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Mower County transcript., 1907-08-28
CHAPTER vi.
"To Be or Not to Be-"


They we're seated rather close togeth-
er upon the steep hillside, gazing silent
ly down upon squalid Glencaid At such
considerable distance all the dull shah
biness of the mining town had disap-
peared, and it seemed almost ideal,
viewed against the natural background
of brown rocks and green trees. Every
where was loneliness, no sound telling
of the labor of man reached them.
and the few scattered buildings hr
below resembling mere doll-houseA
They had conversed only upon the
constantly. changing beauty ef tho
scene, or of incidents connected with
their upward climb, while moving
slowly along the traiI through the
fresh morning sunshine. Now they
sat in silence, the young girl, with
cheeks flushed and dreamy eyes aglow.
gazed far off along the valley, the
man watching her curiously, and won
dering how best to approach his task.
Observing her now, sitting thus in
total unconsciousness Of his scrutiny.
Hampton made no attempt to analyze
the depth of his interest for this waif
who had come drifting into his life.
Even to his somewhat prejudiced
eyes she was not an attractive crea-
ture, for she possessed no clear con
ception Of how to render apparent
those few feminine charms she pos
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us can't be bosses in the same ranch"
She looked at him contemptuously
swinging her body farther around on
the rock, and sitting stifly, the color
on her cheeks deepening through tie
sunburn. Nov see here, Mister Bob
Hampton, you're fraud, and you
know it! Didn't understand exact
ly who you was, and what was your
business? Didn't know you was a
gambler, and a had man. Didn't I
tell you plain enough out yonder"-
and her voice faltered slightly-"just
what thought about you? Good Lord!
I haven't been begging to stick with
you, have I? l just didn't know
which way to turn to, after dad was
killed, and you sorter hung on to me,
and let it go the way supposed you
wanted it. But I'm not particularly
stuck on your style, let me tell you,
and I reckon there's plenty of ways
for me to get along. Only first, pro-
pose to understand what your little
game is. You don't throw down your
hand like that without some reason"
Hampton sat up, spurred into in
stant admiration by such independ-
ence of spirit. "You grow rather good
looking, Kid, when you get hot, but
you go at things half-cocked, and
you've got to get over it. That's the
whole trouble you've never been
trained, and I wouldn't make much of
a trainer for a high-strung filly like
you. Ever remember your mother?"
mighty little; reckon she must
have died when I was about five years
old. That's her picture"
Hampton took in his hand the old
fashioned locket she held out toward
him, the long chain still clasped about
her throat, and pried open the stiff
catch with his knife blade. She bent
down to fasten her loosened shoe,
and when her eyes were uplifted his
gaze was rtveted upon the face in the
picture, ia..,-..
Mighty pretty. wasn't she?" she
asked, with a sudden girlish interest,
bending forward to look, regardless Of
his strained attitude. 'And she was
prettier than that even, the way I
remember her best, with her hair all
hanging down, coming to tuck me into
bed at night Someway that's how I
always seem to see her.
# The man drew a deep breath, and
snapped shut the locket, yet still re-
tanned: It in his hand. isis she
dead" he questioned, and his voice
trembled in spite of his steel nerves.
Yes, in st. Louis; dad took me
there with him two years ago, and I
saw her grave .,73 d. q. =s.4.5 ..
dad Do you mean old Gillis q
She she nodded, beginning dimly to won
derrsWhy 81 he should speak SO fercely
and a. stare. at her in that odd way.
He seemed to choke twice before he5
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could ASK the. next question.

5SOuAu 0SA lUc uSAL QuSStlOu.
Did he-old Gillis, I mean-claim
to be your father, or her husband?''
mo, I don't reckon he ever did, but
he gave me that picture, and told me
she was my mother. I always lived
with him, and called him dad 1 reck-
on he liked It, and he was mighty
good to me. We were at Randolph
long time, and since then he's been
post-trader at Bethune. That's all I
know about it, for dad never talked
very much, and he used to get mad
when l asked him questions"
Hampton dropped the locket from
his grasp and arose to his feet. For
several minutes he stood with his
back toward her, apparently gazing
down the valley, his Jaw set, his dim
med eyes seeing nothing. Slowly the
color came creeping into his face, and
his hands unclinched. Then he wheel
ed abo~t, and looked down upon her,
completely restored to his old ma
ture
Then it seems that II is just you
and I, Kid, who have got to settle this
little affair."" he announced, firmly.
iii have my say about it, and then
you can uncork your feelings. rath.
er imaa4ne I haven't very much legal
right In the premises, but I've got a
sort OF moral grip on you by reason of
having pulled you out alive from that
canyon yonde1, and propose to play
this game to the limit. You say your
mother rs dead, and the man who
raised you is dead, and, 50 far as eth
er of us know, there isn't a soul any-
where on earth who possesses any
claim over you, or any desire to have.
linen, naturally, the whole Jackpot is
up to mo, provided I've got the cards.
Now, Kid, waving your prejudice aside.
amt just exactly the best man in
this world to bring up girl like you
and make lady out of her. I thought
yesterday that maybe we might man.
age to hitch along together for
awhile, but I've got different think
coming to-day. There's no use dis
ngurln& the truth. I'm gambler,
something of fighter on the side, and
lolAs dont say anything too pleasing
about my peaceful disposition around
these settlements; haven't any home,
and mighty few friends, and the few
have got are nothing to boast about
1 reckon there's q cause for il all
So, considering everything, I'm about
the poorest proposition ever was heard
OF to start a young ladies' seminary.
The Lord knows, old Gillis was bad
enough, but I'm damned sight worse.
Now, some woman has got to take Won
in hand, and reckon I've found the
right one"
Coin to get married, Bob?"
mot this year; it's hardly become
so serious as that; but I'm going to
ind you a good home here and I'm
going to put up plenty of stuff, so that
they'll take care of you all right and
proper"
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Order for Hearing on Claims.
August Z, IA, II

