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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during a trip of the
Overland Mali through the Rocky
mountains. Uncle Billy Dodge. stage
Phineas Cadwallader. introduced. They
some across the remains of u massacre.
Later at Anthony's station they find the
work there also, Stella Anthony, daugh-
ter OF Anthony. keeper of station, is in
troduced; Anthony has been killed.
Vincent is assigned his work in unearth-
ing plans or enemies of railroad being
quilt. Vincent visits town where railroad
men are working on the road and receives
token OF esteem from Stella. The ola
stage driver decides to work close To
town IN order that he may be able to
woman. She is engaged as q tutor for
Viola Bernard, daughter of hotel land
lady. Vincent visits society circles of en-
smies OF the Central Pacific railroad and
learns their secrets. lie returns to Stella.
each showing signs of love for the other.
Phineas Cadwallader. pushing a railroad
opposing Central Pacific. reaches mining
town. She writes to Alfred Vincent his
BOAST. Stella hears from her lover,
Gideon, and of his phenomenal success.
FINDS letter of Importance involving
plans or opposition road. Plot to destroy
Sompany's ship Flora is unearthcd and
lncrimlnating evidence against Cadwalla
der found. Phineas Cadwallader faces
prison on charge of wire tapping. 4 per
feet chain of evidence connects him with
plot to blow, up Flora" Stella and AL
Hamilton, niece of railroad official,
about the camp, Alfred somewhat neg
lects Stella, who shows pain at treat
ment. Banquet in railroad town is scene
OF more monopOlizatiOn of Alfred by Miss
Hamilton, with determination on SteIla's
part to change her temperament. Alfred
writes passionately to Stella, decrying
the attention which he was compelled to
nard announces riches. Gideon makes
threat against Alfreds life. Quickly
leaves town on best procurable horse in
search OF Vincent Race to beat opposi-
tfon company's stage a success. Stella
fails to hear of Gideon. Stella receives
a letter: Promise to marry Gideon In
gram or Alfred Vincent will die" After
conference Stella decides to fee
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

full woman, a heroine, too-Miss An
thony."
Alfred started, and his lips straight
ened instantly. Stella Anthony" he
asked thickly.
NO. Esther Anthony" Mrs. Harmon
answered, noting his agitation. she's
not one you'd take the liberty Of nick.
naming. Sit down, Alfred, and let me
tell you of her"
as she large, rosy, with red-gold
brown hair, very light, a dozen-all
the colors of the sunset in it?" In
spite of attempted control, his words
trembled with eagerness as he pushed
forward a chair for Mrs. Harmon, and
seated himself opposite her.
"Oh, no! She's queenly tall, but
slender; an elegant figure"
Alfred WINGED at Mrs. Harnon's i'm
piled mental vision of Stella.
Her complexion is-certainly not
rosy; yet she has a lovely color, what
one might, perhaps, call warmly pale.
Her hair is wonderful. All the smooth
ing and pulling Of the horrid fashion
cannot Danish the wave from it. Dark
brown it is, almost black at night. In
the sun it has rusty tints, shining
threads. I'm sure you never knew
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09
USED CHURCH AS scHooLRooM.
Proceedings That Somewhat Aston.
ished the Sexton.

