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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-13
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SYNOPSIS.

George Williston. a poor ranchman,
hgh-minded and cultured, searches for
cattle missing from his ranch-the Lazy
s.. On a wooded spot in the rivers bed
that would have been an island had the
Missouri been at high water. he discovers
a band of horse thieves engaged in work
near enough to note the changing of the
Three Bars" brand on one steer to the
81 r." brand: Paul Langford. the rich
owner Of the Three Bars ranch Is sent
for by Willston and is informed of the
operations of the gang OF cattle thieves
"A band of outlaws headed by Jesse Black.
who long have dctied the law and author
tiles Of kemah county. South Dakota:
with inpunity. but who. heretofore, had
mot dared to molest any Of the property
ton shows his rcluctancy in opposing a
band so powerful in politics and so
dreaded by all the community. Langford
win assist in bringing Jesse Black" and
his gang to Justice. Lanstord is struck
with the beauty of Mary. commonly
known as ''Williston's little girl Louise
Dale, an expert court stcnographer. who
had followed her uncle, Judge Hammond
Dale, from the east to the ''Dakotahs."
and who Is living with him at Wind City,
is requested by the county attorney.
Richard Gordon. to come to kcmah and
take testimony in the preliminary hear
ing, OF Jesse Black. She accepts the invi-
tation and makes her first trip into the
wild Indian country. Arriving at Nelpen
across the river from kemah. she is met
by jim NJ UNISON. Il hot headed cowboy of
the Three Bars ranch. In waiting for
the train Munson looks at some cattle in
the stock pen. In the herd being shipped
I" Sioux City by Bill Brown he detects
old Mag" well known 'oncry" steer
belonging to his employer of the "Thrcc
Bars ranch Munson and Louise start
for kemah. They take lunch at the Bon
Ami restaurant. conducted by Mrs. Hig-
gins, a great admirer of Richard Gordon,
the county attorney. Louise Is told of a
meat poisoning plot which resulted in the
illness of Williston. Langford and other
witnesses for the state in the cattle thief
case against Jesse Black A blackboard
tries to block the way of MunSon's team
at the entrance to pontoOn bridge across
the river. Munson crowds past the buck
board team wrccl;ing the blackboard.
They arrive at Williston's. Crowds as
Snmhle in Justice James II. McAllister's
court for the preliminary hearing. Jesse
BLACK springs the first of many great
surprises. waving examination. Through
Jake SanderSOn. a member of the out
law gang. he had learned that the steer
Mag had been recovered and thus saw
the Hselessness of fighting against being
bound over. Richard Gordon, the county
attorney who is unpopular because of
his many failures to secure convictions
in court. wins the admiration of Louise,
which Is mutual. County Attorney Cor
don accompanies Louise Dale on her re-
turn to Wind City.
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he paused. His eyes. unseeing. were
fixed on the gliding landscape as it
appeared in rectangular spots through
the window in front of them.
Yes. Or" prompted Louise,
softly.
Never mind. 1t is of no conse-
quence," he said, abruptly. NO fear
of Judge Dale. Juries are my Water
loo
is it, then. such nest of cow
ards?" cried Louise. intense scorn in
her clear voice.
Yes" deliberately. Men are
afraid of retaliation-those who are
not actualy blood-guilty. as you
might say. And who can say who is
and who is not? But he will be sent
over this time. Paul Langford is on
his trail. Give me two men like Lang
ford and that anachronism--an hon
est man west of the river-Williston
and you can have the rest. sheriff and
all
Mr.. Williston-he has been unfOr-
tunate, has he not? He is such a
gentleman, and scholar, surely"
Surely. He is one of the finest
sensitive honor If such thing can
be, l should say he is too honest. for
his own good. A man can be, you
know. There is nothing in the world
that cannot be Overdone."
She looked at him earnestly. His
eyes did not shift. She was satisfied.
Your work bellies your words" she
said quietly.
Dust and cinders drifted in between
the Stats of the closed blind. Putting
her handkerchief to her lips, Louise
looked at the dark streaks on it with
reproach.
Your South Dakota dirt is So
black" she said, whimsically.
Better black than yellow he re-
torted. 1T looks cleaner now, doesn t
it,"
Maybe you think my home fit
dwelling place for John Chinaman,
pouted Louise.
"Yes-if that will persuade you that
South Dakota is infinitely better. Are
you open to conviction"
Never. | should die if | had to
stay here"
You will be going back-soOn?"
Some day. sure. Soon? Maybe.
Oh. wish | could That part of ne
which is like Uncle Hammond says
Stay. But that other part of me
which is like the rest OF us, says
What's the use? Go pack to your
kind. You're happier there. Why
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should you want to be different
What does it all amount to- am
afraid | shall be weak enough and
foolish enough to go back and-stay."
There was a stir in the forward
part of u ? car. A man, hitherto sit
ting quietly by the side of an alert
wiry little fellow who sat next the
aisle. had attempted to bolt the car
by sprinsins over the empty seat in
front of him and making a dash for
the door. 1t was daring. but in vain
His companion. as agile as he, had
seized him and forced him again into
his place before the rest of the pas
sengers fully understood that the at
tempt had really been made.
is he crazy? Are they taking him
to Yankton?" asked Louise, the pretty
color all gone from her face. Did he
think to jump off the train?"
That's John Yellow Wolf. young
half-breed. He's wanted up in the
Hills for le-rustling-United States
court case. That's Johnson with him,
deputy United States marshal"
Poor fellow" said Louise. pityingly.
Don't waste your sympathy on such
as he. They are degenerates-many
of these half-breeds. They will swear
to anything. They inherit all the
evils of the two races. Good never
mixes. Yellow Wolf would swear him
self into everlasting torment for pint
of whiskey. You see my cause of
complaint? But never think. Miss
Dale. that these poor chaps of half.
breeds, who are hardly responsible,
are the only ones who are willing to
swear to damnable lies" There was
tang of bitterness in his voice. Per
jury. Miss Dale. perjury through fear
of bribery 81 self-interest. God knows
what. it is there | must break. | sup
pose. until the day of Judgment, un.
less-I run away"
Louise, through all the working of
his smart ard sting. felt the quiet re-
serve strensth of this man beside her.
do her part her woman's part Of com.
fortinS and healing. she put her hand,
small, ungloved, on his rough coat
sleeve.
rs that what you meant a while
ago? But you don't mean it, do you?
1t is bitter and you do not mean it.
Tell me that you do not mean 1t, Mr..
Gordon. please" she said impulsively
Smotherng wild impulse to keep
the hand where it had lain such
brief, palpitating while, Gordon re.
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CHAPTER TX.
The Attack on the Lazy 8.

