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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30
A MARVELLOUS FASTER.
A French Widow Who Says She Has Beer
Without Food For Nine Years.

A French Widow Who Says She Has Been
without Food For Nine Years.
The little town of Bourdeilles, in
Perigord, France, is becoming famous
through woman named Zehe Bourivu,
who pretends to have tasted for nine
years and who is now actually undergo
ing a sixty-day fast, under scientific
precautions against fraud. The woman
is the widow of farmer, of Paussac-
Saint-Vivien, named Guillame Garron,
by whom she had four children, all now
dead. The death of her husband was
the beginning of her fast. She is a
brunette with brilliant eyes and Excess
sive nervousness She has lived since
her alleged fasting began under the care
of DIR. Lafon, who says that he visited
her frequently, and, while unable to say
that her story was untrue, doubted it
very much, and endeavored frequently
to induce her to submit to systematic
course of observations that would scien-
tifically test her claim. She always
refused, and this confirmed the
doctor in his suspicion that the
woman was merely an ordinary
hysterical, and perhaps unconscious
fraud. Last month, however, she vol
UNFAIRLY offered to submit to the closest
surveillance the doctor might wish to
place upon her, and the present tests
were begun. The doctor declares that
he took every precaution against trick
cry or deceit For three weeks the
woman has remained under guard in a
place where no one is allowed to bring
solid food of any sort. She has drank
only little water in which toast had
been dissolved, which she rejected at
once, and has sucked, once day, bit
| of orange to take the bad taste from her
mouth. DR.. Laion proposes to keep her
under guard for sixty days He does not
attempt to explain the case, but has re-
ferred 1t to Drs. Charcot and Ball, we'll
known specialists in nervous diseases.
The opinion of the neighbors of the
faster is divided concerning her. Some
believe implicitly that she is as she pre-
tends to be, under Divine inspiration,
and are expecting other miracles from
her in due time. Others believe her,
rather, to be possessed of the devil.-
Paris Letter.
Carpets should be thoroughly beaten
on the wrong side first, and then on the
right, after which spots may be removed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30

Pray, my lord, )" queried gentle
man to judge, WHAT'S the difference
between common law and equity?"
very little in the end, responded his
lordship. Sat common law you are
more quickly disposed of. The former
is bullet which is instantaneously and
charmingly effective: tho latter an ang>
ler's hook which plays with the victim
before it kills him. Common law is
prussic acid; equity is laudanum."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30
-nnnks in China rahat,

Ducks in China are Matched in large
quantities, artificially, in ovens heated
by fires of charcoal. They are kept in
immense quantities by the boatmen
who buy the young ducks from farmers,
who in turn buy from the men who
hatch them. The boatmen pasture them
along the river banks. They are trained
to return to the boats when called.
They thrive and grow rapidly with very
little feeding on the muddy river banks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30
why He REFUSED to Paw

Collector (hotly)-You admit the debt,
but refuse to pay the bill What is your
reason, sir, for this?
Boston Man (coldly)-It is not prop
erly made out. You have used the word
balance" in the sense of remainder"
Ticklowell, show this man out-Chi.
cago Tribune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30
1T GUT HIM SHORT.
How Windmill Man Lost His Grip at
the Funeral.