The sexton of one church that Keeps
open doors all day long dida't know
whether to regard the matter IN the
light of Dissertation or devotional
exercise. He paid no attention when
the three women, watched by a man
who stood at the lower end OF the
aisle, walked the length of the church
and back again. Even when they made
the trip second time he scarcely gave
them thought, put when the trio
started around the church third tine
and the man called out, Step little
more briskly, please" he began to
wonder, and presently made inquiry.
Il hope you won't be offended" the
man replied. Il am physical culture
instructor. | am teaching these young
ladies to walk. / have already taught
them to walk in the street, In tho
drawing room, in the theater and every
place else they are likely to 9Rd them
selves. l am now teaching them to
walk in church. Very few women can
walk there properly. Some Iope, some
swagger, some skip, others adopt
mincing gait. All these styles are
very inappropriate for church. A dig
nified, subdued gait alone is suitable
for devotional purposes. Church is
the best place for pupils in walking to
receive practical instruction, therefore
! have brought them here
Great fathersl" gasped the sexton.
What next?"
But he said no more till the walk
ing exercise was ended. Then he fol-
lowed the class to the door.
Il hope" he said, you viii practice
the lesson learned to-day by coming
here to church once in q while"
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her. She's just back from Vassar and
from abroad
"And where had she lived before
that?" Alfred asked, eager yet, though
hope was dying.
Here in San Francisco. Oh, yes;
out of town at the resorts in summer.
first met her two years ago last May
in Calistoga. You mustn't think less
of her, Alfred-she waited at our
table,"
"a waitress? And Vassar? 1 don't
understand"
mo, of course not 1t would take
days to tell the strange and fine things
l know of her. We both fell in love
with her, the judge and myself. She
was working her way through school"
Yes Alfred answered absently.
"She has an exceptional mind. The
Judge was very greatly interested in
her"
Il begin to see how Miss Anthony
accomplished Vassar. She
But you don't see. She's not a
protegee, but one of the richest wom-
en- in the city; and quite the rage,
though she returned less than a month
ago."
Alfreds hope glimmered away to OBJ
livion. His heart had sung Stella's
name through all the conversation;
yet nothing Of this woman's life or
looks tailed with Stella. Still, if she
were Stella-oh, if she were Stella!
"All the judge did was to manage
her mining property" Mrs. Harmon
went, mines she had owned for years
but supposed worthless. So they were
until the railroad made the valley of
the Humboldt accessible"
THAT was fortunate for her. Has
she finished SCHOOL,"
Yes, graduated with honors last
spring. You should have taken her in
to dinner if l had known you we're
cesuing: but I've promised her to Mr..
Montague She's"
Hello. Vincent. Hire you are. max
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err" was a mystery to their friends.
The more observant noticed that he
| used the name only when moved;
seers read in it undying regret for the
son that came but never breathed
Eyes, it's true, judge" Alfred ac-
knowledged. "In spite of hardship and
roughing it I've laid on flesh"
The bell rang.
There are the rest of the diners!
| me. There'1l be time for a good talk
before the madam's train and Toy are
ready for dining-room conjunction. /
want to hear by eyewitness from the
Front
The two went into a large rear room
overlooking the Bay, the Golden Gate,
Saucelito struggling down the Marin
county hills to the shore, Tamalpais
and all the rest of the blue and golden
brown panorama unrolled before them
in eternal beauty.
Alfred declined cigars, but the Judge
smoked serenely, quite Indifferent to
the nearing dinner hour.
TELL me, how's the iron horse race
coming on out there in the sage-brush?
Croker and Gregory getting in on the
last heat?''
Yes, sir; they're making fair time"
Alfred replied. They expected to be
at Salt Lake City in the spring. but
they've had to change the route. you
know, to the north end of the lake"
Yes; on account of the great
swamps, they said. Was that neces-
sary? 1t cuts out pile of good ter
ritory."
They decided it was necessary. The
detour would carry the road far out of
line, and take too long. Our company
has already Tapped the Union Pacific
grade; still, it is uphill work; they
can't build as fast as they ought"
The refusal of the government to
accept that 100 miles of Union Pacific
road will delay them; I'm glad of
that"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09
FORGOT AN IMPORTANT POINT.
Boston Carpenter Overlooked Davy
Crockett's Immortal Advice.

Apropos OF the fat man who built
his wife table in the cellar too big
to go through the door, a reader de-
clares that he knows of man who
did very much the same trick. The
man in question, Boston carpenter,
was having a dull season, and as
spring was coming on he decided to
build himself a boat for use in his
toric Boston bay. After due considera-
ton the carpenter decided to use his
own cellar as a workshop. as he had
plenty of room and all materials were
handy. He did not once think of get
ting the boat out until after weeks of
hard work he had finished a fine 1s-
foot vessel. OF course it would not
go through a mere door, and as there
was no double door entrance the car
penter was up against it. He was de-
termined to have his boat, though
and he tore out the entire end of his
house to get it out of his cellar. He
got his boat, and also had more hard
work to do in his dull season, for it
was several weeks before he finished
repairing the house.
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ocULIsr A MAN OF RESOURCE.
Has Blind Beggar Woman TO Adver-
tise His Business.

