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REPUBLICAN TICKET.

AEsE oAAS1N AAS>.As
Congressman at Large-George w.
Cook
Congressman, Second District-A
A. iaggou
Governor-Henry A. Buchtel.
Lieutenant Governor-E. K. Har-
per.
Secretary of Statt-T. O'Connor.
Ireasurer-A. L. Bent
Auditor-George L. Statler
Attorney General-W. ii. Dick
son.
Superintendent oi Schools -kath-
crime l.. Craig.
Justices of Supreme Court-W. III.
Gabbert and {. +. Caswell.
District Judge-H. S. Hunter.
State Senator R. Wood.
Representativc-A NJ Parrish.
County Clerk-Charles +. Hoag
County Treasurer. +. Matthews
County Assessor. H. Rosacrans.
Sheriff-George H. Thomas.
Supcrintendent-C. G. Smeltz.
Coroner-Dr. J. H. Kellogg
Commissioner-C. C. Gregory.
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Surlnyside
Mrs. Black is able to sit up.

Mrs. Black is able to sit up.
Mr.. Dodds has left for Cheyenne
Wells
Miss Carrie Hopkins has purchased
saddle horse.
Mr.. Hopkins is the p,'sSeSsor of u
new violin.
The Sunnyside people are glad l."
make to make the acquaintance Of
Mrs. Beers who arrived last week.
Mr.. Went with his wife, who came
from Mason City, Iowa. last week
have moved to Amity.
A company of young people gath
cred at the Ferguson home Saturday
evening. to hear Mr.. Benefits phon-
ograph. When ready to leave Chas.
Jones team was missing. They had
pulled up the post to which they were
tied, and after oyerturning the buggy
they came to \ halt at Chas, Carpen-
ter's. One OF the horses front legs
were considerably bruised 10y tho posi-.
Ed Jones has ordered modern gas
plant for the opera house.
Subscribe for The Chieftain.
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Ed Jones has ordered a modern gas
plant for the opera house.
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The Sparks evidently holds IA
very low estimate Of the common
sense of Prowers county women
when it says they it support the
Democratic ticket, simply for re-
venge.-Amity Observer
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Ii you like Coffee but dare not drink
it, try DR.. Shoop's Health Coffee. i,
IS true that real Coffee does disturb
the stomach, heart and kidneys. But
DR.. Shoops Health Coffee has not a
grain OF true coffee in it. Being made
rom parched grains, malt. etc, it
orms wholesome, iood-like drink,
se, having the true favor Of Old
lava and Mocha Coffee Made in a
minute" Call al our store tor Tree
ample Sold by NJ. A. Hiney.
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Mr.. Hopkins is the p''ssessor of u
new violin.
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The Sunnyside people are glad IL
make to make the acquaintance OF
Mrs. Beers who arrived last week.
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would rather cut of his right arm
than lose q friendship, therefore
the boys who know him best are
standing up for him q he would
for them
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Anyone not registered will have
to swear his registration in sup
ported by two witnesses next Mon
day or be deprived of his vote
this year.
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Republican who vote the Lind
sey tickets are only falling into
Tom Patterson's trap. No Demo-
crat will vote for him, as he has
absolutely no chance Of election.
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Chas. Hoag, candidate for coun-
ty clerk and recorder, was in town
yesterday. He says everything
looks very bright for November +.
While he lives in Democratic
precinct he is able to secure the
votes of all but four of the Demo-
Gratis in that precinct as we'll as
all the Republicans. They want a
thoroly competent man in the
courthouse to fill the position to
which he aspires and they know
Charlie will be there with the
goods all the time. He has the
faculty OF making friends that
stick and it is known that he
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AIva Adams will have no diff
Guilty whatever in proving an alibi
in It. M. Patterson, as far as his
running for governor is concerned.
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Look out for a Republican land
slide she's due next Tuesday.
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Some people still cling to their
straw hats, but they will have to
shed them after election.
