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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
SYNOPSIS.

a.. Murray Sinclair and his gang of wreck
e ers We're called out to clear the railroad
tracks at Smoky Creek. McCloud. a
e clalr and his men in the act of looting
the wrecked train. Sinclair pleaded in
.nos;I declaring it only amounted to
disehas sp a. treat to Tor the men McGoud
the wrecliage burned. McCloud became
acquainted with Dicks!e Dunning, a girl
mn2 sam Gord 10 Gs at ta tia
1riesl1ent Bucks Of the railroad, of Nc
Clouds brave fight against gang Of
eerazed miners and that was the reason
i9r the the, superintendent's appointment. to
tH us once, McCloud arranged board at
the boarding house of Mrs. Sinclair, the
sx::foreman,s deserted wife. Dicksie Dun
srd Dunning, who had died of a broken
n n3;r r, shortly after his wifes demise,
Tnich r. occurred after one. year of mar
teriously burned President Bucks noti-
ned Smith that he had work ahead. A
s!GcR train was wrecked by an open
up and the express car robbed. Two men
Sladp the bandits
tailed; He warned McCloud that his life
was in danger. McCoud was carried
Inorcibly INTO Lance Cummings presence.
way, he had already signed for. Dicksie
otchSle met McCloud on a lonely trail to
warn him his life was in danger. On his
way home shot passed through his hat.
A sudden rise Of the Crawling Stone riv-
er created CONSERVATION. Dicksie and Ma
ZION appealed to McCloud for help: Whis-
pering Smith Joined the group. McCloud
took his men to fight the river. Lance
Dunning welcomed them cordially. Nc
Cloud succeeded in hating the flood.
Dieksie and Marion visited Sinclair at his
ranch. He tried to persuade his deserted
wife to return to him. She refused. He
accused Whispering Smith Of having
stolen her love from him. train was
held up and robbed. the bandits escap-
Ing: Smith and McCloud started in pur-
suit. AT Baggs ranch Du Sang killed old
Bags. Whispering Smith befriended his
ten-year-old son. They came to Williams
Cache, Smith was certain the bandits
R krg Of the csehe to give up Du Sang
would > clean out the whole gang, inclu-
handed he routed them all. He set in
pursuit OF one, the other two being hope
lessly wounded. Du Sang died of his
wounds. The party started for home,
Medicine Bend heard the news Of the
capture. McCloud's love match with
Dlcksie progressed favorably. Smith re-
turned to Medicine Bend. He expressed
the belief that Dicksie. and McCloud had
become engaged. Marion again refused
to 1--we with Sinclair. Smith reported to
warrant on Sinclair. Sheriff Banks was
KILLED. The duty was then assigned to
Smith. Smith prepared to pursue Sim
clair. 4
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
a BANKERS NERVE #
Broken by Coffee and Restored by
Postum.

A banker needs perfect control Of
the nerves, and a clear, quick, accu-l
rate brain. A prominent banker of
Chattanooga tells how he keeps him
self in condition:
up to II years of age I was not
allowed to drink coffee, but as soon as
got out in the world began to use
it and grew very fond Of it. For some
years noticed no bad effects from its
use, but in time it began to affect me
unfavorably. My hands trembled, the
muscles of my face twitched, my men
tai processes seemed slow and in other
ways my system got out of order.
These conditions grew SO bad at last
that / had to give up coffee altogether.
MY attention having been drawn to
Postum, I began its use on leaving on /
the coffee. and it gives me pleasure to-
testify toits value. 4 find 1t a delicious
beverage; like 1t Just as well as II did,
coffee. and during the years that 81
have used Postum have been free
from the distressing symptoms that ac-
companied the use OF coffee The nery.
BUSINESS has entirely disappeared. and
4 am as steady Of hand % u hoy ~;
25. though ! am more than 81 years
old. owe al this t0 postur. &. 81
There's d Reason. e Read the little
book The Road sVelIvtlie ing
spkgs Grocers sell
Ever read tlle sahSve - = Il;
eAs sNpDeaKDf1hpi ~ 81 a ~. III
sare. gseuinss Z!
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12

