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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The Base Ball takes recess,
And the Foot Ball gets boost;
The Highball has admirers,
But tn Basket Ball rules tho roost
lex.
The freshmen English class has finished
reading "Silas Mariner"
The freshies have been studying the
funny papers this week.
The senior boys have been practicing
ventriloQuism great deal lately.
The junior English class is studying
Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"
The laboratory supplies which were Or
dered several weeks ago arrived last Sat-
urday.
The junior girls have been dressing
their hair In the N. g fashion this week.
Wanted-A new style for the boys.
The athletic association Is preparing to
give mock trial. The date has not been
fixed yet, but 1t will be some time next
month.
The boys basket ball team for next
year has commenced practicing. One of
the players claims that he loses five
pounds every time he plays.
The sophomore English class has I'm
ished studying "Burkes Speech on Con-
Citation with the American Colonies, ~
and will take up the study Of the "An.
cent Mariner" in few days.
According to the German teachers re-
mark to a certain German student, that
"if he was too cold he could move away
from the stove," 1t is concluded that the
faculty should be taken by what they
mean and not by what they say.
Some Additions to the Blue Laws.
ALI. Wnen tne nlgh scno0i students
pass down stairs, they must wsit until the
"kids" pass out before they may do SO.
XIV. Any teacher In the building may
tell the high school students what to do
XIV. II any high school student laughs
or talks in the hall, his name will be
taken, and he must "stay In" XVI,
friedman girls must not congregate ID
the halls and talk. XVII. II a pupil
gets permission to talk about q lesson
be must not talk for half an hour
XVIII, when the bell rings, get In line
and do not 60 upstairs before the lines %
up, or the guilty one will get sent down
again and be given another trial.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24
Nise Counsel From the South.

II want to give some valuable advice
TO those who suffer with lame back and
kidney trouble," says J. r. Blankenship,
Of Beck, Tenn. ~ have proved to an
absolute certainty that Electric Bitters
viii positively cure this Distressing ccn.
dinoD. The first bottle gave me great
relief and after taking few more bottles,
i was completely cured; % completely
that II becomes q pleasure 70 recommend
this great remedy" Sold under
guarantee at Rath q Bainbridge drug
store. Price 80.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24

Get some overshoes at Evans.
| Frank vogsl was in Dodge City Tues
day.
Mrs. Adam Monroe is visiting in Lyons,
Kans.
Evans has the SunAower brand Of mems
shoes.
George Rutherford was in Larned Sat-
urday.
Henry 'Shireman was in Jetmore
Wednesday.
Mr.. Collingwood Of Pretty Prairie was
here Tuesday.
Perry Haskell has returned from King
man county.
Miss Lottie Wiseman returned from
Topeka last week.
Mrs. VIM. Fisher returned home from
Maxville last week.
Joe J. vogel returned to Upton, Mo-,
the first Of last weet.
If every fog in January means rain in
May-whoopee! what wheat crop.
The Postal Telegraph company has
line men out this week making REPAIRS
John Barleich and wife haved moved
onto the Wiseman place east Of Wright.
MIR. Reed of Macksvile was in Wright
the early part of the week. Yes, land;
they all want it. Il
Miss Laura Kidd, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. W. Cavene, left for
Oklahoma this week.
Incl Bros. erected an engine house for
their threshing machine this week. and
have housed the engine for the winter.
The bridge and building department of
the Santa Fe is busy here erecting a new
block house for the Santa Fe block sta
ton.
The wedding party and dance Wednes-
day evening of last week, celebrating the
wedding OF Miss Olive Gregg and Mr..
John Barleich, was one of the most pleas
ant ever held in Ford county.
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The Base Ball takes a recess.
And the Foot Ball gets a boost;
The Highball has admirers.
But tn Basket Ball rules tho roost.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24

Mr.. Retired Farmer: Don't you want
q business that viii keep you busy 10
your town; and d easy; besides making
good money. Shrta Billiard Room, and
run. Il o. place Of amusement; NOT AS
A GAMBLING JOINT. Get 3 good
location and write us; we viii sell you
tables Uneasy terms. Our Tables usually
pay for themselves IN six months.
The x. G. Billiard Table Mfg. Co.
ls2l- lSSS Main st., Kansas City, No.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

How to Avoid Appendicitis.
Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con-
stipation by stimulating the liver and
bowels, and restores the natural action Of
the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does not nauseate Or grippe and is mild
and pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes.
The Pine s. Bond Drug Co.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24
NOVEL CURE FOR COLDS.
Healing Medication That Is Breathed,
Giving Quick Relief.