1t was late. The August night was
intense heat. The door was thrown
wide open. 1t was good to feel the
night air creeping into the sitting
room There was no light within; and
without. nothing but the brilliant stars
in the quiet, brooding sky. Williston
was sitting just within the doorway.
Mary, her hands clasped idly around
her knees, sat on the doorstep,
thoughtfully staring out into the still
darkness. There was Il stir.
''Bedtime. little girl" said Willis
ton.
we have a light? Think how the
mosquitoes will swarm Let's so to
bed in the dark
We will shut the door. and next
summer. little girl, you shall have
your screens. promise that. always
providing. Of course. Jesse Black
leaves us alone"
Had il not been so dark, Mary could
have seen the wistful smile on the
thin scholarly face. But though she
could not see it, she knew it was
there. There had been fairer hopes
past few years. They had all gone
the dreary way of impotent striving,
of bitter disappointment. There was
little need of light for Mary to read
her fathers thoughts
Sure. daddy" she answered. cheer
lily. And III see that you don't for
get. AS for Jesse Black, he wouldn't t
dare with the Three Bars on his trail.
Well. If you must have a light, you
must rising and stretching her firm
tieshed young arms far over her head.
'Non cant forget you were born in
civilization. can you, daddy? | am
sure could be your man in the dark
if you'd let me. and | always turn
your ni%ht-shirt right side out before
hanging il on your bedpost. and your
sheet and spread are turned down.
and water right at hand. IOu funny
funny little father. who cant go to bed
in the dark. She was rlmmacing
around a shelf in search of matches.
Now, | have forgotten long since that
| wasn't born on the plains. 1t
wouldn't hurt me if | had misplaced
my nishtdrcss. I've done it," with IA gay
little laugh. He must be cheered up
at all costs, this buffeted and dsap.
pointed but tine-minded. highstruns
and lONahle father of hers. And |
haven't taken my hair down nights
since-oh. since months ago. till-oh,
well-sO you see it's easy enough for
me to 80 to bed in the dark"
ITO Be Continued
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CHAPTER vIll.-Continued.