How Windmill Man Lost His Grip at
the Funeral.
A farmer drove up as we were sitting
on the side porch of the hotel, and after
fastening his horse he came around to
us, and began;
Gentlemen, Inebbe IL SO happens
that one of you is preacher?"
We put in denial one after another,
and he continued:
Wall, the case is this My hired
man died yesterday. He hain't got no
friends around here, and he didn't
amount to much, but we've got TO hold
some sort of funeral over him. Kin
airy one of you do any talking?"
l was finally decided that an Ohio
man, who represented windmill man.
ufacturer, should '.de the right thing
by the late lamented," and that after
noon the landlord carried US out to the
farmhouse in wagon. -Four or Ave
farmers had assembled, a grave had
been dug down on some waste
land near the railroad, and the
coffin was the cheapest affair to be had
for the money. 1t was evident that the
deceased hadn't laid by any cash for
such an occasion. When all was ready
for the windmill man he stepped out
from the chair and pitched the tune and
we Joined in singing, Then he said:
'sMy friends, death is sad thing. 1t
must come to all. Our poor friend here
was hardly prepared for death when he
took to his bed. He had been carrying
water to the stock long distance, and
this exertion pulled him down Had
this farm been supplied with one of our
None Such wind-mills, warranted to
pump $50 gallons of water per minute,
this mans life might"
..Hold on bit" interrupted the
farmer, as he rose up. "rve got the very
windmill on this farm, and it was
owing to the blamed thing being ont
of order and then falling down that
Jim got his death, This han.t MUCH of .
funeral, gentlemen, but what there is
of it has got to be straight. Proceed.
brother, and perhaps you'd better skip
windmills and git in suntin' about cur
loss bein' his gain, the good die young,
death cometh to the high and low, and
so on"
But the windmill man had lost his
grip, and he led off with the .sDoxolo-
Ey'f and closed the business In seven
minutes from the start.-N. Y. Sun.
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30

For her matches look of grace and motion,
this regal beauty was indebted to perfect
invigorating tonic and nervine, Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription, which set in healthy
action every function and gave purity and
richness to the blood.
"Favorite Prescription " is positive cure
for the most complicated and obstinate cases
situation, unnatural suppressions, prolapsus,
or falling of the womb weak back. female
weakness, anteversion, retroversion, bear
ing-down sensations, chronic congestion, in
fammation and liberation of the womb. 1t
is guaranteed to give satisfaction in eUeTU
case, or money refunded.
Manufactured by WORLDS DISPENsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
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Lost the Joke.

Managing Editor-W What's the matter.
Funnymana
Funnyman-I was reading over this
article for errors.
Managing Editor-WelI?
Funnyman tgloomil well, I found
the errors, but can't find the Joke now.
Texas Siftings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30


ana aaclpe works
AahGIactory
1871 loSery
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hands
turtles under negotiation. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30

Carpets should be thoroughly beaten
on the wrong side first, and then on the
right, after which spots may be removed
by the use of OK gall or ammonia and
water
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30

When fellow is in love with girl,
be can hardly believe that she returns
his affection. But when he hears that
some girl he cares nothing for is in love
with him it does not surprise him in the
least-Terre Haute Express.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30
Registered Holstein-E'riesian
Bulls, Grade Heifers and
Cows For Sale.

TIE H0LSTEIN-FRIEsIANS are the best
ever they have been brought in competition
with Jerseys, Guernseys, Ayreshrt,s aud other
larry breeds they have taken the nrst and fine
sweepstakes prizes for both milk and butter
AT the New York dairy show in 1885,, al Mi of
tne state fairs during the past five years ar
tne rat stock shows, at the Chicago, Kansas
Nebraska, Minnesota. Wisconsin, Ohio New
England and other state fairs, at their exhibit
In iSos, the Holsteins won the prizes for both
milk and butter.
The PIETERJE and NETHERLAND are two
nt the best families of this breed of cattle
seven head OF the Pieterjc family have recent
~ oeen sold for S30.00U. an average of So $50
each. We have in our herd two glandsons of
Pleterje Sd, the best COW Of the Pieterie fami-
" we have also a grandson of Netherland
frlnce, one of the most noted breeders of butt
ter cows in the world. We have descendants
OF Jewel who has butter record of 81 pounds
III seven DAYS and who has won more first priz-
es as mich cow than any ccw in the world.
we nave aisQ sons and daughters of DeBraye>
Hendrix { and other noted families
A grade Holstein is worth as much to tho
1alryman as TWO common cows; a full-blood
IS worth as much two grades We have
young bulls and heifers of the best breeding
for sale.
Prices range from $50 up. VIII sell for cash
n for an approved Endorsed note OH one wears
time, or will exchange for steer calves marc
colts or brood mares. Address
MEDICINE VALLEY STOCK FARM
20 MEDICINE LODGE, MANS
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n business in Kansas. and he Is prepared TO
make favorable terms to all desiring farm
loans. He cannot be beaten on interest
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30
DRS. STARKEY & PALEN'S
Urea I,MENT' BY INHALATTON

