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The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03


hind open fans, sailing with her, slat
ing with her, kissing her beside silver
Fountains store Of chronos and col
ored photographs which Maisie had beer
collecting for years, and which were hel
choicest treasures; but she did MOI
glance at them tonight, nor did she even
heed tho gay reflections of her satir
smooth hair. her golden pins and Grim
son ribbons in the myriad little mirrors
in all the hooks and corners where mir.
rors were possible. One thought filed
her mind She had cast the spell, how
would it act2 What would it do tc
Eugenie2 Would she be old and ugly
all at once, or would she find her power
gone without knowing why? How
would the beauty she SO feared DEPART
Never for moment did she doubt that
something would happen. The words
of an old ballad came into her mind. AS
she walked to and fro she repeated them
to herself:
Al heavier weird will her rede
Than ever fell upon vile woman.
Her nails shall grow sharp, her teeth shall grow
lang,
And on her four fest she shall gang.
"Ah,' whispered Maisie, s'the step
mother changed. into fiery dragon.
Eugenie is worse than any stepmother.
but don't wish that she should become
fiery dragon or even black cat. ]
only want her to let my Woy alone, and
she can have anybody else in the wide
world. I'd wother nothing vewy dwead-
full happened to her; have only done
what was necessary" She seemed to
address a Chinese nandrin upon the
mantelpiece, and as every movement that
was made in the room set him to nod
ding his head he now nodded it furious
ly as if in reply.
At this instant the street door rang
violently, its elang filing the silent
house. The sound filed Maisie with ter
ror.
At first she hid her head in the pillows
of the bed. then she started up and
joined Mr.. and Mrs Bunny. whom she
found talking to little messenger boy
in the hall below.
"Maisie, dear, it's a message from Mrs.
Morgan" she said Miss Eugenie is
missing"
sThey are scared out of their senses, !"
said the boy. 1--WE been to twenty
places. They thought she might be
here"
'sShe hasn't been here said Mrs. Bun
ny. "Oh, dear, dearl She may be. deadin
sDeadl'' cried Maisie shrilly. what
nonsensei 1t is much more likely she
has been changed into a black cat.
The messenger stared, as well be might.
cts poor time for TESTING, Maisie,
love-" said Mrs. Bunny. @Your friend
missing and all, it sounds heartless.
Maisie burst into tears and rushed UP
stairs. but in her own room she began to
laugh again and to chatter to the man
DARN.
'eThe charm has worked, she said.
'fYou and knew that l shall have my
Woy back again. There can be nothing
to attract him in black cat" Then
she laughed softly to herself and began
to sing the old ballad.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03

The next morning at breakfast time
the Bunnys found Maisie also missing
"Gone to inquire about Miss Eugenie.
l suppose" said Mrs. Bunny. 81 hope
she'll bring good news"
But Maisie had betaken herself to
Nine. Pinchon's, and finding that oracle's
apartments empty and all her goods and
chattels vanished, and receiving of her
neighbors only such information as was
conveyed in the remark, Good radiance
of bad rubbish, we all say" had begun
to wander about the city. Where
she went or why, except that she had
some wild idea of meeting Roy Clifford
and finding him all her own again. now
that Eugenie's destinations were at an
end, she could not have said, when at
three o'clock in the afternoon she heard
the bell of st. Joan's and found herself
approaching its entrance, There was a
crowd about the step, an excited, surg
ing crowd, and as she joined it the SEX
ton, bareheaded and with his white hair
floating behind him on the wind, came
down the street followed by two police
men. Pushing past the people they en-
tered the church. closing the doors be-
hind them.
Who is it?" asked a Lady standing
near Maisie.
THAT beautiful niece Of Mrs. Nor
gan; that musical Miss Ashton re-
piled the other. "They have been look
ing for her all night Mr. Smith found
her lying dead in her pew. Such a
sweet girl"
'What nonsensei She can't be deadI"
said Maisie shrilly.
II can't believe it, said the lady.
bursting into tears.
And now the doors opened, the crowd
drew back at the command of the po-
hcemen who preceded those who bore a
bier covered by black cloth Treading
slowly, together they passed down the
street and out Of sight.
Some OF the ladies entered the church,
others walked away; others still, mostly
boys and the riffraff gathered in city
streets by every excitement, were
driven off by the sexton and third po-
licenan, who afterward took his place
ON the church step.
'sWill you go in, nadameT this latter
ss.0 to Malsie, who still fingered.
They will have service as usual.
mo thank YOU said Maisie. mo,
believe not. No. it is excusable not to
go in.
Certainly, said the policeman. per
haps you'd better walk on in that case,
madame"
Eyes, said Maisie, but she stood still.
Upset by what has happeneds" said
the policeman, taking her by the arm.
1T was shocking, Now which way Dc
you go, madanler
q don't know" said Maisie; Il cant
think. Whore would you go If yot
| were r.
Why home, Of course" said the po-
1iceman, looking at her grayely
"Yes, said Maisie slowly. Oh, yes.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03
MISS A SHIT ON.
Something Better than the Title Of
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Marriage.
Marriage
BY MARY KYLE DALLAS.
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SYNOPSIS OF THE OPENING CHAPTERS


