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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-02-22


the less. saw obvious objections.
The man Was au fait with cracksmen'
and their ways. He would certainly
have firearms and might be the first
to use them.
Il could wish nothing BETTER" said
Raftlcs. '"rllen it would be man to
man, and devil take the worst shot.
You don't suppose prefer foul play to
fair, do YOU? But die he must, by one
OF the other, or it's a long stretch for
you and me-"
Better that than this!''
"rhen stay where you are, my good
fellow. l tosl you l didn't want you,
and this is the house. So good night"
| could see no house at all, only the
angle of Il high wall rising solitary in
the night, with the starlight glitter
ing on battlements OF broken glass,
and in the wall a tall green gate brs-
Ting with spikes and showing front
for battering rams in the feeble rays
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Of fact 1 was thinking less of myself
than of that poor devil of Jack Rut-
ter. There's fellow who does things
by halves. He's only half gone to the
bad, and look at the difference be-
tween him and us! He's under the
thumb Of villainous money lender;
we are solvent citizens. He's taken
to drink; we're as sober as we are
solvent. His pals are beginning to
cut him; our difficulty is to keep the
pal from the door. Enfln, he begs or
borrows, which is stealing by halves.
and we steal outright and are done
with it. Obviously ours is the more
honest course. Yet. I'm not sure, Bun
ny, but we're doing the thing by
halves ourselves~
"Why? What more could we do?"
exclaimed in soft derision, looking
round, however, to make sure that
we were not overheard.
what more?" said Raftles. 'Wen.
murder-for one thing"
"Rotw
"A matter Of opinion, my dear Bun
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second to be lost But I'm proud to
say came up those stairs on my toes
and fingers and out of that bank
they'd gone and left the door open
just as gingerly as though my time
had been my own. l didn't even for
get to put on the hat the doctors mare
was eating her oats out of as we'll as
she could With bit or it alone would
nave landed me. l didn't even gallop
away, but just logged off quietly in
the thick dust at the side of the road,
though l own my heart was galloping,
and thanked my stars the bank was at
that end of the township in which l
really hadn't set foot The very last
thing l heard was the two managers
raising Cain and the coachman. And
now, Bunny
But that's not all?'' I cried
"I'm sorry to say it isl said Raf1ies
apologetically. 1.-The thing should have
ended with an exciting chase, | know,
but somehow it didn't / suppose they
thought / had got no end of Il start;
then they had made up their minds
that 1 belonged to the gang, which was
not so many miles away, and one of
them had got as much as he could
carry from that gang as it was. But
l wasn't to know all that and I'm
bound to say there was plenty of ex-
element left for me. Lord, how |
made that poor brute travel when l
got among the trees! Though we must
have made it over fifty miles from
Melbourne, we had done it at snails
pace, and those stolen oats had brisked
the old girl up to such pitch that
she fairly bolted when she felt her
nose turned south. By Jove, it was
no joke, in and out among those trees
and under branches with your face in
the name! l told you about the forest
Of dead gums? 1t looked perfectly
ghostly in the moonlight, and 1 found
it as still as had left it, SO still that
pulled up there, my first halt, and
lay my ear to the ground for two or
three minutes, but heard nothing,
not thing but the mares below and
my own heart. Pm sorry, Bunny, but
If ever you write my memoirs you
won't have any difficulty in working
up that chase. Play those dead gum
trees for all they're worth, and let the
bullets fly like hail. I'll turn around
in my saddle to see Ewbank coming
up like the wind in his white suit, and
I'll duly paint it red. Do it in the third
person. and they won't know how It's
going to end"
But l don't know myself l COM
planned. did the mare carry you all
the way back to Melbourne?"
Every rod, pole or perch. had her
we'll seen to at our hotel and returned
her to the doctor in the evening. He
was tremendously tickled to hear had
been pushed. Next morning he brought
me the paper to show me what l had
escaped at Yea"
without suspecting anythingY'
"Ah,' said Raffies as he put out the
gas. That's point on which I've
never made up my mind. The mare
and her color were coincidences-luck-
lily she was only bay-and l fancy
the condition of the beast must have
told a tale The doctors manner was
certainly different. I'm inclined to
think he suspected something, though
not the right thing. wasn't expecting
him, and l fear my appearance may
have increased his suspicious"
asked him why.
81 used to have rather heavy mus
tache," said Raffies, ''but l lost it the
day after I lost my innocence"
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His First Intimation.

"How did you find out you could
drawn inquired the admirer of the
celebrated illustrator
by the marks received in school
for the excellence and fidelity Of my
work." replied the eminent one. my
work was caricature of my beloved
teacher on the blackboard, and the
marks came from the teachers cane"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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WILLFUL
MURDER
No. 4 of the Series

1899. by Charles sc,ibner's sons.)
Z the various robbcries in
which we We're both con
cerned, it is but few,
find, that will bear toll
ing at any length. Not
that the others contained
details which even
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1906-02-01
The Minister
Says He Did I!

