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nand, that / shall not have time TO
laugh al your groans lie struck
Ferdinand violent blow with his
clenched fist
oh. la. la, la Lese Maieste,
shouted Bratinau Restrain your en-.
thusiasm. comrade
otto Kuhn, Of Macedonia, He IS
an old acquaintance OF your Maiesty's.
But you will not have the JOY of thrust.
ing your hand. Ferdinand. into his
pocket for his American dollars. They
are TO be spent in a better cause And
lastly for Councillor Bratinau and /.
Of Bulgaria, are old friends and need
no introduction Councillor Gingaia. OF
MOldayia."
You see, your Majesty. Grief L.
natieff this is an international affair.
VIII IL be a comfort TO you to know
that you will not be the only king that
sets out on his last mysterious journey
during the next "a hours It's not
Bulgaria alone or Servia that are to
taste the sweets Of liberty. though
King Alexander and his paramour and
yourself are to lead the procession this
night"
And now, messieurs. shouted Star
va. that we are introduced and his
Majesty is thoroughly at his ease. let
us eat. drink and be merry for az mid
night he dies"
My friend Jacques had wheeled a
table from the dining-room into the
hall II was loaded with yiands and
bottles. Savage toasts were drunk !,
there were cries of liberty and free
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dom: glasses were held taunungly at
Ferdinand's mouth, every indignity
was showered on him.
There is a glamor about crown
that dazzles even democrat, let him
boast his indifference as he may
am not ashamed TO say ! felt strange
horror "a | sat the prince disdainfully
facing his enemies in silence. A vain
monarch Ferdinand might be, and no
doubt his reign had not been alto
gether a wise one. but his calm cour-
age. his kingly dignity awakened in
me romantic desire to die for him
II need be.
The confusion in the hall below was
so great that Locke and | could con
verse freely and be in no danger OF
being overheard
Have you noticed Kuhn and Gin
gaja?' whispered Locke eNcitedly.
They are strangely distract and som
Der. Kuhn has lived most OF his lie
in America. Though he was born
beast. his british instincts must have
been a little subdued by the Stars and
Stripes"
II have noticed | nodded grimly,
Il saw. too. that DR. Starva gave them
no opportunity of speaking when he
mentioned their names. They VIII
bear watching. those two Perhaps we
are not to fight alone for Ferdinand
presently"
Heaven grant it," exclaimed Locke
with an emotion that came strangely
from him. But
/ gripped his hand for silence. on
the company below had fallen ST.
Ience-a silence tragic and ominous
suddenly the laughter had died on
their lips. They were standing quite
motionless. cigarettes poised between
their finger tips. the smoke iiickering.
and their faces were turned as one
man toward Bratlnau. who stood az
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seen in the village OF Aiterhofen this
morning. You told me that England
had refused absolutely 10 countenance
Ferdinand invasion OF Macedonia.
Not an hour since received secret
Information from my agents in Lon
don that instructions had been sent 10
Sir Mortimer that he need hesitate no
longer-that England would see he had
free hand. say have been
tricked"
And H." echoed Gingaia
This is treachery. If il is true"
added Count Pltescht Of Bosnia
by the Almighty" gasped Locke at
my side. Il believe there is a fighting
chance for US yet"
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Pattern No 0Ss4.-The easy. grace
ful lines OF this frock render IL par
ticularly attractive The blouse is in
the popular jumper style with wide
kimono sleeve. The mode is unusual
ly becoming to the childish figure. and
is equally suitable for the wash fab
RIGS and light weight woolens. The,
full skirt is attached TO a body lining
that closes in the back The sleeves
may be full length or terminate AT the
elbow. Figured cream colored challis
was used FOR the development. but
other Materials are adaptable. such as
abatross cashmere. China silk.
linen and chambray For a girl Of
eight years. three and ive-eiEhths
yards Of 36-inch material will be re-
CURED. Sizes for 6. s. 10 an IL
years
This pattern will be sent to you or
receipt OF 10 cents. Address all orders
tothe Pattern Department ofthis paper.
BE sure 10 give size and number Of pat
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Pattern No. 5s9O-The modish
waist illustrated in plaid taffeta
could be part of a costume of silk.
broadcloth or wolfe, OF it may be
used as a separate waist 10 be worn
with odd skirts. 1t is made over
fitted lining and closes in the back
The sleeves are also supplied with a
twopiece lining which may, however.
be omitted IL transparent lace sleeves
are desired Suitable development
may be had in rajahs. foulard. pom
gee, wolfe. broadcloth and cashmere.
For 36-inch bust measure three yards
OF 2T-inch material will be required.
Sizes for 81. "a. &c. 3S. 40 and ~
inches bust measure
This pattern will be sent TO you on
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For School Frocks.