since you have reminded me OF 1t, I'll
see that you get it. And you, Baxter"
said he to the man on the right. Il
know spoke to you once when was
inspector about altering brands; that's
five years, you know. YOU" he added,
scrutinizing the third man to scare
him to death-'T think you were at
Tower w. No? No matter; you two
boys may go, anyway. Fatty you
stay; we'll put some state COW on your
ribs. BY the way, are you q detective,
Fatty? Aren't you? See here! i can
get you into an association. For ten
dollars, they give you German-sllver
star, and teach the Japanese method
Of pulling, by corresponds Or you
might get an electric battery to han
die your gun with. You can get pocket
dynamos from the mail.order houses.
Sure! Read the big book!"
When Gene and Bob Johnson rode
into town, Whispering Smith was sit
ting in chair outside the Blackbird,
still chatting with Fiber, who stood
with his arms around a hitching.post,
holding fast q mail-order house cata-
logue. A modest crowd of hangers-on
had gathered.
Here we are, Gene" exclaimed
Smith to the deputy sheriff. Il was
looking for steers, but some calves
got into the drive. Take him away"
(To BE CONTINUED.)
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
CHAPTER XXX.
AMONG the Coyotes.

NIlOuS tuC SOyOtSos
Oroville once marked farthest north
for the Peace river gold camps, but
with mining long ago abandoned it
now marks furthest south for rus
tiers camp, being favorite resort
for the people of the Williams Cache
country. Oroville boasts that it has
never surrendered and that it has
never been cleaned out. 1t has moved,
and been moved, up stream and down,
and from bank to bank; it has been
burned out and blown away and lived
on wheels; but it has never suffered
the loss of its identity.
Whispering Smith, well busted with
alk.li, rode up to the Johnson ranch,
eight miles southwest of Oroville, in
the afternoon Of the day after he left
Medicine Bend. The ranch lies in
valley watered by the Rainbow, and
makes a pretty little oasis Of green
in limitless waste Of sagebrush.
Gene and Bob Johnson were cutting
alfalfa when Whispering Smith rode
into the field, and, stopping the now
iers, the three men talked while the
seven horses nibbled the clover.
Il may need little help, Gene, to
get him out of town." remarked Smith,
after he had told his story; that is, If
there are too many Cache men there
for me-
Bob johnson was stripping stalk
Of alfalfa in his fingers. Them fell
lows are pretty sore.''
THAT comes Of half doing Job,
Bob ] was In too much Of hurry
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ought to go away with him when he
asked you to go. That is why I was
unsettled in my mind
The only reason why doubted was
that thought by going l might save
better lives than mine. l could will
ingly give UP my life to do that But
to stain it by going back to such a
man-God help mel"
Il think understand. If the unfor-
tunate should happen before I come
back l hope only this: That you will
not hate me because am the man
on whom the responsibility has fallen.
Il haven't sought it. And if I should
not come back at all, it is only
good-by."
He saw her clasp her hands conyul-
sively, i WILING say it! will pray
on my knees that you do come back"
Goodnight, Marion Some one is
at the cottage door,"
ut is probably Mr.. McCloud and
Dicksie. l will let them in"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
POOR BOY.


New Geyser In Yellowstone Park.
For a few days past there have been
indications Of an eruption Of some
kind near the Fountain hotel In yell
lowstone park. says a dispatch from
Mammoth Hot Springs. Wyp. Now q
new and magnificent geyser has bro.
ken out in full force about 100 feet
north of the regular Fountain geyser
near Fountain hotel. This new geyser,
which does not appear to affect any Of
the others in that vicinity, played to "a
height Of 150ito 200 feet, throwing on
immense quantities of hot water, mud
and steam. The new geyser does not
play regularly as does Old Faithful.
but at short intervals. the eruptionss
occurring five or six hours apart, and
lasting about one hour.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12