Special to The Sentinel.
Chicago. Feb. Charles L. Yer
kes. son of the late traction magnate
Charles r YerlSes. Indignantly de-
mics that his mother was married in
New York to Wilson Mizer of Cali
fornia. In an answer to telegraph
lie query sent him from New York to
day ne sent the following answer;
New York Story is simply Ri
dieulous"
Nevertheless and despite the denial
Of Mr.. Yerkes that his mother is
married IL is very generally heliev-
ed in New York that she is.
Rev. Andrew II. Giles. pastor of
st. Andrews Methodist church who
claims to have married Mr.. Nicer to
Mrs. Yerkes. saws that there is no
questioning the truth Of the state
ment that Mr.. Nicer and Mrs. Yer
kes are married He says that the
evening before the marriage a gen
tleman called at his home and en-
gagged him 20 perform The service
and that he then went to the home OF
Mrs. Yerkes and performed the serv-
ice for which he had been called and
with the ten-day limit he viii file
the marriage certificate with the
proper authorities. as evidence which
will be incontrovertable.
He Furthermore states that the
Witnesses to The ceremony, j. L.
Eastland and Dr. Emil Brugere both
of San Francisco viii corroberate his
statement
The encouragement of The marriage
has created the most intense inter-
est in the country
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1906-02-01
EXPECT MISUNDERSTANDING
TRAFFIC. THIS YEAR.

Notwithstanding the fact that the
year 1905 was a record breaker in
excursion travel to Colorado. prin-
cipaIy because of the many conven-
lions that were held in this state and
at other western points which oecas-
toned the travellers TO pass through
Colorado. the outlook for the year
1906 is very gratifying Railroad
officials in general have been map
ping out their plans for the coming
warm months in anticipation OF an
enormous excursion travel from the
east Colorado's climate. wonderful
scenery and environments have been
deliberately advertised ihrougout the
east by every road that enters this
state and this extollinS of Beautiful
Colorado" naturally win bring many
visitors to the Centennial state.
While the tourist travel will be
very extensive large number of con
ventions are scheduled to be held in
the west and viii bring hundreds of
visitors to Colorado.
Representatives of the passenger
departments of the trnnscontinental
lines recently held a three days ses-
sion in Chicago to determine on the
reduced rates for the many Important
gatherings to be held during the com
ing summer. One bad feature of the
session was that the coast lines re-
fused to grant equally low rates for
events in the middle west as are
granted for conventions in the far
west. 1t is believed, however that
the "bashful' roads win be brought
to time at the proper moment and
the reduced rates granted.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1906-02-01
SEATS ON SALE AT HASI<ELL'S
PHARMACY.

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duet'oh' rms gives eN'uei.' VI NV ~,
character o' '''P nooSe ,""' "'"' Nv, w
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evening y! lne s'e'' N'o' syn
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erihlehdehl - W. Neuue'' VINO ""'
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Burnett and Franklin will open
Friday their handsomely furnished
pool and billiard parlors at Ar Main
street. Have you visited them? Mod
ern in every small particular Visit
the new quarters.
The Independent fruit growers
shipped out a big car load of apples
yesterday on an order from an east
ern house. 1t was one of the largest
car loads sent out this season. Man
ager Ferbrache says there is heavy
demand for prime apples.
It was rumorcd that E. W Stiles.
who pleased so many friends in this
city in the early part of the winter
with his magnificent voice. was in
Denver last week and il is said sung
with the Savage grand opera com
pany. upon several nights
At other points where "Hooligan' s
Troubles" the musical farce has ap-
peared this season, large houses and
considerable praise has been extend
ed to the organization. The plot is
away from the beaten tracks. There
is no villain or homeless girl the
nearest approach to the villain be
ing Hooligan himself while the home
less girl has plenty of money and is
searching for the right kind OF a hus-
band The object of the piece is TO
cause laughs, thereby emulating the
Sunday newspaper comic supple
. In.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1906-02-01
POWERFUL BODY ORGANIZED.