Mrs. Higgins, at the Bon Ami" she
continued. smiling. Il was so hungry
when we got to Velpen, though had
eaten a tremendous breakfast at the
Lazy S. But 5 o'clock is an unhoy
hour at which to eat ones breakfast,
isn't it. and | just couldn't help get
ting hungry all over again. So per-
suaded Mary to stop for another cup
of coffee. 1t is ridiculous the way |
eat in your country"
1T is a good country" he said, sob
crly
1T must be-if you can say So"
Because | have failed shall cry
out that law cannot be enforced in
Nemah county? Sometimes-may it
be soon-there will come man big
enough to make the law triumphant.
He will not be t.
He was still smarting from his
many set-backs. He had worked hard
and had accomplished nothing. At
the last term of court, though many
cases were tried, he had not secured
one conviction.
We shall see." said Louise. softly.
Her look, straight into his eyes. was a
CLINT Of sunshine in dark places. Then
she laughed.
Mrs. Higgins said to me: Jimmie
Mac hain't got the sense he was born
with. His little, dried-up brain d rattle
round in mustard seed and he's get
tin shet O. that little so fast it makes
my head swim She was telling about
times when he hadn't acted Just fair
to you. l am glad-from all | hear
that this was taken out of his hands,
Il can count my friends. the real
ones, on one hand, I'm afraid" said
Gordon. with a gOod-humored smile;
and Mrs. Higgins surely is the
thumb"
Il am glad you smiled" said Louise
That would have sounded so bitter
if you had not"
Il couldn't help smiling. You-you
have such a way Miss Dale"
1t was blunt but it rang true.
1T is true, though, about my friends.
If | could cOnvict-Jesse Black, for
instance-a million friends would call
me blessed. But | can't do it alone.
They will rot do it: they will not help
me do it; they despise me because |
can't do it. and swear at me because /
try to do it-and there you have the
whole situation in a nutshell, Miss
Dale"
The sun struck across her face He
reached over and lowered the blind.
Thank you. But it Is vantage in
now. Is it not? You will get justice
before Uncle Hammond"
Unconsciously his shoulders
Strengthened
"Yes. Miss Dale, it is vantage in
one Of two things will come to pass
l shall send Jesse Black over Or"
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Candidates Too Well Known.

1t was just after the opening of the
polls for the election of mayor in Il
New Jersey town that two Irishmen
met and began discussing the chances
of two candidates for aldermen.
at will be close race between Nc
Glory and Adolph Mink" said the first
Irishman, to which the other rejoined.
How is ii. Clancy, that in so many
votes it should be nip and tuck be-
tween McGlory and the Dutchman
Mink"
well, I'll tell ye." responded the
first Irishman; its like this: They're
both of 'em very unpopular min, Nc
Glory and Mink. If yc knew wan ye'd
be certain to vote for the other: and
both of them are blamed well known"
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Blow 20 Medicine Cranks.

There is one good thing about the
passing of the boarding house" said
the sadeyed man. and that is, ii has
done away With the man who ostenttr
tiously takes his medicine at the table
1t is impossible for man TO do a
thing like that at a cafe. He would
be ignomin ously ousted. if not By
the outraged guests, by the waiter in
attendance or by the watchful proprie.
tor. who usually has the feelings ot
his guests at heart"
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NAMED silent. God only knows what
human longing he crushed down. what
intense discouragement. what sick de.
sire to lay down his thankless task
and fee to the uttermost parts Of the
world to be away from the crying
need he yet could not still. Then he
answered simply. Il did not mean 1t,
Miss Dale"
And then there did not seem to bs
anything to say between them for .
long while. The half-breed had set
tied down with stolid Indifference.
People had resumed their newspapers
and magazines and day dreams after
the tleeting excitement. 1t was very
warm. Louise tried to create little
breeze by Ticking her somewhat be-
grimed handkerchief in front of her
face. Gordon took newspaper from
his pocket. folded it and famed her
gently He was not used to the little
graces of life, perhaps, but he did this
we'll An honest man and kindly
never goes far wrong in any direction.
You must not think. Miss Dale" he
said. seriously, that it is all bad up
here. am only selfish. | have been
harping on my own little corner Of
wickedness all the while. 1t is a good
land. 1t will be better before long"
When" asked Louise.
when We convict Jesse Black and
when our Indian neighbors get over
their mania for divorce" he answered,
| laughing softly.
Louise laughed merrily, and SO the
| journey ended as it had begun, with q
| laugh and Il Jest.
In the judges runabout, Louise held
out her hand
I'm almost homesick,' she cried,
smiling.
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Had Them Both Bested.

