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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
Civil Service Reform in Fiction.

1t is a significant fact that the Civil
Service Reform agitation is beginning
to show itself in fiction. Mrs. Bur.
nett's Through One Administration, {.
Ito appear in The Century Magazine)
It is said will have bearings upon this
subject. The effect Of the present sys-
tenn upon the character Of "civil SER
wants. is brought out with great force;
and Washington society altogether is
said to be depicted with a good deal of
subtlety, and with the intimate knowl-
edge that only comes with years of
residence. The Century Magazine will
also publish before long a short story.
giving both the humorous and traRical
side Of the subject.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
How IL Hapnened-


There was railroad excursion from
jackson county yesterday, and among
the crowd was man who called at the
Office of the Chief Of Police to make a
statement. When the chief was ready
to hear the details the man began:
81 was just coming out of the depot
when 1 met fellow with a squint to
his left eye" "Got that DOWN.
"Yes."
"Well, he held out his hand and said
how do you do Judge PerkinsP' 1
kinder held out my hand and said I
was putty well, thank you. I'm no
more Judge Perkins than you are. but
1 thought I'd draw the fellow out lit
tie. Got that DOWN."
Eyes"
%Well" we shook hands and walked
for the corner, and he asked me if /
ever absorbed. said 1 did, and we
went over to a saloon and surrounded
some beer. Are You following"
yes"
my friend said his name was Col
Inns and that he was in the mule bust
ness. Then we absorbed some more -
Eyes"
"He asked me if didn't remember
of loaning him 81 in Toledo in 1866.
and hang my buttons if wasn't fool
enough to remember l wasn't in Te-
ledo in &c, or anywhere nigh it, but 1
saw purity good chance to make 81.
Hang me if didn't think had found
one Detroiter good enough to fly right
to Heaven. Then we absorbed some
more"
Eyes"
"Well, the chap wanted to pay me
back the 81, and L also wanted to get
hold of it. He hands out this $50 bill
for me to change, and / gave him back
Sl4 and was to hand him 81 more at
the depot to night. Then we absorbed
some more"
ats a counterfeit bill"
"You bet and I'm a gone-up man!
Farewell, old Jackson county"
"What do you mean?"
al mean that 81 Of that $14 was tC
buy school books, and the other 81 was
to buy porus plasters and a new dress
for a school teacher out there. L have
been done for and laid low. Do re
turn to face the music? l do not. Dc
1 jump into the river and sleep in The
arms Of death? 1 do, and don't you
forget it. l want a chew of toba eco
n few instructions as to the best plac,
to jump, and I'll trouble earth no more
But he didn't jump. BE had twenty
two cents and this sum was enough Il
get drunk on. He was picked off Thu
walk in the evening and taken to TIN
station, and when asked his name h
replied:
mo use, old fller-no use. If
lent you two dozzer's in Chicago il
1877 you can't pay it back nohow-
won't have it-won't take it."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
A Graveyard cour,.hiD.

One of the most romantic marr;ooo.
on record, says the Louisville Courier.
Journal, TOOK place in this city yester-
DAY, py which Benjaman Ferguson, a
stone cutter, was united to Mrs. Anne
Ia wagner. The story Of the courtship
and marriage Is a singular one. and
plainly shows In what strange channels
love Will run. Several months ago the
help-mate OF Mrs. Wagner died. and
his remains were buried In Cave Hin
cemetery, In the family burying ground.
lime passed swiftly by, and after dali
y visits to the cemetery, Mrs. Wagner
became convinced that a monument
reared over the mound that covered
her deceased helpmate would much inn
prove the looks of things Whereabouts.
20 she had plain marble shaft erected
over the grave. This remained there
'or some time, and Mrs. Wagner resolv-
ed nat she would have some inscription
carved upon the monument. setting
forth the good qualities of the deceas-
ed, and leaving some memento of her
affection. She looked around for some
one to carve the inscription, and at
length Ferguson was employed. and he
commenced his task three days ago.
lie began work early in the morning,
and during the day the disconsolate
widow came to the cemetery to watch
the progress OF the work. The stone
cutter was very much interested in the
widow, all the more from the fact that
she had very handsome face. and he
thought that 1t was his duty to console
her. He paused frequently between
the strokes Of his hammer and offered
her words of coincidence, at the same
time intimating to her that there wa:
a bright page left in the book of lif,
for her. BY evening quite an intima
cy was established between the two
the widow thinking what a nice fellow
the stone-cutter was, and wonder
ing If there was not some
way besides money in which
she could repay him for his labors. Or
the other hand he came to the conclu
sion that the most solid comfort h,
could offer her was by Offering to TAX
the place OF the deceased husband. II
returned to his work the next day. an(
the widow also came. Matters wer
renewed upon more solid footing thai
before, and by night a bargain ha,
been made that the widow was to pa
, him for his labors by bestowing he
hand upon him, and he was to occup
: the place in her heart left vacant b
the death of her husband. On Tn
/ third day after their meeting, yesterday
. there was a quiet wedding and the tw
were made one. The inscription o
! the monument still remains half con
pleted, just as heleft it on the secon
: day. He will probably renew his labor
! on the epitaph as soon as his hone,
: moon is over.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
1.-THE children's GARFIELD Home