whenever you want one, Mr.. Wick
wire, and just as long as you want
one. We never forget our friends on
the Crawling Stone"
eff I may make SO bold thank you
kindly. And if you all will let me run
away now, l want to catch Mr.. Whis-
pering Smith for just one minute"
Wickwire overlook Smith in Fort
street. Talk quick, Wickwire," he
said; I'm in a hurry. What do you
want?"
Partner, I've always played fair
with YOU"
$50 far as l know, Wickwire, yes.
Why?"
I've got favor to ask"
what is it-money?"
"No, partner, not money this time.
You've always been more than liberal
with me. But SO far I've had to keep
under cover; you asked me to. I
want to ask the privilege now of COM
ing out into the open. The Jig is up
so far as watching anybody goes"
eyes"
THERE'S nobody to watch any more
they're all to chase, reckon, now.
The open is my kind of a fight, any,
way. want to ride out this man-hunt
with you"
How is your arm?"
"My arm is all right, and there
ought to be place for me in the
chase now that Ed Banks is out of it.
want to cut loose up on the range,
anyhow; if I'm a man want to know
it, and If l amt want to know it.
want to ride with you after Seagrue
and Sinclair and Barney Rebstock."
Whispering Smith spoke coldly:
"You mean, Wickwire, you want to get
killed"
"Why, partner, if it's coming to me,
I don't mind-yes."
whats the use, Wickwire?"
"If I'M man want to know it; If
amt, it's time my friends knowed it..
Anyhow, I'm man enough to work out
with some Of that gang. Most of them
have put it over me one time or an
other; Sinclair pasted me like black
bird only the other day. They all say
I'm nothing but damned tramp. You
say have done you service-give me
a show.'n
Whispering Smith stopped minute
in the shadow Of tree and looked
keenly at him. I'm too busy tonight
to say much, Wickwire," he said, after
moment, you go over to the barn
and report to Bob Scott. If you want
to take the chances, it is up to you;
and If Bob Scott is agreeable, I'll use
you where I can-that's all can
promise. You will probably have
more than one chance to get killed.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
CHAPTER xxxIlI.-continued.

ooh, do not know! am afraid he
will not"
Il do not think have ever hesitated
before at any call of this kind; nor at
what such call will probably some
time mean; but this man l have
known since we were boys"
If l had never seen hint"
THAT brings up another point that
has been worrying me all day. L
could not help knowing what you have
had to go through in this country. 1t
is a tough country for any woman.
Your people and mine were always
close together and 1 have felt bound
to do what could to-"
Don't be afraid to say it-make my
path easier
Something like that, though there's
been little real doing. What this stu
alton in which Sinclair is now placed
may still mean to you l do not know,
but would not add straw to the
weight Of your troubles. l came to-
night to ask plain question. If he
doesn't leave the country l have got
to meet him. You know what, in all
human probability, that will mean.
From such meeting only one of us
can come back. Which shall it be-"
I'm afraid don't understand you
do you ask me this question? How
can know which it shall be? What
Is 1t you mean?"
II mean will not take his life in a
& -
would rather he should come back"
A sob almost refused an answer to
him. "How can you ask me SO ter
irible question:"
1T is q question that means good
deal to me, Of course, and don't
know Just what It means to you; that
~ the point am up against. I may
have no choice in the matter, but
must decide what to try to do if I
have one. Am to remember first.
that he is your husband?"
There was silence. What shall /
say-what can say? God help me,
how am I to answer question like
that7"
"How am 1 o>answer it?'
Her voice was low and pitiful when
her answer came: "You must do your
duty"
What is my duty. then? To serve
the paper that has been given to
me, know-but not necessarily to de-
fend my life at the price of his. The
play Of chance lies in deciding that;
/ can keep the chance or give it away;
that is for you to say. Or take the
question of duty again. You are alone
and your friends are few. Haven't l
any duty toward you, perhaps? 1
don't know woman's heart. used
to think I did, but don't My duty
to this company that work for is
only the duty Of servant. II I go,
another takes my place; 1t means
nothing except taking one name OF
the pay roll and putting another on.
Whatever he may have done, this
man is your husband; If his death
would cause you a pang, it shall not
be laid at my door. We ought to un-
derstand each other on that point
fairly before l start tonight"
"Can you ask me whether you ought
mot to take every means to defend your
own life? or whether any considera-
t,on ought to come before that? !
think not. 1 should be wicked wom-
an il were to wish evil to him.
vratched as he has made me. ] am
III : wretched woman, whichever way ]
tnrn But | should be less than hui.
nan il could say that to me your
death would not be cruel, cruel
blow" .,,an 80
SDicksie understood you to say tnat
YOU we're in doubt as to whether you
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
To Breakinq one Neck. a..

The lineup" man was facetious
soul. The woman for whom he was
putting up pulley clothes-line was
exacting. She ordered 1t put In Ger.
tain place, which 1t was almost impos-
stble for him to reach. He hesitated.l
If l have to put 1t there. LADY, he
said, "I'll break my neck Still she
did not relent. All right, LADY, he
consented, with cheerful grin. .'butI
it'll cost yer 50 extry IL 4 break my
neck"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
Many Were n the Same Boat.