At the Franklin Inn, Philadelphia
literary club, young sonneteer con-
graduated Owen Wister upon the sue.
cess of his Washington studies.
Mr.. Wister, smiling modestly.
checked that flow of praise with
Washington story.
when | was student at st. Paul's
school," he said. "a boy in my form
failed wretchedly on problem in al
zebra.
"The master frowncd at the boy.
Jones, he said, you ought to be
ashamed of yourself. DO you know that
at your age George Washington was 4
Surveyor
" Yes, sir Jones answered And
do you know that at your age he was
President of the United Stales?'
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Already Decided.

A leading physician of Boston tells
this story at his own expense. To
emphasize the point. it may be re-
marked In passing that this physicians
fee for single visit is about what q
country practitioner would expect after
having successfully treated a typhoid
case.
He had been to see a patient some
eight or ten times, and decided he no
longer needed his attention. and sent
him bill. AS he happened to be
passing the mans house one day. how
ever. he thought he would drop in and
see how he was getting along. This
he did. and found his condition salts
factory. AS he rose to CO. the doctor
said:
Now, sir, you are in good shape. and
require no more medicine. You will
merely have to eat plain food. and not
stay out late at night"
The patient sighed. THAT was what
I decided. doctor, upon getting your
bill" he replied.
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A Neat Epitaph,

An American who enjoys doing tho
cathedral towns of England tells of an
amusing cpitaDh in the church yard OF
Tetbury, in GlOucestcrShrc
marble slab, prominently dis
played, has this legend:
Beneath lie the remains of several
of the Perkmses. late of this parish
Particulars, the last day will disclose
Amen"
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Consul James +. Dunning of Milan,
reports that during the first six
months of 1907 the total emigration
from Italy amounted to 452,32S souls.
of whom 195, ,l9S went to other Euro
pcan countries and countries of the
Mediterranean basin, and 257,130
crossed to trans-oCcanic countries.
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Cold and CALCULATING,

Ascum-"Did you actually have the
nerve to propose to that Boston girl?"
Yerner-Yes. l told her my heart
beat wildly for her alone and"
Ascum-"She didn't believe you?"
Terner-"No: she reached over and
feiI my pulse"
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Safe to POSTPONE.

Frost-"Procrastina may be a
fault. but if you put off doing certain
things you never have to do them all. ="
Snow.-"MentiOn one
Frost-"Well, going to funerals. for
instance"
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OisouSted Rats.

Bacon-I see it is said that rats arc
Judges OF music.
Egbert-I guess that is right. We
haven't had one in the house since we
got the phonograIh.
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Only For the Poor.

EooZey-"De Salvation Army's goin'
T. give free dinner to de poor tomOr-
row."
OoZey-"Are you gOin'?" !.
Boozey-"Naw. It's only fer dose
wot have t work fer a Twin"
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Surely the bee is entitled to his title
of busy If the figures of an industrious
mathematician are correct. He SAYS
that to make one pound of clover
honey, bees must deprive 62 900 clover
blossoms of their nectar, and to do
this requires 2.750,O00 visits to the
blossoms by the bees. In other words
one bee, to collect enough nectar to
make one pound of honey, must go
from hive to flower and back 2,750.0O
times. Then when you think how
far these bees sometimes fly in search
of these clover fields, oftener than
not one or two miles from the hive,
YOU will begin to get small idea
of the number of miles one of the In.
dustrious little creatures must travel
in order that you may have the pound
of honey that gives them SO u. RI
trouble.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
LAYING PLANS FOR DIVORCE
'rhnw'- Mother. Her A,toraeys and De-

