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Show t A TAME LUNATIC. By Amy F. Cackett. i "Glad you've come down, old fellow; I hope it won't be to dull for you here. I must say I don't find It particularly lively." So eald my friend, Ellis Rad tone, as he welcomed me to his stately ome in the heart of the Gloucester- - hire Hilla. "About a fortnight ago my mater ad a letter from some very old friends f hers whom she has not seen for ears. It Beems that their only daugh ter had been on the eve of marriage with a captain in the army, when he was called to the ront and killed in his first engagement The girl was awfully cut up, and fretted a lot, and all that, until at last her mind appears to have given away, and she imagined she was everybody and anybody except just the person she is. The doctors said it was only a temporary affair and recommended complete change of scene and that she should not see her t)wn folk at all. They also particularly recommended that this part of the country. Her people then remembered, that mater had a place here, and wrote to ask her if she could help them in their great trouble. Mater offered to have her at once, and she came the day before yesterday." When, some time later, I was introduced to my hostess, I found her just what I had expected white-haire- d and smooth-skinnewith kindly gray eyes and a motherly, tender manner. Let me introduce you to my visitor," she smiled. "Miss Lynn Ellis' old friend, Mr. Gerald Newcombe." Before me stood a tall slender, sweet-face- d girl of about I could see no trace of her malady in her appearance, except an extreme pallor and an exceedingly puzzled, worried look about the eyes. I "You seem interested in her, Mr. iNewcombe. Will you help me?" said Irs. Radstone. Why, certainly, I will do anything can. How can I assist you?" f "If you would only never let her out pf your sight, unless you know that I, pr my maid, Bridget, have her in (charge. And be sure, whatever you do, that she does rot talk you over. Her plausibility almost convinced one of jbe servants who came to me quite (distressed about her." It sounded Pimple enough, so I promised, and then retired to my room, pnly to sit by the bright fire and think pver the strange events of the evening. ' I awoke with a start, then shivered, and noticed that my big fire had burnt down to a few dying embers. The moon was shining through the windows behind me on to a large mirror. That creepy feeling of fear that only attacks us in the dark ran down my back, for as my eyes fell on the mirror, it reflected a crouching figure moving ilong the wall between the windows. After an Instant. I pulled myself together, and jumped up, as the figure I darted for and through the door. followed quickly. It moved along swiftly and noiselessly in the shadow, "but I could still distinguish a din: out-inand putting fresh energy into the fchase, I steadily Rained on it It nnde straight for the hall, and 1 was still some paces off, when it reached tho door and began to fumble with the I sprang forward and clutched lock. It with a firm grip. There was a smothered scream, and a slight struggle, but I held tight Then the figure drew Itself up Into the moonlight, and I was face to face with Miss Lynn! "How dare you?" she cried, shaking with anger. "How dare you follow toe about like this? Do you take me for a thief or a lunatic?" That was a very awkward question. ! could hardly tell her the truth. "Ton must admit that It is rather strange to wander about the bedroom end house at this time of the night," t ald soothingly. "Not more strange than the circumstances that caused me to," she retorted quickly. "Why do they keep me here against my will and lock me In my room?" "How did you get out Into my room, then, If you were locked in?" 1 queried, thinking 1 could convict her of a ded, ty. e, kept at a distance by remembering her condition. "But why do you want to escape?" I asked. "Aren't you comfortable here?" The tears came with a rush. "How can I be," she said, "when I know that either I am shut up with lunatics, or else I am being confined as one? I tell you I am not MIsa Lynn my name is Alicia Linton. I knew not what to say. , "Nobody here knows- my friends," she replied, "and the letters I have written have been taken from the letter-box and destroyed. I saw them. I assure you, Mr. Newcombe, It is all a mistake, which they will discover soon. But meanwhile I am losing my situation." Whilst listening to her 1 am afraid I had fallen into my usual bad habit and was busily Inspecting the ground. In truth, I was wondering how I could answer her, without hurting her feelings, when I suddenly missed her from my side, and looked up to see her hurrying through the wide gates, back to which she had cunningly led me. A few minutes brought me to the Bpot where a little excited knot of railway people were already assembled. For a second or two I stood outside the group, dreading