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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
CHAPTER XXI.
An Interrupted Interview.


Miss Christie Maclaire, attired In
soft lounging robe. her luxuriant hair
wound simply about her head, forming
a decidedly attractive picture, gazed
with manifest dissatisfaction on the
bare walls of her room, and then out
through the open window into the
comparative quiet street below. The
bartender at the palace" directly
opposite, business being slack, was
leaning negligently in the doorway.
His rowing eyes caught the fair face
framed In the window, and he waved
his hand encouragingly. Miss Chris
ties brown eyes stared across at him
In silent disgust, and then wandered
again about the room, her foot tapping
nervously on the rag carpet.
TITS my very last trip to this town"
she said decisively, her red lips
pressed tightly together.
Miss Maclaire had indeed ample
reason to feel aggrieved over her re-
ception. She had written to have tho
hest apartment in the house reserved
for her, and then, merely because she
had later been invited out to Fort
Hays, and was consequently day be-
hind in arrival, had discovered that
another woman-a base imposter, act
ually masquerading under her name
had been duly installed In the coveted
apartment. Driving In from the fort
that morning, accompanied by two OF
the more susceptible Junior officers,
conscious that she had performed
most artistic work the evening before
In the spacious mess-hall, and feeling
confident Of comfortable quarters
awaiting her, 1t had been something OF
shock to be informed by the per-
turbed clerk that "15" was already
occupied by another "a lady what
come in last night, and | naturally
supposed 1t was you"
In vain Miss Maclaire protested,
ably backed by the worshipful officers
who still CALAMITY attended her; the
management was obdurate. Then she
would 60 up herself. and throw the
hussy out. Indeed, too angry for
bantering further words, Christie had
actually started for the stairs, Intend
ing to execute her threat, when the
perspiring Tommy succeeded in stop
ping her, by plainly hurting out the
exact truth.
CTo BE CoNTINUEDJ
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''Wait here with the lady, Fairbain."
he said shortly, and III arrange for
the room"
They watched him glance in at the
bar, vigilant and cautious, and then
move directly across to the desk.
Tommy" he said genially to the
clerk. "I've just escorted a lady here
from the traln-Miss Maclaire-and
want you to give her the best room In
your old shebang."
The other looked at him doubtfully.
Hell, Bill, don't know how I'm
going to do that" he acknowledged.
"She wrote in here to the boss for a
room; said she'd be along yesterday.
Well, she didn't show up, an so to-
night we let fellow have 1t. He's
up there now"
well, he'll have to vamose-who
ia he?"
"Englishman-'Wal Spotteswood
Montgomery. consulting his book
Hell Of a pompous duck; the boys
call him luke Montgomery
"All right; send some one up to
rout his lordshlp out lively"
Tommy shuff1ed his feet, and looked
again at the marshal; he had re-
ceived positive orders about that
room, and was fully convinced that
Montgomery would not take kindly to
eviction. But Hickock's quiet gray
eyes were insistent.
Here, Red" he finally called to
the hurley porter, hustle up to 49,
an tell that fellow Montgomery he's
got to get out; tell MIN We want the
room for lady"
Hickock watched the man disappear
I'D the stairs, helped himself carefully
to a cigar out of the stand, tossing
coin to the clerk and then deliberately
lighting up.
Think Montgomery Will be
pleased?" he asked shortly.
No; he'll probably throw Red
down stairs"
The marshal smiled, his glance turn
ing expectantly in that direction.
Then perhaps had better remain
Tommy" And he strolled nonchalant-
ly over to the open window, and stood
there looking quietly out, spiral OF
blue smoke rising from his cigar.
They could distinctly hear the
pounding on the door above. and oc-
casionally the sound of the porter's
voice. but the straight, erect figure
at the window remained motionless.
Finally Red" came down. nursing his
knuckles.
Says he'll be damned II he will
says he's gone to bed. an that there
amt a cussed female In this blasted
country he'd git up for" he reported
Enthusiastically to the clerk He
told me to tell you to go plumb to
hell. an that II any one else come
poundin' round thar tonight, he'd
take a pot shot at 'em through the
door. Fifteen seemed a BIT peevish.
sir. an I reckoned II he was riled up
much more, he might git rambunc-
tious; his language was sure fierce.
wild Bill" turned slowly around
still calmly smoking. his eyes exhibit
ing mild amusement
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"A Reform Fable.