The small checks in navy blue ard
green light weight serge make nr.t.
~ as well as practical school frock.
Mohair also makes ideal school frocks,
as IL shuns the dirt. and II not made
deliberately can be Numbered like
wash frock Navy blue and browns are
always wise selections
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Matches are made in heaven. but IL
Is understood that some ~ the raw
iuaterials are manufactured in the
other place.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
The Floating Anchor.

Captain Seaiby OF the crctic wnA
talking about the nautical Ignorance
Of the average tourist.
= once overheard n tourist" he said.
.ask her husband where their daughter
was
In the blunt end of the ship. IN.
husband answered.
'-Stiii worse. though" Captain Scaiby
continued. was the nautical isnoranc.
Of couple OF iandsmcn who went sail
inT.
These grccnhorns had for anchor \
lot Of stones tied up In n burlap has.
when lunch time came the skipper
called To his mate:
Cast anchor!'
The other hcavcd the anchor over.
beard. but In tn. act the buriap slit ana
the stones sank 10 the bottom Will.
the has iosird.
Skipper said the man. aztec
watching tho bag little while. -thc
anchor went sink. What's to be done
Here said tn. skipper. eapably.
take this pole and shove her DOWN =
-Iifookiyn Eagle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
SURELY HAD PRIZE FLY.
Money Invested In Incubator Was Not
All Lost.

Pouitney Bigeiow. tho brilliant au.
thor and journalist, said the other
day Of the chicken farm that no 10
about to set up At Maiden:
Il hope to succeed with this farm. I
hope our experiences won't too closely
resemble that OF my old friend Hora-
Ito Rogers. Rash Rogers lived In tho
suburbs. On the suburban train one
morning he said to mo with . sour
laugh:
i've got something nobody else has
got. Mr.. BiEciow.'
"'Have you. Rash!' said !. What
Is IL.
"'weii.' said Rogers. 7 bought .
$50 incubator last month. put SIS
worth OF csss In Il. and Matched out
q blubottie n.y.
"He fro~ncd. thcn sighed.
YES he said. Two got tho only
$50 biucbottic ny In tho world"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
Corpse Could Not stand II.

The affabie Captain Dugge Of tho
Hamburg American liner Prince Oscar
was commiseratins with a seasick pas.
0enger.
"Seasickness. SIR" said the captain.
In very nasty thing. Some peoples
sunerings. though. are far more afro.
ci0ux than yours. ! once carried q
Philadelphia who suffered dreadfully.
AT the height OF his seasIckness tho
poor Philadelphia beckoned his wife
70 his bedside and said In weak voice.
Jenny. my will IL In the CONNER
cinl Trust Company's care. Every
thing In left to you. dear. My various
stocks you will ind In my safe deposit
box
THE man paused and sighed. Then
he said. fervently:
And. Jenny. bury me on the other
side ! can't stand this trip again.
alive OF dead New York Press.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
TRANSFORMATIONS.
Curious Results When Coffee Drinking
10 Abandoned.

Il is almost as hard for an old coffee
topper TO quit the use of coffee as Il is
for a whisky or tobacco fiend to break
OF. except that the coffee user can
quit coffee and take up Postum with.
out any feeling Of loss of the morn.
ing beverage. for when Postum Is we'll
boiled and served with cream, It Is
really better in point OF flavor than
most of the coffee served nowadays.
and to the taste OF the connoisseur II
is like the flavor of fine. mild Java.
a great transformation takes place
in the body within ten days or two
weeks after coffee Is left OF and
Postum used. for the reason that the
poison TO the nerves-caffeinc-ha
been discontinued. and in its place Is
taken a liquid food that contains the
most powerful elements of nourish-
ment.
1t Is easy 10 make this test and
prove these statements by changing
from coffee to Postum. Read 1.-THE
Road to wellville," in pkgs There's
4 Reason.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
ALFONSO. THE sNoReR.
Spanish King to Have Operation for
Mouth Breathing.