A new project in memory of the late
President originates i'm the suggestion
OF n little boy, Willie p. Herrick. for
founding a Garfield Home" for Door
and sick children by subscriptions from
the children of America. Willie writes
to the New York Evening Post as fol.
lows:
81 felt very badly when our Presi.
dent died, and my brother and think
1t would be very nice to have a home
in the country for little sick children.
Mamma thought that each little boy or
girl could give from one cent up to
twenty-five cents. We thought we
could call it the Garfield Home" and
we also thought it would be very nice TO
have picture of President Garfield in
it. We would like all little BOYS and
girls to join in this. Please put this in
the paper. and also put i'm for the pa
rents TO tell the children.
NEWPORT, September %, 1881.
WILLIE Il. HERRICK."
To this letter, iuclosing a dollar as
the contribution Of four children. Will
lies mother adds:
"The children were intensely inter-
ested and affected. Their earnest.
child-like prayers and faith touched
our hearts, and we have heard
the same story from other parents.
Great good might be accomplished by
turning this tide of children's sym
pathy and love to practical use"
The Post having declined to act as
banker of the fund, the st. Nicholas
Magazine for young folks announces
that it will reprint Willie's suggestion
in its November number, believing
that its young readers will be glad to
learn of the project, and to give it
practical aid; and the publishers of st.
Nicholas have volunteered to receive
and credit all subscriptions to the
Garfield Home" that may be sent
them. with the understanding that if
the total amount subscribed should be
insufficient for the founding of
Home, it may be applied in the form of
u "Children's Garfield Fund" to the
benefit of the Poor Children's Summer
Home, or some kindred charity of New
York City. Any persons interested
may address or send moneys to
THE CENTURY Co.,
Union Square north) N. Y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
Cane-Orowers.

Several gentlemen prominently inter.
ested in the development of the north
ern cane interests are talking of issu-
ing a call for the national convention
of cane growers and syrup and sugar
manufacturers at Chicago, soon after
the working season is over. 1t is also
suggested that delegates from present
state and local cane-growers' associa-
tons, at the time of this mass conven-
ton, organize a national association,
with the object of furthering the
general interests of their growing and
already important branch of farm
industry.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

With the next number the title of
Scribner's Monthly becomes The Cen
tury Magazine. The first issue of The
Century Magazine will have the gener-
al appearance Of the old Scribner. but
the page will be larger. and without
rules" so that about fourteen pages
OF matter Is added by the new arrange
ment The publishers II END to en-
phasize the rev series by a number
flor November) of peculiar pictorial
beauty and literary interest. One OF
the principal features Of this number
Is the portrait OF George Eliot, by Bur
ton, which Mrs. Cross's family put
forth through The Century MaQazine
~ the authorized likeness of the great
novelist. The portrait Is accompaoied
by an account-als0 authorized-o
her religious and philosophic beliefs. bv
Frederick w. II. Myers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
American Birds.

