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shall be % good one as our kitchen
will provide. Four city guests all in
one day! That's good many for this
quiet hotel"
"Four!" retorted Mr. Ransom as he
turned towards his own door. "The
number has grown by two since
went out"
"Oh, I didn't tell you. The lady
her names Mrs. Ransom-brings her
sister with her. The little girl who
yes. / am coming" This latter to
some perplexed domestic down the
hall, who had already called her twice.
II mustn't stand talking here" she
apologized as she hurried away. "But
do take care of yourself You are
dreadful wet. How 1 wish the wealth.
er would clear up!"
Mr.. Ransom wished the same. To
say nothing of his own inconvenience.
1t was a source Of anxiety to him
that his wife should have to ride these
inevitable ten miles in such a chilling
downpour. Besides, storm of this
kind complicated matters; gave him
less sense Of freedom, shut him in.
as 1t were. with the mystery he was
there to unravel. but which for some
reason, hardly explainable to himself.
filled him with such sense OF fore.
boding that he had moments In which
he thought only Of escape.
His supper over, he waited feverish.
ly for the coach, which ordinarily was
due at seven in the evening. Tonight
1t bade fair to be late, owing to the
bad condition of the roads and the
early darkness. The wind had eone
down. but 1t still rained. His room
was In the gable end facing the road.
From 1t he could look directly down
on the porch Of entrance, q fact which
he had thankfully noted at his first
look. As he heard hustle which now
broke out before, and caught the
gleam of lantern coming round the
corner OF the house, he softly stepped
to his lamp and put it out, then took
his stand at the window. The coach
was now very near; he could hear the
straining OF the harness and the
shouts Of the driver. In another mo.
ment 1t drew lumberingly up. A man
from the hotel advanced with an um.
brella; a young lady was helped out
who, standing one moment in tho full
glare OF the lights thrown upon her
from the open door, showed him the
lace and form he knew 80 we'll and
loved-yes, loved for all her mystery.
az he knew by the wild beating of his
heart, and the irresistible impulse he
felt to rush down and receive her in
his arms. to her great terror doubt.
less, but to his own boundless salts
faction and delight. But strong az
tho temptation was, he did not yield
to 1t. Something in her attitude, az
she stood there, talking earnestly tn
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CHAPTER VII.


M6lR. RANSOM had never heard
MX Of sitford. but upon inquiry
learned that II was q small
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S-3 turned his umbrella inside
out and drenched him through in an
instant, it was to find the house in
renewed turmoil, happily explained by
the landlady, whom he ran across on
the stairs.
"OE, H-r. Johnston" she cried rs
she edged by him with a pile Of bed
| linen on her arm. please excuse all
this fuss. Another guest is coming
have just got a telegram. A famous
lawyer from New York. Our house
will be full tonight"
"Where will you put him?" inquired
Mr.. Ranso"' with a good-natured air.
There seem to be no unoccupieG
rooms on this hall"
"MOres the pity" she sighed, with
half-lnquiring. half deprecatory lcols
az tIiS lOrtG"@J- a.. 30 CO-,Cf. II ;.ce..-
have to put hhA below, poo. m2r. l'U
afraid he won't like it. but Mr.,
Ransom remained silent. But" she
went OH with sudden checriulness, Il
will make Il - in the supper. That
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= MARROW ESCAPE

"Edgar y. BayliSs, a merchant of
Robinsonville. Del. wrote: About
two years ago | was thin and sick,
and coughed all the time and if | did
not nave consumption, il was near 10
il. ! commenced using Foley's Honey
and Tar. and it stopped my cough.
aud / am now entirely well, and have
gained tWenty-eight pounds, all due
70 the good results from taking Fo-
lcys Honey and Tar" Siberts Drug
StNrp.
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g1rl hiding behind the woodplle, and
carried her on. No one ever knew;
but her death was always thought
doubtful by every one but Mr.. and
Mrs.. Haxen. They stuck to the old
idee and believed her to be buried un-
der this mound where her name is."
But one Of ther children was buried
here" persisted Ransom. "You must
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CHAPTER VIII.
Elimination.