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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
LIBRARY NOTES.

The wider social, moral and intel
lectual training of youth than the
home circle abstractly affords, is u
recognized necessity in any intelligent
community, and one which the tech
nique of the public school, however adj
mirablo it may be, cannot possibly
cover. Our reading room has especi-
ally interested aud instructed the
children of Baxter, and there are ripper
pleasures and benefits yet in store. 1t
is intended 70 broaden each year, as
is practicable, the scope and results OF
the undertaking, and the members
earnestly solicit support and co-opera-
ton at home, and also from neighbor.
ing towns not supplied with public
libraries. There is already for adult
readers abundant matter on the
shelves, and a considerable number of
new books for both Juvenile and adult
patrons will shortly be added. The
work of the association will be mainly
confined at present to the increase of
volumes and gratuit0us contributions
will be gratefully accepted, though
the extension anticipated will in no
wise depend upon donations. In Or
der 10 conduce TO the convenience of
patrons the books will be, as soon as is
expedient, catalogued.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Nav IL, 1891

May IL, 1871.
Council met In regular session May
or Fribley presiding aud all members
of council being present.
Minutes OF meetings held April y
aud 80 were read and approved.
A petition signed by II residents
asking that council permit stock 10 run
at large during the day time IN War
wick Place aud Soloman's additions
to the city was read and on motion oil
Mr.. Humphrey was laid over until
next meeting.
Mr.. Scott for committee on removal
Of old water wheels reported progress
and committee was continued.
Mr.. Perkins reported for committee
OH streets and alleys that number OF
bridges and streets were needing re-
pairs.
Ex.Treasurer Weaver's annual re-
port was read aud on motion referred
to committee on claims.
The bill of w. i. Donaldson for
balance due on salary as marsha from
May l, 1890, 10 May l, 1891, $50, was
read and on motion referred ~ COM
mittee on claims.
The bill of Frank Hemstrect for
work OF team on street, $3.50, was on
motion allowed.
Mr.. Scott moved that the oak plank
and gravel sidewalk on south SIDE OF
Sheridan avenue be completed as be-
gun up to the west side of Main street
from thr west. Carried.
Mr. Perkins moved that committee
on streets aud alleys he instructed tn
have River street graded Il short $
lance east from the culvcri Oh East
street. and that west Sheridan avenue
be repaired. Carried.
Mr.. Cooper moved that committee
on streets and alleys he instructed III
report at mkt meeting where new
sidewalks are necessary, together with
aisuitable ordinance ordering the build
ing of same. Carried.
Mr.. Cooper recommended payment
of the referred claim of w L. Tyner,
$685. aud on motion the same was or
dcrcd paid.
Mr.. Humphrey moved that the &C.
ton taken in relation to the claim OF
Samuel Ii. Smith for drafting the Ira
c. Perkins water works ordinance be
rcconsidered. Carried.
Mr.. Humphrey moved that above
mentioned claim be deferred until next
meeting. Carried.
Mr.. Cooper moved that clerk be in
strucied TO get prices on civil and a
criminal docket for justice of the peace
Carried.
On motion council adjourned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
Mr.. Gould's Rigid Discipline.
New York RECORDER.


