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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

view. His feelings toward Hampton
had been materially changed. He
found it impossible to nurse a dislike
which seemingly had no real cause for
existence.
Yet Brant was far from being salts
fed. Hampton had not even advanc-
ed direct claim; he had lodged the
real issue, leaving the soldier in the
dark regarding his relationship to
Nadia, and erecting a barrier between
the other two. 1t was a masterpiece
of defense, puzzling. irritating. seem
ingly impossible. From the consid-
Grafton of it all, Brant emerged with
but one thought clearly defined-who-
ever she might prove to be, whatever
was her present connection with
Hampton, he loved this dark-eyed, au-
burn-haired wait. He knew it now,
and never again could he doubt it. He
paused, half inclined to retrace his
steps and have the matter out. He
turned just in time to face a dazzling
vision of fluffy lace and f1ossy hair
beside him in the dimly lighted hall.
''Oh, Lieutenant Brant!" and the
vision chung to his arm tenderly. 1T
is such a relief to find that you are
unhurt. Did-did you kill him?"
Brant stared Il fear l scarcely
comprehend, Miss Spencer. 1 have GER
tainiy taken no ones life. What can
you mean?"
"Oh, 1 am so glad; and Nadia will
be, too. 1 must go right back End tell
the poor girl, for she is nearly dis
tracted. Oh, Lieutenant. isn't it the
most romantic situation that ever
was? And he is such a mysterious
character"
ITO whom do you refer? Really, !
am quite in the dark"
why, Mr.. Hampton, of course. Oh,
l know all about it. Nadia felt so bad
ly over your meeting this morning
that I just compelled her to confide
her whole story to me. And didn't
you fight at all?"
Most assuredly not" and Brant's
eyes began to exhibit amusement; Gin.
deed, we parted quite friendly"
81 told Nadia 1 thought you would
People don't take such things so seri
ously nowadays, do they? But MAZDA
is such child and so full of romantic
notions. that she worried terribly
about it. Isn't it perfectly delightful
what he is going to do for herr"
II am sure I do not know"
why, hadn't you heard? He wants
to send her east to boarding school
and give her fine education. Do you
know, Lieutenant, I am simply dying
to see him? he is such a perfectly
splendid western character.
1T would afford me pleasure to pre-
sent you," and the soldiers downcast
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SYNOPSIS.

A detachment of the Eighteenth in
fantry from Fort Bethune trapped by
Indians in a narrow gorge. Among them
is a stranger who introduces himself by
the name of Hampton, also ellis the
post trader, and his daughter. ellis ana
a majority of the soldiers are killed our
ing a three days siege. Hampton and
the girl only escape from the Indians.
They fall exhausted on the plains. A
company of the Seventh cavalry, Lieut..
Brant in command. find them. Hampton
and the girl stop at the Miners Home in
Glencaid. Mrs. Duffy, proprietress; Hamp-
ton talks the future over with Miss Gil
lis-the Kid. She shows him her moth
er's picture and tells him what she can
of her parentage and life. They decide
she shall live with Mrs. Herndon. MAZDA
the Kid-runs away from Mrs Herndon
and rejoins Hampton. He induces her 10
go back, and to have nothing more to DO
with him. Hampton plays his last game
of cards. He announces to Red SIavln
that he has quit. and then leaves Glen
caid. Miss Phoebe Spencer arrives IN
Spencer meets Nadia, Rev. Wynkoop,
etc. She boards at Mrs. Herndons.
Nadia and Lieut.. Brant again meet with
out his knowing who she is. she INFORMS
him of the coming Bachelor club ball In
honor of Miss Spencer. Lieut. Brant.
meets Silent Murphy, Clusters scout: He
reports trouble brewing among the SIOUX
Social difficulties arise at the Bacneior
clubs ball among the admirers OF MISS
Spencer. Lieut.. Brant meets Miss Spen-
Ger but she is not his acquaintance or the
day before. She tells him of Nadia; and
he accidentally meets her again as he Is
returning to the ballroom with ian Tor
Miss Spencer. Brant accompanies Nadia
home from the dance. On the way she
informs him as to who she is, and that
she is to meet Hampton. Brant and
Hampton meet. Hampton informs the
lieutenant that his attentions to Nadia
must cease, and proclaims an authority
over her that justifies the statement.
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ing we'll out of sight for some reason.
kilograms have been received for
him at the Office, but another man
has called for them"
"Who?"
Red Slavin."
1.-The curl" said Hampton. 81 reck-
on there is bad half-hour waiting for
those two fellows. What was it that
Murphy said?"
THAT he knew the girls real
name"
WAS that all?"
Eyes; 1 tried to discover his mean
ing, but the fellow became suspi-
cious and shut up like a clam. Is
there anything in it?"
Hampton ignored the question.
Lieut. Brant," he said, 81 am glad
we have had this talk together, and
exceedingly sorry that my duty has
compelled me to say. what have said.
Some time, however, you will sincere
ly thank me for it, and rejoice that
you escaped SO easily. 1 knew your
father once, and 1 should like now
to part on friendly relations with his
son."
He held out his hand, and scarcely
knowing why he did so, Brant placed
his own within it's grasp, and as the
eyes Of the two men met, there was q
consciousness Of sympathy between
| them.
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BRAIN POWER
Increased by Proper Feeding.

