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Evening journal., 1907-05-17
Inereassd vaIue of Manure.

The greatest value obtained from a
manure spreader. Of course, is I'm the
increased value Of the manure. It has
often been said that a load Of manure
spread with a spreader is equal to
three spread by hand. II is more than
Probable that this statement Is true.
In fact. II is hard to overestimate the
increased value OF the manure when
spread with a machine over that
spread by hand. The increase is Ger.
tainly sufficient TO justify every farm
er In getting a spreader.-N. B. Charles
In Kansas Farmer.
Evening journal., 1907-05-17

Beethoven could play from memory
all the preludes and fugues contained
in Bach's "Well Tempered Clavichord." ."
There are forty-elght preludes and the
same number Of fugues, and as each Is
in the most abstruse style Of counter
point the difficulty Of this performance
viii be appreciated by musicians.
Evening journal., 1907-05-17
~,~ays on Guard.

Friend TO draper In his shopl-I no
tice that al your assistants squint
most horribly. Couldn't you have got
some better looking ones2
Il chose them purposely. They are
most useful in keeping a watch on peo-
pie My customers never know on
which side they are looking. Nos Loi.
sirs.
Evening journal., 1907-05-17

Traverniep, who visited the Russian
gulf pearl fisheries about 1870, mem
tions a very fine pearl, then in the pos
session Of the ameer Of Vodana.
Though small, it was perfect in shape
and 80 clear and transparent that you
can almost see through it." The value
Of this gem was S1J6,000.
Evening journal., 1907-05-17

your dollars will do double duty.
Evening journal., 1907-05-17
Prooress Of Forest servlos.

The forest service OF the United
States government is to become a
member Of the International Associa-
tion Of Forest Experiment stations.
Other countries represented in the as
socistion are Germany, Austria. France,
Italy, Russia and Switzerland. tho lead
ing countries in the practice OF sclen-
tldc forestry.
Elephants are always drawn smaller
than life, but a fea always larger,--
swlfk - r ~
Evening journal., 1907-05-17
and notions.

their former price.
Evening journal., 1907-05-17
A ROLLER GATE

pickets to. At b use a fiat rock or a
block OF wood with a hole In 1t to fit
the iron shaft. To support the gate al
the top use a short plank FIVE inches
wide and one and one-half inches
thick. This makes a very good gate
and requires no hinges and little time
Practical Farmer.
Evening journal., 1907-05-17

rs Noolywed happily married? Is
Mrs. Noolywed the exquisite cook he
said she was7"l
"Oh, yes, but
'But what?"
Il notice that Noolywed stops at the
delicatessen every evening and brings
home an armful. Chicago News.
Evening journal., 1907-05-17

The area Of the province Of Ontario
Is 222,000 square miles, or, deductlng
water area, 219,650 square miles. The
area Of the state OF Pennsylvania is
nbout $4,000 square miles, or slightly
over one-ffth Of that Of Ontario. Que
bee has a land area about $500 square
miles greater than Ontario.
Evening journal., 1907-05-17

Read The Evening journal Want
Ads on Page seven.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

ders. After all, he had stepped into
a tight corner, but there was no need
to cry out in squeezing his way back.
Then he realized that the soft, ingra-
tating tones were sounding once
more.
TITS the passing Of my hands over
yours while l look into the crystal that
sets up sympathy''-a slender hand
moved swiftly into the light and picked
up the ball-"and makes my eyes see
the pictures in your mind. Now, will
you please take off your ringsT
The very naturalness Of the request
disarmed him. 1t was a risk. But, as
Ohilcote had said, risk was the salt of
life!
"Tm afraid you think me very
troublesome The voice came again.
idelicately low and conciliatory.
For a brief second Loder wondered
uncertainty how long or how we'll Chill
cote knew Lady Astrupp; then he dis
missed the question. Chilcote had
never mentioned her until tonight, and
then casually as Lady Bramfell's sister.
E"udt q coward ue WAS becoming III
throwing the dice with fate! Without
further delay he drew off the rings,
slipped them into his pocket and re-
placed his hands on the smooth table
top.
Then, at the moment that he replaced
them, a peculiar thing occurred.
From the father side of the dark
partition came the quick, rustling, stir
of a skirt and the slight scrape of a
chair pushed either backward or for
ward. Then there was silence.
Now, silence can suggest anything
from profound thought to imbecility,
but in this case it's suggestion was nil.
That something had happened, that
some change had taken place, was as
patent to Loder as the darkness of the
curtain or the band of light that crossed
the floor, but what had occasioned it,
or what it stood for, he made no at
tempt to decide. He sat bitingly con-
lscious Of his hands spread open on the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

