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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

1t Is Of the Rare and Radiant Kind That
Fears No Comparison.
New York Press.1
Lady Brooke is enjoying her 29th sum-
mer. She does not, look it. She preserves
the peaches and cream complexion often
met with among the pure British aristocracy,
as fresh as ten years ago. Her eyes are
grayish blue; her hair light brown, and
her features just relieved from chilling
regularity of outlines by gentle tilt of the
nose, at once suggestive and saucy. Her
ladyship is of medium height, and form that
as vet shows no tendency to that nightmare
of the British matron, embonpoint. Every
body who meets Lady Brooke raves about
her eyes. They would redeem a homely
face. With features that can be called
beautiful they are irresistible.
No one understands dress better than
Lady Brooke. She is never overdressed
Perhaps she errs little too much in the
other direction. But there is the excuse in
her case that, neck, shoulders and face, she
can stand both the glare of the ballroom
and the light of noon, without danger of
damage to her attractions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

robbed of her reason, standing between the
fortune she was to inherit and Lew Barker.
But in order that Mrs. Allaire should in
herit, it was necessary that she should sur
yive her uncle. 1t therefore became Lew
Barker's interest that the life of this un-
fortunate woman should be prolonged until
the estate of Edward Manson had vested in
her There were now but two chances
against him: Molly's death before that of
the testator, or the return of Captain John,
which latter event was always possible in
view of the fact that he might have been
wrecked on some desert isle; and yet very
remotely possible, for it seemed but Wis
sionary not to regard as certain the total
loss of the Dreadnaught.
Such was the position of Lew Barker,
such the outlook for him and that, too,
at moment when he saw him
self reduced to desperate expedients.
Anyway, there were as vet no signs OF
any failure of supplies at Prospect cottage.
And for this reason: After Molly's lunacy
had been judicially established, it had be-
come necessary in the absence of her hus-
band to name a committee of her person
and estate. Lew Barker, on the ground of
propinquity, seemed TO be the natural guar
dian and had consequently been chosen. and
in his capacity as such committee was
vested with full control of her estate. The
money which Captain John had deposited
to cover the expense of the house was at
Barker's disposal, and he had made use of it
for personal needs 1t was of course an in
considerable sum, as the Dreadnaught was
only to be absent for five or six months, but
there was also Molly's separate estate, and,
although it only amounted to a few thou
sand dollars, Lew Barker by making use of
ii to fight off pressing claims, would be able
to gain time, and this was an essential point
for him.
Therefore, this dishonest man didn't hesi-
tate to take advantage of his position as
guardian and appropriate the property of
his ward and relative to his own use
Thanks to these trust funds he was enabled
to secure brief respite and to launch new
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
A VAIL OF DISTRESS
Sent Up From Buncombe County by.
Bill Nye-for Uncle Jere Rusk.
HE Is IN NEED OF A FEW SEEDS.
Enlightened on Viticulture by a North
Carolina MOonshiner.
A GREAT COUNTRY TO. GROW LUNGS
rcoRREspoNDENcE OF THE EDIsPArcH.l

CORRESPONDENTS OF THE -DIsPArcH.l
SKYLAND, BUNCoMBE COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA, July2.
have just finished the following epistle
to Hon. Jeremiah NJ. Rusk, Secretary of
Agriculture, Washington, D. c., and will
jog over the hills to the postofice with it in
the morning:
SIR-Would it bother you too much to
send me few seeds for my place here in
North Carolina for use another season? We
have climate here that is peculiarly
adapted to the growing of fruit, but not
especially good for cereals. 1t is about the
same climate as that of France and Italy,
but there are not SO many foreigners here.
One notices while travelling in France that
it seems to be largely overrun by Canucks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

