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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (June 27, 1912)
I& A V if m hi I ! ii' 8VN0P8I8. TJip )trTip nl thp cipcnltiK of Hit iilory Is Iftlil In llm llbiury of nn old worn-out southern plantation, known nn tin- Hif ony. The iilnce I to li solil, unci II" history nntl thnl of Hip owner, the CJtilntnrdi, in tin, nnl)Jct of illncutiiloii W Jonathan Uri'nihuw, n buslncHH tnaii, -fitrnnnpr known ai lllnW-ti. '"' ,,u" Ynncy, a fnrtncr, when llunnllml Wiiyim llnxnrit, n inymcrlotiH chlM of the "1" nouthcrn family, tnnki-H his iiuiM-nriuirr. Ynncy U'lls how ho niliiptrtt tho hoy. Nil tlmnlol Ferris buys tlm lltirony. but the Uulntnriln ilcny liny knowh-ilKo of tno hoy. Ynncy to krp lliinnlbiil. (upturn Murrcll, u frlind of the gulntiirilH, np pnr nnd nsks nupstlmiM nbout the linr ony. TrouMo nt HiTiitrh Hill, when Hi; -nlbal Is kldnnprd by Dnvi llloiint. Cap tain Murrall'H nRpnt. Ynncy overtake Blount. Klv-s htm 11 thrashing nml fcure the boy. Ynncy uppcnrs before HUlrp nnlanin, nnd Is dlsrhtiwd with cosIh for the plaintiff. Hellv Mnlroy. u frl"nil of the 1-VrrlMcs. ItiiH nn encounter wit h Cap; tnln Murrcll. who forces his iittcnt """" her. nnd It rr'Mii1 by IItumi ( '""InKton. Hetty nets out for hor Tnnncssro hrtinn. CarrltiBlon takes the satnn j a'"- ?' "cy nnd Hannibal dlmipptmr. with Murrt o n their trail. Ilnnnllml arrives nt tho home of Judge Blouuro l"rlce. The Juilc-t reco tilics In tho boy. tho Krnmlmin of at old lime friend. Murrcll nrrlvcs nl . JudKua homo Cavendish family on rnft rojc " Ynncy. Who Is npparently dead. Prlrn breaks J"" Belt "and t'a r rl nton nrrU ., nt Helle Plain. Hannibal's rifle discloses Homo Btartllnx things to I He Jt'i'K- Han nibal and Hetty, meet iwiln. Muwll ar rive In Hello Pluln. Is playlnK for I.Ik stake. Yancy awake, from InnK drea n less sleep on f.oard the raft. J;'J? Vm makes stnrtllmr discoveries In looking up land titles. Charley Norton. "."'" planter, who assists the JmWe. Is mi terlously assaulted. Norton I"'?""" Car rlnRton that Hetty ha promised to rnurrj him. Norton Is mysteriously Mint. More IlKht on Murrell's plots. Ho plans upris ing of neRroes. (CHAPTER XVII (Continued.) "I hnvo never no regarded It, Solo mon," said tho Jmlgo mildly. "1 uuve read a lHTeront meaning In tho beef and flour nnd potntoeB Bho'B sent boro, 1 oxpoct It the truth could bo known to uh sho la wondering In tho midst of her grief why 1 haven't called, but she'll appreciate tho considerate del icacy of a getitlcuinu. I wish It were v possible to get cut flowers In this cussed wilderness!" Tho Judge hnd been occupied with a simple but Ingenious toilet, lie had trimmed the frayed skirts of bis coat; then, by turning bis cuffs In side out and upside down a fresh stir face made Its first public appearance. Next his shoes had engaged bis at tention. They might have well dis couraged a less restitute and resource ful character, but with the contents of his Ink-well be artfully colored bis white yarn socks whore they showed through the rifts In tho leather. TblH the Judgo did gaily, now humming n snatch oft song, now listening civilly to Mabaffy, now replying with undis turbed cheerfulness. Last of all bo clapped his dingy beaver on his head, giving It an Indescribably Jaunty slant, and stepped to tho door. "Well, wish mo luck, Solomon, I'm off come, Hannibal!" bo said. At heart bo cherished small hope of seeing Ilotty, advantageous as bo roll an Interview might prove. However, on reaching Helle Plain, be and Han nibal were shown Into the cool parlor by little Steve. It was more years than the Judge cared to remember since be bad put his foot Instdo such a bouie, but with true grandeur of soul he roBe to the occasion; a subltmatod dignity shono from every battered feature, while be llxed little Steve with so fierce a glance that the grin froze on bis lips. "You are to pay that Judgo Slocum Price presents bis compliments and condolences to Miss Malroy have you got that straight, you plncb of soot?" be concluded affably. Little Steve, impressed alike by the Judge's air of condescension and bis easy flow of words, signified that be bad. "You may also say that Judge Price's ward, young Master Hazard, presents his compliments and condolences" What more the Judge might have said was Interrupted by the entrance of Betty, herself. "My dear young lady " the Judge bowed, then be advanced toward ber wltb the solemnity or carrlago and countenance be deemed suitable to the occasion, and her extended band was engulfed between bis two plump palms. Ho rolled Mb eyes heaven ward. "It's the Lord's to