Paris.-Aifonso Is coming to Franu-
for little operation. II Is known to
the medical world Ms submucoid Sec
ton OF the nasal scptum. The opera.
ton Is not u severe one and the re-
suits to be hoped for are that II gives
n freer passage to the air going to the
lungs through the nasal oriiiccs. AZ
present Alfonso IL what In called n
outh,brcathcr." The mir entering
tho lungs Ii not warmed by the nasal
passages. and so there Ii n greater liza.
biiity for him TO catch cold. Hut In ad.
dition TO this II Ii more than proba.
bic that Alfonso snorcs at night. and
no doubt the advice OF his young and
beautiful spouse had something TO do
with his decision to SEQ specialist.
Alfonso has evidently suffered In
his youth. and probably does no now.
from adcnoids. that In nm oycrsrowth
of tonsii'likc tissue. situated higher up
In the throat and more To the back
than the tonsiis. II is that that has
given TO his face Its long. awkward
outline. It's protrudins lower Jaw. its
open mouth and its expression that
hardly does justice to his intelligence.
Historians tell us that he has the
'Hapsburs mouth bu, physicians
know that his facial conformation 10
much more the result OF an inherited
weak constitution.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
SAID TO BE SIMPLE
EASILY MIXED RECIPE FOR KID.
News AND BLADDER.
Tells Readers How to Prepare This
Homemade Mixture to Cure the
kidneys and Bladder and
Rhsumatlsm.

Get from any prescription pharma.
cist the following:
Fluid Extract Dandelion. one.haif
ounce: Compound Kargon. one ounce;
Compound Syrup sarsapariila. three
ounces.
Shake well In q bottle and take q
teaspoonful dose after each meal and
at bedtime.
The above Is considered by an emil.
nent authority. who writes In q New
York daily paper. as the finest pre-.
scription ever written to relieve Back.
ache. Kidney Trouble. Weak Bladder
and all forms Of Urinary difliculties.
This mixture acts promptly on the
elIminative tissues Of the Kidneys. en-.
abling them to hitter and strain the
uric acid and other waste matter from
the blood which causes Rheumatism.
Some persons who suffer with the
afYiictions may not feel Inclined to
place much confidence In this simple
mixture. yet those who have tried It
say the results are simply surprising.
the relief being effected without tho
slishtest injury to the stomach or 9th.
er organs.
Mix some and give II . trial. It
certainly comes highly recommended.
1t Is the prescription Of an eminent
authority. whose entire reputation. II
Is said. was established by II.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
TRAIN CAN'T WAKE HIM.
But When . Doctors Summoned He
Says "waxxer Msxxerr"

Allentown. Pa.-Bfinxins his Read.
Ing railway train TO this city ut ten
o'clock at night. Engineer Thomas
o'Ncill rounded curve To be shocked
by the discovery of man sitting on
the track. o'Nciii blew his whistle
and reversed his engine. but without
avail. for tho man was tossed by the
cow.catchcr into the air. and turned
a somcrsauit.
When finally the train was stopped
the limp form was tcndcriy lifted into
the engine cab and taken to Biandon.
where men were sent post haste for
doctor.
While the little group at tho station
anSiously waited for signs of tn.
pickering life they hoped might re.
main. the injured man awoke from his
ztupor. pulled himself together. yawn.
cd. then stretched and gruntcd as II
with sheer disgust:
"wazEer maxscr your can walk
all riEht--waik rail. II nezzary'"
Whereas he arose and did walk on,
of the station. as II he thought tina;
nothing had happened. Before he dis.
appeared In the darkness they asked
his name, and the iaconic answer.
comparatively sober now. came back (:
"Shally Burkei"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
HIS MEMORY WAS GOOD.
Commodore Vanderbilt Had Not For
gotten Old Days.

Tho coming Of asc Of Miss Gladys
Vanderbilt and the payment to her Of
some twelve millions Of dollars inner.
itancc has brought out n new crop Of
anecdotes about the Vanderbilt for.
tune. One Of tho latest illustrates
tho democratic spirit Of tho old CON.
modorc.
Sitting on tho porch Of n fash.
ionabic hotel Mt n fashionable resort
on one occasion. Il Ia related. the
commodore saw a lady approaching
with whom he was acquainted. His
wife and daughter. who recognized
her. could scarcely contain their m.
ger when he arose and politely nd.
dressed her.
Don't you know" said tho daush.
ter after shc had gone. that hor.
rid woman used to sell poultry to
us.''
Yes" responded tho old million.
airc. and ! remember when your
mother noid root beer and pcddicd
oysters In New Jersey"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
FINDS PHANTOM BRIDE OF WILL.
Woman to Whom Aged Reeluse Left
$4,000 10 Known to sister.