Healing Meuication That is Breathed,
Giving Quick Relief.
The fact that many people right In
Dodge City cough and hawk and shuttle
or days and weeks after they have been
treating q cold with the usual stomach
dosing, shows how valueless are the Or
binary cough and cold cures.
The right way to cure . cold 10 the
lead, or q cough and irritation In the
bronchial tubes, 10 BY breathing Hyomei's
medicated dir from the neat pocket In
kslcr that comes with every outft. Take
afew brcaths 10 this way and immediate
relief viii be noted. The medication goes
siEht TO the spot where The disease germs
ere ana renders them harmless.
Raih q Bsinbridge give "a absolute
usranty with every Hsonsi outat they
seIl thatif Il does not give satl.factieu the
money win be REFUNDED. The complete
Hyemei outnt costa bat 81, while extra
pOtsles Of HyomeI. Il needed, oaa be OBJ
sained Tor only $500
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24
THURSDAY, JANUARY "a. 1907
BUCKLIN BREEzES.

J. A. Lukin made business trip to the
new metropolis Of Liberal last Monday.
r. L. Housed left Tuesday on business
trip to Tyrone and other points In Okla
AOma.
Attorney J. d. Beck of Greensburg,
Kans., was business visitor In Bucklln
Monday.
Mrs. A. S. Burning Of Kansas City is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs A. w.
Fadgett, of this place this week.
We are going to thank the weather
man for lie brxnd OF weather Mat he has
been handing out to us this week.
How about that Wichita, Dodge City &
Trinidad railroadp We have not heard
anything of 1t recently. Has it gone to
sleep againP
+. A. Gresham, the telephone man, Is
quite busy these days repairing his phone
hnes that were demolished by the sleet
ast week.
The Presbyterian congregation Of
kucklin has commenced the erection of
church bull ding. 1t is located on the
corner of Maple street and Nebraska ave-
nue.. 1t will be frame structure.
John Swayze started Monday with cat
tle for the Kansas City market. When
he will get there, whether ever or not,
We cannot say. This railroad travel is
-. very uncertain quantity in these days,
whether you 20 by freight or passenger.
About the safest way is to walk.
q. p. FRAZER realizes that in the near
failure, when the division has gone gIim-
nering, that his customers will be ma
terially reduced in numbers, and in order
10 Offset the strain on his nervous system,
I he has invested some of his surplus earn
hgs in some new furniture for his barber
shop.
We were at the depot when No. 30
came in Tuesday, and saw them transfer
nng express matter. There were numer.
Gus packages, all of about the same build,
that looked little suspicious. They
were billed to Dodge City, Kans. Now,
can 1t be poss BILE that Dodge City is In
any way violating the prohibition law2
J. W. Gosslee has the dwelling house
on Center street, occupied by L. G. Van
Voorhis, reprinted. 1t seems to US that
Il would be a good thing to do to keep all
the painters In town busy, whenever the
weather would permit, from now until
the dirt begins to blow In the good old
simmer time. 1t would make the town
hook better.
There was bit OF wreck here about
Z O'Clock Tuesday evening. The Dodge
City flyer camo down, and as usual, found
slot Of box cars on the Dodge City line.
She was showing them ahead OF her, sup
posing that they were going down the
main line, but instead OF that they took
TO the house track, on which there were
several cars upon which the torn down
Doe house was loaded, ready to 20 toLlb-
eral. Well, we guess that flyer was Just
a little bit out Of humor at having to clear
Che track; at any rate, they hit those
loaded cars with force enough to demol-
fsh couple of them and damage some
ether cars that were on the track; also,
come damage was done to the platform at
the depot. AS a consequence the house
sIack is out of commission until repairs
are made. So far, we have heard of no
one being injured physically, but as to
che moral injuries we cannot say.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24