deal wltb us as bis own Inscrutablo wisdom dic tates," be murmured wltb pious resig nation. "We are all poorer, ma'am, that be has died Just us we were richer whllo ho lived!" The rich cadence of the Judgo'B speech rell sonorously on tho silence, and that look of horror which bud never quite, loft Uotty's eyes slnco they saw Charley Norton fall, roso out of their clear depths again. Tho Judgo, In stantly stricken with n senso of the Inadequacy of bis words, doubled on his spiritual tracks. "In a round about way, ma'am, wo'ro bound to be lieve In tbo omnlpresenco of Provi dence wo must think It though a body might be disposed to hold that west Tennesseo had got out of the line of dlvluo supervision recently. Let mo lead you to a chair, ma'am!" Hannibal had slipped to Hotty's sldo and placed his band In hors. Tho Judge regarded tbo pair with great benevolnnco of expression. "Ho would come, and I hadn't tbe heart to forbid It. If 1 can bo of any servlco to you, ma'am cither In the capacity of a friend or professional ly I trust you will not hesitate to command me " Tho Judge backed toward the door. "Old you walk out, Judge Price?" usked Hetty kindly. "Nothing more than n healthful ex ercise but wo will not detain you, inii'tun; tho pleasure or seeing you Is something wo had not reckoned on!" The Judge's speech wns thick and unctuous with good feeling. Ho wished that Atuhuffy might have been there to note the reserve and dignity of his deportment. "Hut you must let me order lunch eon for you," said Hetty. At lonst this ((ticittlonable old man was good to Hannibal. "I couldn't think of It, ma'am " "You'll have n glass of wlno, then," urged Hetty hospitably. For the mo ment she hifd lost sight of what was dourly the Judge's besetting sin. The Judgo paused nbruptly. He en dured a moment of agonizing Irreso lution. "On the advice of my physician 1 daro not touch wlno gout, ma'am, and liver but this restriction does not apply to corn whisky In modera tion, nnd as a tonic either before nieiilb, Immediately after meals or at any time between meals always keeping In mind the Idea or Its tonic properties" The Judge seemed to mellow nnd ripen. This was much better thnn having tho dogs sicked on you! His manner toward Hetty be came almost fatherly. Poor young thing, so lonoly nnd desolate In tbe midst of nil this splendor be surrep titiously wiped nwny a tear, nnd when llttln Stove- presented himself and was told to bring wnlsky, audibly smacked bis lips a whole lot bettor, surely! "I am sorry you think you must hurry away, Judge Price," said Hetty. Sho still retained tho small brown hand Hannibal had thrust Into hers. Tho eastern mall gets In today, ma'am, nnd I bavo reason to think my share of It will bo especially heavy, for It brings tho bulk of my professional correspondence." In ten years the Judge had received Just one communication by mall a bill which had followed him through rour stntea and seven counties. "I ex pect my sccretnry " boldly fixing Solomon MnhafTy's status, "Is already dipping Into It; an excellent assist ant, ma'am, but literary rather than legal." Ltttlo Stevo reappeared bearing a silver tray on whlcft was a docunter and glass. 'Slnco you Inslat, ma'am," tbe Judgo poured hlmsolf a drink, "my best re spects" ho bowed profoundly. "if you are qulto willing, Judgo, I think I will keep Hannibal. Miss )! $B&0r I Srf&jDj r1 P j r '"- 4'1 " . "Since You Insist, Ma'am My Best Respects Howen, who tins been here since " her voice broke suddenly. "I understand, mu'ani," satd the Judge soothingly. He gave her n glance or great concern nnd turned to Hannibal. "Dear lad, you'll bo very quiet nnd obedient, and do exactly as Miss Malroy says? When shall 1 come for him, nin'aui?" "I'll send him to you when he Is ready to go home. I am thinking of visiting my friends In North Caro lina, and I should like to buve biin spend as much tlmo un possible with mo beforo I start for the east." It hnd occurrod to Hetty that she had done little or nothing for the child; probably thin would be her last opportunity. Tho stato of tbo Judge's feelings was such that with elaborate ab sence of mind ho poured himself a second drink of whisky; and that there should bo no doubt the act was ono or Inndverteuce, said again, "My best respects, ma'am," and bowed as beforo. Putting down the glass, be backed toward tho door. "I trust you will not hesitate to call upon mo If I can bo of any use to you, ma'am a message will bring mo hero without n moment's delay." Ho wns rather disappointed that no allusion had been made to bis recent activities. Ho reasoned correctly that Hetty was as yet in