Several specimens of native Ameri-
can birds are finding friends and pur.
chasers across the Atlantic-in Ger
many, France, and even England.
The nonpareil, for example, one of
our very handsomest birds, was sent
over to Europe last year to the number
OF three thousand five hundred by one
single house. The cardinal, or Virginia
nightingale, or Virginia red-bird, is
likewise making the grand tour. Over
ive thousand of these cardinals were
exported last year from the city of
New York. The indigo, OF American
olue-bird, is likewise ON his travels
abroad, while an American bobolink
took the first prize in a worlds fair in
England. Even the Irish, a proven
bially hard people to convince, have
practically confessed that although
the Irish thrush is the best, the Ameri-
can brown thrush is just rs good"
All md ahfdoo w.-fkR H.s-. ~,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription"
is most powerful restorative tonic,
also combining the most valuable nerv-
inc properties, especially adapted to
the wants of debilitated ladies suffer
ing from weak back, inward fever,
congestion, Inflammation, or liberation
or from nervousness or neuralgia pains
By druggists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
Set hack 40 Yeare

II was troubled for many years with
Kidney Complaint, Gravel, &c my blood
became thin; L was dull and inactive
could hardly crawl about; was an old
worn out man all over; could get nothing
to help me, until l got Hop Bitters, and
Row am boy again. MY blood and kid.
neys are all right, and am as active as a
man of 30, although l am ~, and have nc
doubt it will do as well for others of my
age. 1t is worth trial. (-Father.) -Su,i
day Mercury.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
Too Utter for Utterance.

Two young men who moved in the
very best Austin society, went on a
spree not long since. As they were
pretty well under way, one of them
said in an inebriated tone of voice:
"Let's bid each other good night, Bill p
"Why, you amt going home already?
It's right in the shank of the evening"
~Of course I'm not goin' home now,
but after awhile we won't know each
other from shide of sole-loather, sho
let's say good night right now before
it'sh too late"
They embraced.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

DR.. Z. q. Holmes, cures every case OF
no pay. He also treats successfully Fistu-
la in AnO, and all other diseases of the
Rectum and Anus. That annoying dis
ease itching piles he cures in a week
Patients attend to business while under
treatment. He solicits inquiries by mail
and promptly answers all. Office No. IL
West 9th ST., Kansas City, Mo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

"The Century Co., formerly Scribne1
& Co, have taken possession of their
new quarters in the fifth story of No
33 Il. 18th st. North Union Square.
A more delightful place of business il
would be hard to imagine. The view
from the front windows is far-reaching,
overlooking Union Square, and extend
ing over the house-tops down Broad
way. In the front-part of the floor
are the desks of the clerical force. and
over in the southeast corner is the
private Office of Mr.. Roswell Smith. the
president of the Company. Mr.. John
La Fargo has just designed a window
for the door of Mr.. Smiths room. 1t
is of his patent glass with its jewel eff
feets. In the center lies the open book
with its surrounding flame, used as the
trademark of the Company, and on it's
open pages are the initials sR. S.
= The other rooms are fur
nished plainly and in excellent taste.
They are papered in solid col
ors, with plain frieze and no dado.
Mr.. Stanford White gave the
Company the benefit Of his sound taste
IN the matter of decoration, / believe.
Ineed not say that there is a large ele-
vator to take passengers up and down
stairs, so that the man or woman
whose Ms. is rejected need not feel that
he or she has worked very hard to sell
lt-N. Y. Correspondents "BoSton
Saturday EUe1ing Gazette"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
AChance for Health

Is afforded those fast sinking into con
dition of hopeless debility. The mean.
are at hand. In the form of genial medi
cinal cordial. Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters embodies the combined Qualities of !
blood fertilizer and depurent, tonic anG
an Alternative. While it promotes diges
ton and assimilation, and stimulates appe
tite, has the further effect of purifying
the life current and strengthening the
nervous system. AS the blood grows
richer and purer by its use, they who re
sort to this sterling medicinal agent. ar
quire not only vigor but bodily substance
A healthful change in the secretions is
effected by it, and that sure and rapid ply.
steal decay which chronic obstruction OF
the functions Of the system produce is al.
rested. The prime causes of disease be
ing removed, health is speedily renovated
and YigOr restored
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
nMY Tormented Back -

is the exclamation of more than one
poor handwriting man and woman
do you know why it aches? 1t is
because your kidneys are over-tasked
and need strengthening, and your sys-
tenn needs to be cleansed of bad
humors. You need Kidney Wort
Democrat
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
Henrv's carhoI;c Saliva