STATE OF MINNESOTA
County of Mower-ss
In Probate Court.
Special term, August 18th, 1907
Studer, deceased. "
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto
Caroline A. Studer, of said county.
1t is ordered that all claims and demands of
al! persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance at
the probate office, in the court house, in the
city OF Austin in said county. on Monday, the
18th day OF February, 1908, at O'Clock D. m.
1t is further ordered that six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre.
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex,
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court, or not proven to its satisfaction
shall be forever barred, unless for cause shown
further time be allowed, OO"0
ordered further that notice of time and place
OF hearing and examination of said claims
% ana demands shall be given by publishing this
order once in each week for three successive
weeks in the MOWER COUNTY TRANSCRIPT, a
weekly newspaper printed and published at
the city of Austin in said county.
Dated at Austin, Minnesota. the 18th day of
August. 1907.
By the Court,
lsEAL] J. NJ. GREENMAN,
Judge of Probate.
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Order for Hearing On Claims
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

STATE OF NJ MINNESOTA,
County of Mower-ss.
In Probate Court. ..1 i.
General term, August 5th, 1907, .'
In the matter of the estate of Edwin
Richards, deceased. 4 N
Letters of..administration on the estate of said
deceased being this day granted unto Edward
j. Neller, OF said county.
It is ordered that all claims and demands OF
all persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowances al
the probate office in the court house in the
city OF Austin, in said county, on Monday. the
10th day of February, A. D. 1908, at 10 o'clock
m. sE =
1t is further ordered, that six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
pira tion Of which time all claims not presented
to said court, or not proven to its satisfaction.
shall forever barred, unless for cause shown
further time be allowed, d. II - 3
Ordered further, that notice of time and
place of hearing and examination of said claims
and demands shall be given by publishing this
order once in each week for three successive
weeks in the MOWER COUNTY Transcript a
weekly newspaper printed and published al
the city of Austin in said county. 81
Il Dated at Austin, Minnesota, the 5th f1av IT
August 1907 -
(Seal) BY the Court,
]. M. GREENMAN,
d f8$s3 udge of Probate.
August Z, Ia s2I Ss$ ss#sAs s
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and upturned iace. Then Wynkoop
drew silently back, and Hampton
closed the door noiselessly.
"Well,' he said, inquiringly, what
does all this mean?"
LET us sit down again." said the
minister, and I will try to make my
purpose sufficiently clear. am not
here to mince words, nor do believe
you to be the kind of a man who would
respect me if did. I may say some
thing that will not sound pleasant, but
in the cause of my Master cannot
hesitate. You are an older man than
l. Mr.. Hampton; your experience in
life has doubtless been much broader
than mine, and it may even be that in
point of education you are likewise
my superior. Nevertheless, as the
only minister Of the gospel residing IN
this community it is beyond question
Mower County transcript., 1907-08-28
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.

