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, 1908-07-02
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior.
u. s. Land Office at Chey enre, Wyo.
May %, 1908. J
Notice il hereby given that Ralph w.
Wood, of Saratoga, Wyo.. who. on March
IS, 1904, made desert land application
Sec. s. s' SEI SCI, SCI Naa, Sec I.
II. Is N, r. 81 W. 9th p. NJ. has filed
notice of intention to make final proof
tn establish claim to the land above des
cribed, before j. II. Crawford, U. s.
Comm, at Saratoga, Wyo., on the nth
day of July, 1908. Claimant names as
witnesses: lie Roy Hyney, Frank r..
Sterrett. Isaac w. Want, of Saratoga,
Wyo and Eugene G. Gross, of Bennett,
Wyo.
Ga to To w. +. Chaplin, Register.
, 1908-07-02

MIR. and Mrs George sullivan
came down Monday from their Cow
creek ranch. Mr.. Sullivan says that
he is convinced that he has "A better
farm here than the one he owned near
Augusta, Ills, which he sold for 500
per acre. That is a boost for the
Saratoga valley that counts like sixty.
, 1908-07-02
Residence for Sale.

Good modern frame house Of six
r IONS, two lots. barn ami windmill.
Terms reasonable For information
apply in person or by I"tt-r.
.6-lS t." Z Ii VIM. Torbett.
, 1908-07-02

ted to the Supervisor. Timber on valid
claims is exempted from sale. The right
to reject any and all bids is reserved.
For further information and regulations
governing sales, address the undersign-
ed. j. w. Nelson, Forest Supervisor.
6-lS to TIC.
, 1908-07-02
Notice to Clean up.

Property holders are hereby mott
fed to clean up their premises, va
cant dots, alleys, etc. II this in not
done promptly the city will do the
work at the expense of the II
William Klepper,
6lS72 Marshal.
, 1908-07-02

Old Stonewall, Old Grow, Levi,
Hunter Ryes, Cedar Brook, Bourbon
No. l., Pure Corn Whiskey at the
Budweiser.
, 1908-07-02
Fishermen Take Notice

All fishermen aud hunters are
warned not to trespaSS on my land or
they will prosecuted 10 the fullest en-
tent of the law. This mems bust.
ness. Mrs. Frank White.
Is 4 tt,
, 1908-07-02
LOST

Gu May 3, 'OS, between p~ostoffice
and Baker & Brenner's old store. on.
coyote robe, lined with white Navajo
blanket. Leave at this Office and re-
ceive reward.
, 1908-07-02

All of my furniture for sale cheap
Apply to Mrs. W. Torbett.
els to 7-l6.
, 1908-07-02

The best of rooms for transients at
the Waterloo. Mrs. Mary Albro,
proprietor.
, 1908-07-02
Portable House for Sale

l2x2O, two rooms, complete, knock
ed down in sections. Put up in II
hours or less, weight, 240O lbs, 500
Earl ComstOck.
, 1908-07-02
Estrayed.

One two year old red heifer branded
3 on side. Suitable reward will be paid
e for recovery Of animal. Address
j. II. SimonsOn.
, 1908-07-02

Read the new ads. in this paper.
The sun reaches all of the people all
of the time. You will find that it
pay to pntronize Sun advertisers.
, 1908-07-02

One Single Spsulding top buggy
for sale. Mrs, Dyer.
, 1908-07-02

Dated at Rawlins, Wyoming, this 25th
day Of June, 1908.
G. X. Watson,
Clerk District Court
Seal 7.2to ZIG
, 1908-07-02
For Sale

One Second Hand Organ.
Inquire of Mrs. Dave Wilcox
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

3arncS, who is already preparing his
rife. Then she suddenly half cries:
Your wife! You want herr" and
tween the two great mountains, Ito.
tondo and Del Orc, and Barnes eyes
following her hand, he sees figures
~silhOuctted against the clear blue Al.
pine air. All are mounted, and one is
surely a omar
You think that is my wife,"
Il am sure of it. Saliccti has only
left some of his mcn behind TO waylay
you If you come on unguardedly."
Barnes doesn't even answer her.
His quick steps are carrying him so
RAPIDLY in pursuit along the dizzy
mountain path that Marina. though
the poor girl half runs, al scarce
keep up with him.
Their Iuth leads along the prcci.
pireS, now and again reaching some
little mountain valley through which
a stream tricklcs between stuntcd
pines, and about whose rocks are
growing the sweet forgct.mc-nOts and
violets of Corsica.
Bu as they raj the summit OF the
mountain, darkness also and a
binding mist, CCld with the chill of
melting snow. dcsconds upon them,
and enveloping them with a ileecy
sheen. the rocks and lichcns about the
path arc shroudcd frOm their gaze.
They are above the timber line and
the great bare granite blocks bruisc
Marina's tender feet as they stumble
among them.
The girl lays her hand upon her
companions arm. I've may reach the
summit before darkness" she pants,
out Of breath, but the dizzy descent
on the other side Is impossible without
daylight"
Il remembe-" answer Burton. 81
have passed down it hunting
moufflon," Then he takes off his hunt,
ing coat and places it carefully over
the delicate shoulders Of his fragile
companion. already %shiveiing in hen
Light summer garment under the ic,
mist about her. Il am thinking OF some
shelter for you. for we must pass the
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