Persons who come in contact with
Jay Gould and the clique surrounding
him are daily impressed with the rig.
id discipline enforced by the "Wizard
of Wall Street" over his followers
Although there are men of millions
interested with Mr.. Gould in his great
schemes, not one of them, except Rus
sell Sage, dare speak of what is going
on without first consulting Mr.. Gould
Sidney Dillon, q millionaire. and by
the grace of Gould, president of the
Union Pacific railroad, invariably re-
spends to inquiries concerning the
policy of that road with: "Well, now,
Won had better ask Mr.. Gould about
that" The same humble Difference to
the mighty nan of millions prevails
among the figureheads in the Manhat.
tan elevated railway, the Western
Union and the Pacific Mail steamship
company. Russell Sage, it is true,
often frees his mind with the frank
ness of a school boy, but on snch &C.
casions il Is only necessary for Jaw
Gould to look Mr.. Sage in the eve and
ask: "Did you say that?" and Uncle,
Russell will promptly reply: "No,
no; never said ANYTHING Of the kind (;
certainly not, Mr.. Gould"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
MORPHINE HABIT CURED.

From The Kansas City Sunday sun, March
20, 1891. DIR. Goats.
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cannot find words 10 express my feel
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you can imagine how pleasant it must
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from "King Opium" 10 have any feel
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You can take all your letters Of
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Vista, Mo-, Feb. %, 1891.
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
@A|'N''S111H5 HN&'''V ~ - = ~
C. w. DANIELS, Baxter Springs.
A Little Girls Experience In ;
Lighthouse.

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Treseott are
Keepers of the Gov. Lighthouse al
Sand Beach, Mich. and are blessed
with q daughter. four years old.
Last April she was taken DOVE with
Measles, followed with a dreadful
Cough and turning into Q Fever.
Doctors ut home aud at Detroit
treated her, but in vain, she grew
worse rapidly. until she was mere
''handiul of bones."-Then she tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery and after
the use Of two and u half bottles, was
completely cured. They say DR..
Kings New Discovery is worth ite
weight in gold, yet You may get q
trial bottle free at j. q. POlster's
Drug Store. 6
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
IMPORTANT TO LADIES ONLY.

We want woman in every county
to establish Corset Parlor for the sale
of DR.. Nichols Celebrated Spiral
Spring Corsets and clasps, warranted
never 10 break, will wearout any three
ordinary corsets. Wages $40 to $75
per mouth and expenses; we furnish
Complete Stock OH Consignment.
Settlements hOnlhly; position per-
manent. $500 outfit free; inclose Is
cents stamps TO pay postage, etc. Ad-
dress with references,
g. ID. NICHOLS j. Co.,
% East 18th ST., New York.
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COUNTY EXCHANGE CULLINGs.
From the Ionian Casket.

Prospective oat crop is not flatter-
ing.
If the bugs don't injure 1t too
badly, we may expect a good crop oil
wheat.
Why don't someone send box OF
healthy chintz bugs to Prof. Snow,
and get some of the infected ones to
distribute in the Valley!
&C. w. Harvey's 300 ton ice house
collapsed after the rain last week.
Jim BRYAN says, "was'nt it lucky that
l didn't fill it with ice last winterw
The output of the Varck broom
factory has been rs dozen brooms per
month, for the past year, exclusive OF
children's brooms, whisks and brushes.
Hazel J. Painter reached Oregon
too late for renting, but being well
pleased with the country he bought an
so acre farm, and is now a full fledged
Oregander!
Newly Hodson is drilling for lead,
gas or water. He is down 80 feet, has
plenty of the latter with some indica-
tions of the former.
There were about % spraying
pumps purchased in the valley this
spring. The paris green and London
purple spraying business will be
fhoronOhlv tested. and III we don't
have a good crop 1t will not be the
fault Of the pumps.
The third meeting Of the fruit
growers, held at Baxter Springs re-
Gently, failed TO produce anything
tangible. But don't forget IL, that
Quaker Valley will have an evaporat-
ing plant this-fall, or. break a trace
pulling for IL.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
StrenRth and heaIth

If you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. lf"La
Grippe" has lefs you weak and
weary, use Electric BItters. This
remedy acts directly on Liver. Stom-
ach aud Kidneys. gently aiding those
organs to perform their functions.
If YOU are afflicted with Sick Head
ache, You will flnd speedy and per-
manent relief bv taking Electric Bis.
tiers. One trial win convince. you
that this Is the remedy you need.
Large bottles only 60c. At j. IT, FOL
ster's Drug Store, .
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
FROM OUR ITEn11zERs.
LOWE NEWS.
ny OBSERVER.