STAAE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower-ss.
In Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Lille I. Russell
decedent.
The State of Minnesota to the heirs at law
of said deceased and to all persons interested
IN the granting OF administration of the estate
Ct sal SAID n decedent: The petition of ". J.
senting that Lille I. Russell, then resident
Of the county of Mower, State of Minnesota,
died intestate on the goth day of April,
1907, and praying that letters of administrator
of her estate be graz ted to E. G. Armstrong
and the court having fixed the time and place
for hearing said petition: Therefore. you, and
each OF you, are hereby cited and required to
pre6ate eoy 9re hs this 6
in the city of Austin in the county of Mower,
state of Minnesota, on the 10Th day of August,
1907, at o'clock p. m.,why said petition should
lot be granted.
Witness the judge of said court and the seal
of said court. this 18th day of July. 1907.
(SeaI j. NJ. GREENMAN
Judge of Probate.
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Order for Hearing on Claims.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower-ss.
tn

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower-ss.
In Probate Court: ,-
Special term, August 8, 1907.
In the matter Of the estate of Calvin H. Owen,
deceased. H.. ... :, ..t.- g. +.t......
Letters testamentary On the estate of said
deceased being this day granted unto j. C.
Owen of said county. 2-...s.y #
It is ordered, that all claims and demands of
all persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance at
the probate office, in the court house, in the
city of Austin, in said county, on Monday, the
10th day of February, 1908. at O'Clock o. M,
It is further ordered that six months from
the, e,date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court. or not proven to dissatisfaction,
shall be forever barred, unless forscause shown
further time be allowed. <41 HIS % sa.z
Ordered further, that notice of time and place.
of hearing and examination Of said claims and
demands shall be given by publishing
this order once in Teach week for three sue
cessive weeks in the MOWER COUNTY Tran.
SCRIPT, a weekly newspaper printed and pub
lished at the city of Austin il said county
8 Dated at a Austin, Minnesota, the 3rd day of
August, A. D 1907. III. I a.
\ #ss 81 By the Court, 3ts9Si $s9 9si
[sEALl JOHN Nc. sGREENMAN.
s5. s5 Judge of Probate.
August 4, IA, 81.
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To be Continued.
Order for Fearing on Claims

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower-ss.
In Probate Court.
Special Term, July 81, 1907.
In the matter of the estate of D. j. Adams
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto Alice
Adams of said county.
It's ordered. that all claims and demands of
al! persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance at
the probate office, in the court house, in the
city of Austin in said county, on Monday, the
3rd day Of February, 1908, at three o'clock p m
, 1t is further ordered, that six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-.
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court, OR not proven to it's satisfaction,
shall be forever barred, unless for cause shown
further time be allowed
Ordered further, that notice of time and
place of the hearing and examination of said
claims and demands shall be given by publish
ing this order once in each week for three
successive weeks in the MOWER COUNTY TRAN.
SCRIPT, weekly newspaper printed and pub.
llshed at the city of Austin in said county.
Dated at Austin, Minnesota, the 31st day of
July, 1907.
[SealI BY the Court,
J. M. GREENMAN,
Judge of Probate
August 7, IA, 21.
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Citation for Hearing on Final Ac=
count and for Distribution,

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower--ss
IL Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Ole A.
Dalager, Decedent.
said deceased and to all persons inter-
ested in the final account and distribution of
the estate of said decedent: The representative
Of the above named decedent, having filed in
this court his final account of the administra-
ton OF the estate of said decedent, together
with wit "A his petition praying for the adj ustment
tribution of the residue of said estate to the
persons thereunto entitled therefore, you, and
each of you, are hereby cited and required to
show cause if any you have before this court
at tho Probate Court Rooms in the Court House,
in the City. of Austin in the County of Mower
State of Minnesota. on the 29th day of Aug 1907
at O'Clock p. NJ, why said petition should not
be granted.
Witness the Judge of said court and the seal
OF said court this 5th day of Aug, 1907
(SeaD J. M GREENMAN,
Judge of Probate.
Mower County transcript., 1907-08-28
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER IA detachment OF the
trapped by Indians In narrow gorge.
Among them is a stranger who intro
duces himself by the name of Hampton,
daughter. Gillis and majority Of the
soldiers are killed during three days
siege.
CHAPTER I1.-FIampton offers assist,
ance to the girl, and is at first spurned
because he is known as a gambler.
only escape from the Indians. CAev faH
exhausted on the paains.
CHAPTER IVA company sf the Sew
enth cavalry, Lieut.. Brant in cosanlan nd.
find Hampton and the girl on tie plains
and restore them to consciousness
Hampton annouaces that he proposes to
care for the girl
CHAPTER V.-HamptoG and the girl
stop at the Miners Home in Glencaid.
Mrs Duffy, proprietess. Rev. Howard
Miss ellis in care of Mrs. Herndoa. He
consents to think 1t over.
CHAPTER VI-Hampton talks the fu-
ture over with Miss Gillis-the Kid She
shows him her mothers picture and tells
him what she can Of her parentase and
life. They decide she shall live with Mrs.
Herndon.
rnun! one OF those fellows who had
these rooms?" and Hampton rose to
his feet with animation.
The landlady lowered her voice to
an almost inaudible whisper.
Its the Rev. Howard Wynkoop,"
she announced, impressively, dwelling
upon the name. "The Rev. Howard
Wynkoop, the Presbyterian missionary
wouldn't thet cork ye?"
1t evidently did, for Mr.. Hampton
stared at her for fully a minute in an
amazement too profound for fit ex-
preston in words. Then he sWal-
lowed something in his throat.
"show the gentleman up" he said,
shortly, and sat down to wait.
The Rev Howard Wynkoop was
neither giant nor dwarf, but the very
fortunate possessor of countenance
which at once awakened confidence in
his character. He entered the room
quietly. rather dreading this interview
with one of Mr.. Hampton's well-known
proclivities, yet in this case feeling
abundantly fortified in the righteous
ness of his cause. His brown eyes
met the inquisitive gray ones frankly,
and Hampton waved him silently to-
ward a vacant chair.
"Our lines of labor in this vineyard
being so entirely opposite the latter
said, coldly, but with intended polite
ness, the honor of your unexpected
call quite overwhelms me. l shall
have to trouble you to speak somewhat
softly in explanation of your present
mission. so as not to disturb young
girl who chances to be sleeping in the
room beyond"
1T was principally upon her account
/ ventured to CALL" Wynkoop ex
planned in sudden confidence. might
see herr"
Hampton's watchful eyes swept the
others face suspiciously, and his
hands clinched
"Relative?" he asked gravely.
The preacher shook his head
Friend of the family, perhaps?"
mo, Mr.. Hampton. My purpose in
coming here is perfectly proper, yet
the request was not advanced as a
right, but merely as a special priv
slege."
A moment Hampton hesitated; then
he arose and quietly crossed the room
holding open the door. Without a
word being spoken the minister fol
lowed, and stood beside him. Fol
several minutes the eyes of both men
rested upon the girls sleeping form
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17