A lady writer who not only has done
good literary work, but reared a fam
lily, found in Grape-Nuts the ideal food
for brain work and to develop healthy
children. She writes:
Il am an enthusiastic proclaimer Of
Grape-Nuts as regular diet. l for
merly had no appetite in the morning
and for 8 years while nursing my four
children, had insufficient nourishment
for them
Unable to eat breakfast felt faint
later, and would go to the pantry and
eat cold chops, sausage, cookies,
doughnuts or anything l happened to
find. Being writer, at times nv
head felt heavy and my brain asleep.
When / read of Grape-Nuts / began
eating 1t every morning, also gave it
to the children, including my 10
months old baby. who soon grew as
fat as little pig, good natured and
contented.
1 wrote evenings and feeling the
need OF sustained brain power. began
eating a small saucer of Grape-Nuts
with milk, instead of my usual indi-
gestible hot pudding, pie. or cake for
dessert at night
grew plump, nerves strong. ana
when wrote my brain was active ana
clear; indeed. the dull head pain never
returned
POSTUM CEREAL CO.. Ltd.
Battle Creek. 11e1
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

1t is well not to make faces at Or
sighting remarks about persons who
look the part of foreigners. They may
be subjects Of governments that are
touchy. Calling one of the least Of
these harsh name or biting him
lightly on the ear may bring on inter
national complications. Some of the
governments that pay no attention to
their subjects when at home unless
they organize bread riots or ask in
low, polite voices for universal suf-
frage, get mighty touchy when the
subject has left them for a country
that he thinks he will like better.
Then his liberty and pursuit of happi-
ness cause much tender solicitude.
They may step on him at home, but
over here they want his rights pro-
tected in three languages. Tears well
up in the eyes of gentlemen whose
breasts look like pawnshop windows
by reason Of their display of medals,
while secretly they wish we were so
small that they could lick us. How
ever, there may be more method in
their solicitude than would appear to
a person up tree. If their wandering
boy doesn't get a good job how can he
continue to send money to the old
folks and thus help to keep down the
poor rates?
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AS YET UNKNOWN TO FAME.
Can Any One Place This Quotation
from Philosopher?

Louis Jones Of the Grand opera
house had the blues. His brother,
colored man, usually in good humor,
had 'em, too. Neither knew just why
he had 'em, but they had 'em just the
same. They talked of the weather.
the times and a dozen other gloomy
subjects. There was nothing sunny
in the soul of G patron or a barber.
Finally both sighed In concert and a.
silence fell over the shop-yes, over a.
barber shop. The colored man was
the first to speak. After several mo-
ments of silence he gave vent to an
other sigh and said:
We'll, as de old philosopah says:
Eff yo' amt got nothin,' now's yo'
time"
Jones is still wondering who the
philosopher was.-Indianapoli News.
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In the annual report made by the
superintendent Of prisons Of New
York is the suggestion that some per-
centage Of the money earned by Grim
inals be used by the state to support
the families of these criminals who
may, by the Imprisonment of their
heads, be rendered destitute. Such a
suggestion is good and practical. The
punishment Of the bread-winner Is apt
to bring want upon the family, but II
a systematized distribution Of the
money is made in this manner one Of
the problems met with in dealing with
the criminal classes will be effectively
solved.
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face frightened with anticipation.
'Do-do you really think it would
be proper? But they do things so diff
ferently out here, don't they? Oh,
wish you would"
Feeling somewhat doubtful as to
what might be the result, Brant
knocked upon the door he had just
closed, and, in response to the voice
within, opened it. Hampton sat upon
the chair by the window, but as his
eyes caught a glimpse of the returned
soldier with a woman standing beside
him, he instantly rose to his feet.
Mr. Hampton" said Brant, II trust
may be pardoned for again troubling
you, but this is Miss Spencer, a great
admirer of western life, who is desir-
Gus of making your acquaintance"
Miss Spencer swept gracefully for
ward, her cheeks flushed, her hand ex-
tended. "Oh, Mr.. Hampton, have so
wished to meet with you ever since /
first read your name in Aunt Lydia's
letters-Mrs. Herndon is my aunt, you
know-and all about that awful time
you had with those Indians. You see.
1 am Nadia Gillis's most particular
friend, and she tells me so much
about you. She is such a dear, sweet
girl! She felt so badly this morning
over your meeting with Lieut.. Brant,
fearing you might quarrel! 1t was
such q relief to find him unhurt, but
| felt that l must see you also, so as
| to relieve Naida's mind entirely"
81 most certainly appreciate your
frankly expressed interest, Miss Spen-
GER" he said, standing with her hand
/ still retained in his, "and am exceed
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Living Relatives Of Washington.