Behold. a Certain man was Re
former.
He was always Telling people how
Nice it would be for Them II they
Were like him. ,
And he told Young man who was
Smoking a large and Vigorous pipe:
IF it were not for your Habit OF
smoking you could have Owned that
large building Across the street"
"Ha! Hal" said the young man with
the Pipe.
Then he said it Again.
Then he pointed to the Large sign
on the Building, which read:
SMOKING TOBACCO FACTORY.
81 inherited that Factory last week.
NY father Owned it until he Died.
That was All the young man said.
Moral-Reform is Good Thing, in
Spots. But always Pick the Right
Spot.
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tleman's luggage to 47'-he has kind
ly consented to give up his old room
to lady-come along. Montgomery.
1t was possibly FIVE minutes later
when he came down, still smoking. bis
face not even flushed
Montgomery is feeling so badly
we were obliged to lock him In" he
reported to the clerk. Seems to be
of a somewhat nervous disposition.
Well. goodnight. Doctor" he lifted his
hat And to you. Miss. pleasant
dreams"
Hope watched him as he stepped
outside. pausing a moment In the
shadows to glance keenly up. and
down the long street before venturing
down the steps. This quiet man had
enemies, hundreds of them. desperate
and reckless; ceaseless4 vigilance
alone protected him. Yet her eyes
only, and not her thoughts, were riv-
eted on the disappearing marshal. She
turned to Fairbain, who had risen to
his feet
81 wish I might see, him. also" she
said, as though continuing an inter
rupted conversation.
See him? Who?"
"Mr. Keith. II knew him once,
and-and, Doctor, won't you tell him
l should like to have him come and
see me just-Just as soon as he can"
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SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith. virginian, now a bor-
der plainsman, Is looking for roaming war
parties OF savages. He sees wagon team
at full gallop pursued by men on ponies,
When Keith reaches the wagon the raid
ers have massacred two men ana de-
parted He searches the victims nndlng
papers and a locket with woman's por-
trait Keith Is arrested at Carson Guy
charged with the murder. his accuser pc
ing a ruffian named Black Bart A negro
companion in his cell named Neb tells MN
that he knew the Keiths In Virginia. Neo
says one of the murdered men was Jonn
6ibley, the other Gen. Willis Waite. former
ly Confederate officer. The plainsman
and Neb escape. and later the fugltlves
come upon a cabin and find It's occupant
to be a young girl. whom keith thlnks
he saw at Carson City. The girl explains
that she Is in search OF brother, VINO
had deserted from the army. and that
Mr.. Hawley induced her to come TO tne
cabin while he sought her brother. Haw-
ley appears. and Keith In hiding recog-
nizes him as Black Bart There Is TER
rife battle in the darkened room In Wnlcn
Keith Is victor. Horses are appropriated.
and the girl who says that her name Is
Hope, joins In the escape. Keith explains
his situation and the fugitives make for
Fort I,arned where the girl Is left with
the hotel landlady. Miss Hope tells that
she is the daughter of General Waite.
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan, where
Keith meets an old friend, DR.. Fairbain.
Keith meets the brother of Hope Wa1te'
loughby. and becomes convinced tnat
Black Bart has some plot involving me
two. Hope learns that Gen. Waite VINO
was thought murdered. Is at Sherioan,
and goes there, where she is mistaken Tor
Christie Maclaire the Carson City singer
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Room That is Sound Proof

with sunshine The walls. floors and
ceiling each consist of half a dozen
layers of different substances. with air
spaces and interstices oiled with
sound-deadening materials.
Some persons when in the room ex.
perience a peculiar sensation in the
ears. While every effort has been
made to exclude sounds that are not
wanted. of course the object Of con-
structing this singular room was to
experiment with phenomena connected
with sound Some of the sounds EN-.
ployed are made in the room itself:
others are introduced from outside by
means Of q copper tube. which IL
plugged with lead when not In use
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(To BE CONTINUED,
UpIIft In Russia.

Even the submerged Russians are
lifting their heads to the better fruits
of the industries Of civilization. In
fifteen years savings banks holdings
have risen from $685., 1000. 900 to $780,
600, 900. Little by little, too, the Rus
sian bonds, which had been sold
abroad, are flowing back to the sub
iecta Of the car.
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nstermined TO Sleep.

For two nights" said Miss An
teek, 81 have dreamed that man was
about to propose to me. But just as
he began to pop the question l woke
up"
"They say that when you dream that
same thing twice you are sure to
dream it the third time" observed
Miss Gabby.
Ten minutes later Miss Anteek was
explaining to a drug clerk that she
suffered from insomnia, and wanted
Just enough chloroform to prevent
her waking before morning.
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INTERNATIONAL
SUNA6YSC[lOOL
LESSON
LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 10.
MINISTRY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST.
BY Rev. William Evans, ID. d.. Director Bible Course
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago.