and enough lung tissue be left to bait trap,
the air here will soon add on a nice new
red lung with real scallops on the edge.
Electric lights are also common here.)
The Children Are Very Bright.
'eWhose funeral is that?" 1 asked in
Asheville the other day of a bright-eyed
little tarheel child leading a goat and a
stone bruise.
81 don't know his name, sah," he
answered simply. 'It is some Northern
gentleman; some stranger, sab. I don't
know his name"
Even the children are bright and quite
ready in conversation, Mr.. Secretary, far
beyond their years.
The vine, cotton and silk flourish in this
country, and if you have cuttings of either
that the department could spare would
like them. If you have dozen cuttings of
gros grain silk that would be hardy, most
any shade, could use them on my farm.
The Catawba grape originated here, and the
wild grape, of:which there are great guam
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
A SENATOR AT A PRIZE FIGHT.
Stewart, of Nevada, Likes a Battle and Is
Skillful With His Fists Himself.

Skillful With His Fists Himself.
New York Press.l
Among the audience which witnessed the
Kilrain-Slavin fight one party was made up
of Senator Stewart, of Nevada; ex-Congress-
man Dorsey, of Nebraska, and Congressman
Hayes, of Iowa. Senator Stewards stalwart
figure, his sombrero-like straw hat and
patriarchal snow white whiskers made him
an immediate object of curious attention.
Few persons in the great crowd, however,
knew that the Senator has a record as a
fighter himself
In the old days when he was welding
shovel and pick in the mining camps of Ne
vada it was frequent thing for differences
between men to be settled by fist fights.
Senator Stewart was considered then to be
the biggest "knocker out" in the region
about Gold Hill, and won his reputation
only by many hard fought contests.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

"A Carroll county, Mo-, farmer has an
Usage orange tree on his place which is .
feet high ana is 4S inches in circumference.
The bark is an inch and half thick.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
A Patent Horseshoe.

A new patent covers horseshoe which
possesses many advantages. On its under
surface is stamped u pattern which gives
number of points for the securing OF better
grip on the pavement, and this, where
wooden movements are used, is an Important
consideration The shoe is about half the
weight of the ordinary shoe, being "a bs the
set OF four: it takes less TINA and less money
to fix, has only four nails, as against the
usual seven. Being only three-quarter
shoe, it leaves the frogs and heels ON the
ground, which prevents coneussion to the
foot and leg, contraction and corns. Ihs
only preparation the hoof requires after tne
old shoe is taken of is that the rasp must Dc
used on the toe and quarters, making re-
duction of about one-eighth OF an lnch on
frog and heels and back part of the foot
should not be touched. This shoe is MADE IN
accordance with the well-established prlncl-
pie that the more the hinder part OF the toOt,
which is very tough, is used the harder ana
healthier it becomes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

But directly this is over. Milford and
lady are slaves to social system which de-
mands nearly every moment OF their lives.
The remaining seven months of home life
is ceaseless round of entertainment of
titled and other guests The selection of
these guests is of course occasionally with
view to, and in the anticipation of, pleasure
to be obtained from congenial society. As
rule it is merely in repayment Of similar,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
LADY BROOKE's BEAUTY.

1t Is Of the Rare and Radiant Kind That
Fears No Comparison.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-02
Still the Favorite.
MAY WHITE,

Ifyon are contemplating a:frip for bust
ness or pleasure it will be well to remember
that the Burlington route is still the favor
tte. Her old established line TO Chicago
hardly needs more than . mere mention for
the reason that every man, woman and child
in the country Is 50 familiar with the fact
that over this line runs the famous solid
vestibuIe "Eli" with fits splendid Pullman
slsepers, chair cars and dining cars.
Your attention is now called to our Double
Daily service between Kansas City, Atch
SON, st. Joseph and st. Louis- Heretofore
We had but one daily train from the Mis-
sourt river TO st. Louis, that being night
train, placing passengers In st. Louis IN the
morning in time for breakfast and all east
ern connections. but On account Of the In
creastnR demand another train has been put
on now leaves Kansas City. Atchison and
st. Joseph In the morning, placing the pas
senRer in st. Louis IN the early evening OF
the same day.
Omaha and Council Bluffs are pHt in rapid
communication with the lower Missouri
river points by two superb daily trains, One
leaving Kansas City late in the morning and
the other in the evening. making the Ean
from Kansas City in about eight hours 1ne
morning train carries thrc1 gn 0unet sleep
ing car to 50. PanI snd-MinneapoliA. placing
the passenger in thsi Twin cities, twenty
hours after leaving Kansas City.
For further information call on or address
n. G. Orr, G. s. W. P. A., 800 Main 81, Kan
go cffv Mo- or g. O.. -i-sf
Az DAWES, G.P = 7. A. q
Sc. Joseph. No.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-02