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shoulders drew into tense bunches with
the strain of the tug. the stone gave
way from its bed with a gurgling suck
deep chested chuckle, as the archer
stepped forward to help i'm the throw
ing, Horde John Strengthened himself
and hurled the rock well out into the
Good lackr cried Sir Nigel. and
Good lack!' cried his lady. while John
dirt from his fingers.
Il have felt his arms round my ribs,
said the bowman, and they crackle yet
rade, fair Sir. is a right learned clerk
Alleyne. the son. of Edric, brother TO
young man." quoth Sir Nigel stern
ly. IF you are OF the same way of
thought as your brother, you may not
pass portcullis of mine"
NAY. fair Sir" cried Aylward hasti-
~. Il Will be pledge for Ii that they
have no thought in common; for this
upon him, and driven him from his
And are you. too, of the White Com
small experience of war, If may judge
by looks and bearing"
81 would .fain, TO France with my
friends here" Alleyne answered; but ]
am man of peace-a reader, eXorcist
"That need not hinder" quoth Sir
clerk in every troop. By st. Paul
there are men so caitiff that they think
more of a scrivener's pen that Of their
lady's smile, and do their devoir In
hopes that they may fill a line in a
chronicle or make a tag to jongleurs
romance: I remember well that, at the
siege of Retters, there was little
sleek, fat clerk Of the name of Chaucer
who was so apt at rondel, sirvente, or
tonson, that no man dare give back a
foot from the. walls. lest he find ii all
set down I'm his rhymes and sung by
every underling and varlet in the camp.
as though all were decided. when ]
have not vet taken counsel either with
YOU or with my lady mother. Let us 20
the chamber, while these strangers find
such fare as pantry and celler may
furnish"
The three comrades dropped behind
and followed: Alyward much the
li~hter for having accomplished his
mission Alleyne fun Of wOnderment al
the humble bearing of 50 renowned a
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of her bearing were enhanced now by
"Ah. you start" said she, with the
same sidelong look of mischief. "and
cannot marvel at II. Didst not look
to see the distressed damozel again
All, that / were minstrel that l
whole romance-the iuckiess maid, the
wicked socman, and the virtuous clerki
SO might our fame have gone down
together for all time, and you be num-
bered with Sir Percival or Sir Galahad,
or all the other rescuers of oppressed
what I did," said Alleyne. was toe
small a thing for thanks; and yet, II L
may say 1t without offence. 1t was too
grave and near a matter for mirth ana
raillery. | had counted on my PROM
sSs Love: b but G1d mas wi,eH " iov tfo TO me
to see you again, lady, and to know
that you have reached home In safety,
IL this be indeed your home" .
my home, and Sir Nigel Loring my
father. I should have told you so this
morning. g,th put you sfd tnat You wsas tSat
might hold IT. back as a. surprise to
you, oh. dear but It was brave to see
she cried bursting With 1qt Ser Ssnd
pressed TO her side. and her half-closed
eyes twinkling with amusement. You
drew back and came mel forward ,Ssr with y9Ss ps
mouse who sniff.s the cheese and yet
breads the trap"
I should have touched It."
see it. So glad was / that I laughed
con car in himself 'ebsute be tempted then. @ thought
/; he Is not made of another clay to
the rest of u.s."
God help met 1 am the weakest OF
the weak" groaned Alleyne. II pray
that I may have more Strength
And to what end?' she asked sharp
shut yourself forever as in your cell with.
in the four walls OF an abbey. then OF
what use would II be were your prayer
to be answered? Wilt do what askr'
what is 1t, lady?"
'Tis but to bear me out In what
say to my father"
I'm whatT'
an saying. II he ask. that it was
south of the Christchurch road that I
| tire-women else, and have a week OF
spindle and bodkin, when i would fain
be galloping Troubadour up. Wilverley
land at the Vlnney Ridge herons."