LESSON TEXT-Mark 1918; Luke 3:1-20.
MEMORY VERSES-Luke 3:S. 9 or 16.
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Remarkable Chamber at University OF
Utrecht That Was Constructed
for Scientific Experiments.

The Physiological institute Of the
University of Utrecht possesses one OF
the most remarkable rooms In the
world, a chamber about seven and
half feet square. which is said to be
absolutely noiS.less, as far a. the
entrance Of sounds from outside IL con
cerned
This room IL situated on the top
story OF a laboratory building. and IL
an inside room. but 30 arranged that
It can be ventilated and inundated
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So they labored stroke on stroke;
Stroke on stroke the axes rang
Until through the mighty oak
Swept tremor, as pang;
Swept a tremor, though it still
Held it's kingly head full high,
Dominating yet the hill
Where it seemed to touch the sky.
And the wind came signing on,
Touching one by one its leaves,
Touched them all and then was gone
AS a gentle friend that grieves;
And the birds came flying in,
Silently, on frightened wings,
And sped out as they had been
Warned from out the heart OF Things
And the oak tree seemed to sigh
AS a patient old man does
When his time is come to die
Signing for each day that was.
Then the oak tree seemed to say
Words that quivered through the WOOL
And the great trees far away
Answered that they understood:
brothers of the centuries,
Listen; listen to my call.
I that dared the gale to seize
Me in hate-I am to fall.
I that shook the wind in wrath
When it battled with my form,
! that gave no inch of path
To the army of the storm
at must die-not as of old
Trees met DEATH when centuries
Into misty ages rolled
And took tribute of the trees
I that woke with leaves of green
For well-nigh a thousand springs;
I that famed with wondrous sheen
In the colors autumn filings
at must die, as kings must die
Stricken by traitors hand;
Brothers of the sod and sky,
Tell me that you understand!'
Then the great trees far away
Murmured in a swift reply
That swept through the heart of day
To the great oak that should die.
And the men who slew the oak
Laughed the while; they laughed and
sang
So they labored, stroke on stroke;
Stroke on stroke the axes rang
And the oak tree groaned and fell.
Shall the trees return the blows!
Who can say, and who can tell?
He that made them allie knows.
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AnnalIinu Thought.

81 believe" says the occasional
philosopher, that in heaven we shall
not lead existences of beatif1c idle
ness, but that each shall be permit
ted to carry on in a greater degree
the work for which he is best fitted
my goodness" exclalms the listen
er. "You don't suppose there1l be
anybody there trying to sell sets OF
Dickens and Shakespeare on the In
stallment plan, do your"
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a PonuIar Drive.

"Ah, me, I have been driven to drink"
Men say, but, sakes alive!
They generally act as If
They had enjoyed the drive.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
REYNOLDS NEWS,

Our Christmas treat was well attended.
Every Sunday School scholar was remem-
bered with candy bananas, cake, and ice
cream, and a very pretty Christmas card.
Everyone reports having very pleasant
time. The Shadow Social in the even
ing was certainly a success The young
girls' shadows sold from 3Sc to Si.0S. We
thank everyone who took part and con
tributed. Only one thing happened to
mar our pleasure. James A. Wilson lost
his hat and had to wear his wife's apron
home tied around his head Mr. Wilson
was sick in bed next day. Was it the
apron or too much cake and cream2 He
is all right now and ready for more fun.
Our Aid met with Mrs. Chas Donovan
last Saturday night. One new member
added to the roll call We had very
pleasant time. The Aid will meet with
Mrs. Noah Warren, in Slaughter Neck,
ON February 3rd Everyone is invited to
attend
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
IMP'D 0. R.M.IN MILFORD.