to see what I felt sure would meet my eyes. ''Stand back, mates, give her a little air," someone cried, and the crowd parted, revealing Miss Lynn, supported by a rough platelayer, who was dolug his best to keep the fainting girl on her - feet. "You're all right, miss only shook a bit," he added. I soon heard bow the platelayer, noticing the shouting and the, running girl, had darted out and pulled her from the very jaws of death; and, telling the man to come up to the Hall later, we hired a conveyance and took Miss Lynn back. Mrs. Gladstone's relief took the form of tears, when she had Miss Lynn ones more safely under her roof. After lunch the mid-da- y post arrived, and by mutual consent everybody opened their letters. For a few moments there was silence, broken only by the noise of tearing envelopes and rustling paper, and then a startled exclamation came from Mrs. Radstone. "Good gracious! Whoever are you, then?" Ellis turned in surprise, and took the letter from Mrs. Kadstone's trembling band. He glanced through it, gave a prolonged whistle, and looked with a comical expression at Miss Lynn. Then he read: "Dear Henrietta. I cannot understand your short note. In which you say that Annette had arrived safely. I suppose you had written it beforehand, and one of the maids posted it by mistake. "Of course you received my wire, Now putting off the visit for a week. for the Joyful news which caused that wire to be sent. The very day before Annette was to start for Gloucestershire she began to recognize some of us, and on the morning following knew us all. The Doctor advised sending the wire, and waiting to see how she went on; and now 1 am happy to cay that she has quite recovered, and again on the Doctor's recommendation. morMaru tor Switzerland I can never thank you enough ning. for your ready kindness in our trouble, but shall hope to see you In town soon, when I can thank you In person. "Yours ever gratefully, "Flora Lynn. Kills burst out laughing as he looked Miss Lynn. at the "I say mater," he cried, "ycu havo been leading this young lady a pretty dance, " nowevcr did It a'.l happen?" Mrs. Radstone looked belplesMl from one to the other, nut the situation was too much for her "I havan't the last lda," she sobMiss this young bed. "Perhaps Mis lady can tell you." In a moment be was at her side "Don't cry, Mrs. Radtore." he said, "It was as much my fault as yours." "Yes, but how did mater get hold nf you?" prrsi?ted Kills, unable to restrain either bis curiosity or his niTri-mca- t fali--.-- ! explanation is really very "as going to take up a simple. as poverness, and must I half fallen asleep in the train. wok up. and, thinking I heard t!ie porters call out the name of my station, I jumped out as the guard and Mr. Ita'l'tone wet" pacing. I tcrrd expert, 'his Is th the guard say, are looking for. Mrs. you lily out her hand, and askd Itadstor.e me if I us' Ml?' Lynn, and, in my cp-pror.dit.lon. I thoncht she nsl my name, which Is Linton. I allowed "The 1 lusion. "Was it your room I came through? I was. They 1 did not know where each In me nipht, and at f.ave locked iaM I found a door at the back of a Jumh-Ji.jpl.oard whl'h led fhrcish a Into Into corridor a Ion; fxrn and I o?e." o'tr. fipf Thrre wa a (harming. at the end of the n1 1,'r sr.r'r was e;''"ii'7 giving 1 'ay b'fjre fict approac Iiin? tears. longed to try to comfort her, but was r di.-'re"- 1 t-r,f.e. sit-uni- h.-jv- i yt'-.in- h--- ld her to bring me here, and well, jrou know the rest" "I sould think we did," said Ellis. ' "By Jove; what a time you've had." "You have all been very kind to me," replied Miss Linton, Joining heartily in Ellis' laugh. "I shall quite enjoy the memory of this adventure, if only my employers have not tired of waiting for me." Mrs. Radstone's motherly arms were around her instantly. V "I hope you will let them wait long- "I have become er yet," she said: very fond of you, my dear, and you must really stay and let me try to make up to you for all you have suffered." Miss Linton took a great deal of persuading, but finally all her scruples were overcome, and she settled down for a long visit. Although she no longer needs so many fond of her that she is seldom alone, and I begin to wish that her identity had not been discovered. YOU PAY NOTHING UNTIL CURED. A. permanent, quick and lasting cure, guaranteed. No cutting, no detention from business. Consultation and examination free. Call 9 send for free book, which tells all abou t rupture or hernia, with testimonial from former patients. nd no Read, the following testimonial letters of former patients and wh&t the Kansas City papers have to say about the Doctor. DR. ERNEST HENDERSON. 