Not answer But he will have an
me, or II. will. go i'll with me-
But, s lady,, cried cried poor Aileyne. IN
the northY'
| you Will not say 1tg
Surely you Will not, too, when you
know that II is not so?'
"Oh,. 1 weary of your preaching"
she cried. and swept away with toss.
OF her beautiful heao, ieaving Alleyne
as cast down and ashamed as though
he had himself proposed some infam-
Gus thing. She was back again in an
instant. however, in another of her
varying moods.
| Look at that. my friendr' said she.
IF you had been shut up in abbey or
| In cell this day you could not have
| taught wayward maiden to abide by
the truth, Is II not, so7 What avail
| Is the shepherd II he leaves his sheepT
"A sorry shepherdI' said Allyene
humbly But here is your noble
| father"
"And you shall see how worthy a
pupil / am. Father, I am much be-
| holden to this young clerk. who was
OF service to me and helped me this
very morning in Minstead Woods, four
miles to the north of the Christchurch
road, where I had no call to be, you
| having ordered II otherwise" All this
she reeled OF in. loud voice. and then
| glanced with sideling questioning eyes
| at Alleyne for his approval.
(To be Continued Nesf Weck.)
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captain, and John loud with snorts and
sneers, which spoke his disappointment
What. ails the man?" asked Alyward
in surprise.
Il have been cozeped and bejaped."
BY whom, Sir Samson the strongg
by thee, Sir Balaam the false
"By my hilt!" cried the archer,
| though l be not Balaam, yet / hold
converse with the very creature that
spake to him. What is amiss, then,
and how have l played you false?"
why, marry, did you not say, and
Alleyne here will be my witness, that,
If l would HE to the wars with you.
you would place me under a leader who
was second TO none in all England for
valor? Yet here you bring me to a
ished, with eyes like a moulting owl,
who must needs, forsooth, take coun-
sci with his mother ere he buckles
rs that where the shoe galls?" cried
the bowman. and laughed aloud. Il
three months hence, II we be all alive
for sure l am that
Aylward's words were interrupted by
an extraordinary hubbub which broke
the street in the direction of the
Priory. There was deep-mouthed
shouting Of men. frightened shrieks Of
rumble. indescribably menacing and
ltTTlDle. hOunQ lne corner OF the mar
row street there came rushing a brace
of whining dogs with tails glued under
their legs, after them q white-f faced
burgher. with outstretched hands and
widespread fingers. his hair all
abristle and his eyes glinting back
from one shoulder to the other, as
though some great terror were at his
very heels. "Fly, my lady, hy!" he
screeched, and whizzed past them like
holt from bow: while close behind came
numbering a huge black bear, with red
tongue lolling from his mouth. and a
broken chain jRngling behind him. To
| right and left the folk flew for arch
and doorway. Horde John caught up
the Lady Loring as IL she had been a
feather, and sprang with her into an
omen porch; while Aylward. with a
whirl of French oaths. plucked at his
culver and tried TO unsling his bow
Alleyne. all unnerved at so strange and
unwonted a sight. shrunK up against
the wall with his eyes fixed upon the
frenZied creature, which came bounding
elong with ungainlv sneed. looking the
larger in the uncertain light. its huge
laws agape. with blood and SLAYER
trickling TO the ground. Sir Nigel
| clone. unconscious to all appearance of
The universal panic. walked with un-
faltering step up the centre OF the
-oad. sillSen handkerchief I'm one hand
and his gold comft-box in the other
" sent the blood cold through Alievne's
veins 70 see that as thev came togeth-
er--the man and the beast-the creature
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synopsis of preceding chapters at end of this Insament

doubt not that you are right, and that
Maude's wings need clipping, which
gone, for, in sooth. this peaceful life
is not for me, and were IT not for your
gracious kindness and loving care l
could not abide il a week. | hear that
there is talk of warlike muster at Bor-
deaux once more, and by st. Paul! 1t
would be a new thing il the lions of
were to be seen in the field, and the
roses of l.oring were not waving by
"Now Woe with me but 1 feared it,"
cried She. with the color all struck
from her face. 81 have noted your alb
sent mind, your klndling. eye. your try
slider, my sweet lord. that you have al
ready won much honor that We have
seen but little Of each other. that you
bear upon your body the. scars of over
twenty wounds received in i know not
how many bloody encounters"
MY lady. when our liege, lord the
king at three-score years, and my Lord
Chandos, at three-score and ten. are
blithe and ready TO lay lance in rest
for Englan cause, 1t would III be.