This sign is permanently attached
to the front of the main building OF
the Lydia Il. Pinkham Medicine
Company, Lynn, Mass.
What Does This Sign Mean?
1t means that public inspection OF
the Laboratory and methods Ofdoing
business is hOnestlydcsiIcd. 1tmeans
that there is nothing about the bus
mess which is not "opcn and above
board"
1t means that a permanent invita-
ton is extended to anyone to come
and verify any and all statements
made in the advertisements of Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound:
Is it a purely vegetable compound
made from roots and herbs with
out drugs?
Come and See.
DO the women of America continu.
ally use as much of it as we are told?
Come and See.
Was there ever such a person as
Lydia +. Pinkham, and il there any
Mrs. Pinkham now to whom sick
woman are asked to writer
Come and Sec.
Is the vast private correspondence
with sick women conducted by
women only, and are the letters kept
strictly confidential?
Come and See.
Have they really got letters from
over one million, one hundred
thousand women correspondence
Come and See.
Have they proof that Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
cured thousands of these womeEI
Come and See.
This advertisement Is only fer
doubters. The great army of women
who know from their own persona!
experience that no medicine in the
world equals Lydia 4. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound for female ills
will still go on using and Icing ben
Gifted by 1t but the poor doubling,
suffering woman must, for her own
sake, be taught confidence, fOrshe also
might just as well regain her health.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

In answer. Then he too, STANDS
astounded, a. from the rough door
strides a man. and outlined by the
pickering blazes and surrounded by
the mists of the mountains is q face
that makes Marina tremble and
shrink: Holy Mother Of God, a
ghost!"
For II is the c~ountenance Of her
foster father, old Tomasso Monaldi,
whom everyone had thought dead
from the night Of her wedding.
But now the goblin recognizes her:
IL cries: Marina! daughter Of my
heart! you have come to succor your
poor old hunted down TOmasso," and
sinking on his knees, 1t catches the
rcvcrently.
you. alive. dear old Tomasso! I'm.
POSSIBLE" half %shuddcrs, half sobs the
girl, sinking down beside the spirit
and looking into his deep, dark eyes
that CLEAN so lovingly upon her.
1.-TWO weeks Ago.. on the morning Of
the tragedy. DE Belloc's soldiers re.
ported To tnat Oificcr IN my presence
that they'd killed YOU says Barnes
imprcssively.
BAH" sncers the ghost: the ser
gcant, | suppose, told his officer they
shot me. The soldiers fired. II was
easier for me to fall down behind q
granite boulder than stand up and let
them shoot again. though 1t was the
darkness Of the early morning. Ther
| came up on the mountain here. anf
fearing the soldiers would again pur
sue me, | have been a hermit, de
sccnding at night to the lower valley
to garner chickens and steal sheep"
Holy smoke" grins the American
here's the fellow for whose death
they have vendcttacd me, alive ar :
talking!"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13
CHAPTER XIII.
"Glorious Bandits"