103 W. 9th Kansas City, St, Mo. . RUPTURE NOW CURABLE. Wonderful Made Advancement Dr. Henderson. Treating by and is an honor to his calling as weJI as a citizen highly esteemed by his In f r..jv: men. He may be consulted at ny lime at. his office, 103 West Hurt's. :.tivet. ; Kansas City Sunday Journal, July 26, 1903: Rupture is no longer incurable, except perhaps in extremely rare cases, says Dr. Ernest Henderson, Kansas City's eminent hernia specialist. However, It has not been many years since a reliable treatment for this affliction was unknown, and surprising as it may seem, the methods of former years are still in vogue in many places.' "In taking up rupture as a specialty," Dr. Henderson said to a reporter,. "I was satisfied that the old principle was wrong and there was an opportunity for a man who would devote time and study to improve it A rupture li a dangerous thing; no one can tell what minute it will cause trouble, and the time may come when relief Is not within easy reach. It Is always a bother even when there lc no pain or apparent danger. To be sure, It was no small task to revolutionize the treatment of rupture, and I am not boasting when I say that there are few men who would have worked, studied and experimented as I have done to bring out a new method and perfect It so as to be effective In all cMsscj of rupture. My success has been my reward. I have been practicing this method for several years, and there are hundreds of people In Kansas City and vicinity who will take great pleas ure In testifying to its efficacy. People now coma to consult me from almost every state In the Union, and I have on file in my office letters "from many of them showing the high esteem in which they hold the service I have rendered them." In treating rupture Dr. Henderson does not use a knife, consequently he has built up an immense practice and how enjoys a national reputation as a rupture specialist Ills plan of no pay until cured has certainly proven very ' popular. Dr. Henderson is one of the ablest i men in the medical profession today. WEST WARNS EAST. Mr. Peaks, a Merohant, Takes Pleasure in Recommending Treatment. Gives' ' eia.monlal Letter In Conscientious Truth for Benefit of Suffering Mai , Kanaaa City. Km.. May Henderaon, Kaanaa Otty Mo Ernat Dear Sir: My I 'J! can never thank yea for your treatment of ma while In my rupinr Strip of Land That IsStrewn With the well a I avar iM lH condition. I am now I take pride and pleeaure in recomrata Skeletons of Prospectors. to othera your treatment aa the beat an4 om.T On June 15, 1903, 1,000,000 acres cf TkJ reliable treatment there la for rupture. eonsoientloua tr land In California was thrown open to tegmental ia given In mankind. the benefit of auBering entry. This may be taken up either under the desert land act or as a homo-steaDouble Rupture Cured In Seven Weeks tracts. The strip in By Painless Method. Has Not Worn stretches from Mojava to the Colorado a Truss Since. The "Guarantee te river. Cure or No Pay" Is Attractive. MM. K.weaa City. Kaa.. May M, We wish to warn all intending setCity. Ma. Erncet Henderaon, M. D.. Kanaaa I came tlers to let this land alone, says the My Dear Doctor JS" H treatment I waa ruptured on betn San Francisco Argonaut. There is a to my attend not could I "U"'"T that painful You cured ma In eeven weeka by a good deal of talk about 'making the ethod and I have not worn a truea alnc. I desert blossom as the rose". Some l,Ll great pleaaure In recommending yom yemm your treatment to the afflicted, knowing deserts blossom, but not this one. NowlU cure any aufferer. Tour suarantee be oew body will ever do more for this desert or receive no pay la attracUve, aa moat auer-er- e have apent a srea. deal of money aa than Mother Nature has done. The failed to get cured. With beat wlenee, I am. rourt truly only blooming that nature has brought EUQENB SAWTBK. . 1904 N. tfl 8t. about there Is that Its freckled bosom blossoms with large alkali pustules, or Mr. Elliott's Case Was An Extremely pimples, punctuated with sage bush and cactus. This sums up the flora of Bad One, and Had to Be Treated ths the promised land. The fauna inC:cond Time. He Is Now 8oun cludes and Well. I Make My Guarantee horned toads, d In Every Case. Hundreds of lllzards, Gila monsters and venomous soil snakes. The is coarse sand and Ev;irerers Come to Me and are Ouretf, on of the coarse gravel Although Pronounced Incurable by gravel, and top there is a fine alkali powder which, Physicians. Starling. Kaa., May M. 1S. when the wind blows and the Henderaon. Kanaaa City. Me. Dr wind blows often Tt v. horn It May Concern: sweeps over this TV ia to certify tnal tram my barren and land like the I waa scorching tt: . on. up toa my Wth yaar.ronoaed uaaja charaoter m: hernia of dreaded sandstorms of the Saraha, a... y a noted aurgaoa of thla place, after a which, by the way, they must resemI aaw Dr. Erneet Bv i! examination. M'a advertleement, "No cure no pay." a 4 ble. Even far to the southwest, across In company wit mr him. c to I rmlned try the lofty mountain ranges, these desert I went to Kaaaaa City aae otoed 4 Ul.t convent wtth Ua doctor, remaining Ismear sandstorms