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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

I aware Of your personal feeling in the
matter, or might have permitted
some one else to come here in my
stead. Now it is too late. 1 have
never spoken to you before, and do so
at this time merely from a sincere de-
sire to be Of some assistance"
There was that in his manner of
grave courtesy which served to steady
the girl. Probably never before in all
her rough frontier experience had she
been addressed thus formally. Her
closely compressed lips twitched ner-
vously, but her questioning eyes re-
manned uncovered.
You may stay" she asserted, So
berly. "Only don't touch me-
No one could ever realize how much
those words hurt him. Not until he
had completely conquered his first un-
wise impulse to retort angrily, did he
venture again to speak.
Il hope to aid you in getting back
beside the others, where you will be
less exposed"
will you take him."
HE is dead" Hampton said, sober
ly, land I can do nothing to aid him.
But there remains chance for you
to escape"
Then I won't 60" she declared,
positively.
Hampton's gray eyes looked for a
long moment fixedly into her darker
ones, while the two took mental stock
of each other. He realized the utter
futility of any further argument, while
she felt instinctively the cool, domi-
mating strength of the man. Neither
was composed of that poor fiber which
bends.
Very well, my young lady," he said,
easily, stretching himself out more
comfortably in the rock shadow. 'Then
I will remain here with you; it makes
small Odds"
Excepting for one hasty, puzzled
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

seeking to impress each faint detail
upon his memory-that narrow ledge
within easy reach of an upstretched
arm. the sharp outcropping OF rock
edges here and there, the deep cash
as though some giant az had cleaved
the stone, those sturdy cedars growing
straight out over the chasm like the
bowsprits of ships, while all along the
way, irregular and ragged, varied riffs
not entirely unlike the steps of crazy
staircase.
The very conception of such an ex-
ploit caused his flesh to creep. But he
was not of that class of men who fall
back dazed before the face OF danger.
Again and again, led by an impulse
he was unable to resist, he studied
that precipitous rock, every nerve
tingling to the newborn hope. God
helping them, even so desperate a
deed might be accomplished, although
it would test the foot and nerve of a
Swiss mountaineer. He glanced again
uneasily toward his companion, and
saw the same motionless figure, the
same somber face turned deliberately
away. Hampton, did not smile, but his
square jaw set, and he clinched his
hands. He had no fear that she might
fail him, but for the first time in all
his life he questioned his own courage.
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glance. she did not deign to look again
toward him, and the man rested mo-
tionless upon his back, staring I'D at
the sky. Finally, curiosity overmas-
tered the actor in him, and he turned
partially upon one side, so as to bring
her profile within his range of vision.
Her dark. glowing eyes were lowered
upon the white face of the dead man,
yet Hampton noted how clear, in spite
of sun-tan, were those tints Of health
upon the rounded cheek, and how soft
and glossy shone her wealth of rum
pied hair. Even the tinge of color. so
distasteful in the full glare of the sun,
appeared to have darkened under
the shadow, its shade framing the
downcast face into pensive fairness.
Then he observed how dry and
parched her lips were.
Take drink of this" he insisted
heartily. holding out toward her as he
spoke his partially filed canteen.
She started at the unexpected sound
of his voice. yet uplifted the welcome
water to her mouth. while Hampton,
observing 1t all closely, could but re-
mark the delicate shapeliness of her
hand.
IF that old fellow was her father
he reflected soberly. Il should like to
have seen her mother"
Thank you.' she said simply, hand
ing back the canteen, but without lift
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