Living Relatives OF Washington.
Many kindred of George Washing
ton dwell on and about the original
Washington plantation in Westmore-
land county. Virginia, John Washing
ton of Brighton parish, Northampton
shire, England, came to Virginia in
1857 and bought farm on the Poto-
mac river between Bridge creek and
Pope's creek, in what was then North
cumberland county, but which long,
long ago became Westmoreland coun-
ty. He bought the farm from Col.
Pope, a great landholder in the early
colonial era, and whose daughter,
Anne Pope, became the wife Of the
immigrant John Washington. These
were the great grandparents of George
Washington the Great. John Wash
ington, through his marriage to Anne
Pope. obtained lands outside Of the
farm purchased by him. The original
farm is owned by John E. Wilson, who
married Miss Betty Washington,
granddaughter of William Augustine
Washington, a nephew of George
Washington. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson are
advanced in years. A score or more
Of Washingtons live on their ancestral
lands within rife shot Of the spot
where George Washington was born.
Some Of these people, writes Guy E.
Mitchell in Technical World Magazine,
are prosperous farmers and profes-
sional men; others are not prosperous.
They are all plain and simple folk
who have the good will and respect of
their neighbors. A peculiar thing
bers have the distinctive Washington
features.
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A bill has been introduced in the
house of representatives providing for
% per cent. rake-off for Uncle Sam
upon every foreign title purchased by
an American heiress. AS the United
States is interested in protecting its
home industries it should have the
same care for its women, and a too
extravagant importation of impecuni-
Gus titled foreigners might be pro-
vided against with a clause in the
tariff bill placing tax upon foreign
junk of all sorts.
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ingly glad there is one residing In this
community to whom my peculiar mer-
its are apparent"
Miss Spencer sparkled instantly,
her cheeks rosy. Il do wish you
would some time tell me about your
exploits. Why. Mr.. Hampton, perhaps
If you were to call upon me. you might
see Nadia, too 1 wish you knew Mr..
Moffat, but as you don't, perhaps you
might come with Lieut.. Brant."
Hampton bowed. Il would hardly
venture thus to place myself under
the protection of Lieut.. Brant, al
though I must confess the former at
fractions Of the Herndon home are
now greatly increased. From my
slight knowledge of Mr.. Moffat's capa-
bilities, / fear l should be found a
rather Indifferent entertainer; yet 1
sincerely hope we shall meet again at
time when / can a tale unfold"
How nice that will be, and l am so
grateful to you for the promise. By
the bye, only this very morning man
stopped me on the street, actually
mistaking me for Nadia"
What sort of looking man, Miss
Spencer?"
Large, and heavily set, with a red
beard. He was exceedingly polite
when informed of his mistake, and
said he merely had message to de-
liver to Miss ellis. But he refused to
tell it to me-"
The glances of the two men met,
h,r% H.
meaning hidden within the gray eyes.
Neither spoke, and Miss Spencer, new
er realizing what her chatter meant,
ratified merrily on.
You see there are so many who
speak to me now, because of my pub
lie position here. So 1 thought moth
ing strange at first, until l discovered
surd that 1 nearly laughed outright.
Isn't it odd what such a man could
possibly want with her? But really,
gentlemen, I must return with my
news; Nadia will be so anxious. 1 am
glad to have met you both"
Hampton bowed politely, and Brant
conducted her silently down the stair
way. 81 greatly regret not being able
to accompany you home" he explain
| ed, "but 1 came down on horseback,
and my duty requires that return at
| once to the camp"
ooh, indeed! how very unfortunate
for mel" Even as she said so, some
unexpected vision beyond flushed her
cheeks prettily. ''Why, Mr.. Wynkoop,' u
she exclaimed, II am so glad you hap
pened along, and going my way, too,
l am sure Good morning, Lieutenant;
shall feel perfectly safe with Mr.
Wynkoop."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