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all kinds OF Skin
Eruptions, Freckles and Pimples Be sure you
get hENRY'S CARB0LIC SALVE, as all other
are limitations and counterfeits. Price Is cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

Indigestion, Dyspepsia, nervous prostrstok, ani
al forms Of general debility relieved by taking MeT
mans Peptonized Ifeef Tonic. the only prepare
ZION OF beef containing is entire nutritious pfopCes
1t not mere smulant like the extracts Of beef bu
contains biocdmaxing, force-generatng, AID hfeEus
tanning properties; Ia invaluable In all enfeebled con
citizens whether the result Of exhauston nervous pros
ration, over work. acute disease; particularly II re
sutng nom pulmonary complaints CAsvzLL. HkzAxI
Co, Proprietors, New York. Sold by druggitn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

LEIs CHEMICAL MANIC Co., Gentle
men: 1t affords me pleasure to recon-
mend your Dandelion Tonic. 1t has on
three occasions cured me of malarious at.
tacks, against which other medicines were
Intellectual. l consider it an excellent
remedy for that sluggish, unhealthy con-
dition of the system brought on by exces-
sively warm or damp weather, and ma
larious atmosphere.
III. G. BURNETT,
a SSiSfqnf EdifOr InaH1.c11
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

Dyspepsia, liver complaint, and
kindred affections. For treatise giving
successful self-treatment address
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL Asso-
CATION, Buffalo. n. Y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
A Censorship Impracticable.

DR.. fOCts's Health Monthly.
Somebody in Boston has been MAX
ing complaint of the immoral charac.
ter of many of the novels found in the
public library. He thinks these trashy
things should be excluded. The trus-
tees on the other hand reply that they
must furnish such books as the public
demand; that the fault is with the
public; and that it is not a little diff
cult to decide what is a decidedly i'm
moral book, so much depending upon
the reader and SO little upon the book
itself; The Tribune in making editorial
comment upon the subject, remarks
that "what might hurt one reader an
other might find wholesome or at least
harmless" This conservative paper
further says, "that as public libraries
are constituted, the question of censor
ship once raised would blow up the
whole concern" referring of course to
the public library at the Hub. The
same paper proceeds to comment thus:
eff we are to have the libraries, we
must run certain risks; and, after all,
the question of moral or immoral read
ing, having taken care of itself ever
since the invention of printing, possi-
bly, may be left safely to take care of
itself at this time when we have so
many public schools. to say nothing of
our numerous churches"
Now this argument will apply lust
as well to the United States mails as
to the public libraries. 1t indeed
would be safer to undertake to insti-
tute censorship over the libraries than
to continue the present censorship over
the mails. 1t might be urged that
community in which a library is To-
Gated would have right to say what
should and what should not be admit
ted. But with the diverse opinions of
individuals and commu titles scattered
over the states and territories of the
entire Union, it becomes difficult mat
ter to say what shall be refused mail
facilities, the United States mail being
public carrier, supported by all the
people of the United States, who have
an unquestiOned right to enjoy impair
tial facilities in the use of it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution
LYDIA Il. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE Com
POUND is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims
at the cause, aud produces lasting results
Send to Mrs. Lydia K. Pinkham, 233 West
ern Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

crease in this country. 1t is estimated tha
100000 die yearly with Consumption
Many fall victims through their own i'm
prudence. A better remedy than ALIENS
LUNG BALsAM for affecting a perfec
cure, cannot be found. Physicians are
recommending it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

DANGER SIGNALS from the Weather
Bureau are not more significant of a sotrm
than cough is of consumption. Provi
deniially, we can cure any cough with
HALE's HONEY of FOREGROUND and TAR
Fixes Tootbacbe Drops cure in enc min.
ute
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
DR.. wincAell's Teething Syrup has never failet