Tho storm fairly hOwls about them,
but Marina fOrgcts II as TomassO half
sobs: Your coming here, dear mis-.
trcss, shows You forgive me for the
killing of the Englishman, your hus
band. the ono who murdered An
tonic in the duel" and the pickering
light revealing Barnes face, he en-
claims: "Thc American who saw your
brother slain. Al. now you agree with
me this accurscd A~nstruther's death
was just"
THANK God. You didn't murder
him" cries the girl. Your stilcttO en-
tered the heart of Musso Danella. who
deserved death for his lies"
Il killed poor MussO Danclla?'
stammcrs the old Corsican. Then he
muttcrs as If he can't believe: mo.
no, | heard his groan as ! struck
through the curtains"
TWAS the groan OF Mnsso Dan
ella" Marina. That you
killed the right mar proves my hus.
band innocent. Twas the hand Of God
directed you" The girls voice is very
rcvcrcnt.
"Thcn If 1t was the hand Of God,
Danella's death Is sure proof your
husband killed not Antonio" says To.
masso solcmnly, making the sign CT
the cross; but again breaks forth:
NO, no-thc proofs Musso gave to
both you and me made us believe this
hnstruthcr. your spouse. shot y0uI
brother. The things he held up to on,
very eyes"
Were the property Of another
English Oficcr-onc killed in action
on a British warship under the
Egyptian guns at Alexandria,. DO you
think I'd live in the arms Of a mar
with my brothers blood upon him?'
cries the young wife iervidly.
mo. that is not possible, Also
agrees old Monaldi.
Bat" intcrjccts Barnes. while
you jabbcr here. your darling mistress
dies of COld.'
"Oh, my heart Is warm enough with
JOY at seeing Tomasso live to make
me forget the icy wind" and the en-
thusiastic girl kisses the rugged face
OF her old scrvitOr.
Nevertheless. | have not forgotten
supper" suggests the COmmon.sens,
American, and half drags Marina int,
the cabin. Eating first and affection
aftcrward."
GRO DE CONTINUED)
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13
Change in School Methods.

THE old country schoolhouse OF not
so long ago will 500 be a relic of the
past" said James Tishe OF Altoona.
Pa. according to the Washington Post.
although one travelling through the
country sees many of these old fash.
Toned structures, he does not realize
that they are rapidly being deserted
and that a consolidated schoolhOuse
will be met with farther w the road.
These new buildings are graded. and
many have several high school
courses, so that one teacher now
teaches only one class, whereas in
the old days the p%edagogue taught
everything from the alphabet to Latin.
or course. the consolidated school.
house Is not SO convenient to all the
children, as they have to go 4 greater
distance, but all Of them ride to school
nowadays. The consolidated school
Is much cheaper to the community.
aud what the farmer saves in taxes he
puts in sleishs and wagons. so that
his children may ride. Pupils can
also remain At their home school
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13
Duration Of Animal Life.

a great variance as to length OF life
appears among different animals
Some insects live only for a few hours
while fish. elephants aid turtles arc
frequently centenarians. The average
life OF the mosquito is three days
Toads usually live to the age OF abou,
Is years. while carp have been known
to reach a hundred and fifty. Chickens
live from IL to 10 years: dogs to the
age OF 10 and occasionally 10. and par.
iOts to extreme age. These birds ha w
been known to pass the age Of 200
years. Turtles are also frequently cen.
,enarians. as are storks. and elephants
ale said to reach the age Of 300 yoara
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13
Concealed in Big Rocks that Skirt the Stream Are Several cronchine Men.

ing of the wind, he calls into her car:
"COuragc! | see the hut. Thank God,
someone has a fire inside it."
perhaps It Is made by the awful
bandits, the Itochini and Romano who
murder so many poor travellers"
shuddcrs Marina.
But undctcrrcd by this, using the
light as Il beacon, her escort rapidly
approaches the open door of the little
cabin, from which issues a cheerful
CLEAN.
Suddenly they pause. for a deep
lone issues ~threatcningly from its in.
tcrici. "Hola. If you are gendarmes,
beware of mel"
"Madre mia" gasps Marina, with
n low scream, that voice"
bandit or no bandit, you shall give
us warmth and shelter" calls Barnes
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

ccpt them and cut them off to the last
man"
Marina looks at his fatal pistols and
shuddcrs! Thank God, there is no
path"
"Ah, then ! will have to he con.
tent with tho sentry, that fellow in tie
beech tree there"
My God, If you kill any Of them"
gasp3 Marina. you will never get
Enid out Of the island alive. You came
to save her. not to murder her" She
puts a white imploring hand on
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

night upon the mountain" he says
tenderly; then asks %anxiously: DO
you know one?"
Yes" she replies. her teeth chat.
tering, IF we can reach 1t In this
storm. The little chalet where poor old
Tomasso sometimes took me when he
brought me here as a child to pluck
the flowers of the mountain"
With this she turns abruptly to the
left. and Barnes following her, they
struggle up a couloir filled with mas.
sive b%ouldcrs, but nearing the summit
tho mist becomes colder, the wind
sharper and the gloom more deep. Sur.
rounded. as they are. by frightful
precipices. this 10 appalling.
i've lost my way" mnttcrs Marina.
her voice low with faintness, but a
moment after she cries: "Ah, see the
granite cliff. Follow its wall! The
cabin Is beneath Il. hut beware!
beyond the cabin there is a very deep
crevice."
The wind howls about them. The
night Is even blacker, but keeping the
sheen of the cliff close at his left,
Barnes stumbles over the granite
slabs almost carrying the exhausted
girl. Finally, compelled by the howl
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13
SYNOPSIS.
SYNOPSIS.