to you. since my fame is yours, that I
should now hold back esEd II hthi mans work S6I;
reeve ever croaking Of empty farms
this constableship which the Earl Of
Salisbury hath bestowed upon us we
could scarce uphold the state which Is
fitting to our degree. Therefore, my
sweeting. there is the more need that I
should turn to where there is good pay
to be earned and brave ransoms to be
won"
,Ah. my dear lord" quoth she. with
sad, weary eyes, 81 thought that at
last I had you to mine own self. even
though your youth had been spent afar
from my side. Yet my voice. as l know
well. should speed you on to glory and
renown, not hold you back when fame
is to he won. Yet what can l say? for
all men know that your valor needs the
curb and not the spurp
Fret not thyself. my hearts dove,
for IL is like that there may be no war
waged, and we must await the news.
But here are three strangers, and one,
as I take il, a soldier fresh from SER
vice. 1t is likely that he may give us
word OF what is stirring over the
water"
LADY LOring. glancing up. saw in the
fading light the three companions
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| quiet in the grave, coz, If had not an
other turn at them. For with US In
war-a shut fist for the man, but a
bended knee for the woman. But how
was II at Winchelsa when their galleys
came down upon 1t some few years
back? l had an old mother there, lad,
who had come down thither from the
Midlands 10 be the nearer her son.
They found her afterward by her own
hearthstone thrust through by a
my brothers wife, and her two chill
dren. they were but ash-heaps in the
smoking ruins of their house. l Will
not say that we have not wrought
and children have been safe from us.
And so, old friend, my heart Is hot
within me, and long to hear the old
battle-cry again, and, by Gods truth,
If Sir Nigel unfurls his pennon, here is
one who will be right glad to feel the
saddle flaps under his knees"
I'VE have seen good work together.
old war-dog," quoth Aylward; "and. by
we die. But. comrade, II is In my mind
that there is some small matter of dis
pute still open between u.s."
"'Fore God. It is sooth!' cried the
other. Il had forgot 1t. The provost
marshal and his men tore us apart
when last we met"
"On which. friend. we vowed that we
should settle the point when next we
came together. Hast thy sword, / see,
and the moon throws glimmer enough
for such old night-birds as We. On
guard mon gar! l have not heard
cIink of steel this month or more"
"Out from the shadow. then" said
the other drawing his sword. "A VOW
is a vow, and not lightly to be broken. ="
"a vow to the saints" cried Alleyne,
sis indeed not to be set aside; but this
is a devils vow, and. simple clerk as
1 am, / am yet the mouthpiece of the
true Church when / say that II were
mortal sin to fight on such quarrel
What shall two grown men carry
malice for years, and ny like snarling
ours at each others throatsY
mo malice. my young clerk. no
malicev quoth Black Simon. II have
not a bitter drop In my heart for mine
old comrade; but the quarrel, as ne
hath told you. Is still open and un-
settled. Fall on. Ayiward"
mot whilst can stand between
YOU" cried Alleyne, springing before
the bowman "It Is shame and sin 70
see two Christian Engiishmen turn
swords against each other like the
frenzied bloodthirstv paynim:"
sand. what Is more" said Hordle
Tohn. suddenly appearing out OF the
buttery with >the huge board upon
which the pastry was rolled. "if either
raise sword I shall fatten him like
shrove-tide pancake. BY the black
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"FLICKED THE BEAST TWICE ACROSS THE sNoUT."