ing her eyes again to his face. II was
so thirsty" Her low tone, endeavor-
ing to be polite enough. contained no
note of encouragement.
WAS ellis your father" the man
questioned, determined to make her
recognize his presence.
Il suppose so; don't know"
you don't know? Am I to under
stand you are actually uncertain
whether this man was your father or
not?"
THAT is about what I said, wasn't
it? Not that it is any of your bust
ness, so far as know, Mr.. Bob Hamp-
ton. but I answered you all right. He
brought me up, and called him dad
about as far back as can remember,
but don't reckon as he ever told me
he. was my father. So you can under
stand just what you please"
His name was ellis, wasn't it,"
The girl nodded YEARLY.
"Post-trader at Fort Bethune?"
Again the rumpled head silently ac-
quiesced.
What is your name?"
HE always called me kid" she
admitted unwillingly, 'but reckon if
you have any further occasion for adj
dressing me, you'd better say Miss
Gillis'"
Heaven preserve mel" he ex-
claimed good naturally, "but you are
certainly laying it on thick, young
lady! However, believe we might
become good friends if we ever have
sufficient luck to get out from this
hole alive. Darn if don't sort of cot
ton to you, little girl-you've got some
sand"
For a brief space her truthful, angry
eyes rested scornfully upon his face,
her lips parted as though trembling
with a sharp retort. Then she DELHI
erately turned her back upon him
without uttering word.
For what may have been the first
and only occasion in Mr.. Hampton S
audacious career, he realized his utter
helplessness. This mere slip of a
red-headed girl, this little nameless
waif of the frontier, condemned him
so completely, and without waste of
words, as to leave him weaponless.
Mr.. Hampton was therough-go
sport, and no quality was quite so apt
to appeal to him as dead gameness.
He glanced surreptitiously aside at
her once more, but there was no sign
of relenting in the averted face. He
rested lower against the rock, his face
upturned toward the sky, and thought.
1t was no spirit of bravado that gave
rise to his reckless speech of an hour
previous. 1t was simply spontaneous
outpouring of his real nature, an un-
premeditated expression of that SUI
preme carelessness with which he re-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
=. Homemade Shoe Trees.

In making shoe trees from old stock
ings filled with bran, as is the habit of
the economical, there should be enough
of the leg of the stocking left to allow
the bran to be pushed up as the form
is being put in. Otherwise, espe-
cially if the shoe is at all damp, it
will be almost impossible to manipu-
late it.
Keep a tape fastened to the seam of
the stocking so it can be tied or united
at moments notice. When putting
the form into the shoe unite this tape,
refastening it after pushing the bran
down to hold out the shoe.
There is but one objection to this
kind of shoe tree; mice like it as well
as you do, and care should be taken
to keep the shoes out of their way.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
AT THE FIRST MEAL
SOME GOOD BREAKFAST TABLE
SUGGESTIONS.
Coffee Tastes Better If Made at the
Moment Required Hot Mater
Dishes to Keep he Food in
Condition.

Here are some suggestions for the
breakfast table that may be of use:
Coffee will be much better If it is
Viennese coffee pot which comes in
copper or nickel. This is furnished
with its own alcohol lamp, which boils
the water as it percolates through the
coffee
The coffee can be made any desired
strength. If the machine is started
with boiling water coffee can be made
in from ten to Is minutes.
Tea should also be made on, the
table; you can then be sure that the
water is freshly boiled and that the
tea does not stand after being made.
There are some china teapots that
have sievelike pocket in the top to
hold the tea leaves. The boiling water
is poured through them as many times
as is necessary. The tea when made
remains the same strength. as the
leaves do not steep in it.
Food should be served in hot water
Dishes These come in all sizes and
at all prices.
The handsome Sheffield pieces have
covered dish on a stand, a hot water
dish underneath it and an alcohol
lamp that fits into the stand to keep
the water hot.
These, of course, will last a life
time and are expensive, but there are
plenty of others that will answer as
well and that are quite reasonable.
Food will keep hot in these covered
dishes for surprising length of time
and does not dry up, as it does when
put in the oven or over the stove. II
you want to have comfortable hot
breakfast have several of these dishes
in use.
China eggcups come with hollow
bases, in which hot water is poured
A soft-boiled egg, when hot, is appe~
thing, but it never is by the time IL
is prepared in the ordinary eggcup.
If you like your dry toast crisp, IL
should always be served in toast
rack Putting it on plate and COW
ering it up makes steam that spoils
it.
The juice of an orange squeezed into
small glass cup makes very good
fruit course. Many hurried man will
drink his orange juice to his pleasure
and profit who would not stop to have
an orange that he had to prepare him.
self.
After all, it pays to give the family
good start in the morning and a
good hot breakfast is a great help.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
To Sew on Hooks and Ewes.