T about three o'clock In the
IA afternoon Mr.. Ransom left
~ his room. He meant to
80 search the cepetery for the
graves OF the Hazens ana see what he
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CHAPTER TX.
Hunters Inn.

VAYlHEN Mr.. Ransom re.entered
wv the hotel, which he did I'm.
IHGYEXl der s"oop of wind which
S-o turned his umbrella inside
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26
Death of z. o. Miller.

Word was received here Tues
day of the death of z. O. Miller
of New Castle, Colo, who passed
away Tuesday morning at 5:15,
neuralgia of the heart being the
cause. Mr.. Miller was a resi-.
dent of Sedgwick county for
several years, and was we'll re-
spected by all who knew him.
He bought a portion of the Chris
Anderson ranch seven miles
southwest of Julesburg, where
he was engaged in farming. Mr..
Miller left Julesburg several
years ago and has since made his
home on the western slope, re-
turning frequently to visit his
children.
Deceased was 81 years of
age and a member of good stand,
ing in the l. o. 0. F. which will
have charge Of the burial. He is
survived by five children, Fred
and Lester, who were at the bed
side when he passed away, Mrs.
George Miller of the south di.
vide, and Alice and Ross, who
have lived with their sister since
the death of their mother at New
Castle four years ago.
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Warrington Social q Success

A Washington social was given
Saturday evening at the home of
Mrs. Redford, and a very enjoy
able evening was had. The rooms
were tastefully decorated with
American flags, and neat little
Washington hatchets were at
tractively placed on the walls.
After an excellent musical pro-
gram, and select reading on
Washington was rendered, each
person was provided with 4 little
red hatchet, the ladies' receiving
those with the white ribbons, and
the gentlemen those with black.
Then diagram of a cherry tree
was placed on the wall, and,
each person blindfolded, pinned
their hatchets on the wall. After
measuring up the distances, the
committee decided that the
blacks won by very close mar
gin. Mrs. S. f. Stevenson, and
Mr.. r. S. Campbell were award
ed prizes forpinning their hatch
ct nearest the notch in the
tree.
Delicious refreshments were
then served, after which patri'
otic songs were sung.
The social was for members
and friends of the Congregations
church, showing there is some
thing to church life besides be-
ing regular in attendance upon
worship and punctual at the mid
week prayer meeting. Such
occasions are a great help tc
church societies and smooth out
the rough and cold places thai
form in all organizations, making
a better and more comfortable
feeling among embers OF the
congregation. No home could bt
better, and none more gracious
and hospitable, than the hostess
| upon this occasion.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26
Remember H. B. McLeod's
sale of household goods Saturday
afternoon at l:3O o'clock.
Notice..

On and after March First, 1909. the
Banks of Julesburg will observe the
hours required by the National and
State Banking Laws, viz: Banks will
not open until A. NJ. and will close
promptly at P. NJ. Positively no
business will be transacted outside
banking hours.
E. D. HAMILTON, Cashier
The First National Bank of Jnlesburp.
E. F. CLAYTON, Cashier
The Citizens Bank of Julesburg.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Next Sunday State Superin'
tendent of the Y. NJ. e. A. will
conduct the Union services, in
the morning at the Congrega
tional church, in the evening,
steropticon, at the NJ. E. church.
An afternoon meeting, for men
only, will be held at the opera
house at $3.50.
]. M. KINDS.
G. G. GILLER.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26
j. M. KINDS.
G. G. GILLER.