Between you ana me, OF course
said the voice softly. It sounded Ian
kuid. but very rational. The idea Of
retreat seemed suddenly theatrical. In
This world Of low voices and shaded
lights people never adopted extreme
measures-no occasion made a scene
practicable or even allowable. He
deaned back slowly, while he summed
up the situation. If by any unlucky
chance this woman knew Chilcote to
have adopted jewelry and had seen
the designs Of his rings the sight Of
his own SCARED finger would suggest
question and comment. If. on the
ether hand, he left the pavilion with
out excuse or if without apparent rea-
son he refused to remove the rings, he
opened up a new difficulty, a fresh
road to curiosity. 1t came upon him
with unusual quickness-the obstacles
ito and the need for q speedy decision.
he glanced round the tent; then IN
consciously he Strengthened his Shout
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

rx." One glance at Biessington's
healthy, ingenious face told him that
plain speaking was the method to
adopt.
Indeed, sir" In Il moment Bless
ington was on the alert.
Eyes. And II want your help.''
The boy redeemed. That ChilcOte
should appeal to him stirred him to an
uneasy feeling of pride and uncertain
ty.
Loder saw his advantage and pressed
it home. Its come about through this
didn't play my part-rather made an
ass of myself. I wouldn't swallow the
thing, and-and Lady A%strupp'- He
paused, measuring Blessington with a
glance. We'll, my dear boy, you-you
know what women are!'
Blessington was only twenty-three.
He Redeemed again and assumed an
air Of profundity. 81 know, sir" he
said, with a shake of the head.
Loder's sense of humor was keen,
but he kept a grave face. II knew
you'd catch my meaning. But I want
you to do something more. If Lady
Astrupp should ask you who was in
her tent this past ten minutes, 1 want
you Again he stopped, looking at
his companions face.
Eyes, sir?"
II want you to tell an immaterial lie
for me-"
Blessington returned his glance; then
he laughed a little uncomfortably.
"But surely, sir
"She recognized me, you mean?"
Loder's eyes were as keen as steel.
eyes"
'Then you're wrong. She didn't"
Blessington's eyebrows went up.
There was silence. Loder glanced
across the room. Eve had parted from
the girl in green and was moving to-
ward them, exchanging smiles and
greetings as she came.
my wife Is coming back" he said.
"Will you do this for me, Blessington?
lit will smooth things" He spoke
quickly, continuing to watch Eve. AS
he had hoped, Blessington's Eyes turn
ed in the same direction. ""Twill
smooth matters" he repeated-"smooth
them in-in a domestic way that I
can't explain"
The shot told. Blessington looked
round.
Fright, SIR" he said. You may
leave it to me-" And before Loder
could speak again he had turned and
disappeared into the crowd.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28
SYNOPSIS.

Chapter LIN an impenetrabG LONDON log
John Chilcooe, a prominent and rapidly rising
member of the opposition in parliament, unex-
pectedly encounters John Lodsf, a poor
writer, who is his exact double. At the mo-
ment the aggression OF Russia In Persia is the
all engrossing topic. U-Russia IS reported TO
be supporting the rebels in their fight against
the authority Of the shah of Persia, thus dis
tinctly menacing England $ influence In the
cast. Iu-Chi4cote who is a slave to morphla,
hears of a novel IN which two men e1ch ant'e
the latter's humble quarters and proposes that
Loder shalt impersonate him when Ohilcote is
overcome by the craving for morphla and
wishes to get out of the world for the time
being. VI-Loder accepts. ll-Lo Is com
PEELED to wear rings on one of his fingers IN or
der to conceal a scar made in Italy by a pet dog
belonging to an ~Englishwoman whom he had
met there and had become very friendly with.
VIII. Loder, representing hicote, goes tothe
latter's home. ChilcoteS wife does not detect
the deception. Loder is greatly impressed pS
Mrs. Chilcote's beauty and manner.
lunches with Fraide. the great leader OF the oIp s
position in parliment. He seeing to WIZ me
astute statesman completely. Fraide, by the
Loder has tea with Mrs. Chiloote. He receives
a telegram from Chilcote s~unrnonin him to re
turn SO that they may resume their proper
stations in Life. XI and Y1I-Chiicote's crav-
ing sooon overcemes him, and he returns to Lo-
ders quarters and once more Loder becomes
Ohilcote. XIII and XIV-Loder attends a
swell reception. XIV and XVI-At the recep-
ton Lady ARtxupp is presiding at the fortune
telling. booth. Loder visits it, and she re-
quires him to remove his rings. She is startled
upon seeing the scar on his hand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