Providence. II. 1.-The mystery OF
old William b. Kings bequest OF a
small fortune to Louise d. Blanken'
burg. whom he designated In his will
Us his intended BRIDE" has been In
part disclosed. r. ~
II was at first thought. for the reas'
on that no one In Johnston. where
King lived. could recall such person.
that she was myth. the mere fg-
ment of the disordered brain OF q
sick old man who was permitted to
make a will on his deathbed that he
might thus be kept quiet.
While all the residents Of Johnston
refuted the idea OF the existence OF
the lost bride" OF the 77-year-old
recluse. the fact has been ascertained
that Kings aged sister. Abbey A.
King. who has shared his hermit.like
existence. knows OF the woman and
can tell where In this city she may be
found. but she won't talk on that
point.
Miss King admitted today that she
has known Miss Blankenburg since
the latter was little girl. and that
twice her brother had called upon
Louise. who. she says. Is now 30 years
OF age. n dressmaker. and lives with
n grandmother. She will not say Just
where the grandmother lives. for fear
that that disclosure will add to the
sensational stories which have already
found publication. and for fear that
greater trouble will be experienced
when the will comes to be probatcd
u she intends to contest Il.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
COINED A BIG WORD.
Little Ono Wanted to Pick the "Un.
dsrehlldrsnabls" Flowers.

When the nrst little granddaughter
was big enough to want to pick the
garden flowers. the grandparents tried
every guileful means to save their pet
posies from devastation. A truce was
reached when It was agreed that Har'
riet should let the Oarden plants alone
and pick only "children's flowers" .
descriptive name bestowed at once
alike on dandelions. buttercups.
daisies and clovers. After this there
was peace In the family. One day
Katherine. the newest granddaughter.
was contentedly pulling grasses while
grandmother shipped OF blossoms
from the forgetmsnots. Katherine
remembered that fresh flowers had
not been gathered for the dinner u.
BILE. She ran over to grandmother and
promptly coined one OF the longest
words q four.year-old ever used.
Grandmother" she begged. cant I
pick tho underchildrenable flowers
for dinner?"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11

Il IA very hard to make an impress.
sion on those people who defend their
possessions on all occasions. A lady
was explaining TO a visitor the many
advantages OF concrete hoilow.biock
construction. Of which the walls Of
her now home were built.
The air spaces in the walls afford
Insulation against heat in summer and
cold in winter" she explained. BE
sides. such walls afford ventilation
and insure more hcal,hfui house,
The visitor reflected a moment, and
replied:
Our frame house mus, be quite as
well built. Every night We lock the
cat in the cellar. and have TO let her
out Of the attic in the morning.
Youths Companion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
slgep BROKEN ~ ITCHING.
Eczema Covered Whole Body for q
Yssr-No Relief Until cutieura
Remedies Prove Q Success.

For q year I have had what they
call eczema. had an itching all over
my body. and when I would retire for
tho nigh, Il would keep mo awake half
the night. and the more would scratch.
the more IL would itch. tried all
kinds Of remedies. but could get no 70.
lief.
Il used ono cake Of cutieura Soap.
ono box Of cuticura, and two walls Of
cuticura Rcsoivcnt Pills. which cost
me dollar and twenty-five cents In
all. and am very Glad I tried them. for
I was completely cured. Walter W.
Pasiusch. GOT y. Robcy ST.. Chicago.
ILL.,. Oct. s and i6. is06.''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
ON A MAcksaEL SCHOONER.
Dolly Routine In the Life Of the oieu.
esster Fishermen.

The routine iifc on maekcsei
schooner Ia not strenuous. The crow
consists OF II mon. a skipper and
cook. Two mon constitute a watch.
one aioft as q lookout. tho other at
tho wheel. no tina; each man has two
hours on duty. and then I: hours Oh.
before his turn comes around again.
During this period he may be called
on TO shorten sail. wash tho deck or
TO perform other work. Half Of tho
crow have their hunks forward with
tho cook. who IL king Of the forccas.
tic. and tho res. sleep aft with tho
captain. We were assigned to q
double bunk aft. where wc were not
troubled with galley smells. bu, had
to be on our good behavior. All the
roles and rcvcls were forward. Tho
crew ate in two shifts. tho older men
with tho skippcr.-Travci Magazine
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11

run down from $50 to 126 pounds. !
was having terrible pain In the kid
neys. and the secretions passed almost
invoiuntarily. My left leg swelled I'm.
til It was - inches around. and the
doctor tapped It night and morning
until l could no longer stand II. and
then he advised amputation. re-
fused. and began using Doan's Kidney
Pills. The swelling subsidized gradu.
ally. the urine became natural. and all
my pains and aches disappeared.
have been well now for nine years
since using Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. so cents .
box. Foster.Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
Coneelt.