Friends and neighbors gath
cred at the home of Roy l.. Eiker
at Maidenville, Nebraska, We'd
nesday night of last week and
had a very pleasant dance. The
affair was given in honor of Miss
Davis and Miss Jensen, and all
present report good time.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

We do not claim to be the only
one in town who can provide you
with tailor made clothes, but
when it comes to the genuine
quality and real fashion, we can
beat every competitor. The
'l'ailors.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

We have secured the exclusive
right to handle in this territory,
the coal from new company in
the Rock Springs field, will ac-
cept orders for the first car at
$500 per ton. G. o. d. Jules
burg, Colo, will have coal come
as soon as we have orders for 80
ton. The John Cass Lbr. Co.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

The neatest sale bill ever hung
up in this neck of the woods was
turned out by this Office for l.. N.
Adamson's sale, The copy was
prepared by Frank Adamson and
was like sweet dream to the
printer,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Mr.and Mrs. Emert Pfau of
Odell, Illinois, visited his broth
er, A. E. Pau, and family sever
al days last week, while on their
way to Boise, Idaho.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Remember H. B. McLeod's
sale of houshold goods Saturday
afternoon At l 80 o'clock.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

We keep a full line of under
+Aking goods on hand all the
time. W. II. Pound.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Dan Ellis, Henry and John
Hagerman of Phillips county
were in town Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26
Notice.

No hunting, shooting or trespassing
will be allowed on my land, and all
persons will be arrested and prosecut-
ed if found doing SO.
Dated February 4, 1909.
T. r. LIDDLE.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Will Woodlands of the south
west divide was in town Last
Friday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Lost-Red bird dog with strap
around neck. Return to Charles
Corpe and receive reward.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Some good sized Box Elder
Trees for sale.
Mrs. G.. A. LOVELAND.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

William S. Witter has pur-
chased the Julesburg garage and
machine shop of B. A. Lathrop,
and is preparing to run an auto
livery
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Charles Corpe is back at his
old stand, after being confined
to his bed for several days on ac-
count of sickness.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Ed Thunderstorm and Lloyd
Jenkins, went out hunting for
several hours last Friday morn
ing and knocked down 16 geese
bringing in II of them.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Hay for Sale. Inquire of
Peter Jensen, 6 miles east of
Julesburg on south side of the
river.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

roses perfume by picking the petals
aplrt.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Clinton, the tive-year old son
of Mrs. Parsel, fell from the
back porch af the second story
of the Lucas building Wednes-
dag, sustaining slight injuries.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

r. Il. Coyle left on business
trip to Chicago Tuesday even
ing. He expects to be gone
about week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

A basket social will be given at
the East Lincoln School March
5th, the proceeds to go to the Lii
brary. All are invited.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Albert Miller from the south
west part of the county spent
the first of the week in Jules
burg.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Mrs. E. H. Rood gave a party
Friday afternoon in honor of
r, Miss Broadhead of Sedgwick,
who has been her guest for sew
eral DAYS.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Swell Clothes make Swell men
and Swell Tailors, only, make
Swell Clothes, but you must
find the Tailor before you can
begin to swell.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26
LOCAL MENTION.

H. v. Styer-Und d e rtaker
Calls answered day or night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Wanted-Girl or woman to as
sist in house work, about March
1st Inquire of E. j. Frederick,
Julesburg, Colo.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Three thousand spring and
summer samples just opened up
at the Tailor Shop on second
street, so when it comes to
clothes remember we are in the
business just for that special
purpose. The Tailors.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Remember H. B. McLeod's
sale ofhousehold goods Saturday
afternoon at l:3O O clock.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Mr.. G. l.. Cunningham and
family left Saturday evening for
Soda Springs, Oregon, where
they expect to make their future
lhome. Their many friends wish
them well.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

You admit it is good thing to
have Tailor in town when your
old clothes need fixing. Why
not admit the same when your
old body needs new clothes?
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Chloro Naptholem Dip is a
safe, reliable and economical
live stock antiseptic and disin-
fectant at Miller's.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Saws best filed by Styer.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