Half a dozen business men Of Brat
tleboro, VT, have acquired tracts Of
cheap pasture land in that vicinity.
and are setting out pine tree seedlings
by the thousand. They are not asking
what posterity has done for them. but
are preparing the way for a crop or
pine timber S5 or 40 years hence
which will prove handsome legacy
for children or grandchildren. The
little trees are from six to ten inches
high when set out, and about 1900 are
planted to the acre.
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PURE FOOD.
No Food Commissioner Of Any State
Has Ever Attacked the Absolute
Purity of Grape-Nuts.


this food to be made strictly of Wheat
and Barley, treated by our processes.
to partially transform the starch
parts into a form of Sugar, and there
fore much easier to digest.
Our claim that it is a "Food for
Brain and Nerve Centres" is based
upon the fact that certain parts of
Wheat and Barley (Which We use) con-
tain Natures brain and nerve-building
ingredients, viz: Phosphate of Pot
ash, and the way We prepare the food
makes it easy to digest and assimilate.
DR.. Geo. w. Carey in his book on
"The Biochemic System of Medicine
says:
When the medical profession fully
understands the nature and range Of
the phosphate of potassium, insane
asylums will no longer be needed.
THE gray matter of the brain is.
controlled entirely by the inorganic
cell-salt, potassium phosphate.
This salt unites with albumen, and
by the addition of oxygen creates nerve
fluid, or the gray matter of the brain.
"Of course, there is trace of other
salts and other organic matter in
nerve-fuid, but potassium phosphate
is the chief factor, and has the power
within itself to attract, by it's own law
of affinity, all things needed to manu-
facture the elixir of life. Therefore,
when nervous symptoms arise, due to
the fact that the nerve-fluid has been
exhausted from any cause, the phos-
plate of potassium is the only true
remedy, because nothing else can
possibly supply the deficiency.
"The ills arising from too rapidly
consuming the gray matter of the
brain cannot be overestimated.
phosphate of Potash, is to my
mind, the most wonderful curative
agent ever discovered by man, and
the blessings it has already conferred
on the race are many. But what
shall the harvest be- when physicians
everywhere fully understand the part
this wonderful salt plays in the
processes of life? 1t will do as much
as can be done through physiology to
make heaven on earth.
Let the overworked business man
Let the weary wife, nerves unstrung
from attending to sick children or en-
tertaining company, take it and note
how quickly the equilibrium will be
| restored and calm and reason assert
her throne. No 'provings' are required
here. We find this potassium salt
largely predominates in nerve-fiuid.
and that deficiency produces we'll
defined symptoms. The beginning and
end of the matter is to supply the
lacking principle, and in molecular
form, exactly as nature furnishes 1t in
vegetables, fruits and grain. To sup
ply deficiencies-this is the only law
of cure"
Please observe that Phosphate of
Potash is not properly of the drug
shop variety but is best prepared by
"Old Mother Nature" and stored in
the grains ready for use by mankind.
Those who have been helped to better
health by the use of Grape-Nuts are
legion.
There's a Reason"
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CHAPTER XIX,
The Door Opens, and Closes Again.