In the order OF Red Mauehip Sakimas
Tribe, No 10, OF Milford, Del. occupies
the seventh place in the Alignment Of
tribes IN this jurisdiction. II is oue oi
the oldest chartered trl0es, having been
instituted iu Red Meu's psrIauce. 18Th
Flower Moon, G 8 D. Ssl, or May
18th, 1872. In the whole OF Delaware 3
galaxy Of Tribes 5akimas stands high,
and its mem beEsbip is from the strong
manhood OF Milford and vicinity, to
the number Of more than two hundred
while its financial affairs have been 40
we'll managed that the trial funds now
make it one OF the very wealthiest in
the state all this has been accom-.
plished without bluster or public
parade OF its interests. aud by the we'll
directed efforts and energies OF the
member united aim for advancing
the cause Of Red Manship. The work
OF its degree teams have been palms
talking to carry out the ideas to be
taught to the initiate, and this has
been OF weekly occurrence. which have
been the marks OF the continued sue
Gee and its progress The membership
has kept the central idea always to the
front, viz that tribe alive and active
ia the only succeesful tribe, and the
essential elements fsvOring success, are
regular at tendance by the chiefs and
members alike at each council fire, aud
faithful attendance to duty to the sick
members, bring frequent adoptiOns
aud advancement through the several
degrees.
Sakimss Tribe occupies an influential
territorial and tribal position, and its
teachings OF social and helpful fellow.
ship, cannot help but cause It to have
wholesome influence in the cOmmu-
nifty with "palefsces" and red men
alike Sakimas Tribe now mas a mem.
bership Of 23O. whose average age is S5
years The appointment OF w. s.
simpson 81 the Deputy Great Sachen
for this part OF Delaware is a HttiugIe
cngnitiOn uf S4kimas Tribe, and his
earnest fl 3r lie to keep the spirit OF
fraternslism. aud especially SIS it is
taught by the ritual Of the Improved
Order OF Red Men, is bearing fruit,
aud it gives promise Of still further
growth 10 the order over which ne
uresides. The following accrOstIc has
a meaning in each line, which ia more
fully understood when yoV besr the
Prophets peaceful sign.
5 akimas Tribe is on the iTaii,
A fter faces that are pale;
K moving that there may still be found
this fertile hunting grUU I'd,
NJ sny who are brave aud true
A nd ever ready to help
5. akimhs paddle her own canoe.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Nav Heat Unit.

The use Of gas for heating as we'll
as lighting has made obsolete the old
unit the candle power, owing to the
fact that this unit rates merely the
brightness Of the flame, not the neat
ing power.
Deville and more recent expert
menters discovered a remarkable pro
portion between the light and heat Of
a mantle, and using this. makers are
rating burncr rs according to the units
Of heat given to them per unit Of
time in standard caIorics. Gas Of s.
200 calorics efficiency a cubic meter
has been recommended as the stand
ard
The latest designs Of burners for
heat and lighting require that the gas
have a fairly constant consumption,
since the maximum efficiency Of the
burner is attained only when the rela-
tive quantities Of air and gas are
closely regulated Water gas may be
added to prevent excessive variation
In calorifio value.-America.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
A GIFTS wild M.anlehl Ride

To warn people Of q fearful forest
fire in tina Castskills young girl de
horseback at midnight aud saved
many lives Her deed was glorious
but lives are ofteu saved by Df Kings
New Discovery in curing lung trouble,
cough and colds, which might have
ended in consumption or pneumonis.
1T cured me OF a dreadful cough and
lung disease writes w r. Patterson,
Wellington Tex, latter feur in our
family had died with consumption,
aud gained 81 pounds" Nothing so
sure aud saEe for all throat and lung
troubles. Price so cents and 81 90. Trial
bottle free Guaranteed by the Red
Star Drug Store
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Mould Nills E-1Ilt.

Eight steel workers met g boyribie
death and eleven others were seriously
injured by the bursting Of "a gun mould
at the government arsenal at An scu
eme. France. While the workmen we're
pouring the metal for the casunsbf a
big gun into the mould the 'ses ems
mating from it caused ierrible e>
plosion. The men surrounding tie
mould we're enveloped IN the mass o..
hot metal
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Frightlul Polar Winds.

Blow with terrific force at the far
north and play havoc with the skin
causing red, rough or sore chapped
hands ana lips, that ueed Bucklen's
Arnica SAlve to heal them. 1t makes
the skin soft aud smooth UnTivaled
fnr cOld-sores, also burns, bOils, sores,
ulcers, cuts, bruises and piles. Only
Is cents ut the Red star Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
SLAUGHTER NECK.
MnEoRn CrRosIcLE. JAN. 8. La.

MILFORD CHRoSICLE, JAN. 8, 1912.
Mr.. EDIToR-
DEAR SIR. IL would like to have the
following question debated on both sides,
by the SOlomOns Of Milford and its vi
cinity, some time during the present
month of January, in auy or all of the
following nsmed places Prime Hook
School House, Slaughter NecA School
House, Milford, Lincoln City, Glendale
and Milton
Resolved, "That Public High Schools
Be Abolished. Yours truly,
H. CLAY JONES.
Slaughter Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Hows MS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward ior
any case of Catarrh that cannot oe curou ny
-'''' FL. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known \; D.
Cheney for the last Is wears, ana oelleve III. @
Serfecfiv 2 honorable 10 all business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any ooiisa-
tinns made by his frm. -
WALDING, KINNAN O. MARY ~
wholesale Druggists, Foieoo, -
HalPs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acl'
ing directly upon the blood and mucous SUI SUI
iaees of the system. Testtmoniais senI ttoo'
Price 7Jc. per bottle. Snid 0y an li Ltus ssise7'
take Halps Family Pills for constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Cyphsrs Buffalo Incubator.