High grade stoves and ranges
at Miller's.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Mrs. T. A. Smith was operat-
ed on for appendicitis at the
Boulder sanitarium last week,
and the operation proved very
successful. She is reported do
ing very nicely and the attend
ing physician states that she
will be up and around in about
three weeks.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Friday.
Dan Ellis, Henry and John
Hagerman of Phillips county
were in town Saturday.
Remember II. B. McLeod's
sale of houshold goods Saturday
afternoon At l:30 o'clock.
Some good sized Box Elder
Trees for sale.
Mrs. G. A. LOVELAND.
Albert Miller from the south
west part of the county spent
the first of the week in Jules
burg.
r. r. Coyle left on a business
trip to Chicago Tuesday even
ing. He expects to be gone
about week.
Charles Corpe is back at his
old stand, after being confined
to his bed for several days on ac-
count of sickness.
A basket social will be given at
the East Lincoln School March
5th, the proceeds to go to the Lii
brary. All are invited.
Mrs. E. H. Rood gave party
Friday afternoon in honor of
= Miss Broadhead. of Sedgwick,
who has been her guest for sew
eral days.
William S. Witter has pur-
chased the Julesburg garage and
machine shop of B. A. Lathrop,
and is preparing to run an auto
livery
Mr.and Mrs. Emert Pfau of
Odell, Illinois, visited his broth
er, A. E. Pau, and family sever
al days last week, while on their
way to Boise, Idaho.
Ed Hum berstone and Lloyd
Jenkins, went out hunting for
several hours last Friday morn
ing and knocked down 16 geese
bringing in II of them.
Clinton, the tive-year old son
of Mrs. Parsel, fell from the
back porch af the second story
of the Lucas building Wednes-
daJ, sustaining slight injuries.
Mr.. c. l.. Cunningham and
family left Saturday evening for
Soda Springs, Oregon, where
they expect to make their future
\ home. Their many friends wish
them well.
Hay for Sale. Inquire of
Peter Jensen, 6 miles east of
Julesburg on south side of the
river.
The Denver Mantel and Tile
Co. have probably the most
unique display shown at the Den
yer Pure Food Show. 1t will
pay to see it whether you expect
building or not. They make a
speciality of shipping goods
throughout the west.
Mrs. T. A. Smith was operat-
ed on for appendicitis at the
Boulder sanitarium last week,
and the operation proved very
successful. She is reported do
ing very nicely and the attend
ing physician states that she
will be up and around in about
three weeks.
Notice.
No hunting, shooting or trespassing
will be allowed on my land, and all
persons will be arrested and prosecut-
ed if found doing SO.
Dated February 4, 1909.
T. r. LIDDLE.
u -
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Upholstering and refinisbing
at Styer's.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

The Denver Mantel and Tile
Co. have probably the most
unique display shown at the Den
yer Pure Food Show. 1t will
pay to see it whether you expect
building or not. They make
specially of shipping goods
throughout the west.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26
Builders hardware at Miller

Styer repairs sewing ma
chimes.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

Place your ordersfor the cheap
coal, for delivery from the car,
we will soon have a car on the
track, this will be coal from a
deep vein, mot Black Jack or
Subsoil,) price will be away
down. John Cass Lbr. Co.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-26