Enterprise takes various fsrms,
even in Warsaw. A young oculist,
finding that patients were few and far
between, hit upon an original means
of advertising.
He engaged blind woman who sits
and begs by the Church Of the hOiy
Cross to hold a light board whereon
are written his name, address, profess
sional qualifications and consultation
hours.
AS the church is in the busiest
thoroughfare of the town the notice
attracts good deal of attention. The
beggar herself says she is quite salts
fed with the results. as many people
notice her who would otherwise pass
by, and as the doctor has added his
assurance that she is hopelessly
blind benevolent old ladies throw cop
pers into her tin mug, sure that their
money is not wasted on an impostor.
1t is not yet known whether the num-
Der of patients has increased.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

ing love to my wife again! Beginning
right where you left OF three years
ago, I suppose, you young seamp!"
The judge rolled in, fat, putting and
red with the exertion of hasty dress
ing; yet a man whose leonine head
and kind, fearless eyes would arrest
the most casual observer.
Isn't it good to have Alfred here
again." she asked, as the two shook
hands heartily.
"Of course you think so! Most any
woman would enjoy this spruce young
chap. Never mind the old man, Vim
cent. l don't blame you. She's pref
ty nice sort of an old girl, isn't she?
I'm in love with her myself. I"
George, you've twisted your tie.
Let me change it," Mrs. Harmon in
terrupted, rising to adjust the knot
under the fat, shaven chin, giving it a
tender pat or two for finish. 4 do
wish you'd get you a man; or-let me
help you"
"a mani" he snorted. when can't
dress myself to suit you. madam, I'll
resign! Blast all this toggery, any
how. Spike-tail coats, dinner in the
middle of the night Don't marry,
Vincent, or you'll be tied for life to
just such petticoat tyranny"
I've been accustomed to it in my
youth, sir, all except dinner at night;
that's new to me-"
ITS the proper time to dine-at the
close Of the day-the only time; when
there's leisure for guests. enjoyment
and digestion. AS for petticoat' tyran-
n.y." Mrs. Harmon smiled indulgently,-
what would the judges social position.
be with no wife to manage him? Why,
he'd go with one pump and boot to
a ball! In a dressing gown, too, per-
haps. if some sane person didn't look
after him.
The Judge flung her a merry re-
joinder and turned kind eyes to AL
fred. Mother, the boys grown!"
Why the judge called his wife moth
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09
TUNES FAIL TO KILL; MAY BUY.
Aged Flute Player Makes Sure by Try
ing Score OF Pieces.

A little old man entered a large
music shop and asked the assistant to
show him book of flute music.
Here, sir. is a very fine selection"
said the assistant. land cheap at half a
dollar, seeing that it contains no fewer
than so airs"
The old man took the book, opened
it, and laid it on shelf. Then he took
his flute out of his coat pocket,
screwed it together and began to play
softly the first tune in the book.
When he had finished the first tune
he turned the page and played the
second. Then he played the third
An hour later he was still playing.
The assistant thought 1t was time to
hurry him up a bit.
Well. sir" he said. do you think
the book will suit your"
Il like these so far very nnch.
thank you" said the old man, putting
his instrument to his lips again, "but
1 have only played half the tunes SO
far"
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What is Pe-ru-na.