According to the Saturday Evening
Post, this is story heard with much
glee by congress during the last days,
of the Roosevelt administration:
During the recent cold spell In.
Washington, a man. shivering and
ragged. knocked at the door Of q, K.
street house and said to- the LADY,:
Please. madam, give me something
to eat. nm suffering severely from
exposure"
You must be more specific the
lady replied. Are you member OF;
the senate or of the house ?,'
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12

time was annoyed with sharp twinges
across the small of my back and IT.
regular passages Of the kidney secre-
tions. Since using Doan's Kidney Pills,
am free from these troubles"
Remember the name-Doans Sold
by all dealers. SO cents box Foster.
Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
Why Not7

Aunt spinsterly-I hope that your
opinions uphold the dignity Of your
sex. Mamie, and that you believe that
every woman should have a vote.
Mamie-I don't go quite SO far as
that, aunty; but i believe that every
woman should have voter. Sketch.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
Pain in the back is pain in the kid.
neys, In most cases. and it noints IN

the need of a spe-
cial remedy 20 re-
move and cure the
congestion or In
aammation Of the
kidneys that is in
terfering with their
work and causing
that pain t b a t
makes you say:
ooh, my back" {
Thompson Wat
kins, professional
nurse, 42O N. 23rd
ST., Parsons, Kan,
saws: "FOr some
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
A Ready Explanation,

What is the reason you were so
late in discovering the north pole?p
Well" answered the explorer, you
see they have such long nights in the
arctic regions that oversight.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
The New Version.

There are q good many prize fight:
err and bridge Jumpers In the literary
Held. Still 81 4 sS5 Il Il
'eWell1', Il.
The publication OF ri manuscript
does not necessarily imply ! lack 81
literary merit. 2
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
In the Beu,nnino,l.,

Yours is certainly an unusual
case" said the lawyer, "and 1t will be
necessary to consult number Of
books" sss
"So?" queried the client. s@9t53
yes" answered the legal light.
"and we will begin with your pocket
book"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
Wherein They piffer.

Her-When man starts to talk he
never stops to think.
HimAnd when woman starts she
never thinks to stop.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
MarveIs Of WireIes, TeIeuraphv.1

MarveIs Of Wireless 1eIegraphy.
It is stated that the wireless tele-
graph station on the Eiffel tower In
Paris has been receiving messages
from the station at Glace bay. Canada,
q distance of 1880 miles. A new In.
stallation is being fitted at the Eifrel1
tower by means Of which It Is hoped
to establish wireless Geographic com.
munication with Saigon Cochin
China). distance OF $500 miles. y
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12

Devote eacn day to the object then
in hand, and the evening will find
something done.-Goeth
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!
eAckAchE IS sslDhEYAcHE..

Usually There Are Other Troubles 10
Prove It.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15
REDBI.UFF BRIEFS

Lydia Boiling returned from
Missouri last week. See had
serious sick spell since being
here
Rev. H. F. Gronemeyer left
for Newton. Kansas last Tues
day to attend Conference at that
place,
Schuch & Nussbaum had a par
tial sale of their goods IN Meade
Saturday. VIM Schuch goes to
Canada to take up claim there.
Miss Kragh had few friends
take luncheon at her new home
last Sunday as surprise in hon
or of her sister, Mrs. J. Cordes.
Mrs. Dick Weurdeman came
in from Fort Worth, Texas,
some time ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wuergeman have rented the
Spurgeon place on the Cimarron
and moved there last Saturday,
GERMANY.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15
w. HI. Tracy
The Live Stock Auction
G<P.
Pratt Kansas

If you contemplate having public sale al
any time or any place don't fall to write Oh
wire w. H. Tracy at Pratt, Kansas. He is
an up-to-date auctioneer and has no other
business, consequently he devotes his entire
time in keeping himself posted in all lines OF
property he may have to sell and is a com
petent Judge of valves of all classes of live
stock. No man is fitted to sell your stock un-
less he is posted on quality and values. is
the high dollar for you means a reputation
for him, End, he will work for you from tn
time your sale is billed until the last article is
Sold His terms are reasonable and can be
had at The Meade State Bank, First N on
al Bank or Fowler State Ban
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15
Vacant u. 5. Public Land