The American Stock Growers and
the National Live Stock association
are one. In one powerful body the
stocllmen of the United States have
consolidated the two organizations
into the American National Live
Stock association. and are now pre-
pared to do battle with all who stand
in the way of their legitimate rights
and the development of the industry.
Mttrdo Mckenzie has the reins
the government in his hands. and
with an executive board will conduct
the affairs of the stockmen for an
other year.
The National Wool Growers as
ISOLATION Yesterday voiced want
yet unsought BY the cattlemen-m mini
mum speed limit of sixteen miles an
hour in the transportation of live
stock-and has joined with the Ma
tional Humane society to secure this.
The cooperation of the stockmen will
be asked in this fight A campaign
on other questions will be made by
the sheepmen alone. They say they
do not ask aid from the stoekmen in
getting what they want.
Prizes at the Western live Stock
show have been awarded. and the
Colorado Galloways have proved win
ners. The show viii be made an an
nual event Thousands witnessed the
show YESTERDAY II was a record
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1906-02-01

In Saturdays issue of the Jour
nal appeared the following account
of the funeral under the head "A
Picturesque funeral"
The burial this afternoon of Viola
Peterson. the dance hall girl whose
death day or two ago, was men
Toned in Thursdays journal. was
held this afternoon. and was of a very
demonstrativa character, the display
conveying the impression to the I'M
Informed that some potentate mad
passed away The motive however.
is not to be criticised as it was in
tended by her associates in life to
show their regard and sympathy for
their dead sister
The services were conducted from
the CONGREGATIONAL church, from
whence the procession of score or
moro vehicles escorted the remains
TO the cemetery. led through the main
streets by band of fifteen pieces
made up OF the several dance hall
orchestras. rendering a doleful funcr-
al dirge. The casket of pure white
was conveyed uncovered on a sleigh
while at either side walked three
women. associates in life of the de
ceased. who acted as pail bearers.
marched with bowed heads through
the damp and slushy streets clear to
the grave yard.
The exhibition attracted much in
terest and excited no little comment,
only complimentary criticisms being
heard upon the decorum and respect
shown, and in the general appear
ance of the cortage.
It was an impressive scene. cal
oulated to set one to thinking deeply
and earnestly.
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! Delicately Perfumed
Toilet Requisite

which is absolutely the best massage
'eam made. When used thoroughly
ana well rubbed in it viii fill out the
'e'k' arms and bust. USE
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1906-02-01
Stalled In Snow
Twelve Days !

Meeteetse. Wyo., Jan. 3t.-A party
OF volunteers. a surgeon and guam
tity of supplies have been started for
point thirty miles southwest of
here. where five men. one with a
boken leg. and nearly a score of hors-
es are stalled in the snow and almost
starved.
The sufferers constitute a freight
ing outht in the employe of the Big
Horn County Irrigation company.
under the leadership Of Circus lack
Bedford. a freighter of many years
experience. All of, the drivers under
Bedford's drivers are amateurs and
have no knowledge of this section.
The outfit pulled ont OF Worland
twelve days ago. When il failed TO
reach its destination, and no word
was heard from Bedford. runner
was sent out to ascertain what was
the matter. He found the outht in
desperate straits, A horse had fallen
on Bedford's leg. breaking it and en-
tirely disabling him. The tenderfeet
freighters had managed to kill one
of The horses. break the leg of an
other and utterly tire out the re
mainder. They had then gone in
TO camp. despite the protests of Bed
ford. and had consumed all their
food supply, and. with their horses.
We're on the verge of starvation when
the runner arrived.
Bedford was being cared for as
best his companions could. but was in
a serious condition and suffering in
tensely.
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Creme DeViOlette

'''so Tor the face hands and other por-
IONS OF the body where the skin Is
i"nsh- II gives the skin that smooth,
'''iiil appearance. Antiseptic,
'''o'hine Just the thing after shaving.
- cents per Bottle.
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We are stll giving great bargains
in watches. Call when you need one.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1906-02-01

Graduates In pharmacy fill our
here.
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Grand Junction %Pk S % % Colorado M@"
THE WAGES OF SIN.
GIRLS SAD DEATH.

In Telluride the other day girl.
very young in years, but who had
tasted OF the bitter and shameful life
OF the half world. passed from earth
and around her short and tragic ca
reer and untimeiy death there We're
woven many strands OF deep sadness
and narrowing sorrow. The case
was one of those that would bring
feeling of pity and sympathy TO
the heart of most any man or woman
Who can answer the question. when
the incidents of her life are taken in
to consideration. WAS she raspon-
sihle for her life of shame" She
was one of those unfortunate girls
who coming to this country from "a
foreign land. fell among human
brutes and vultures. and knowing lit
tie or nothing OF the ways OF the
world she soon had fallen and now
has gone to receive the Judgment OF
her God
Owing to the peculiar sadness and
pitifulness of the case the Tellu-
ride Journal gave extended notices
of bar daotb and ,u,oral u,h,cb 10
ranrint as foIlows.
A Girl of The hair world who
claims the name IF vio1, potorsor
died today at tho homo Of Nrrs SIN.
mel clark across the river in a,s,
Telluride whore sbe u,s toi,or fro,,,
tho cold Relt dance nan n con,i. or
voal,s aco Inv be,. ,h,,sici,,, mo- sh.
p,igbt have coresri rrrsing
Sbo NO. ort,. si,taan ,oar. ~ aoo
aud II ronorts oro t,,,a no. on,,a
bistor,. uo, naron,, ara nan. Il,
sweden ord sba tae, H., th,ra ,,.,,a,,
orite nina comina ers, 70 >-on'
YORK Cftv I.atar She ioirod n thc
sn,i, trorro travo,ir. mnaar ,ho
n.,na 81 fhar,,- mn. ana s,aI,.
ami, tho ,rorno 4, non,.. and conc
n re,Inrido artar,ro tha danco ha,,
,.boro sbo co,t.,o,.,d q io,thoso,,,.,,
disaaeo u,bich co,sod hon doat, 10
10 c,,a oiat,,. - ~ ,ho,,ah,
tha, tho danoa ha,t VOC not on In,
nrono, riaco. IN ,act savs sha mas
toid =, n,a. ,,aao 80 an,,,aonan,
sin,i,a,. 10 me-, "a .,,,as ,,horn s,oa,,
comnortos NJ n,avors ,,,ro daiI,, nor-
da,. 4, md aay 90,
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1906-02-01