I~I HE necessary formalities of de-
parture We're speedily "1t
through. The passing of the
corridors, the gaining Of the
carriage, seemed to Loder to he mar
velously simple proceedings. Then. as
he sat by Ewes side and again fel. ,le
forward movement of the horses. !ls
had leisure for the first time to o
der whether the time that had passed
since last he occupied that position ha.!
actually been lived through.
Only that night he had unconscious
~ compared II incident in his LIE 10
a sketch in which the lights and sh.l".-
ows nave been obliterated and iost.
Now that picture rose before h..n,
s%tartlingly and incredibly in..ct. -,
saw the sunlit houses of Ssantasaia.e.
backgrounded by the sunlit hilis-@aw
them as plainly as when he himself
had sketched them Oh his memory.
Every detail Of the scene remained t.le
same, even to the central figure; OILY
the eye and the hand of the artist ha.t
changed.
At this point Eve broke in upon lbs
thoughts. Her first words were curl
ously coincidental.
What did you think of Lillian AS
trupp tonight?" she asked. Wasn't
her gown perfect?"
Loder lifted his head with all almoAt
guilty start. Then he answered straight
from his thoughts.
I'll didn't notice it," he said, =" ut
her eyes reminded me of a cats eyes
and she walks like a cat. l never
seemed to see it-until tonight"
Eve changed her position. "She was
very artistic" she said tentatively.
Don't you think the gold gown was
beautiful with her pale colored hair?"
Loder felt surprised. He was con-
WINGED that Eve disliked the other,
and he was not sufficiently versed in
women to understand her praise. II
thought he began. Then he wisely
stopped. 81 didn't see the gown" he
substituted.
Eve looked out of the window. How
unappreciative men are!!' she said. But
her tone was strangely free from cen
sure.
After this there was silence until
Grosvenor square was reached. Hav-
Ing left the carriage and passed into
the house, Eve paused for a moment
at the foot of the stairs to give an or
der to Crapham, who was still in at
tendance in the hall, and again Loder
had an opportunity Of studying her.
AS he looked a sharp comparison rose
to his mind.
"A fairy princess!' he had heard the
red haired mar say as Lillian Astrupp
came into view along the Bramfells'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

Of her skin through the soft glove.
Then abruptly the mist lifted. He
Jaw Lillian's eyes-indiferent, anus
I'd, slightly contemptuous, and a sec
ond later he heard her voice.
my dear Jack" she said sweetly,
"how absurd of you! 1t was simply
the contrast Of your eyes peering over
Leonard's hair. 1t was like a gor-
geous sunset with a black cloud over
head" She laughed. do you see
what l mean, Eve?" She affected to
see Eve for the first time.
Eve had been looking calmly ahead.
She turned now and smiled %serenely.
Loder felt no vibration of the arm he
held, yet by an instant intuition he
knew that the two women were an
%tagonistic. He. experienced 1t with the
divination that follows upon a moment
of acute suspense. He understood it,
as he had understood Lillian'S look of
recognition when his forehead. eyes
and nose had shown him to be him
oSAA, ASl III SUI ~ ISS WIKI his SIOSC
shaven lip and chin had proclaimed
him Chilcote.
He felt like a nan who has looked
into an abyss and stepped back frnm
the edge, outwardly calm. but mental
~ shaken. The c~ommonplaces of life
seemed for the moment to hold deeper
meanings. He did not hear Ewes ar
swer; he paid no heed to Lillian's next
remark. He saw her smile and turn
to the red haired man; finally he saw
her move on into the supper room. fol
lowed by her little court. Then be
pressed the arm he was still holding.
He felt an urgent need of companion
ship, Of a human expression to the
crisis he had passed.
"Shall we get out Of this?' he asked
again.
Eve looked up. "Out of the room? %
she said.
He looked down at her, compelling
her gaze. "Out of the room-and the
house." he answered. "Let us go
home"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