Where vacant Government land is located
with brief descriptions by counties, and how
to get it under Homestead, Desert, Timber,
Coal, Stone, Oil, Saline and other Federal
Laws. Also information about State lands in
Texas, with valuable tables and particulars
about Irrigation and Reclamation Work now
in progress under the Government. Sent TO
any address for IS cents stamps recelved) by
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Washington, D. C.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15

For RENT-I6o acres for rent
very reasonable. The SEA sec. IL
~ miles north of Collingwood, 8
miles from county seat, 100 acres
under cultivation. For further in
formation call at this office.
For SALE:-Sewed carpet rags.
Inquire at this Office.
Boyer Sisters have good as
sortment of spring hats and trim
mings and invite an inspection OF
their stock Come in and see US.
WANTED:-7oo head of cattle to
pasture at So per head for hesseason.
Plenty of grass and creek water.
JESS MCKINNEY & WALDoN,
Meade, Kans.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15
A BEAUTIFUL SILK FLAG.

Do you waut Beautiful Silk Flag
2x3 feet? Up-to-date; 46 stars;
made of fine twilled silk; beautiful
colors. A nice Christmas present
or a SOUVENIR for the home
Send SI.6o and you will receive
the daily and Sunday Journal three
months and one of these flags.
Address, The Kansas City Jour-
nal, Kansas City, Mo.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15
Notice..

Sealed bids will be received up to
May 1st, 1909 for the renting of the
Pat Mulligan farm north Of Meade
for the ensuing year. l will reserve
the right to reject any and all bills.
Rent payable Nov. 1st. Success
full bidder will be required to give
bond.
James Wilson,
Administrator.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15

STRAY Yearling steer, Red and
white. Came to my place in Octo-
Der, branded E with inverted T con-
nected on left hip, ear marks, left
cropped, right underbit. Owner
can have same by paying for keep
and advertising.
WILL SoURBEER.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15

WANTED:-HOrse or cattle to
pasture for summer. Plenty OF
grass and water. Call or address,
M. P. Pete6sh,
Odee, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15

Seed barley, oats, cane and mil
let at Meade Grain & Seed Co.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-15

Jane s Wilson,
Administrator.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-06-01
Ike Poindexter Killed By
Another Negro At
Church Hill.
FOUGHT OVER CRAPS.
Slayer Was Manuel Taylor,
A Brother of Jor-
dan Taylor.

Ike Poindexter, a negro with
reputation as bad man., " was kill
ed ih crap game on a farm near
Church Hill, Sunday morning
by Manuel Taylor, also colored, who
was brought to town by Mr.. Allen
Owen Sunday afternoon, and gave
himself up to Sheriff Renshaw.
Taylor is a brother of Jordan Taylor,
a negro who was hanged in 1886 for
the murder of a negro woman. He
claims a case of self defense. Poin-
dexter was a man of powerful
strength and had been engaged in
many fights. A year or two ago he
had fight with a white man and
following his arrest there was talk of
lynch law. He had been lost sight
of recently. 1t is not a surprise that
he has at last been killed, as he was
usually on hunt for trouble. Both
Poihdexter and Taylor did some
shooting, but only one shot was fired
by Poindexter. He was hit three
times in the hand, arm and heart
Henry Stepp, another negro, was
also hit in the back by stray bul
let and slightly wounded as he wa
leaving the scene. Coroner Aliens
worth held an inquest at noon and
decided that the killing was unjus
tifiable.
Taylor has waived examination
and will remain in Jail until tn,
grand jury meets next Monday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-06-01
SCHOOL GIRL ELoPES
Burnett Humphries Is Mar
ried To Will Foster.

Miss Burnett Humphries, pretty
fifteen-year. old daughter of Mrs.
May Y. Humphries, left Sunday
school at 11;30 Sunday morning and
left the city over the l. c. Railroad
and somewhere on the line below
was met by a young man named
Will Foster, of Paducah, and yester-
day morning Mrs, Humpnries receiv-
ed telegram telling her that they
were married at some point in In
diana. Mrs. Humphries was much
worried over the affair and asked
that the item be suppressed until
she heard further. The young lady
was a pupil of the seventh grade of
the Virginia Street School and the
news was given out at school. The
school children yesterday afternoon
were much excited over the elope.
ment of one of their number.