Ignorance, or tbe somewhat dangerous eminence he hnd achieved as tho champion or law and order. However, ho reflected with satisfaction that Hannibal, In re maining, would admirably serve his ends. Hetty insisted that ho should be driven home, nnd utter faintly protest ing, the Judgo gracefully yielded the point, and a few momenta later rolled away from Helle Plain behind a pair of Bleok-coated bays, with a negro In livery on the box. Ho was conscious of a great senso of exaltation. He felt that he should paralyze Mabaffy. Ho even temporarily forgot the blow his hopes had sustained when Hetty spoko of returning to North Carolina. This was lire broad acres and nig gers principally to trot arter you toting liquor and such liquor! he lolled back luxuriantly with hair closed eyes. "Twenty years In the wood ir an hour!" he muttered. "I'd like to have Just such a taste In my mouth wben I come to dlo and probably she has barrels or It!" ho sighed deeply, and searched bis soul for words with which adequately to describe that whisky to Mahaffy. Hut why not do more than paralyze Solomon that would be pleasant but not especially profitable. Tho Judge came back quickly to tho vexed prob lem or his future. He desired to make some striking display ot Miss Malroy 's courtesy. Ho know that hts credit was experiencing the pangs or an early .mortality; bo was not sensi tive, yet for somo days he bad been sensible or the fact that whnt be called the commercial class was view ing htm with open disfavor; but be must bang on In Kalelgb a little long erfor hlni it had become tho abode of hope. Tho Judge considered tho matter. At least he could let people see something of that decent respect with which Miss Mnlroy treated him. They were entering Hnlclgh now, nnd he ordered the coachman to pull his horses down to n walk. He had decided to make ubo of the Helle Plain turnout In creating an atmos phere of confidence and trust espe cially trust. To this end be spent the best part of an hour Interviewing his creditors. It amounted almost to a mass-meeting or tho adult male pop ulation, for ho had no favorites. When ho Invaded virgin territory bo believed In starting tbo largest pos sible number of accounts without de lay. Tbe advantage of his system, as ho explained Its workings to Mahaffy, was that It bred' a noble spirit of emu lation. He let It be known in a general way that things were looking up with him; Just In what quarter be did not specify, but there he was, seated in tho Hello Plain carriage, and tbe In ference was unavoidable that Miss Malroy was to recognize his activities In a substantial manner. Mahaffy, loafing away tho arter noon In the county clerk's otllce, heard or tbo Judge's return. He beard that Charloy Norton hnd left a will; thnt Thicket Point went to Miss Mal roy; that the Norton cousins In mid dle Tennessee were going to put up a fight; that Judge Price had been retained ns counsel by Miss Malroy; thnt ho waB authorized to begin an Independent search lor Charley Nor ton's murderer, and was to spare no expense; that Judgo Price was going to pay bis debts. Mabaffy grinned at this and hurried home. He could be lieve all but the last; that was tbe crowning touch of unreality. Tbe Judge explained tbe situation. "I wouldn't withhold bope from any man, Solomon; it's tbe cheapest thing In the world and tbo one thing we are most miserly about extending to our fellows. These people' all feel better and what did It cost me? Just a little decent consideration; JttBt the knowledge of what tbe unavoid able associations of ideas in their own minds would do for them!" What had seemed tbe corpse or cred it breathed again, and the Judge and Mabaffy immediately embarked upon a characteristic , celebration. Early candle-light found them making a be ginning; midnight came the gray add purple of dawn and they were ttllt nt It, back of closed doors and shuttered windows. CHAPTER XVIII. - Betty Leaves Belle Plain. . Hannibal bad devoted himself loy ally to tbe Judge's glorification, an Hetty heard all about tbe letter, tbe snuffing of the candles and the re ward of five thousand dollars. It vast ly increased tbe child's sense of Im portance and satisfaction wben be discovered sho bad known nothing of these matters until be told ber ot them. "Why, where would Judge Prlco get so much money, Hannibal?" she asked, greatly astonished. "He won't have to get It, Miss Het ty; Mr. Mahaffy says be don't reckon no one will ever tell who wrote tbe letter he 'lows tbe man who done that will keep pretty mum he Just dPSBent tell!" the boy explained. "No, I suppose not " and Betty saw that perhaps, arter