TTlIS business with Blessington
III over, Loder breathed more
freely. If Lady Astrupp had
81 recognized Chilcote by the
rings and had been reused to curiosity
the incident would demand settlement
sooner or later settlement in what
proportion he could hazard no guess.
II, on the other hand, her obvious
change of manner had arisen from
that a woman's behavior could never
be gagged by accepted theories-then
he had ~safeguarded Chilcote's inter-
ests and his w by his securing of
Blessington's promise. Blessington he
knew would be reliable and discreet.
With a renewal of confdence-a pleas
ant feeling that his uneasiness had
been grounGless-he moved forward to
greet Eve.
Her face, with it's rich, clear color.
ing, seemed to his gaze to stand out
from the crowd Of other faces as from
a frame, and a sense Of pride touched
him. In every eye but his own her
beauty belonged to him.
His face looked alive and masterful
as she reached his side. May 1 mo-
nopolize you" he said with the quick
ness Of speech borrowed from Chill
cote. We've see so little Of each
other"
Almost as if compelled, her lashcs
lifted, and her eyes met his. Her
glance was puzzled, uncertain, slightly
confused. There was a deeper color
than usual in her cheeks. Loder felt
something within his own conscious
ness stir in response.
"You know you are yielding be
said.
Again she blushed.
He saw the blush and knew that it
was he-his words, his personality
that had called it forth. In Chilcote's
actual semblance he had proved his
superiority over Chilcote. For the first
time he had been given a tacit, per
sonal acknowledgment of his power.
Involuntarily he drew nearer to her.
Lets get out of this crush.'
She made no answer except to bend
her head, and it came to him that, for
all her pride, she %liked-and uncon-
sciously yielded determination. With
a satisfied gesture he turned to make
a passage toward the door.
But the passage was more easily de-
sired than made. In the few moments
since he had entered the supper room
the press of people had considerably
thickened until q block had formed
about the doorway. Drawing Eve with
him he moved forward for a dozen
PAGES, then paused, unable to make
further Roadway.
As they stood there he looked back
at her. What a study in democracy a
crowd always isv' he said.
She responded with a bright, appre-
ciatiye glance, as If surprised into
naturalness. He wondered sharply
what she would be like If her enthu-
slasms were really aroused. Then a
stir in the corridor outside caused a
movement inside the room, and with a
certain display Of persistence he was
enabled to make a passage to the door.
There again they were compelled to
halt. But though tightly wedged into
his new position and guarding Eve with
one arm, Loder was free to survey
the brilliantly thronged corridor over
the head of a man a few inches shorter
than himself. who stood directly in
front of him.
what are we waiting for?' he asked
good humoredly,r addressing the back
OF the strangers head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28
CHAPTER XVI.

lVT11S business with Blessington
H over, Loder breathed more
freely. If Lady Astrupp had
- recogniZed Chilcota hy the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28
CHAPTER XVII.

f@HE necessary formalities of de-
parture were speedily got
through. The passing of the
" corridors, the gaining Of the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28


New-York. July Il, l7so.-on wednes.
day last the first stone Of the Platform
OF the New Battery on Whitehall Rocks
was laid by his Excellency our Gov
ernour, and it was called George Au-
gustus's Royal Battery. AS his Excel
lency was returning, and the last round
was firing, the last piece Of the Can
0 (being very Honny-Comb'd and
eaten almost through, as It afterwards
appeared by the Pieces burst and the
Pieces flying different ways, kilrd
three Persons, VIZ: John Symes ESQ.,,
High Sheriff for the City and County
OF New-York, Miss Courtlandt, only
Daughter to the Hon. Col. Courtlandt,
a Member Of His Majesty's Council In
this Province, and a son-in-Law of AL
derman Romur. The next day the Cor
oner's Inquest safe on the Bodies, and
bro't in their Verdict Accidental Death:
and In the Evening they were decently
inter'd. American Weekly Mercury,
I,lly d. i7ak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-17
(To be Continued
RECORD or COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Hugh E. Curtis to Richard P. Arp.
lots 3, 6, block 6. B. Davenport's Third
addition, Rock Island. $3.50.
Mary L. Carter and others to
Charles Z. Hodgson. undivided three
quarters of part southeast quarter sec
ton 35-BS-2w. $3.50.
Harry R. Dack to Frank Artz. lot
G. c. G. Dack's subdivision lots Z. s.
II. C. Cases subdivision of assessors.
Lot southeast quarter section 2117-2w.
$500.
Peter Otzen to Reuben B. Williams,
north "a feet northeast quarter north
west quarter section 4-1G-2w. 81.
Mary l.. Carter to Charles f. Hodg,
son. 81.
Mary L. Carter, guardian. to Charles
E. Hodgson, undivided quarter south
east quarter section 35-lS-2w. 1868.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-17

spring Of feeling had been touched
she came round upon the officer, de-
faint, resolute and undaunted.
Maybe I'd IA gone before. I'd go
this minute for Indians. But that
man, He's had his price for this claim ;
he's had his price. Now, the bend be-
longs to me, and I'm going to stay"
The captain bent toward her. Too
risky, too risky, Miss Lancaster he
advised, unless we get the man. For
how could you ever do any outside
work.
Dallas interrupted, intrepid spirit
ringing in her voice
Get him or not, I'll stick it out all
the same. And my outside work-Pll
pillow and I'll plant just like l used to.
But this time I'll do it with a gun"
-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-17
Large Diamond imports.