Are we claiming too much for Peruna
when we claim it to be an effectiye'
remedy for chronic catarrh7 Have We
abundant proof that Peruna Is In real
ity such a catarrh remedy Let Us. see
what the United States Dispensatory
says OF the principal ingredients of
Peruna.
Take, for instance, the ingredient
hydrastis canadensis, or golden seal.
The United States Dispensatary says
of this herbal remedy, that il Is largely
employed in the treatment Of depraved
mucous membranes lining various
organs of the human body.
Another ingredient of Peruna, cory
dalis formosa, is classed in tho Bnitea
States Dispensatory as tonic,
Cedron seeds is another ingredient Of
Peruna. The United States Bkpensa-
tory says of the action Of cedran that
1t is used as bitter tonic and in the
treatment OF dysentery, and in inter-
mittent diseases as substitute for
quinine.
Send to us for q free book ef testi-
monials of what the people think of Pc
runa as a catarrh remedy. The best
evidence is the testimony OF those who
have tried it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09
CHAPTER XIII.


Alfred came downstairs to Mrs. Har-
mons spacious parlor. 1t lacked some
minutes OF the dinner hour, and he
hoped for coy chat before the judge
came in. At least, he felt sure of the
few minutes it took the judge to
scramble, grumbling, into his detested
evening clothes.
Mrs. Harmon entered, a stately,
White-haired woman in creamy, SHIN
mering satin, whose merry eyes be-
lied the somewhat stern mouth.
Alfred" She was beside him in
front Of the fire before he was aware
of her presence. How good it is to
see you! Oh, but you're changed"
She looked him over critically, yet in
a breath. You have acquired tan,
few-just few-lines, and business
face. 1t is all becoming, though, the
tan, the lines, and-and the business
face" she added hesitatingly. You're
a trifie stouter, aren't you?"
Yes, am
That's good. You were too thin.
How sorry / am to have been away
when ycu arrived! 1t was so inhos-
pitable."
It's very good to be here, to see
you after this long time. And don't
trouble minute about not being here
to receive me. Toy is a whole do
nestle retinue. He took me to my
old chamber and fused about delight
fully"
Yes, Toy is my right-hand man, half
my housekeeping brain"
1T is like home, even to the hello
trope on the stand. How good of you
to remember my favorite flower"
He glanced swiftly around the quiet
room, bringing his eyes again to her
calm face. He felt welcomed, warmed.
his heart lighter. This beautiful home
was like his own, ample, refined: and
Its genius stood on pedestal beside
the memory of his mother.
''Flattering of Toy" Mrs. Harmon
replied to his last remark; you were
favorite of his. l can't claim credit
for any such definite memory of vour
tastes. I'm afraid I've forgotten even
the songs you liked me to sing: but
L shall never forget some of yours.
l can hear you now as on that first
night when you sang Down Upon the
Swanee River" as if God had turned
you out of heaven"
Il thought he had then; know bet
| ter now"
Because you have gained it since?"
Yes, and lost it again. 1 think I
know-a little about-hades." He was
looking down, and quite unaware of
the detection in his voice.
You poor boy!" She stepped closer
and put her hand on his arm. "You
must tell me when you're in the
mood of that trying experience. It
must have been dreadful"
The kidnapping? On, yes, that was
pretty bad; and the long illness after
but there! What silly l am to un-
load my troubles before I've given yo,,
! decent how-do-you-do, That's what
used to do to my mother at home in
- He trusted his voice no farther.
I'm your mother in California. Won
know" she said softly.
He lifted her hand from his arm and
kissed 1T reverently.
Alfred, dear. understand. Be
cause you've been so long from things
you need, have missed things, perhaps.
that don't know of. my sympathy has
undone you. Some other time. when
no guests are coming, forget that I'm
not your own mother and tell me all
your heart Meantime, brighten nm.
The very dearest of my many girls is
to be here to-pight. I've been wishing
you might meet her She's a beauti.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

There seems to be no way of perma-
nently shortening each successive sea-
sons sadly long list of drownings.
All the warnings that can be uttered
fan on needless ears. All the statis-
tics Of former summer seasons seem
to Do read over without interest and
without awakening the slightest appre-
citation of their awful meaning. No
young man or young woman, CON-
ments the Newark News, seems to
think that he or she can possibly be
a victim of recklessness. They ap-
pear to assume that it will always fari
TO the lot Of some one else.
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EnqIish Sense of Humor.