Thnw'- Mother, Her Attorneys aud De-
tectiye HIVE Conference.
NEW YORK. February 2S.--The first
step In the attempt to have the mar
.riage of Harry Tliaw and Evelyn Nes-
bit Thaw annulled was taken this al
ternoon 1t is positively learned. at
conference in the Waldorf-Astorla.
To this conference Mrs. william
Thaw, the lawyers who have been
Interested In the case and Harry v.
Dougherty, detective employed by
Thaw to watch his wife and promi-
nent society man, were summoned. a
course of action, It is said, was de-
cided upon. and no time will be lost In
getting the matter before court.
Following the report that his wife
had dined with young banker and
society man. Thaw. from the Mattea-
wan Asylum, engaged Dougherty to
watch her movements and also to Keep
watch on the man.
Harry Thaw's only caller was Mr.
Parker. of Lawyer a. Russell Peabody S
office, bringing candy, oranges and
other dainties. Thaw gets many daily
papers and has access to the hospital
library of 500 volumes. He reads Il
great deal, and associates little with
the other patients, except to vary the
monotony with an occasional game of
chess. Mr.. Parker bore an assuring
message from his mother. Thaw never
aNnof7 ~ hi We. "'hnm he hes not
seen in two weeks. Her last visit was
ohy tnitc.n ulInules' uuration, and
seemed to be stormy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
ATTEMPT ON SHAFTS LIFE
Two bombs Thrown mt His Automobile
and Three Ontriders Killed.

ana THree OutriuerS Ihtncu.
TEtIERAN, PERSIA, February g.
An attempt was made in this city this
afternoon to assassinate tile Shah of
Persia BY bomb. HIS Majesty was
not hurt. Three OF the outriders who
were accompanying him at the time
were killed.
The Shah owes his escape to the
precautions taken to protect him from
Just such an attempt. He was on his
way TO nearby town, where he in
tended to pass q few days. The pro-
cession had left the palace and was
traversing narrow street when two
the roof OF n house. One exploded IN
the air, but the other struck the
ground near the shah's automobile.
This missile in exploding killed the
three outriders. wounded the chauffeur
and u score of bystanders. and slatter-
ed tho vehicle. The Shah. however,
was not In Ills automobile. He had
taken the precaution to send the
motorcar on ahead and ride himself
in carriage farther in the rear of the
procession. The motorcar was closed
one, and 1t was thought that the GOV
ereign was inside.
AS soon as the Shad heard of the
explosions he aliehted hurriedly from
his carriage and entered q ncighbor-
ing house. Here he remained quietly
while his attendants sent word for a
detachment of troops. The soldiers
were hurried to the scene and form
ed In front of the house where the
Shah war He then came out and. sur
rounded by big bodyguard. returned
to the palace. The house from which
the bombs were thrown and the build
lnSs nearby were searched BY the po-
lice, but no arrests were made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
EVANS EXPRESSES THANKS
Cordial Exchanges between Admiral
md Pre- enidcnt of Peru


LIMA, February 2S.-President Pardo
visited Admiral Evans on board the
battleship Connecticut last night. AS
he passed down the pier to take a
launch TO the war-ship, 81 large num-
ber OF American sailors and marines
formed IN two lines and greeted him
with enthusiastic cheering. President
Pardo was receved on board the Con-
necticut by Captain Osterhaus Later
he Went to Admiral Evans.s quarters
and spoke to the COMMUNICATIVE chief
In conversation with the President OF
Peru. Admiral Evans said:
Il thank Your EXcellency in my name
and in that of the American people for
the splendid demonstration that has
been given our fleet during its stay in
Peruvian waters. l have communicated
to the United states a recital of the
sympathetic reception given us upon
all sides. have with me 5000 men,
who. when they get home, will give
verbal report of all that has passed
official communications, will permit our
people TO comprehend the character of
your. noble and hospitable nation
Aamiral Evans proposed the health
of President Pardo. the Peruvian Con-
gress. the chiefs of the Peruvian navy
and the entire Peruvian people.
President Pardo replied as follows:
thank you deeply for the kind
words you have Just uttered. speaking
for myself, for the government, for
the officers Of the Peruvian navy and
for the Peruvian people. The atten-
tions with which your fleet were re-
ceived here were not only national
courtesy. but they We're spontaneous
demonstration of the sincere and old
friendship which unites our two coun-
tries. I rejoice to see the people Of
Lima fraternizing with the brave sail
ors from your vessels. glory that
the execution of the Panama Canal, TO
which President Roosevelt has dedi-
Gated his best efforts. Intelligence ana
energy shall be connected in history
with his name"
President. Pardo then proposed the
health of President Roosevelt. the
American nation and the admirals and
officers Of the fleet. He expressed the
hope also that Admiral Evans would
recover promptly from his indisposi-'