1920 Arch Street Phi ndeIphf.,.
For Consumption, Asthma, bronchitis. Dys
pepsla. Catarrh. Hay Fever, Headache be-
Dlity, rheumatism. Neuralgia and ali Caroo-
&c and Nervous Disorders.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-07-30

1.-The Compound Oxygen T1,aatment hrs
Starkey Palen, No. 1929 Arch street. PhiIa-
ielpbia, have been using for the past n wears
= a sclehtihe adjustment of the elements oe
oxygen and Nitrogen magnetized and ,bt
compound is SO condensed and made portable
that 1t is sent all over the world
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25
A w1vH,s APPRAL.

You took me, William, when girl, unto
your home and heart.
To bear in all your after fate fond faith
full part;
And tell me, have ever tried that duty to
forego-
Or pined there was not JOY for me when you
were sunk In woe;
No; would rather share your tear than any
others glee
For though you're nothing to the world
you're ail the world to me
You made a palace of my cot, this rough
hewn bench II throne;
There's sunlight for me in your smiles, and
music In our tone.
look upon you when you sleep, my eyes
with tears grow dim;
l cry, oh, Parent of the poor, look down
from heaven on him;
Behold him toll from day to day, exhaust
Ing strength and soul,
Oh. look with mercy on him. Lord, for Thou
cEnst make him whole"
And when last relieving sleep has on my
eyelids smiled.
How oft are they forbade to close in slum
ber by our child!
Itake the little murmurer that spoils my
span of rest.
And feel 1t as part of thee luli upon my
breast.
There's only one return crave; may not
need it long,
And 1t may soothe thee when I'm whore the
wretched feel no wrong;
ask not for kinder tone. for thou vert
ever kind;
ask for not less frugal fare, my fare do
not mind;
ask not for attire more gay-if such as
have got
suniee TO make me fair to thee, for more
murmur not;
But vould ask some share of hours that
you on clubs be-tow,
or knowledge which you prize so much.
may not something know2
subtrnct from meetings among men each
eve an hour for me;
Make me companion OF your soul, as may
safely be.
II you will read III sit and work. then think
when you're away;
Less tedious ] shall find the time, dear
William, of your stay
\ meet companion soon I'll be for cen our
studious hours.
And teacher of those little ones you call
your cottage flowers;
And II we be not rich and great. we may be
wise and kind;
And my heart can warm your heart, 50
may my mind your mind. -Ex.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

A bill will be introduced in the
New York Legislature exempting ed
ltors, newspaper correspondents and
reporters of newspapers from liabil-
ity to jury service when engaged in
the work of their calling. The law
contemplated by this bill ought to
be enacted in every state in the
Union. The character of the en-
ployment of newspaper men does not
rs rule admit of their engaging
substitutes. They often are COM
PEELED to act upon moments notice,
and in such cases their work cannot
like that of busines man, be post
poned. Newspaper men serve the
public well enough when they dis
charge their regular duties well,
without being subject to service up.
on juries.-Denver Republican.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

a single pag" IN n single issue of
the Century taken for advertising
purposes costs $500; In Harper's
s400; in other prominent magazines
from 500 to $40 A yearly adver-
ti>em-nt of one column in the Chica-
90 Tribune costs $50, 900; in the New
York Tribune $4,000 for the lowest
and S35,95O for the highest rate; in
the New York Herald 36, 800 for the
loves, and s39,5Oo for the highest
priced column. These figures will
doubtless be "f interest to the man
who invests $40 and fatters himself
with the idea that he is liberal ad-
vertiser.-Pueblo Merry World.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