To sew on hooks and eyes to the
band of skirt place the eye on the
right side of the band with the loop
at the end of the band. Hold firmly
and sew over and over through the
little rings on the eye. The little rings
may be buttonholed to the material
covering the metal if one desires. On
the under side of the band at the end
opposite to the eye and a quarter of
an inch from the edge place the hook.
Sew through the rings in the same
manner as the eye is sewed. and
under the hook part put few stitches
to hold it down.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

a German Psychologist has ad-
vaneed the proposition that the Phar-
aoh who would not let Israel go had
seven bad teeth, and that it was their
combined influence that gave him SO
bad a disposition. This might be
plausible. but 1t hardly acccrds with
the theory Of the divine mission of
Moses. II it had been merely a case
OF toothache it would have been much
simpler to have had Moses cure it and
gain the unlimited favor of Pharaoh
than to go through with that long list
OF plaques and worry lot of innocent
Egyptians who did not have the
toothache. 1t looks like another of
those insidous attacks on the inspira.
ton Of the Bible.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

garded the future, the small value he
set on life. He truly felt as utterly in
different toward fate as his words
signif1ed. Deeply conscious of life
long ago irretrievably wrecked, every
thing behind chaos, everything be-
fore worthless,-for years he had been
actually seeking death; a hundred
times he had gladly marked its ap-
parent approach, a smile of welcome
upon his lips. Yet it had never quite
succeeded in reaching him, and moth
ing had been gained beyond a reputa-
ton for cool. reckless daring, which
he did not in the least covet. But
now. miracle of all miracles, just as
the end seemed actually attained,
seemed beyond any possibility of be-
ing turned aside, he began to expert
ence desire to Hye-he wanted 10
save this girl.
His keenly observant eyes, trained
by the exigencies of his trade to take
note of small things, and rendered
eager by this newly awakened aln5i-
ton. scanned the c1iff towering above
them. He perceived the extreme ir-
regularity of its front, and numerous
peculiarities of formation which had
escaped him hitherto. Suddenly his
puzzled face frightened to the birth OF
an idea BY heavens! 1t might be
done! Surely it might be done! Inch
by inch he traced the obscure passage
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Il looks strange for New York to be
shtqRieg h',ssalpes to nhav,auzsa to
stock reserve Sdt careful estimate
tof existing -blooded buffaloes in
1903 explains the necessity for it. At
the time the total of wild buffaloes in
the United States was "a, and in
Canada 600. The captive buffaloss
were, in the United States, s69; in
Canada, Al; in Europe, 100. And yet
40 years ago hundreds of thousands of
them roamed the west, and these were
but a remnant of the vast herds that
existed a century earlier. II Is evil
dent that stringent precautions will be
needed to preserve enough Of them
for the wild west shows of the next
generation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

ehdh bad morals. 1 could not bear to
think OF my daughter among the
screaming, 'stramming,' slouching
girls, careless of dress and hair and
voice, who swarmed over that campus
Doubtless there were well-bred girls
there, but they were lost in the
crowd. Education of the mind is good.
but unless it goes hand in hand with
breeding in gentle manners, it makes
scholars who are neither good citizens
nor sweet women-and l want none of
such in my family" So, remarks the
Youths Companion, deans and presi-.
dents and professors of women's col.
leges may well take to heart the fact
that the world now, as in the past, is
more exacting as to a girls manners
than as to her requirements. Nothing
would prove greater obstacle to- the
future spread Of the higher education
OF women than evidence that it Is in
consistent with their being in. the
fullest sense of that noble word, gem
tlewomen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Russian Mince.