from himself and bis bereavement, but
the man is as one stunned. He sees it
all, takes the last fond look at his
precious wife, stands by her open grave
then when all is finished comes back to
his desOlate home.
His little daughters prattle is I'M
needed. The white haired minister
comes and speaks of Gods love, but is
silenced by his words, Goods love!
Don't talk to me of Gods love or His
goodness. 1 hate GodI What right had
he to take my wife from me when He
knew that she made my happiness?"
Nothing that the minister could say
touched his heart. The next week he
was gone, no one knew whittier. He
had sold his home, taken his little
daughter and gone quietly away. The
pastor made many inquiries but could
learn nothing of him.
Easter morning in large city. The
bells are ringing their joyful Easter
chimes, From all parts of the city
come the happy worshipers.
We see our old time friends among
the throng. The father looks older
than when we saw him last. Little
Kathleen has grown to be lovely
child of eight summers. Her eyes are
a deep blue; her lair prisoned sun
shine. She is her fathers idol.
When he left his native town he had
thought to keep his child from Christ
ian influence, so had left old assOcia-
tions and gone to great city. He
was a skilled accountant and secured q
good situation Immediately, His heart
was wrapped up in bis little daughter,
and he spent all his spare time with
her.
He had taken pleasant apartments in
a quiet street. Here little Kathleen
grew like flower. AS she grew older
she loved to watch the passers-by. One
day pretty young lady who had often
noticed the beautiful child smiled at
her as she passed. After this Kathleen
watched for her each day.
Time passed OH and they became
better acquainted. The lady came to
visit Kathleen and invited her to spend
q day at her home. Kathleen's father
had been told all about this new friend
whom his little girl had found. He
was very willing that she should visit
Miss Harper
They became good friends and Miss
Harper insisted upon taking Kathleen
to Sabbath school with her. AT first
KathIeen's father objected but finally
gave his consent. Then the child was
very happy and would come home from
the church, climb upon her Papa's
knee and tell him all her teacher had |
told her. Then she would say, please,
dear papa, go with me-" A long, long
time her father refused her request.
One Sunday Kathleen came home all
aglow with excitement.
''Oh, papa, !" she cried, "next Sunday
is Easterl We win have such lovely
l.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-02
Easter Morning.

This poem received the prize offered by
THE REFLECTOR for the best original poem
written by a pupil of the County High
School,
Twas Easter morning, bright and clear
The happiest day ofall the year.
The bircs were singing with delight,
And everything looked gay and bright
The flowers ned their little heads,
AS peep.ng from their grassy beds,
They catch glimpse of mother earth,
And softly smile with joyous mirth,
Oh! why those hearts so full and sad,
When nature smiles and seems so glad?
IT'S time for all to laugh and sing,
Bejolce for Christ, our risen King.
For He who unto earth did come,
And leave on high His glorious throne,
Who on the cruel cross did dis
That we mis- bit live and reign on high,
Provides a way that we may be,
AS pure as Easter flowers we see;
And when orr task on earth is done,
He'll take US TO our heavenly home.
BIRDIE HUMMELL.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-02