There goes the big.feelin'est man
In town." pessimistically said ciu.
zen OF Pettyville. indicating with . con.
temptuous jerk Of his thumb . POM
pous.appearins parsonage who was
passing. "He thinks SO darned much
of himself that he won't loaf In gro
Gerry store like ordinary folks-if he
can't loaf In the bank he won't loaf
At all. And. rs far As ! can see. he
aint SO ALFRED better than some Of
tho rest OF US. neIther!"-Puck.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
Suspended by FINGER Rina.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Mrs. Laura
Scales Of Long Beach was the victim
of peculiar mishap. While standing
on a chair placing a jar OF fruit on a
high shelf she lost her footing. As
she fell gold band ring on her finger
caught on projecting nail in the wall,
and for several minutes her entire
weight hung on the finger. IL was
nearly cut on by the encircling ring
before she got free. and she still SUI.
fers intensely.
A jeweler had to be sent for to saw
on the ring. The flesh was torn loose
down TO the tendons inside Of her
hand.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
Remarkable phe,eorsphy.

Photography has caught tho fast.
est express train In motion BY means
Of tho cincmasosraph. and Il also
shows tho growth OF flower. A bud
which bursts into bloom In. say. is
days. :s exposed TO n camera every
Is minutes during tho is days. and
when tho pictures developed from tho
Aims arc assembled In order In the
moving picture machine. tho observer
may sec. TO his delight. all In a min.
ute or two. tho gradual breaking Of
tho bud-thc blossoms open. close by
nisht and reopen In tho morning. the
leaves grow under the eye. tho sta.
mems peep from cover. and. finally.
the fuliblowu flower.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
How'S ThlS2

We o6ss oes Iiuadrsd Dollar Reward for ~
esss Of csisssh thss eaasos - cured ~ usTs
FL. CHENEY CO.. re,s1o. O.
Tor ths Last IS year, ssa believe hin pssfsey hoo.
osahis 10 ell bssinsss tfAnssrtsoas 80 saseetAiiy
WAiptNo, KEENAN, y NAEyts.
WHOLESALE DraeRisss. rotedo. q.
Hsirs Cssasyh Cure u tsksn taisrasiiy. srtfn1
afsseIiy upoa tbs bionl md sasferss o. TIE
sysism. fssiinoaiss ssst free Free - essn ~
Sssiis- Soid By all bsus1tsss-
TsIs iiairs fsmiiy riiis fVs eoesupsfioa-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
Some Japanese Proverbs.

Many words, little sense.
To be over polite Is to be rude.
The doctor can not cure himself.
Helfs torments are measured BY
money.
There are thorns on all roses.
Inquire seven times before you be-
ueve report.
He IL u clever man who can preach
. short sermon.
Treat every old man as thy father.
Thine own heart makes the world.
The throne of the gods ~ on tho
brow OF a righteous man.-The Hes
Derian.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11

The lank. long.haired young man
looked dreamily at the charming girl
On whom he was endeavoring to make
. favorable impression.
did you ever long for deaih?" he
asked. In low and moving tone.
"Whose7" inquired the charmin.
but practical young person.-fouth's
Communion
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
Drink More Water.

There arc 30 many soothing and
hysicnic elements In water. Just clcai
water. either hot or cold. that. gen
orally speaking. the whole human
race would be better for more varied
u not necessarily copious. use OF Il
Fcw persons drink enough water bc
tween meals.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11

Laundry work at home would b
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness. It Is usually neces.
sary to use 80 much starch that the
beauty and fineness Of the fabric IL
hidden behind paste Of varying
thickness. which not only destroys the
appearance. but also Affects the wear.
ing quality Of the goods. This trou.
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. a. It can be applied
much more thinly because OF it, great.
o. strength than other makes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11

Whether you be men or women. you
will never do anything in the world
without courage. It is the greatest
quality of the mind. next to honor
James Allan.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11

Catch Of japanese Fishermen.
Consul q. H. Scidmore. Of Negasaki.
reports the estimated value Of the
catch OF the Japanese deepsea fish.
ermen In 1906 as S557.0s5. They also
captured fish to the value Of $i40.4l5
along the Korean coasts. including
whales. worth $4,000.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
His LANGUAGE,

Mrs. Cusscm-why did you take the
parrot out of the room7
Mr. Cusscm-Iie's jus, beginning to
learn to talk. and thought 1t was best
to keep him out while was putting
on my new shirt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11
Ladies' Can Wear shoes

Ono .i,c smaller after using Allen. Foot.
Ease. 4 certain cure for swollen. sweating.
hot. achin. feet. At all Druggists. &c. Ac.
ccp, no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. :. Olms,cd. lie Roy. n. Y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-11

Keep thy heart. and then II will be
easy for thee to keep thy tongue
Leighton.