sometimes sweep, reaching wa treatment for eeven weeka. Belle vtagg the favored dwellers in Southern Caliwell I turced over Ua money and went laaif retjameS, After a few montha time the treubla fornia in the midst of their orange and J but having faita in the doctor I went ha aa do promtoed. wou'.d groves. Even this distant touch of the a f ha condiuen. at him my edvleod having frar weks desert winds, causes trees to wither, will ngly took ma In and treated so h. and then. mora a wit without grass to scorch, and men and animals Y aura Wctfull-rged me CU RED, to suffer keenly. Over this dreadful desert the sun moves like a ball of fire across a sky of brass. Rarely does a cloud break the intensity of its pitiless rays. Those credulous persona who may believe that this is the kind of desert Shorthand leaton and 18th Annual 93 page Oataw which by Irrigation may be turned Wriw for fpoelmti of Penmannhlp. Free BUSINESS COLLEGE, CENTRAL 'og. maaia omo va., Net ottv, mo. into a garden are doomed to disapHEW TORI LIFE lUlLtllt, pointment There is no water on th's desert strip. The waters of the ColoSPALDING'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, iarsas uii, nu. rado may be led on the lands of the 39TH YEAR. I9.COO GRADUATES AN3 STUDENTS. Bookkeepln; "honhand iPltan n4 n1 Knaneh Htaocliea. so room a. io itKfnii Yuma desert, but that is far lower In Giairgi Xnvtvtj Pfc-- illustrated catalogue FEf SvotyM sueg.u .IBiT ., J F TELEPHONE 117 MAIN than are these. Much of this Mojavs strip at this elevation of two or three thousand feet As for artesian water, the writer bored for nearly two thousiiiiiitin inn TriiT nn uu.. and feet, ending In Igneous rock and AYvninu Arm -A rSi-producing nothing but profanity. You We Can save Money The last hope for the settler on this Write fcr Prloee- barren land would be the discovery cf Ut! Dlt'mci Pkoai 210 Weil. precious metals. They may exist there. Ninth and Minoisoti JUenii, We do not say they cannot be found. l" r But we know, that the land has been KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. for miners prospected by experienced half a century. If s tenderfoot can No one likes to seem unnelghborty. find gold where an old California minCelery Beauty Cult In London. Went End green grocers hsve been but when a breeder has been at great er fails, he is a smart tenderfoot. But antontehed of late by n pains to attain excellence in his Cock, , conMdkrably we doubt his success. dcroari'l which has suddenly it seems a little unfair that his ae prorllclotis We warn all eastern people not to be for celery. quolntanccs should ask to exchange deluded by false rvm If well meaning spniDg up or seem to think him extortionate Is a The one. A curioti" explanation representatives concerning this strip cf if he asks more for his eggs than they re-Urge section of srosrt and pretty ed by false even If women, togther with an equally get for theirs. laud between Mojave and the C3'o-rad- o section who are not so con-- i ' skel-etis strewn large It river. with the The habit of biting the nails nay V tplctioTis for good looks, have cratel of prosper fr.rs. the bones of anin-malconquered by will power in an older a celery beauty cult It is a Flare of Skulls. j Experts hare declared that no drug person, but with children cut the caUs In the world has the potency of celery very clom and dip the ends of the flav Thirty-Yea- r Lawtuit. for producing a clear oonpleslon and gers In quinine or a little extract et The lawsuit of lh Count" r,f Cirry, quaAaia. eyes. reporting h?r ririrs. flfraln?t the tan Eright eaten roust be the It raw, .ay experts of GT.cva for (ho millions left to the When Petting hens, mark the date el It (s tot only a beautifr, town by the Ifffl Duke Chtr of 0 and of expected hatching of Its It but to pmm.-.tsetting deTotee, ha'ta which has lJnir"tt '!(, ocoijiied ihfl each cpe with a pen and ink thue: coi'M" f ir over thirty years, has endr.! In various ways, also inspires encry Then you do riot need to re April and good temper . wi:.i a dlsmtefnl of the claim. Coun to but can teQ trs Citry a? on illic'fimafe rhiH cf Honey le excellent In nearly all at a any memorandum, glanre all about them. the !iike, nn l as suh claimed aa throat and lucg affections. For a l.onflon Impress. No woman rcal'y tnakeas a fool ef a harp tlckilng throat onjgh. a few man. toorijents taken Fh nv r ly refrains from interevery ftxj.if,) IrritAJion. the nil qxkkly allay fering v- it h nature. truth Iff Te I fan d'fcrid ds ICO-ac- re jack-rabbit- s, . Trlnn. cYSr' -Wha ?"n C-c- rJZ . f ! "j!f 0M-T- .-- e nt ""'T'!),. WYANDOTTi iKyr .'rvT . itn oaf- J well-meanin- g ty of os s. I ; ' ff-- ! t-- yo-i- . IT.ivr y"- ln1 m? erryt hint;? ' Yr,. fsctt where I hil the moi;, anl I wanlthat for myself Glasgow Tlmfg. T'rI?onr evr-rjlhin- The average rnatl goes t fcf two Either rocks. or oil whiskey. 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