walking abreast down the road, all
gray with dust, and stained with travel.
yet chatterlng merrily between them
selves. Aylward looked keenly at Sir
Nigel, and then, plunging his hand un-
Der ms breastplate. he stepped up to
MN, with a rough, uncouth bow to the
lady
Your pardon, fair sir" said he. but
/ know you the moment l clap eyes on
you, though in sooth l have seen you
oftener in steel than in velvet. / have
drawn string beside you at La Roche
dErrien, Romorantin, Maupertius, No
gent, Auray, and other places. l bring
you this letter from the valiant Gascon
knight Sir Claude Latour."
AS they read IL, Alleyne, who stood
with Horde John a few PAGES back
from their comrade, saw the lady catch
her breath, while the knight laughed
you see. dear heart" said he, that
they VIII not leave the old dog In his
kennel when the game is afoot. And
what of this White Company, archer?'
'Ah, sir, you speak of dogs" cried
Aylward; but there are a pack OF lusty
il they have but a good huntsmman ian to
halloo them on. Sir, we have been in
the wars together, and, | have seen
a set of woodland boys as this. They
90 thi,t put want ant you at their head and who
"PardieuN said Sir Nigel. 'if they
are like their messenger, they are in
deed men of whom a leader may be
progd: Your name. good archer?"
Of Easebourne and the Rape of Chi
chester"
And this giant behind your"
He Is big John of Horde, forest
man, who hath now taken service IN
the Company"
said the little knight. why, Aylward.
YOU are no chicken, yet l warrant him
the stronger man. See to that great
stone from the coping which hath fallen
upon the bridge. Four of my lazy var
let's strove this day to carry IL hence.
would that you two could put them
10 shame by budging II. though I fear
that ! overtask you, for II is of
grievous weight"
He pointed, as he spoke. TO n huge
rough-hewn block which lay by the
roadside, deep sunken from its own
weight. in the reddish earth. The
archer approached II. rolling back the
sleeves of his jerkin, but with no very
hopeful countenance, for indeed Il was
mighty rock. John. however. put him
aside with his left hand. Let me try
2 pull at this. little Dlummet." he said.
"bethings me that I NAV he able 70
bulge II from its bed Then. perchance
YOU can assist me In the heaving."
STOPPING over the huge stone he
grasped it by two projecting edges and
straightened his giant legs I'm an up
ward pull As he bent his weight and
strength TO the EFFORT. the stone for the
minute stuck fast: then as the mighty
muscles OF his broad back creaked and
the huge knots on his nearly bare
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reared up, with eyes ablaze with fear
and hate, and whirled its great paws
above the knight to smite him to the
earth. He. however, blinking with puck
cred eyes, reached up his kerchief, and
fiicked the beast twice across the snout
with IL. 'Ah, saucy! saucy! quoth he,
with gentle chiding; on which the bear,
uncertain and puzzled, dropped its fore
legs to earth again, and waddling back,
was soon swathed in ropes by the bear
ward and a crowd of peasants who had
been in close pursuit. AS they passed
through the castle gate, John plucked
at Aylward's sleeve, and the two fell
Il must crave your pardon. comrade,
said he bluntly. Il was fool not 20
know that 5o,,t little rooster may be me
deed a leader whom we may follow.
CHAPTER VIII.
Black was the mouth OF Twynham
Castle, though a pair of torches. burn
ing at the further end Of the gateway,
md sent "A dim ruddy flicker through
the rough-hewn arch, rising and taIl-
ing. with fitful brightness on the shields
which bore the red roses of the veteran
constable. As they passed over the
drawbridge, Alleyne marked the CLEAN
of arms in the .embrasures to right and
left, and they had scarce set foot upon
the causeway ere hoarse blare burst
from bugle, and with screech the
hinge, and clank of chain. the ponder
drawn by unseen hands. At the same
instant the huge portcullis came rat
tling down, from above. and shut off
the last fading light of day. Sir Nigel
and his lady walked on in deep talk.