written by pupil of the County High
SCHOOL,
1t was a pleasant cottage in a lovely
village in southeastern Maine. The
cottage stands in a wilderness of roses.
Climbing roses Irvine lovingly about it
on all sides. They peep in at the win
dows, their dainty faces pertaining the
air. Out in the Iyard there are great
blush roses, white roses, red roses, the
old fashioned June rose with her many
fashionable sisters, all ladiDg the air
with rich fragrance.
All the surroundings betoken a re-
fined but not wealthy family. With
in the house the same refinement is
shown, Many books lie about the
tastefully arranged rooms.
But sorrow is in this Eden. The
gentle mistress lies in the darkened
parlor in the sleep that knows no wax
ing. By her side stands her agonized
husband. His little three year old
daughter is near him. The child is
speaking. Papa" she says, why
don't mamma wake up?" And the
father answers, my darling, mamma
will never waken again. Papa has
only his little Kathleen now"
He takes the child in his arms and
carries her from the room.
Poor fatherl he has has never known
the God whom his wife adored and
now he feels that God is unjust, IN
kind to take from him the idol of his
heart. She had grown dearer to him
each day of their married life, and
now he is suddenly bereft. This very
day they will take her from him: Even
now the home is thronged with friends
who have come to take long farewell
of this sweet woman.
Her pastor, q white haired old man,
comes and, reading the beautiful ser
vice for the dead, tries TO turR his
thoughts to God and heaven, away
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-02

time. You will go, won't you, papa?
I'll be so glad"
And the father whose heart was not
at rest answered:
"Yes, my darling"
The Sabbath comes and we find them
in the throng called out by the Ginning
bells. IN
The church was be tiful indeed.
The pulpit was a mass Of lilies.
Everywhere were the flOwers-it en-
blems of Christ's resurrection and the
choir chanted the grand anthem, The
Lord is Risen Indeed" The prayer
carried the hearers up to the great
throne of God. Then the minister
spoke of Christ's resurrection in grand
and simple language. He was eloquent
and earnest and as he spoke The truth
came to the heart of our friend and he
felt that God knew best, that He afHicts
not his children in anger but in love.
He saw that he might be happy If be
would.
And so the Easter morn brought to
him a new peace and Joy that he had
never known before. Never again
would he call Gods wisdom in ques-
ton. The peace that came to him that
day remained and became greater.
From that Easter morning he dated q
happier life and felt of truth that
Christ is risen indeed"
MAY WHITE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-02
AcEI1D's INFIUENcE.
AN EASTER STORY.

This Sketch received the prize offered by
THE REFLECTOR for the best original Story
written by a pupil of the County High
School
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-02

For disOrdered liver try Beecham's
Pills.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-02

Children CFy for
Pitchers CasteFla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
BULL-FIGHTING FOR CHARITY.
A Great Event In The Capital Of The
Mexican Republic
IN BEHALF OF THE SPANISH SUFFERERS.
Great Cheering When the President Arrives.
NIno Bulls OF Celebrated Breed Killed
Before tho Crowd.