In one of his burlesque sketches en-
English history Bill Nye spoke OF
Julius Caesars jumping into the water
as he approached the English coast,
wadirg ashore, running up to Lon
don, and walking through Regent
street
AN acquaintance Of mine reported
to me-" said Mr.. sNye, that he Had
asked an Englishman how he liked
the story. Not at all, not at ALL was
the reply. That fellow Nye dossn't
know what he's about. There wasnf
any Regent street then. you knov :
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

So many peanuts are eaten In this
country that the native supply is not
sufficient for the demand and about
$4,000 worth of the African nuts were
imported from Marseilles in 1906 and
over $4,000 worth in 1907 The west
coast Of Africa produces quantities Of
peanuts.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

An airship line is to be established
between New York and Boston, prob
ably by the same persons who while
ago were advertising the line over
which you would be ablo to travel
from New York to Chicago In ten
hours.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

Turks used to be MAD because SO
many Of them were in Jail and now
they are mad because the sultan has
turned so many out. Evidently the
task of pleasing Turk is not easy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

The English have discovered that
more housekeepers go insane than any
other class. Men who have gone homo
late at night from the club have been
inclined to think that, also.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

A Chicago woman who saved her
PIN money has bought and paid for a
home without calling on her husband
for any contributions. All the other
women are, of course, wondering
whether she trimmed her own hats.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

Diplomatic relations between Tur-
Key and Italy are strained, which
seems to be about the only purpose of
having diplomatic relations with Tur
key, anyhow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

Miss Lolita S. Rand of Lynn, Mass,
has been appointed deputy superin-
tendent for the blind in Boston. She
had been secretary of the Lynn Asso.
ciated Charities for more than IL
years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

Since the decline of the duel and
the discovery Of Brights disease there
has been nothing invented which picks
on rich young bloods like the 70-mile.
an-hour motor car.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

The Molteno (Cape Colony farmers
have hit upon a novel plan for dealing
with locusts. A farmer has imported
some eagle kites for the purpose of
soaring locusts from the crops.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

Good bread, says DR.. Wiley, is the
only true producer of happiness. Corn
on the cob isn't SO bad, that way,
though.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

The Dutch are going to be deliber-
ate about getting into a mix-up with
Venezuela. We can hardly believe
the Dutch would become fussy over
7he matter, even if this were not the
hot season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

There has been an epidemic of sui
eide in st. Petersburg for three
months, the average number being
90 a month. The high record for a
day was reached lately, when IS per
sons killed themselves.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

Young Turkey does not propose to
grace the festive board of the sultan
If 1t has anything to say in the matter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

A railroad in Honduras, which has
just been opened to traffic as far as
Ceiba, 80 miles, was built with creo-
soted pine ties from the United States.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

In New York the theaters have q
seating capacity of 1895. Then
comes London, with 120,95O, and Paris
takes third place, with 1881.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

II flying machine really has to go
anywhere it takes the railroad or q
steamboat.
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New York's first "skyscraper" is be,
ing torn down to make room for one
that really will scrape.
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Blondes are said to be disappear
Ing, but they will come back again as
long as there is peroxide of hydrogen
in the market.
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This affinity business is getting so
common over in New York that for the
sake OF convenience the term has been
shortened to "afIin."
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Count Boni would doubtless be will
Ing to accept an allowance of 100000
year, even if Prince Helie were sent
regularly to hand it to him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

Some men have all the luck. A Wis
consin man has married 4 deaf and
dumb girl worth s.. 0O0, 900.
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Castro is a pretty bad man, but it is
not believed he can beat the Dutch.
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You only have to go six miles to find
temperature of 80 degrees below
zero. Which way? Up.
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Daily Thounht.

May the fair goddess, Fortune, fall
deep in love with thee: Prosperity be
thy page.-Shak-speare.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-09

In Oregon Mr.. Marrowfat has mar
ried Miss Pettibone. Clear case of
misalliance.
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Automobile fumes may not kill mi
crobes, but automobiles do.
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One-eeventh of the foreign com
merce of Great Britain passes through
the Suez canal.
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Burmah is to have a Pasteur insti-
tute.