NJ. Hertz received today car load
of fine wines and liquors from The
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-18
JACKSON'S ELECTION.
He Declares Expenses Were Heavy,
but Legitimate.

w. H. Jackson, the republican candidate
for representative from Maryland, has is
sued statement as to his election ex-
penses, declaring that while they were I'M
usually heavy they were all legitimate.
money being used to move the voters phys
ically but not morally. The gist of his
statement is follows:
distinctly stated that personally l knew
nothing of any expenditures for votes and
did not contribute anything for that pur
pose.
My only reference to heavy expenditures
related to expenditures during the campaign
proper, and this year they were particularly
heavy, owing to large number of causes.
There has never been in this district in
a congressional campaign such an effective
organization we had this year, and alb
solutely no money or pains were spared to
have placed on the books every republican
voter
In addition to these heavy expenditures
of money in connection with the registration
there is an almost duplicate expense in get
ting the republican voters home from their
places of employment for the purpose of
voting.
My heaviest majorities came from the
three counties in which the oyster vote was
a dominant factor.
large number of democratic friends
gave me assurance of their support.
There have been few campaigns in which
as much apathy existed in the ranks OF
our opponents as this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-18
japanese Squadron Coming.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 17.-Collect-
or of the Port Stratton has been notified
to prepare for the reception of Japanese
squadron, which will come to this port next
spring The visit will assume much in
ternational Importance, and every courtesy
ron.
The Toxic government has appropriated
500. 600 yen for the expenses of the cruise.
Vice Admiral Schichrio kataoka, command
err of the third squadron off Port Arthur,
under Admiral Togo, is to be in command.
The squadron is to be composed of three
vessels. frst-class battleship and two
cruisers 1t will come direct to San Fran
CISCO arriving in either March or April,
after making brief Stop at Honolulu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-18
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS
Interest in Action of the Naval
Personnel Board.

Naval officers await with great interest
the action of the naval personnel board
constituted in August last Ito carefully
consider existing laws affecting the COM
rnissioned personnel of the naval establish
ment of the United States and to recon-
mend such additions thereto, omissions
therefrom and changes therein as Will, In
the judgment of the said board, tend to
rromote efficiency and economy and VIII be
also consistent with justice and an equitable
regard for the interests of those thereby
affected"
In the order constituting the board 1t was
stated that 1.-THE recommendation or the
board so far as approval after due consld-
Grafton by the department. Will form the
basis of recommendations as to legislation
I'm the annual report of the Secretary OF the
Navy"
The board was directed to submit the
recommendations in separate reports as fol-
lows:
A report OF recommendations affecting Of
fcers of the line of the navy only; report
of recommendations affecting officers of
any one or more of the staff corps of the
navy or the United States Marine Corps.
whether the same do or do not affect Of
hcers of the line of the navy: a report of
ton powers or duties as now fixed by law
of any bureau or office of the department
or of the commandant of the United States
Marine Corps. whatever might be the other
future effects of the said recommendations
IL adopted.
All of these reports are to be submitted
70 the Secretary of the Navy not later than
tomorrow. Assistant Secretary Newberry
IS president OF the board and the other
members are Rear Admiral Charles II.
Stockton, Capt Charles e. Vreeland, Com
mander Harry H. Hosley. Commander AL
bert Gleaves. Lieut.. Commander William
S. Sims and Lieut Commander Emil Thesis.
New Army Drab overcoats.
Gen. Murray, acting chief of staff, has
given official notice to the army that the
supply of the blue kersey overcoats being
practically exhausted. issue of them will
cease and olive drab overcoats will be Is
sued at once, in order that all enlisted men
may be supplied with the latter by Janu-
airy 1, 1907 or as soon thereafter prac-
ticable Enlisted men who have drawn
blue kersey overcoats during their current
adjustments are authorized to turn them In
to their company or detachment command
ers and for each overcoat so turned in a