CRY OF Mexico, Oct 19.-The revival OF
hull-fghting in the City Of Mexico yesterday
was in tho name of charity. A committee of
ladies Of this capital. with Mrs. Diez. the wife
Of the President, are the organizers for the
benefit Of the sufferers from the floods in
Spain. 1t was one Of the greatest spsctacles
of Mexican national sport ever witnessed
on the North American continent. The time
set was 2:30 in the afternoon. For an hour
previous San Francisco street, the AyindG
Juarez and tho Pas Eo do Ia Reforms present
ed mort animated scene. Carriages of every
degree, from the landaus Of ministers and
senators with cockades and liyeries down to
the commonest hacks. jostled together on the
way to the bull-hght. a stream Of pedes-
trians bent on tho same errand filed the side
walks. while from balconies and house-tops
thousands watched the passing tbrong. At
tho Plaza de. Torres the people came from
every direction. but so perfect were the police
arrangements that no difficulty or disorder
wero encountered. and tho human tide poured
into the great amphithestro without delay or
discomfort Ii is estimated that IA, 600 people
were within the enclosure. Two military
bands were present and four companies of in
fantry served TO insure good order.
cHFrRs FOR THE PRESIDENT.
A long row Of seats intended for President
Diaz aud his party, the committee OF ladies
and their friends and the members of the
Spanish cesino were elabOrntey deco
rated with bunting tho Spanish colors
a1d pAl branches. Presently roll
from the drums, a flourish Of trum-
pets. followed by the national hymn by
the band stationed outside OF tho amph-
theatre, announced the arrival Of the Fresi-
dent OF the Republic. His appearance IN his
box was the signal for enthusiastic cheers
from the spectators. salutes by the soldiers
0nd a,ropetitiOn of the national hymn by tho
band inside the enclosure Tho ap-
plause was genuine and universal. Hun
dreds OF miniature Spanish and Mex
ican fags were unfurled and waved
b. the.people during the posting Of the Mcxi-
can ensign in front Of the presidential box.
Tho President was evidently in oxcelont
health and spirits and. advancing 90 the front
of the box. acknowledged the cordial reccp-
ton. Accompanying tho President wore the
very cream Of Mexican society.
Nine bulls ot celebrated breed were killed
animals had been trained for the occasion and
many Of the attendants had narrow escapes.
President Diaz aud party left the ring during
the killing Of the eighth bull. The bando-
rlllOs that had been stuck into the bulls were
after the fight sold by peddlers at extraYagant
prices. This was one OF the greatest fights
that Mexico has seen for years and the amount
received for admission fees is supposed 10
reach 325, 900. The great crowd was demon
stratiye, but good-natured and orderly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

4 Christian county llD D4n in an article
in tho Rural New Yorker says. The practice
Of cutting dry corn-stAks-shockf fodder IL il
called here has been triod repeatedly and
eKhaustiyoly IN this locality. and the sn-
phatic dec.io Of AL who hayo eKperimented
with 10 Is that II does nst pay. -Four yeafs
ago o leading farmer and stock raiser living
In this noighbOrhoOd became quite en-
thusiast.c ovor this method offeeding through
reading pamphlet on the subject, and pur-
chased an expensive feed cutter and went
a. IT IA a wholesaieland thoroughly practical
manner One seasons experience satisfied
him. however, that he w9s on the wrong
track. and he gave it mp. Ho declared that IL
was q fraud and snaro. Cattle and horses
viii pick the CO. fodder over. but they VIII
eat no moro Of il than they will Of the uncut.
They might be starved 90 it but there would
be- neither profit nor sense 10 such pro
ceedng.
Young cattle will rustic through the winter
in good shape on uncut corn fodder with ona
good ration Of corn day. Young horses will
DO the same. but their grain ration should bS
oats and corn IN equal proportions. If the
corn Is cut inst As tho grain u glazing tho ami
mails will strip tho stalks clean. and also ~.
three or four joints OF the upper end. Occa-
sionally they will find = stalk that Is sweet %
contains something they like and they viii
eat tho whole Of 10. Give it 20 milcL cqg1
that is fed good grain ration twice day ana
she viii pick Oa only the teuderest leaves.
Cutting and mixing IL with bran or meal
doesn't help the matter She Will eat no more
OF IT, Corn fodder cut whom the grain IS r.po
is no better thar wheat straw. >teaming tha
stalks has never been tried IN this noighoOT.
hood il might possibly be mRde to pay cp
q slaall scale, but doubt 1t very much.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
Dogs Killed FOR Food.
fRv Qanla 70 Tho Vfmas

Sr. PrrrRsBuRG. Oct la-Advices from
Southeastern Russia state that extraordinary
measures are being takon everywhere by the
local authorities 10 deal with the distress and
that systematic personal application il
boing made 20 all tho wel-tO-do for
aid. The appeals 90 not bring IN
Us much as was hoped on account
OF the stagnAnt condition Of trade. ,rom
the district of Jetinchef comes peculiar
story. to tho effect that the degs of that re-
gion. which are noted for segecity. aud which
nearly all disappeared. having been killed 10y
their owners AID others f0r food