Burton II. Barnes. a wealthy American
touring Corsica. rcsCucs the young Eng
fish lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
or, and his Corsican bride, Marina.
daughter Of the rnolis. from the muir.
dcrous vendetta. understanding that his
reward Is to be the hand Of the girl he
fish lieutenant, The four ly from Ajnc-
clio To Marscill"s on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur
sues ana as The quart ar" about to
Marina is handed n mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tat"s a postponcment Of tn" journey.
Barnes gets part OF tho mysterious not"
ana receives letters which inform him
that he is marked by the vendetta. lie
employs an American detective and plans
For the purpose of securing the safety
nf the women Barnes arrang"s TO have
Lady ChartriH lease "A secluded villa, AZ
Nice to which the party is To- be taken
in n yacht. Barnes and Enid make
arrangements for their marriage. The
net tightens about Barnes. He re-
the American adventures. Barnes hears
that Elijah Emory, his detective, has
hnrn murdered by the cor9icans. ~"
regio. who followed the party on their
way to III" boat. was Srliccti. a nephew
Of the count: and that Count Corr"gio
tho party's arrival. Tho count warns
Barnes not to marry Enid unless he
would have h"r also Involved IN tn" muir.
1erouS felld. Barnes and Enid ar" mar
riel. Soon after their wedding BARNES
bride disappears Barnes discovers Sh"
las Dnon kidnapped and taken to t"rS!Cn,
Tho groom s""uI,s n fishing vessel aud
Ia about to start in pursuit of his brides
captorS when lie ioars ~ S"rcam from
the villa and PUSHES back to h"lr that
.Nn,trmthcr's wife. Mirinl. IL also miss
Ing. Barnes is compelled 10 depart for
Corsica without delay. and so lie leaves
the search for Marine to her husband
while Il" goes to hun fer Enid. lust be
fore I,irneS' boat lands on corS'ca'S
shore Marina is discovered hiding In -
corner Of the vessel. 81" explains her
action by saying si" has coIn" To- loip
Parnea rescue his wife from til" 'OrSl-
cans. When Barnes ana Mar nh arrive
in Corsica he is given Il note written 10y
Fntl informing him THAI TIA" kidnapping
II for the p,irp"S" 81 c~nir,pnins l%:lrn"s.
So III" vendetta may XIII lin. Barnes
and Marina hav" unusual adventures in
their search for Enid.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

Japanese residents of the state Of
Washington plan to erect a statue to
the memory Of Commodore Perry on
the grounds of the Alaska. Yukon.Pa.
cifc exposition. The idea was con.
ceivcd some months ago by promin.
ent Japanese residents OF Seattle and
the bankers and merchants of tho
Flowery Kingdom have agreed to give
their support.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13
important TO Motheva.
An Applied Text.

"The wind b!owcth where 1t listeth,'
remarked the spectator at the filling OF
q Balloon on n breezy day.
81 know II does" responded the
acOnaut glOomily. and it generally
blOweth where 1t listcth my balloon"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

moch longer than they formerly
could and this also is a great saving
we may expect great results from
ihis change, for tho farmers with their
poor schools have turned out some
wonderful men. and they should do
even better under the new coadi
tons.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13
CHAPTER Xli.-Cortirucd.

They dash up the gorge for half a
mile and she says SHARPLY, 1T Is
here" pointing to a steep ascent that.
numbered by ferns and wild flowers,
makes a most un2romising roadway.
Then she catches h.t breath and
whispers: "Y0u expect an ambush"
for the American has now his rifle on
the saddle In front of him. western
fashion, and his pistols ready in his
belt.
y do" answered Barnes and relates
the words Of tho shepherd.
quick" cries the girl. This trail
will take You right up Del ORC, whore
you a look down on BCcognano. BY
Il. you will get between your enemies
and your destination"
My destination is my wife. She is
In this valley with those men"
"Oh. | think not. SaliCcti Is too
crafty. He is still conveying Enid to
l0cognano and has left only some of
his followers to Stay you. Come on
Barnes follows his guide up the
steep little path, that covered wi.h
vines and wild flowers is difficult to
discern, but after they had gone a few
hundred yards, the rocks growing larg.
or, the trail more r%rc"iritou3, Marina
says: Here We must leave our ponies
and climb on foot So they pasture
the two hardy little brutcs in a vale
full Of soft grasses ard leave them
munching c%Ontentedly, Barnes, sling,
Ing his haversack over his shoulder,
Marina having nothing to carry with
her.
Before her now strides the Amcri
can, his alert eyes always Elancing
down the steep dccliyitics to their left,
for the almost unused trail they are
following is hundreds Of feet above the
travelled bride path that keeps to the
torrent, dashing through the bottom of
the valley. After nearly an hour of
this, the noise of n waterfall strikes
their ears, gradually growing louder.
Five minutes later, Barnes holds M
his hand cautiously. Marina's glance
follows his: far below them, conceal.
cd in the big rocks that skirt the
stream at the little bridge near the
waterfall, are several crouching,
armed men. A little farther down the
rapid, in the top of a big beech tree,
Is pcrchcd another, his hand shading
his eyes from the rays of the declining
sun that shines In his face as he looks
down the pathway coming from the
east.
These gentlemen are waiting for
me-" remarks the American, in his
face the supreme Joy OF a sportsman
who will bag not only one head, but a
battue. He puts his rife on the ground,
loosens both revolvers in his belt and
asks: "The way to descend the .preci
pice from here?"
"Why?" faltcrs the girl.
why? Because | an now the hunt.
er." answers Barnes. do you think |
am going to spare the wretches who
have stolen my wife? None OF them!
Quick. the path By which ! can intar,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