This is a good way of using up
scraps of joint. Cut up pound of
cold meat into dice. Chop up also any
vegetables, ham, bacon, or suet pud-
ding. Fry all lightly in little drip
ping Season highly with pepper, salt,
'finely-chopped onions, parsley AID a
tablespoonful of vinegar, stir all to-
gether over the fire. and serve very
hot. Garnish with sippets of toast.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

The early discoveries Of this coun.
try multiply rapidly and leave poor
Columbus in the shade. though moth
Ing is said of the first Indian who
came over to America by way of
Behring straits. Why not, erect a
statue to him. as the great Unknown.
and give the sculptor a chance to use
his Imagination?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Potatoes a La Matte.

Wash and pare four medfum-sized
potatoes and cut them in halves. Boil
in sailed water until done. Have
ready quarter cup of chopped
parsley. Drain the water or the po-
tatoes and shake them dry. Pour the
egg and parsley over them while you
are shaking the potatoes held above
the fire. The egg will cook over the
potatoes in the hot kettle. Serve hot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

The alarm is given that the former
home Of Francis Scott Key. author of
the "Star-Spangled Banner" is in
danger. The owners are about to tear
down the house and put up business
building unless funds are raised to
purchase the property, and the Fran.
els Scott Key association is calling
for subscriptions to prevent the calam-
ity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Norweoian Iener AsvIu,os.

There are in Norway no fewer than
20 leper asylums, but each contains
only ten to Is beds. They are stu
ated In country places. and the style
of living followed in them is similar
to that of an ordinary family in mo-
crate circumstances
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
SYNOPSIS.

A detachment of the Eighteenth in
fantry from Fort Bethune trapped by
Indians in a narrow gorge. Among them
is a stranger who introduces himself by
the name of Hampton, also Gillis. the
post trader, and his daughter. ellis
and a majority of the soldiers are killed
during a three days siege.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Hriqhten Picture Framea.

Gilt picture frames may be freshen-
ed and frightened by washing them
with soft brush dipped in the fol-
lowing mixture: Put enough -four OF
sulphur into a pint of water to give it
yellow tinge, add two onions cut
into pieces. and let them boil; strain
into dish. and when the liquid be-
comes cold it Is ready for use.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

DR.. osler says he is the best doctor
who knows the "worthlessness of
most medicines" This idea is not new.
1t was advanced by the late DIR. Oliver
Wendell Holmes long ago. and the
Autocrat of the. Breakfast Table al
ways knew what he was talking about.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Reused to envy by the fame OF In.
diana's pearl producing mussels. a
Pennsylvania woman processes tc
have found diamond in an oyster.
And she claims that it is cut ana
teady for setting. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Corn Fritters-

Two cups sweet corn. either canned
or fresh. one egg, two tablespoons
milk. two Of four. salt. pepper. &
pinch of soda and twice az much
cream of tartar. Fry IN hot fat. D.
licious.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
No Monopo.y in Vanity

There is just as much man vanity
In tie world as there is woman vanity.
only 1t hasn't been SO well advertised
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

wv y hesitated to trust
cid her ground. But bad
- are more Subtly contaoious
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
CHAPTER II.
Old ellis, Girl.

Guided by the unerring instinct OF
an old Indian fighter, ellis, during
that first mad retreat, had discovered
temporary shelter behind one of the
largest powders 1t was a trifie in
dvance of those later rolled into posi-
ION by the soldiers, but was of a size
g shape which should have afforded
pie protection for two, and doubt
81, would have done so had it not
A for the firing from the cliff op
e. Even then it was DETECTED
Dune. CHANGING from off the polished
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-09-19
Notes From Liberty.