The total import of gems at the port
of New York last year was over 80
million dollars, which is the highest
mark reached in the history of the
country In 1905 the import was only
81 million and in 1904 but 26 million
From this statement it will be seen
that the demand for precious stones
is constantly on the increase, and in
this latter respect ii might be COM
pared to the ever increasing demand
for Hostetter's Stomach Bittars. From
very humble start, 81 years ago it
has grown until today finds it a leader
of its class. due entirely to its won.
derful merit. Try it for headache,
insomnia, poor appetite, heartburn,
dyspepsia, indigestion. chills and colds
and be convinced. Don't forget to ask
your druggist for copy of our. 1908
almanac. 1t is free and well worth
having.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-17

BROKEN crutch lying close to
ENt the shack on the river side, a
EzSaS blood despatched pane in the
1891 window just above, rifle
ball imbedded deep ut a guns length
beyond the pane-these We're the traces
that on the following morning gave an
inkling Of deadly clash.
Squaw Charley found them when
the day was yet So young that no hu-
man eyes save those of an Indian
could have used its scanty light Four
reps upon the warped door had
brought no answer. LOUDLY repeated.
they had set the wooden latch to shak-
ing lonesomely. Mistrustful he had
entered and CROPPED about the dark
room. fable and benches were in
place The blankets hung before the
bunk. To one side. rolled up neatly,
was the mattress upon which Dallas
and Marylyn slept. But nothing else
met his eypectant hand and foot. Next
he had visited the Iean-to. where he
felt his way carefully from stall to
stall. discovering no occupant. Then
he had gone out to pry around the
yard and lit upon the marks that told
of the struggle.
The absence of the wagon was o
clew. He stole along the outgoing
tracks. between which small. circular
and clearly stamped, were the hOof
prints of two mules. Near the cOulee
crossing the tracks ran into others and
fresher ones that diverged sharply
into the corn. The hOof prints be
tween these pointed eastward. He
forsook the outgoing and turned back
across the field.
At first the course of the wagon puz.
Zled. After veering north until the
canyon yawned the team had made
along the brink, keeping pcraouSly
near it. Farther on. ut the upper end
of the plowed strip, the direction alb
ruptly changed. The mules had swung
out to the right upon the open prairie
travelling straight for the middle OF
the gap. So far they had gone at flu
Tious gallOp. Now, however, they
slowed to Il walk. when the course nc
longer puzzled. TO and fro it wendell
this way for few feet. then the other
proof that Ben and Betty had fed.
Squaw Charley halted. The horizon
was family yellow. Upon it was /
moving object. which presently tool
the clearer form of wagon and span
He set off. his loose hair whipping a
his back. Tile team was also travel
ing rapidly Behind was a reddish fol
lower that lowed in protest Of the
speed.
When the mules came by Dallas wa
standing ut the dashboard plying tn,
lash. Her face was ashen. her eye
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-17

He stole along the outgoing tracks.
wereN hollow. She did not see the In.
dlan Tor her gaze was upon the shack.
He swung himself into the rafting
box. There lay Marylyn, still in tie
grasp of the stupor that had bound
them brain and body through the
night.
Before the mules brought up at the
lean-to Dallas was over wheel and
tottering in quest of her father. Out
of the shack as she searched it sound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-17

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrap
causes a free yet gentle action of the
bowels through which the cold is fore
ed out of the system. Children like
it. Contains no opiates nor narcotics.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-17

Ghe s
| p low Woman |
By ELEANOR GATES.
Author O 1.-THE Biography a Prairie Girl"
COPYRIGHT. MCCLURE PHILLIPS COMPANY. (
By ELEANOR GATES,
COPYRIGHT. 1906 By MCCLURE. PHILLIPS q COMPANY.
CHAPTER XXIv.
Author of 1.-THE Biography of Prairie Girl"

f % BROKEN crutch lying close to
EAi the shack on the river side, a
Ezs1H blood despatched pane in the
1891 window just above, rifle