while a fat under-steward took charge
the buttery,. where beef, bread and
drink were kept ever In readiness for
the wayfarer. After a hearty meal and
a dip in the trough to wash the dust
from them. they strolled forth into the
bailey, where the bowman peered about
through the darkness at wall and at
Sssp SSesp een M, one Eyes ol one whS
not lightly to be satisfied. To Alleyne
and to John, however, ii appeared to be
eoua be bn aH Sy he hands of @sn
rs there an archer here hight Sam
Aylward?" asked a gaunt man-at-arms,
clanking up TO them arcoss the court
MY name, friendr' quoth the bow
man.
Then sure / have no need to tell
by the rood II II is not Black Simon
Of Norwich" cried Aylward. "A mon
coeur camarade. mon occur! All. but
| am blithe TO see .theer' the. two fell
upon each other and hugged like bears.
And where from, old blood and
bones?" asked the bowman.
rade, is IL sooth that we shall have an
other fling at these Frenchmen? II is
so rumored in the Ruard-rooms. and
more"
'It is like enough. mon gar. as things
go"
Now may the Lord be praisedw erie
the other This very night will I set
apart a golden ouche TO be offered on
the shrine of my name-saint. | have
pined for this. Aylward. as n young
maid pines for her lover"
art so set on plunder. then? Is the
purse so light that there is not enough
for a rouse? I have a bag at my belt.
camarade. and you have but to put
your fist into 1t for what you want. II
was ever share and share between us"
Nay, friend II is not the French
mans gold. but the Frenchman's blood
that I would have. I should not rest
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synopsis of Preceding Chapters.

The scenes OF the story laid in the 18th century
Horde John. a lay-brother OF the Cistercian Mo-
mastery, Abbey Of Beaueu fees from the monastery
after being found guilty Of certain serious charges
brought against him by number OF the monks.
The same day. another OF the laybrethren OF the
monastery, Aleyne Edrcson. takes his departure In
accordance with a provision OF his fathers will,
designating that be should, when he became twenty
years old go forth for one year TO choose for him
self his future calling. In sadness he wanders from
the monastery to visit his brother, the socman OF
Minstead, whose reputation II most unsavory one.
AZ niRhtfall Aeyne seeks shelter in roadside inn
where be meets Horde John, and samkin Aylward.
Horde John. getting into controversy with Ayi-
ward, engages In wrestling bout with the bowman,
and Is defeated He decides TO Join the White Com
pany. Aleyne finds his brother IN Minstead woods,
quarreing with a beautiful damse whom he res
cues. He tells her OF his Intention TO Join his COM
panions of the inn who 10 fight under Sir Nigel
IN the White Company. ON hearing this she laugh
tngly leaves him without telling her name.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-09-01
TWENTY-FIVE TO BE SHOT.
Nineteen Soldiers and Three Civilians
a. suffer Death For Revolt.


ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. Ia dis
patch from llelsingfors, whore a court
martial has been trying the men ac'
cuscd Of participation Ia the revolt at
Sveaborg. says that the court has sen
fenced nineteen soldiers aud three
civilians 10 be- shot and has condemned
others Of the accused 10 varying terms
Of Imprisonment.
AZ Warsaw the police, assisted 10y
troops. last night organized general
battue. with strong patrols. ana search
ed street railway ears, cabs and pass.
ersby. Hundreds Of persons were ar
rested
In the robbery Of n bin collector IN
Slska street passcrby was killed
aud the police arrested nineteen rcvo
lutlonlsts.
Many prominent Jewish anarchists
have LETT this city. cmlgratlng TO the
United States.
Prince Shnkonskol. cousin ~ the
secretary of the ouilawcd parliament
who. with NJ. rolunon. was couyers-
ing with Premier Stolypn nc the mo-
ment OF the bomb explosion m the lat'
ter's apartment Aug -. died at mid
night last nleht a. his wounds.