He guarantees that you cannot buy
. better hatcher at double the price he
asks. Book your order early for prompt
delivery. Write for catalogue OF prices
Many so per cent hstches last year.
w. N. HIRES, Gen. Agt., Milford, Del
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Notice.

W. will commence contracting for
Peas aud Tomatoes on Saturday, Jsnu-
sry goth, 1912, aud will deliver Seed
Peas to tanners on Wednesday, FeOru.
Rry I4th. DRAPER & HIRsCH.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
500 Per Plate

Was paid at 3 banquet to Henry
Clay, in New Orleans 10 1912. Nightly
costly for those with stomach trouble
or indigestion. To day people every
where use DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for these trou sles as we'll as liver kidney
and bowel disorders Essy, safe, sure
Only 25 cents at the Red Star Drug
Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
WOMAN SHOOTS HERSELF

Mrs Lottle 5ufIn9to1 hIlI5 7sfseIT
groooing over Sons Suicide.
Mrs Lottie BuffngtoG. sis ei ia In"
of Gudge Joseph Burlington iHiteG
States circuit ccurt judge OF Pitts
burg, ana the wife OF Orr Burlington
d lawyer of Kitauniug Pa, pa an en-
to her life in Der apartments at 7lf
St. Nicholas avenue. in NV York, with
a bullet
Her son Sidney committed suicide IN
Philadelphia on Dec q last and it is
thought that brooding over this caused
her to kIll herself
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Take NotIce.

F. HsngstOrfer is equipped to remove
all dead animals on short notice. viii
pay $l.OC per head for horses and cows
or $500 per head when brought to the
place. Will also buy hides, fat aud bones
Milford r. DE- Phonel4. 1927 Smos.p
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12

Medicines that aid nature are always
most effectu II. Cha NIB srlsin's Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. 1t allays
the cough. relieves the lungs, opens
the secTetions and aids nature 10 re-
storing the system to healthy con-
ditiOn. Thousands have testified to its
su pertor excellence. Sold by sII dealers.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
For Sale.

30 tons Hay, 20 tons Bran. 10 ton
Mlddliugs, 20 tons SugaTota Feed, 10
tons Ground Oats and Corn, 400 barrels
Gold Medal and Pillsbury Flour, 1900
bushe Cow Peas. 1000 bUshel White
Oats, 100 bushel Black Eyed Peas.
JOSEPH K. HOLLAND,
) I2tf Milford, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Farmers Attention.

I commenced Saturday, December
8Olh, to contract for Peas, Corn, Toms
toes, squash aud Pumpkin for F A
Torsch Call aud see nae at my office,
Windsor & Nutier old stand. near the
Chronicle Office. LEE o TRUITT.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Notice.

We hereby invite bids for the services
OF Bridge Tender, at Cedar Creek, ar
year 1912 All bids to be in by Thurs
day, February let, 1912
Address to
J. HARRY REED Lincoln, Del,
Levy Court Commissioner,
Il23t Fir-t Representative Dist.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
500 U. S. Troops to G. to China.

A battalion OF infantry, consi tjna
of 500 men, will be sent by the United
States to China TO help keep open tho
railway communications between Pc
kin and the sea. This force is all tha
is required in the opinion Of M:niste!
Calhoun. after consultation ~irh tbe
other diplomatic officers in PeMn
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Five Children Dead Win eatrer.

Five children OF Irwin Garlic we're
burned to death ana Mr Garlic was
seriously burned in a fire which ae
stroyed their home at Motley q small
town twenty-three miles west Of Brain.
erd MINI.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
Uncle Eben.

Oar is two kinds O. courage" said
Uncle Eben. zone kind consists in
not bein skeered cause you's got too
much sense an de yutheh cause you
ain got enough"
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-12
-SNtcrn Chronicle.
FRIDAY, JAN. l2, 1919.
Train Schedule al NiIrord.

The following schedule of arrival and denar-
t1re OF trains from Milford is published Tree OF
charge By the Chronicle for the beuefig Of the
getrOns OF the paper. Change OF time Dec 27th:
sOing NOrth-1S5 aud s.S7 a. m. . 81 aud AS D. m
aoiAg Soutn.-l0.ol a. IN, SOB aud T.l2 p. m.
supdavs Going North, 7.27 a. N. and 8sl pAm.
Going South, lO.Sl a. m and 70s .. m.