Lewis Single Binder - the famous
straight Be cigar, always best quality.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

Each man has his special duty to
Icrform, his special work to do
Smiles.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13
HARD TIMES, z

Poor man! SO you are a victim Of
thc late financial panic?"
Yes, lady. You see, folks along dc
route is too poor now ter hand out
free grub"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

Back pay Is usually slow about com
Ing to the front.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

II Cures while You Walk
Allen SFO't-E 81 Tor curnSandb uniOns, hot, swpaty
rallouh aching feet, 2c all Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-08-13

Nothing can atone for want OF truth.
-Ruskin.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-11-21
Nature Provides
but one
California

1t is the natural winter
home of many Thousand
of the worlds best people.
Under the gentle influence
of its mild winter climate,
every amusement and
recreation abounds. Such
bathing, boating, fishing,
driving; such picnics, par
ties and Qualifications.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-11-21

grand indeed, with its walls, columns
and floors of vari-colored marble,
some of the finest that could be i'm
ported from Italy, some native of
Iowa, its war flags and banners, its
golden dome sparkling yellow in the
sunshine; the state historical build
ing, museum, library, etc.; looked for
and saw the flags of the 4th Iowa
INIT. and 22d Iowa, under which
Brother S. A. Pursel and Cousin Nc
Reynolds of Iowa City (Digby Sta
tion) fought; went out on street car
to Fort Des Moines (about miles,
and back. Des Moines is beautiful,
up-to-date city about 10000 popula-
tion. l bade Mrs. Nc. goodbye and
took an electric car at p. m. for
Boone, arriving here at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Farrow at p NJ.
Friday evening. Mrs. Farrow was
dear schoolgirl friend of my girlhood
days-Dora King by name. Her hus-
band was elected mayor of the city
some years ago and is at the pres
ent time. Mrs. Farrow is very tai
ented lady. She is well known and
most earnest worker in the temper
ance cause (that greatest of all
causes) and writer of much ability,
and her husband is a mayor who en-
forces the laws. | received a warm
welcome and they are people l am
proud to know.
Boone is the county seat of Boone
county. 1t numbers 10000 inhabi-
tants, has five miles of brick paving,
one free library, given to the city by
banker, one library, the Eleanor,
given by another banker, three rail
roads, one interurban, electric street
cars, gas plant, an electric plant, IL
churches, three depots, nine school
buildings, fine high school, and the
Eastern Star Home, and it is a very
pretty, progressive little city. l ex-
pect to rejoin my people at TT.
Dodge in few days and then west
ward ho! to Helena next stop, if no
accidents or happenstances to hin
der. More anon.
ALICE NJ. BELL.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-11-21
SETTLERS ARRIVE ON
FIRST ENTERPRISE TRAIN

The first regular train into Enter
prise brought an emigrant car, load
ed with livestock, household goods
and other belongings of j. S. Crock
EFT of Mals hall, Mo-, who arrived las
week. w. NJ. Null came with the car
and he and Mrs. Null will make
their home in the valley, having al
ready engaged to work for Morgan &
Policy CT Prairie Creek.
Mr.. Grove of Prescott, Iowa, ar
rived on Monday nights train with a
car of household goods, stock, etc.
Mrs. Grove, who Is daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Daggett Of Alder
Slope, came several weeks ago. Mr..
and Mrs. Grove will make their
home in the valley and will no doubt
soon have a good valley farm under
their management.
The car of household goods belong
ing to the Enterprise station agent,