Miss Hulda Lutzke and Mr. Fred
Commings were married at the German
Lutheran church last Thursday, Sept.
r. A large wedding was given at the
home of the brides parents. The young
couple will live on the farm now occup-
led by Lonis Lutzke.
Miss Maria Helm and MIR. John Cas-
per were united in marriage at the
Catholic church in St. Nazianz last Tues
day. A fine wedding was given at the
home of the groom.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lut2ke were called
to Waupan by the death of relative last
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Anton Kerscher of Man
itowoc were here to attend the Casper
HEN wedding.
Mr.. Ole Larson, father of Supt. w.
f. Larson, has sold his farm of 125 acres
to Mr. CARLY of Potters for Sl4, 600 The
personal property is included in the
sale. Mr.. CARLY has already taken pos.
session
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs Chris Denegen of She
boygan We're the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Lenhard Sunday.
Postmaster Hill, in company with
carriers Trossen and Sachse, visited the
scene of the Bonk accident Monday and
secured some photos of the wreck.
DR.. Reinert attended to professional
work at Sheboygan Friday.
Mr.. Adam Schwartz and family retun
ed to Sheboygan Monday after few
days visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM Grotegut
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Schultz of Ply.
mouth We're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Schultz Sunday.
Rev. Father Kuhl visited at Appleton
and Brillion last week.
Miss Lydia Reinemann of Sheboygan
spent Sunday here with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Deinke of Manitowoc
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Sachse.
Mr.. Jno Reinemann, our jovial town
chairman, had birthday celebration
last Sunday and entertained few
friends IN honor of the event. John is a
royal entertainer and although he is 81,
says he feels as young as ever.
Erwin Gaetzke has on hand a patent
soap put up in tin cans Persons coming
in contact with machinery, or otherwise
handling material soiling clothes and
skin, can remove the same by the use of
this soap, as if by magic. Rust on cook
ing utensils etc, is also speedily removed.
Yes, Erwin has such great faith in the
soap that he says, it would make dar-
key white
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-09-19

and all report good time. Music was
furnished by the Kellnersville orchestra
Miss Anna Mahlk of Milladore, Wis.
is a guest at the home Of Mrs. Joe Wach
al
Mr.. Jos. Kohlbeck purchased a house
and lot of M. kellner and Sons
Mr.. Ray McCarty and Mr.. Ed Lori
gan of Manitowoc spent Saturday anc
Sunday here with relatives and friends
Rev. T. Kolar of Reedsville visited
with Rev A. Cipin for few days las'
week.
Mr.. Ed Chick left for Green Bay last
Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Michael j. Kellner, accompanied
by her son and daughter, departed for
Algoma last Saturday to spend few
days with relatives and friends
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-09-19
Notes From keIlnerSyiIIe.

Quite a number Of our young people
attended Stastny's dance last Sunday
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-09-19
Notes From Married..

Many farmers in this section are en-
gagged in fall blowing which is progress
ing rapidly, owing to the heavy rains
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peroutka visited at
Mar!bel last week.
Hall Bros. purchased $500 worth OF
cattle from one of orr progressive farm
era, Mr. H. Knuth, last Monday.
Mr. Martin Foley Of Chicago stopped
off here for few hours Monday. Mr.
Foley expressed himself rs very much
surprised mt the mushroom growth OF
our little burg. He was on his way to
visit his brother John at Maple Grove.
Mrs. JOS. Kellner and daughter Anna
visited relatives at Denmark Tuesday
Our school house has been freshly
calcimined and supplied with new
dictionary and other apparatus.
Our local post Office was honored by a
call from the +. o. inspector one day
last week
Mr.. Emil Xeman made u business trip
to Two Rivers last Sunday.
.Jno. Bartelme shipped two carloads
of cattle from Married. last Tuesday.
Mr.. VIM. Becker has just completed
his fine new residence.
Mr., Tim Keehan has returned from
st. Vincent's hospital aud is rapidly re-
gaining his health.