. Last night police
officer remained at the grave. and this
guard will be continued for several
days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
IMPORTING NONUNION
MEN BY THE WHOLESALE
STOCK MARKET Is
AGAIN UNSTEADY
Sharp Break Followed by Early RecoV.
cry and Higher
Prices.

New York. May There was a
nervous feeling in stock market cir
cles at the opening of the stock ex-
change today. At first the market held
well on foreign buying, and in fact no
financial trouble has developed as a
result of the decline, but later on heavy
liquidating sales. There was a sharp
break, and leading stocks lost from
one to four points, but the market
steadied again and prices in some in
stances recovered TO the best of the
day. All sheets went through the
clearing house successfully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
JOSLIN FAIR THE BIGGEST
Upper End People Planning to Extend
the Scope.

The JOslin Fair association is max.
ing arrangements for the best fair vet
held in the county. The dates fixed
are Sept. u, 13, IA and Is. There will
be three-day race program, including
3-lninute trOt, purse 500; Farmers
road race, purse, $40; 2:15 pacing race,
purse $50; 300 pacing race, purse
$3.50; 2:40 trot, 2:50 pace, purse $14O;
2:15 trot, purse $3.50; 2:3O trot, purse
$3.50; gentlemen's drive, purse $50;
afresfeR-a4 pace purse $3.50. =~s-~,srz
Some Improvements are TO be made
on the buildings and grounds before
fair time. Just what these improve
ments will consist of has not been de-
cided, but the board of directors is
agreed that changes should be made
this year Efforts are TO be put forth
to increase the stock exhibits as well
as grain and other articles.