all, tbe Judge had not assumed any very great finan cial responsibility. "He can't be a coward, though, Han nibal!" she added, for she under-! stood that the risk or personal vio lence which be ran was genuine. Sbe bad formed ber own unsympathetic estimate ot htm that day at Hoggs' race-track; Mahaffy in bis blackest hour could have added nothing to it. Twice since tben sbe bad mot him In Raleigh, which had only served to fix that first Impression. (TO DE CONTINUED.) Bank of England Employes. There are about 1,06') persons on the staff of tbo Dank of England, of whom '840 nre nt tbe bead offlco in London and the remainder In th branches throughout tho country Five hundred porters ihd mechanic! nre also employed. Tjq bank prlnta Its own notes and Indian rupee notes, together with all pohal orders and old;uge pension ordonr, this work Is done at the head office. Royalty Sacred In Austria. A woman in Vlorna has boon sent to prison for three'montbs for speak ing dlsrespoctfully' of Maria Theresa, who tins been del for' 131 years. la Austrian luw royalty Is prelected from criticism, wrltier" or spoken, for 800 years after dcatl. When Bake Day Comes REMEMBER that home-made home-balked food is now the vogue in the best, most carefully conducted homes, city and country. Bread Cake Pastry More Economical More Tasty More Healthful Remember that with DR. PRICES Cream Baking powder -A Strictly Purt, Cream of Tartar Powdar- all quickly-raised food is made without trouble and of finest quality. REMEMBER Great Success, Delicious foods, are yours with Home Baking and DR. PRICE'S CREAM BAKING POWDER when Bake Day Comes KEEPING BABIES IN HEALTH Success of Tent Scheme Last Sum mer 8o Pronounced That It Will Be Repeated. Mothers of little babies that suffered much from tbo intense heat in the early part of July last summer will bo interested in the success of the "baby tent" scheme adopted in some of the big cities. Tbe tents are placed on flat roofs of tall buildings and in open lots, wltb eight little cradles or cots In each tent Wben all was ready mothers of babies under two years were Invited to leave them at tbe nearest available tent over night, so that the young sters, In addition to enjoying tbe privi lege of sleeping out of doors, could also receive the attention of trained nurses and doctors free. 8ome of the tents have a perforated Iron pipe extending along the ridge pole and connected with tbe city water supply. On very hot nights tbe water was turned on and allowed to stream down over the canvas. By evapora tion It greatly reduced tbe tempera ture Inside tbe tents. Some of the tents were also kept cool by tbe uso of large blocks of Ice In tubs before the entrance. Electric fans blew tbe cold air from tbe Ice Into the tents sufficiently to keep tbe babies comfort ably cool. This Is the way some of the poor babies are being cared for, but the Ideas could be utilized by any one who bad tbe welfare of the baby at heart. Didn't Know What It Was. Senator Duncan U, Fletcher wan condemning at a dinner In Jackson ville an orange grower who had failed. "Tbe. man failed," he said, "through ignorance. He lays tbo blame on other things, but bis Ignorance alone Is at fault. He Is as Ignorant of o ran go farming as tbe tramp was of Industry. "You've heard of that tramp, por haps? He wore on his faco a sneer of derision and scorn. "'Work?' ho said 'Work? Whnt Is Itan herb?'" Had Them. "Do you keep motoring accesso ries?" asked tbe man entering tbo de partment store. "Ob, yes," replied tho floorwalker, with a bow, "wo keep arnica and witch hazel. Drug department, second aisle to the left, please !" , Many a doting father has paid hun dreds of dollars to loam that his daughter couldn't slug. LIFE SAVER8. aRsRsBBBBTl aSBBBBBBBl li WtORHaBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBpjHaBBBBBB lUssssKrwl) - FT if :..." i t"'"'.-raM' 1 GGBC UMH. First Shark There's a man falling overboard. Second Shark We'll have to eat bim or he'll drown. Easy to Cut the Price. A man went Into a butcher's shop and asked how much sausages were a pound. "Ab," said tbe butcher, "der brlce vas gone ups. I shall hat to sharge you tventy-flve cents." "Nonsense!" exclaimed tbe vustonv er, "that Is outrageous. I can get them at Schmidt's for twenty cents." "Veil, vy didn't you?" "Because he was out of them." "Ob, veil," replied tbe butcher, "if I vas oudt of 'em, I'd sell 'em for tven ty cents, too." Fathers' Day. Qabe I boo that they celebrated Mothers' day. Why don't they have a Fathers' day? Steve Father has every Saturday night, hasn't bo? 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