The feature Of the program of the
Eureka literary next Friday night will
be a mock congress. Senator Carsey
Morris of Sedgwick and Senator Ray
Clark of Harpers Ferry will be the
leaders.
The gentleman who called Thursday
at Mis-. Martins. on South Fourteenth,
near West. Third avenue, inquiring
for his sister, will please call again
and leave his address.
MISS ANNA MOSS.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
Pleased with Mission Work.

A prominent leader in the British
parliament. X. w. Perks, stated re-
Gently that in order to test the efficacy
OF foreign mission work he placed a
report Of 20 years ago side by side
with one Of the present time and com.
pared the figures. AS a result Of his
study he increased his annual gift for
this work from $50 to $500.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
Not on the Programme.

An untoward incident occurred dur.
ing the third act OF Fedora" at Covent
Garden. London. The heroine and her
lover were singing in the garden when
the latter tSignor Zenatello), In walk.
ing backward, fell into q rocking
chair. This turned over and the lover
performed a somersault.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
Woman Expert Trunk Packer.

A singular occupation is that of Miss
Blanche Minton, OF New York. She
packs trunks for guests at hotels. The
idea came to her as an inspiration and
the first day she tried 1t she made
sl7. She often earns az much as $25
day and has had to take In her
younger sister as an assistant.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
Still Have an Outlook.

A fashion writer announces that
tiaras will be worn by ladies' in the
theaters next season. Well, even when
general prosperity prevails, lew ladies'
are likely to be able to afford tiaras
that will seriously obstruct the view
from behind them.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17

"There's three ways" observed tho
philosopher on the cracker barrel.
''for a man to hand his name down to
posterity He's got to be great war
rior, or great statesman, or great
rascal; and, by jocks, once In awhile
there's a man that's all three"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
Reward Of Duty.

At the end of lfes brief day we
shall be rewarded. not according to
the work we have done, but to the
faithfulness with which we have been
endeavoring to do our duty In what.
ever sphere,-Rev. F. B. Meyer
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
TemperamentaI Differences.

A man will spend a lifetime quarrel
Ing with his own heart. whereas .
woman can never believe that her
heart might be in the wrong.-JohA
Oliver Hobbies (Mrs. Cralgis).
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
Confidence.

"A woman may feel confident that
her heart is in the right place." re-
marked the Observer OF Events and
Things, but she never seems to have
The same confidence In her hat"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
Chilli Employs Angling Expert.

To teach Chilean boys how to fish
with line or net, Mr.. Peter Smith. a
young fisherman. OF Buckle. Scotland
has been appointed by the Chilian
government for period Of three
years.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
THREE TIMES PROMPT.
Denver, Colo, May IL

Denver Colo, May IL.
Commonwealth Life,
Denver, Colo.
Gentlemen:-YOu payment OF SC
to me Is the third one l have drawn
from you and | am well pleased. |
have carried with you for long time
now, and you can certainly be relied
on In the hour OF need.
Yours truly,
(signed) J. B. PERRY,
3l31 Walnut.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-05-17
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