The Chappell Cafe. Meals at
all hours. Everything New and
up to.date. First door north of
the Ridge Hotel. Mrs. d. Stock
burger, Prop.
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up, the two coming down, touched OPP
posite fringes of the grove-disappeared
within 1t. On which side would they
come out together? Flora wondered.
They emerged on her side with Harry
q little in advance. He came swinging
ly down the walk, straight toward her,
and across the road to the carriage. his
hat lifted, his hand out.
We'll, Flora" he said, this is luck!'
What in the world mas got you out
so early?" she rallied him.
Game out TO see Purdie on business,
and here you are all ready to drive me
back"
That's your reward"
He brushed his handkerchief over his
damp forehead. well, there's one
coming to me, for L haven't found
Purdie.'
Her eyes were dancing with mis-
chief. Harry, l believe you're out
here about the Crew Idol, too!'
He shook his head at her, smiling.
Il wouldn't talk too much about that,
Flora. 1t fiicks poor Purdie on the
raw every time that His sentence
trailed off into something else, for Mrs.
Purdie and Clara had come up.
The book had changed hands, to-
gether, evidently, with several e~xplana-
lions, and Mrs. Purdie, with her foot
on the carriage step, was ready to
make one of these over again.
THE majorll be so sorry. He's gone
in town. It'so so unusual for him to
get off at this hour, but he said he had
to catch a man. AS Mrs. Britton and
l were saying, he's likely to be very
busy until this dreadful affair is
Strengthened out. If you can only wait
a little longer, Mr.. Cressy," she went
on, II am expecting him every mo-
ment."
"Oh, it's of no importance said
Harry, but he looked at his watch
with a fold between his brows. and
then at the car that was coming in.
We'll. at least, you'll have time to
see the parade" said Mrs. Purdie. 81
always think it's a pretty sight, though
most of the women get tired of it,"
Clara's face showed that she be-
longed to the latter class; but Flora,
too keenly attuned to sounds and sights
not to be swayed by outward circum-
stances, was content for the time to
watch, in the cloud of dust, the wheel
ing platoons and rhythmic columns.
Yet through all-even when she was
not looking at him-she was aware of
Harry's restlessness, of his Impotence:
and as the last company swung bar
backward. and the cloud began to
settle over the empty field, he snapped
his watchcase smartly and remarked,
Still no major"
why, there he is now!" Mrs. Pur-
die screamed, pointing across the
battle-ground.
Flora looked. Halfway down on the
adjoining side of the parallelogram
back toward her, the redoubtable Kerr
was standing. She recognized him or
the instant, as if he were the most
familiar figure in her life. Yet she was
more surprised to see him here thar
she had been to see Harry. She felt
inclined to rub her eyes. 1t took 6
moment for her to realize that his com
panion was indeed Major Purdie.
The major had recognized his Wife.
signaling umbrella. Now HI turned
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toward it, but Kerr. with a quick mo-
ton of hand toward hat, turned in the
opposite direction. In her mind Flora
was with the major who ran after him.
The two men stood for a little expos
tulating. Then both walked toward the
landau and the linen umbrella.
The carriage group waited, watching
with tagging conversation, which final
ly fell into Hence. But the two APP
preaching strolled easily and talked.
Even in cold daylight Kerr still gave
Flora the impression that the open was
not big enough to hold him, but she
saw a difference in his mood, a graver
eye, a colder mouth, and when he final
ly greeted them, aNmanner hat was
brusk. 1t showed uncivil beside the
majors urbanity.
The major was glad, very glad, to
see them all. He was evidently also
a little Hurried. He seemed to know
that they had all met Kerr before.
Had it been at the moment of his at
tempted departure that Kerr had told
him, Flora wondered? And had he
given them as his excuse for going
away? 1t hurt her; though why should
she be hurt because a stranger had
not wanted to cross the parade-ground
to shake hands with her? He was less
interested in her than he was in Harry.
at whom he locke keenly.
But Harry's had left
him, now that Purdie was within his
reach. He returned the glance indif-
ferently. He stood close to the major
his hand on his shoulder. The major.
with his bland blue eyes twinkling
from Clara to Flora, seemed the only
man ready to devote himself to the
service of the ladies'.
And what's the news from the
%front?" said Clara gaily. Kerr gave her
a rapid glance; but the major blinked
as if the allusion had got by him.
Il mean the mystery-the Chatworth
ring she explained. However Nightly
and sweetly Clara said it, it was a
little brazen to fling such a question at
poor Purdie, whose responsibility the
ring had been.
He received it amicabIy enough, but
conclusively. mo news whatever, my
dear Mrs. Britton.'
She smiled. We're all rather inter-
ested in the mystery. Flora had made
a dozen romances about it,"
ooh, yes, yes said the major in
uulsenCly. IL Will do FOR young ladies'
to make omance about. It'n be a
two days wonder, and then you'll sud
denly find out it's something very tame
indeed"
"Why, ave they fixed the sus-
pecion?" said Clara.
There was a restless movement from
Kerr.
No, no, nothing of that sort" said
the major quickly.
Harry passed his hand through his
arm. May | see you for five min
utes, major?"
The excellent major looked harassed.
suppose we all step up to the
house, he suggested. "Why, you're
not going, man?" he objected, for Kerr
had fallen back a step, and, with lifted
hat and balanced cane. was signaling
his farewells.