wanted -1eutlsman Or lady to travel
acr mercantile hoase 81 large capital.
Territory al home Or abroad 70 suit. II
Gsirable the home may be used % head.
quarteia. Weekly salary Of $1,000 per
rsar and expenses. Address with stamp)
AEEx1NpEa, Dodge City, Kans.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Whereas, The dread Messenger : of
Death has entered the family circle Of
our esteemed and worthy sister, Rachel
Adkins; and,
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has
called their little daughter Elsie to His
home, therefore be 1t
Resolved, In behalf Of the members of
Victor Relief Corps No. 90, that we ten
der to you our heartfelt sympathy In
this, your great affection; and with one
accord our heads are bowed in sorrow
for the great bereavement which ha
come to you, our dearly beloved sister.
MARY BOYD,
LAURA HOSs,
ELLEN STARK,
Committee.
Fort Dodge, Jan. u, 1907
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24
~ cure Z COD Il ono paYI,.

Take Laxative BrOmo Qninine Tablets
An druggists refund the money II II fails
to cure. Il. W, Groves signature i on
box Each 95c.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-01-24

Your money refunded If after using
three fourths az of tube of ManZan,
you are dissatisfied. Return the balance
of the tube to your druggist and your
money will be cheerfully refunded. Take
advantage of this offer. Sold by Pine &
Bonds drug store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-21