DR.. Winchell's Teething Syrup has never failcC
to give immediate relief when used In case. o
Summer Complaint, Cholera-infantum or pains ii
the stomach. Mothers when your little darling
are suffering from these or kindred causes do no
hesitate to give it trial, you will surely be pleas
ed with the charming effect Be sure to buy d.
Winchell's Teething Syrup Sold by all druggists
only - cents per bottle. ;
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
Endorsement by the Governor of tn,
State of Missouri.

says, "Dr. ID. E. Dickerson, of Kansas
City, is of the medical profession and has
a high repute as Physician and Surgeon
He is one of the founders of the Surgical
Institute at Kansas City. 1 commend him
to the favorable consideration of gentle
men whom he may meet.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

Ho, YE BALDHEADs!-T is inst
one way, and no more, by which you may
be cured-use CARBoLINE, a deodorized
extract OF petroleum. 1t will positively
produce new hair; there is no substitute
for this marvellous petroleum hair renewer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20
Assistant Editor Laurence STANDARD.

For Headache, Constipation, Liver Complaint
and ell bilious arrangements Of the blood. there
is no remedy as sure and safe as Eilerts Daylight
Liver Pills. They Ssand unrivalled In removing
bile, toning the stomach and in giving healthy
action to the liver. Sold by all druggists
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

Ii your druggist will not order CHRY =
so CORN CUEE, send one dollar to the Nor
man Medicine Co.,. of Des Moines, Iowa,
and they will send you three bottles pre-
paid-retails at IS cents per bottle
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

These familiar words recall to the farmer
and others interested, the unfortunate necee-
sity of sometimes getting rid of Stock that
Is not otherwise salable on account Of blem-
ishes or imperfections. To improve upon
this method, by showing how to restore your
Stock TO first-class condition, is the plan
herewith presented. The signal benefit of
the Great German Remedy to mankind very
reasonably induced its application to the
suferings and ailments OF the dumb crea-
ton, beginning with the Horse. People who
tried II were more than surprised by its re-
suits, as attested in the speedy and perma-
nent cure Of their Stock, and they gladly
announced their experience by word OF
mouth and by the public press, until to-day
FARMERS and DEALERS, STocKMEN AND
BREEDERS, the COUNTRY OVER, are'using ST.
JACOBS OIL with delight, satisfaction and
mistake Of ~ ~ lose their
thinking that <1W Stock by q
anything is RS 10y miserable eff
good enough XII fort at econ
fora Horse NEN omy. There
who humanely regard the welfare Of their
faithful dumb creatures, and provide for
their comfort with good food and shelter,
and for their health by a constant supply
OF ST. JACOBS OIL,-the safest and speediest
relief for Diseases Of Horses and Stock ever
evidence whatsoever OF disease or injury
among Animals, they should have the best
possible treatment, as It never pays to de-
fer attention to Stock. Inasmuch, then, as IL
is the part Of common prudence TO use the
surest curative means in the beginning,
every Stable, Farm and Stock-yard should
be abundantly supplied with ST. JACOBS
OIL, which is used and recommended by
the best Horsemen in the country as an ar
ticle which will relieve more promptly and
certainly the ailments of and Injuries to
Stock than any other remedy known For
SPAWN, Ringbone, Wfnd-Gall, FLESH
s2r~ Wounds land Calls
N<y of an kinds, Poll
T Evil, splint, Swell wv
Gzs ings, Tumors, Fistu- .sa8Q,
In, Lameness, Stiffness, Cramps Of the Mus
Gle, Acute and Chronic Founder, Mango,
Corns, Whitlows, Broken Knees, Cuts,
Collie, Sore Throat, Distemper, and many
other Diseases, especially Foot-Rot I'm
Sheep, ST. JACOBS On affords instant relief
and sure cure, and costs but FIFTY Cents.
Pamphlets containing full directions for
home treatment of diseases OF domestic
animals, sent upon application, by
A. voaELER 3 CO., Baltimore, Nd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

Save your Harness by oiling Il with Uncle
SANS Harness Oil, which will Keep it sofl anc
piiable- This Is the best OH ever made .
leather. Sold BY al harness makers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-10-20

Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Imminent 4. mos,
efficient in rheumatism, Bruises, Burns
scratches and many other Ills incident to man
end beast Sold BY all druggists