The Door Opens, and Closes Again.
In one sense Hampton had greatly
enjoyed Miss Spencer's call. Her
bright, fresh face, her impulsive
speech, her unquestioned beauty, had
had their effect upon him, changing
for the time being the gloomy trend
of his thoughts.
But gradually the slight smile of
amusement faded from his eyes.
Something, which he had supposed
lay securely hidden behind years and
distance, had all at once come back
to haunt him-the unhappy ghost of
an expiated crime, to do evil to this
girl Nadia. Two men, at least, knew
sufficient of the past to cause serious
trouble. This effort by Slavin to hold
personal communication with the girl
was evidently made for some definite
purpose. Hampton decided to have
face-to-face, interview with the man
himself; he was accustomed to fight
his battles in the open, and to finish.
A faint hope, which had been growing
DINNER and DINNER with every pass
ing year, began to flicker once again
within his heart. He desired to see
this man Murphy, and to learn exactly
what he knew.
He entered the almost deserted sa-
loon opposite the hotel, across the
threshold of which he had not stepped
for two years, and the man behind the
bar glanced up apprehensively.
RED Slavin?" he said. well, now,
see here, Hampton, we don't want no
trouble in this shebang."
I'm not here seeking a fight, Jim,"
returned the inquirer, genially. Il
merely wish to ask Red an unimpor-
tant question or two"
Hes there in the back room, 1
reckon, but he's damn liable to take
pot shot at you when you go in"
Hampton's genial smile only broad
ened, as he carelessly rolled an I'M
light cigar between his lips.
He walked to the door, flung it
swiftly and silently open, and step
ping within, closed it behind him with
his left hand. In the other glittered
the steel-blue barrel of drawn revol-
yer.
"Slavin, sit down."
The terse, imperative words seemed
| fairly to cut the air, and the red
| bearded gambler, who had half risen
| to his feet, an oath upon his lips, sank
back into his seat, staring at the ap-
partition confronting him as If fasci-
mated.
Put your hands on the table, and
| keep them therei" he said. Now, my
dear friend, have come here in
peace, not war, and take these slight
precautions merely because / have
heard a rumor that you have INDUCED
| in a threat or two since we last part
ed, and know something of your i'm
petuous disposition. / regret the ne
cessity, but trust you are resting COM
fortably."
"Oh. go to hell"
1--WE will consider that proposition
somewhat later" Hampton laid his
hat with calm deliberation on the
table. mo doubt, Mr.. Slavin,-if you
move that hand again I'll fill your sys-
tenn with lead-you experience some
very natural curiosity regarding the
object of my unanticipated, yet hope
no less welcome visit"
Slavin's only reply was curse, his
bloodshot eyes roaming the room fur
lively.
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A writer who claims to know all
about it says the waters of the Straits
of Magellan are thoroughly chArted
and much less dangerous than our
great lakes. Is this another attempt
to deprive Fighting Bob" Of glory?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

A Japanese military authority was
recently taken through the arsenal at
Springfield by order of the war de-
partment. At any rate the govern
ment Of the United States is not
ashamed of its military resources
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CHAPTER XVIII.
A Slight interruption.

The young officer passed slowly
down the dark staircase. his mind stu
bewildered by the result of the inter
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He Certainly Can.

Mrs. Benham-You used to, say
that was your life
Benham-Can't a man get tired OF
life?
Barton County democrat., 1908-12-18
First published In The BartUn County Democrat
December 18th. 1905
CONTEST NOTICE.
Depsrtmen, Of ths Interior.

Department Of ths Interior,
United >tates Land Office.
Dodge city, Kansas, December II, 1903
A sufficient c,utest affidavit having been filed
In this Office BY William q Richardson. contest
ant. against homestead entry No. 3o347. Seria
No. OlTol, mad August 18th, 1901, for NE \ O
Section D, Township Is, Range u, BY Theudor'
G. Mackey, COnte> ter, in which il is al eyed that
thes id Thedore G. Mackey has wholly sban,
doned said tract; that be has changed bis resi-
dence therrfrom Tor more than six months sinc'
making sail entry; that said tract is not settlet
upon and cultivated by said party as required By
law that said defaults continue to date. and ver,
not due To the service If the entryman in th,
army or navy u the United States.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear. re
spond, and offer evidence touching said allega.
ton at ~ O'Clock a. m. on January 10Th. l9O9, be
fore the Register and Receiver at the Unitet
STATES Land Office in Dodge City, Kansas.
The said contestant having, in a proper afi
davit, filed December llth, 1905, set lorth fact,
which show that after due dilIg gence personal ser
vice Of this notice can not be made. it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given By
due and prUper publication.
L J. PETTIJoHN. Receiver.
Barton County democrat., 1908-12-18

p The A. & A. Drug company of
hutchinson has purchased the
stock OF u, the Porter Drug compan,
and 2! will take charge about the
first of the year. This firm has
branch stores in different towns
IN this part of the state. Mr.. Por
T. ter has not definitely decided on
MS future plans.-Larned Chron.
oscope.
Barton County democrat., 1908-12-18

jeff Pile and wife were over
from Hoisington Saturday.