Prince Jerome Napoleon is said tn
have given, years ago, some advice
to Brad laugh which ia of general APP
plIcatin to politicians and public
men. "You are very able man."
said Napoieoa, land probably have
a great career before you. But per
init me to give you one word of ad-
vice-let God alonew There Is a
respectful and a blatant way of ex
pressing ones disbelief; and much
ns people may eniov one who enter
tains them by ridiculng religion and
belief in the Deity, he who in
dulges in it throws away his intlu-
ence. John Stuart Mill, probably,
did not much differ from Bradlaugh
in his fundamental notions, but when
IN Parliament he excited no such op
position ~ Bradaugh has done and
was respectfully listened to whenever
he spoke.-Excbange.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

The following remedy was discov-
er-d in Germany, and it is said to be
the best known: AT the first indIca-
tions of diphthrria in the throat of a
child make the room close; then take
Il tin cup and pour into it a quantity
of tar and turpentine in equal parts
Then hold the cup over fire, SO aa
to fill the room with fumes The
little patient. on inhalipe the fumes,
will cough and spit out all the mem
braneous matter, and the diphtheria
will pass off. The fumes OF the tar
and turpeniine loosens the matter in
the throat. and thus affords the relief
that has baffi+d the skill of physicians.
Exchange.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

The projectors of the Bob Greek
ditch will locate gigantic reservoir
upon the line of the canal twenty
miles north of Las Animas. The
hinge affair will entirely cover seven
teen sections of land and it alone
will have irrigable capacity of manv
thousands of acres. The canal prop
err it is intended and In accordance
with the survey. to make ninety mil-s
in length and tins reservoir Is 10 be
at its termipous. 1t is hard to esti-
mate just what benefits will accrue
to Bent county In the large amount
of land heretofore considered beyond
the power of redemption by irriga-
ton that it will open mp agriculture
and which lies adjacent to our town,
with this its most available trading
point. Las ADimas Leader.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25
Banana Line,

Free reclining chair-cars are run
via Santa Fe Route" between Den
yer. Colorado Springs, Pueblo, To-
peka, Kansas City, Fit. Madison.
Gale,burg and Chicago. Two trains
daily b-tween all eastern and west
-rn points. Fast line to San Diego,
Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Pullman Tourist Cars for all Callfor-
MIA points. Shore Line to City of
Mexico. Round trip tickets on sale
at reduced rates to all principle Tex
as, Pacific and Gulf Coast points, al
so City of Mexico. Direct line to
the celebrated Las Vegas Hot Springs
New Mexico.
Colorado Headquarters for tina
popular line 100 Lawrence St. Den
yer, Colo.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

A movement is on foot to have
petition prepared and siuaed by the
leading citizens of both East and
West Las Vegas, and forwarded to
Senator Wolcott, of Colorado. in
Washington, asking that the bill he
has introduced IN the senate, provid-
ing for the establishment of a special
court to adjudicate land titles in New
Mexico and other Territories, be
pushed through to enactment as rap
idly as possible-Las Vegas Optic.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

Anthony Joseph, our hard working
delegate. has presented bill provid-
ing for the appointment OF commits
sion for the investigation of the land
clnims of New Mexico and Colorado.
1t was read twice and referred to the
committee on Territories. 1t IS up-
doubtedly twin bill to Sera ator
Wolcott's. of Colorado. and if we
give M. Joseph proper support, 1t
will probably become law.-Las
Vegas Optic.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

TOPEKA, Kas., Jan. Is.-A petition
is in circulation asking Judge Guthrie
TO call special grand jury to Invrs-
tigate the acts of certain members of
the state Legislature and other state
officials. One of the circulators' Pc
tition stated the petitioners were at
ter State Treasurer Hamilton. Insur-
ance Commissioner Wilder, Messrs.
Burton and Gillette and two or three
other members of the legislature.
The charges against them are NO,
made public.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

Denver Frog: We regret to learn
that the Colorado Passenger Associa-
tion found 1t necessary to sit down
on alleged newspaper men at their
last meeting for selling, or trying to
sell their passes. For the benefit OF
newspaper fools who haven't any
railroad sense. we will say that when
they sell pass in Denver to scalp.
er. the pass goes to the Office that is
sued it in less than an hour, and this
is perfectly right.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