for his prisoner Since had sought me, living,
in his house, it unlikely that l should be sought
there when dead
was at the window, as told myself these things,
looking out into the patio, where the palms and the
shell which was the upper basin of the fountain
were family defnable in starlight. Robbed Of my
watch, the only way had of calculating time after
nightfall was by the silence which about an
hour after sunset Then the gurglng voice of hidden
patio everywhere in the Albacin, and on the
Alhambra hlD abruptly ceased, after a distant
ringing which l took to be that of the bell in the
Tore de la Vela, regulating the irrigation of all the
country round. At this moment the diamond
plumes of the fountain invariably fell and dsap-
peared, not to again until the morning sun
up.
l was always sorry when the fountain died; for
1t was the sole companion of my captivity, my one
dim pleasure watching its nymphlike play And
tonight the dead silence of the patio seemed the
lull before my own death.
1t must have been, thought, somewhere about
ten o'clock when heard sound in the court
slight, elusive, but distinct. Chink-chink-like
metal on stone, if troll mining underground
The old man taking time by the forelock l said
to lay away when should be finished l should
last some days yet; but it took time to do these
things we'll At the hotel they had told me how a
year or two ago. in destroying old house in the
Albalcin to build on the site, workmen
had come across the skeletons of two French gren-
aders neatly seaed UP in wall of stone where they
had kept guard since the time of the Peninsular
War Probably night or two had been needed for
making their niche
Chink-chink! Yes, the cid wretch must be at
work in cellar! The noise certainly came from
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the lattice was securely fastened. l stared through
the pattern of wood into very small but charming
patio paved with brick and tiles, and having in the
center fountain with a shallow basin. Feathery
plumes of water played few low palms in
great blue and white pots of Trana ware; but as
looked the plunes shrank almost to nothing, then
ceased to wave. The fountain was asleep for the
night.
Supporting myself with hand on the wall, got
to the room Of the marble bath There the window
On a low carved bench lay the clothing | had worn
on the night of my visit the Gipsv's cave. | sat
down and explored the pockets. What money l
had had-six or seven hundred pesetas, as far as |
and the revolver I had carried so gaily as a sure
means of self protection.
Gypsy perquisites,' l said to myself but the
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derground and it was not so agreeable to my ears
the tinkle of the vanished fountain | wished the
hour would come for the water to leap up and drown
that other steathy sound.
Suddenly as | turned a wistful gaze the ala
baster shell dimly glimmerng among the low palms,
to my aStOnlShment it seemed totter | thought
that it must be mere illusion of weary eyes that
the effect created by cloud obscurng the star
light. But again the white shell moved against the
dark green background this time swaying from side
to side
Could there be an earthquake so Slight that did
not feel the shock? Even as asked myself the ques
ton, the shell of the fOunt loosened from
support and fell into the main basin, now almost
empty The water lilies and their green pads which
foaed sparsely there mufed the sound of the crash
but there noise of breaking. The slabs of
colored mosaic which paved the lower basin up.
heaved if the earth beneath bursting, and
scattered from side to side falling the crushed
lilies. Then through a ragged black aperture rose
the head and shoulders of a
The metallic sound had stopped; but from some
where in the house there came the sam1ning of door
The head and shoulders, motionless now,
sharply defined against the scattered heap of white
fragments, like the bust of man modelled in black
The Girl l Left Behind Me-
Dick" l called through the close wooden lattice.
"Hurrah!" he answered; and the black marble
bust became full length statue of
How he had found me, how he had come. did not
know but there he was and the gate of life had not
closed upon after all. Dick of the jagged
hole in the basin, and half across the patio, when
door' "hch mad always seen smut, burst open to
let out stream of light and the figure of the old
man knew well eaped upon him
l was weak and for moment turned sick, the
patio with its broken fountain, and the forms of the
men in halo of yellow light, whirling before my
eyes as if there indeed earthquake. Then the
mist cleared, and like rat in a cage watched the
fight which meant life death for more than one
of u.s.
There was no cowl now, but only sombrero
to cover the gray streaked head Once l caught
a glimpse of profile sharp a hawks. The old
man had come out of the house with Toledo sword
stick, such as the King and his friend had used and
as he the enemy he had to deal with had thrown
away the bamboo stick. The long, thin blade gilt
tered in the same light that showed me Dick armed
with iron crowbar. formidable and threatening.
If it had been a scene in play and in the audi
ence should have applauded, for there some
thing in which cried that fine picture.
But Dicks life and mine in the balance.
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slipped the tiled floor, and had half saved myself
when quick push sent staggering back. In
stantly he the other side of the door, bolt
sl9 INTO place, ana the Key turned IN the locK.
up the carved wooden bench in the bath and
dashed it furiousy again and again against panel
of the door. But the strong wood did not crack
under my blows.
AS hour after hour passed, and l was left alone,
from time to time l renewed my efforts, with no
result except that eventually l broke the bench.
Then tore at the lattice of the window thrusting
my fingers through, and trying vainly to pull the
woodwork to pieces. Though the iron bars on the
outside would prevent my escaping into the patio,
knew that if the lattice broken shouts might be
heard more easily
AT last, when had been obliged to give up hope,
pressed my face against the close pattern of the
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CHAPTER XII.
" Try the Gipsies ="