Chas. Parsons, Sheriff of Bent
county. is in the city, and in reply to
inquiries said: II made S2O.4O per
acre from my seed crop this wear af-
ter taking off one crop of hay, and
the threshed alfalfa is as good COW
feed or horse feed as want. 1 also
raised 40 bushels to the acre of as
good corn as can be raised anywhere.
What do think naked piece OF
land with a water right attached is
worth? II is worth $50 per acre if it is
worth a cent? Blizzard.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25
All the newly elected county off.

All the newly elected county off,
GERS. except Treasurer. qualified and
took possession of their respective off
crs on Tuesday They were: County
Clerk J E. Gauger; Sheriff. Lon
Gentry; Judge, Uriel Sebree: As
sessor. c. N. Allen; Coroner, Chas.
Barnes; Supt of Schools. S. r. Lyon;
Surveyor, w. N. Randall; Commits
sioners, R. A Steen, John Carson, J
c Vroman. Tn the evening a grand
ball was given bv the newly installed
officers and dancing was kept up un-
til daylight.--Rocky Ford Enterprise.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25
ANorHBR Man HUNG

ANOTHER MAN HUNG
his "stocking by the chimney with
care" and was tickled almost to death
to find tha. his good wife had antici-
pated his near at hand wants and
filled the stocking with Standard
Seeds. grown and put up by d. M.
Ferry & Co., Detroit, Michigan, who,
on application. will mail you tree a
copy of their Seed Annual, for 1890.
This il the most useful of all seed
catalogues, not only for experienced
gardeners. but for the novice as well.
Send your name and address for a
copy to D. NJ. Ferry & Co., Detroit.
Michigan
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25
Three steam thr4shers are at work

Three steam thrpshers are at work
every day in the vicinity of Rocky
Ford, and it will take until the first
of March to finish tbreshing the
wheat, oats and alfalfa seed in this
neighborhood. The steamers have
been at work since November first.
Rocky Ford Watermelon,
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25

Out of the 10 governors of the ter
rltory and state of Colorado, but one,
Gov. Adams, came from the southern
part of the state. All the rest, ex-
cept Gov. Eaton, were residents of
Denver.-Trinidad News.
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25
WHAT IS GOOD


"Whnt is the real goodT"
asked in musing mood.
Order, said the law court;
knowledge, said the school;
Truth. said the wise man,
Pleas ure. said the fool;
Love, said the madden
Beauty. saie the page;
Freedom, said the dreamer:
Home, siid the sage;
Fame, said the soldier.
Equity. the seer.
Speak my heart full sadly.
"The answer is not here"
Then within my bosom
Softly this heard;
Zach heart holds the secret;
Kindness Is the word"
James Boyle O'Rei!ly
The Lamar register., 1890-01-25
California. Rxoursions.

Are you going to California? If
SO, read the following. and find out
how much it will cost you, ard what
YOU can get for your money: The
SANTA FE ROUTE runs
weekly excursions (every friday
from Kansas City and points west to
San Francisco. Los Angeles, San
Diago and other Pacific Coast points.
The ticket rates are the regular sec
ond-class rates-S35-fro the Mis-
souri, River to principal California
poihts. Pullman Tourist Sleeping
Cars are furnished. These cars run
through, without change, from Kan
sas CITY to destination. The charge
for ber,hs is remarkably low, being
$500 for double berth from Kan
sas City to California. The Pullman
Company furnish mattresses, bed
ding. curtains and all sleeping ac-
cessories, including the services of =
porter, with each car. The parties
are personally conducted by expert
enced excursion managers, who give
every attention to passengers, insur.
ing their comfort and convenience.
For more complete information re-
garding these excursions, rates tick
cts, sleeplLgcar accommodations,
dates. etc, address
GBo T. NICHOLSON. g. P. d T. A.
A, I. d S. F. r. r.
T~pshs, KsasA,