THE pair stood eyng each other like two fencers;
Dick with the crowbar raised and pointing
at his heart the blade which would pierce it if the
Spanard dared advance an inch
Ilonged to shout Fling the crowbar at his head!''
but Dicks eye left the eye of his opponent he was
a dead man. must risk distracting him for the
fraction of a second.
1t seemed an hour, though it could not have been
a minute, when, if my thought had winged to his
brain, the thick iron bar whrled through the air
and struck the old man full upon the forehead The
Toledo blade dropped from his hand and he fell back
without a cry his head inside The open door.
rs he dead?' l called
Dick bent over the limp body; but after long
moment he he was W up . again waving big, old
ing. Bad penny. He'll be all right. This the key
Il think So, said Dick, you are just in time
to keep me from giving in I'm starved; :"
brute! I've mind to finish HIM! he exclaimed
You don't that" l said. But look for
something to tie him up with. He may come to him
self before off"
Dick. Safe bind, safe find"
Gathering up the long body as if it had been the
form of sleeping child, Dick disappeared into the
house. l knew that he was looking for the door of
pleasure heard the slipping back of the bolt and
turning of the key.
Already was at the door opening it for Dick to
come in with his heavy burden.
Here's the bed" said, and Dick laid his burden
down, not too gently Then l think the next thing
we did was to shake hands
Blessed old mani" exclaimed Dick little
steadily What beasty business"
Conduit" said Dick But I'll tell you all about
that, and everything else. Got no electric light
here?"
Nothing but starlight. For Heavens sake, tell
about Monca!"
She's all right, said Dick "Not a Duchess yet,
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He had not forgotten his cow though he must
have expected to find me asleep. In his hand
glass of milk; but when he had seen that lay awake
he also that the other glass had not been touched
was neither hungry nor thirsty, said in excuse.
And could not rest because was not comfortable.
1t had got upon my nerves. explained, to feel my
hair long on my neck and my face unshaven. Would
my host get in a barber?
The man reflected a moment and then said that
until his VOW had been accomplished he did not 90
out except after nightfall, and therefore could
ask anyone to to the house
The instant he had turned his back / slipped off
the bed that l might be ready to stagger we'll
| could from my alcOve, and pounce upon him
when he had the door open; for l believed that l
strong enough to have chance. But his
hearing have been keen: for he turned and told
me not to exert myself. l only getting up
to be ready when he came back with shears
and razor? l need not trouble. He would do all
while was in bed; and he would wait until he had
seen me return there.
He master of the situation and knew it. l
was obliged to give him his way; and aterward he
quick in getting to the door that in my weak
state could not have reached him in time.
When he came back, however, | was ready
Waiting just inside the door, as it was cautiously
opened, threw myself upon him. But | had over
estimated my strength and underestimate his.
Quick and 1.-the as leopard, the old man wound
himself round me, and for a moment struggled
together for the mastery, thinking of the he
had promised to bring and hoping to get it. If
could should be able to keep him at bay, without
violence save threats.
Once had almost got him down, he let
fancy it but with sudden twist he caused to
lose my balance, which was none too steady. 1
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till my voice failed. But my
own shouts were the only
sounds | heard, save distant
church bells, and the singing
of subterranean waters, silent
only at night when the fountain
went to sleep. 1t would be all
but impossible, | had to admit,
for anyone outside to judge
the direction of a cry, coming
through a screened window
surrounded on all sides by high
house walls.
Darkness fell; and l grew SO
hungry that 1 would gladly
have drunk the milk left since
morning. l tasted it, and
found it spoiled by the heat,
for the day had been warm.
In disgust l threw it away, but
when all that night had gone
and part of the next day l
regretted my fastidiousness.
Frequent drafts of water
from the room of the marble
bath gave me an occasional
flip; but a man recovering
from congestion of the brain or
some such malady, following
the breaking of his head, cam
not live long on water; and it
was clear that my host, dis
gusted with my ingratitude,
intended to punish me cruelty
or to put an end to me by star
walton.
When the second night closed
in, | made up my mind that
he had decided upon my death.
Perhaps, if l had been docile,
when the time fixed by his EN-:
ployer had expired he might
have chosen to set me free,
trusting that l believed his
story. But, seeing that l did
not believe it, that l would
spare no effort, no trick, which
might enable me to escape
while my presence in the out =
side world was still highly I'M
desirable, the man had prob
ab1y crushed all humane feeling
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-05
MASTERs0N IS new KEEPER
Is Awarded Contract to Care For
County Poor

S. c. Masterson will be keeper of
the county poor farm for the ensuing
year.
The contract was awarded by the
county commissioners late yesterday
afternoon to Masterson for the sum of
$500. T'Or this amount MasterSor
agrees to care for the county poor and
the county sick from May 10, 1907,
to May 10, 1908.
The county poor farm will be locat-
ed about oen-quarter of mile west
Of the city on a six acre tract owned
by Masterson. Mr.. MastersOn and 8.
V. Brennaman of College Place, were
the two lowest bidders. Each of
them bid $500 but upon examination
the board of commissioners decided
the Masterson place was the more
suitable tor the purpose.
The other bidders were L. L. Hunt,
the present incumbent and DR.. ]. E.
Crop.
Orders Of examination were made
for the examination of the county
roads petitioned for by George r.
Lombdin and Gid Cummings just be-
fore the board adjourned yesterday
The commissioners are examining
roads in the vicinity of Waitsburg to-
day