uf ObskhVEU.
Among the visitors TO our city on
Sunday were Will Bell and wife and
j. n. Morgan Of Joplin. They also
attended the entertainment on Satur-
day nights. A. MarOney was
with us the latter part of the week, but
we understand will not remain during
the summer, for which all are ex.
tremely sorry as he was valued
member of society while working IN
his school.-Miss Alpha Maroney,
who has been with her brother the
past winter, attending school, left
Monday for Oklahoma where she will
join her parents. Her bright face aud
pleasant voice will be missed by her
many young friends here.-Mr. and
Mrs. Freeman were made happy by
the arrival of visitor at their home
on Saturday, May 8, and we under
stand that be has come 10 STAY
The ladies missionary meeting held at
the school house Sunday afternoon,
was not as successful as was antici-
pated owing 10 the inclemency of the
weather, nevertheless much good may
result therefrom.-Mrs. Ada Dowell
il on the sick list this week-The
three children of A. II. Dowcll who
have been suffering with the measles
are reported as improving rapidly
Eddie Fulmer is suffering from all at
tack OF the Ia grippe this week.
Mrs. Maud Bailey was appointed as a
delegate from the Friends monthly
meeting al this place 10 the quar- terly
meeting TO I've held at Fairview next
Saturday and Sunday.-Rcv. Chas.
Atwood was calling on friends here
Sunday.-J. NJ. Renick Of Belleville,
Mo-, is visiting his parents near Lowell.
j. j. Harl and w. 5. Dowell made
a business trip to Joplin Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16

A few ladies, deeply interested In
temperance work, met last Tuesday
aftei noon IN the NJ. E. church 10 re-
organize a local branch of the w. g.
T. u. for Baxter Springs, having as
their objects: LIST. United prayer for
divine help in the temperance work
In our town; I'd. The spreading OF
information in regard TO the work OF
the w. e. Il. u. in the United States,
also of their methods of work; Sd.
The endeavor TO influence public SELL
timent against tolerating the saloon.
After reading of scripture and pray
or local union was organized 10y the
election of the following officers
President, Mrs. Annie j. McElhiney
vice president, for Christian church,
Mrs. Mary Beach, for NJ. &. church
Mrs. Frank Quo, for Presbyterian
church Mrs. A. Willard, for Baptist
church Mrs.J.L Hathaway; recording
secretary, Mrs. Ollie Wardwell; corr
responding secretary, Miss Julia Will
SON; treasurer, Miss Matte Patton.
A request from President TrOutman
of the Kansas temperance union that
the dcccnuial anniversary OF prohibit
ton in Kansas he appropriately OBJ
rvcd in all the churches was read
aud considered aud referred to com
mitlec who are To report at the next
meeting, which will be held Tuesday,
May 10, al 2:30 p. M. in the NJ. +.
church. All christian women Of Bax-
ter a"e earnestly requested TO attend
this meeting.
by order of local branch, W. c. Il u.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs. j. NJ. Duncan returned home
from her trip to Illinois last Saturday.
Mrs. l.. w. Pricp of Parsons visit
ed relatives aud friends in Baxter the
past week.
Mrs. W. s. Tnttle arrived here
from Chicago Tuesday for visit with
relatives and friends.
Fred Cowley was down from Col
;Imbus Wednesday as Il patron OF
SCOTS Kentucky stock barn.
Sheriff Dabb was IN our city
Thursday appraising some property
10 be sold at sheriff sale soon.
Mrs. N. Il Bramhall returned
home from an extended visit To Men-
phiS. Tenn, the tore part of this week.
Prof. c. $. Bowman aud wife at
tended the hig, school commencement
exercises at Columbus last Friday
evening.
II. G.. Jackson, a livery man OF
Weir CITY, was here this week patron
iziug HE best stock in the Kentucky
stock barn.
e. b. Corse attended the annual
conclave of the grand commandery Of
Knights Templar al Parsons Tuesday
aud "Wednesday and went up another
round on the Masonic ladder.
Geo. w. Richardson. Jr., and fam
lily returned The first Of this week from
their trip to Bluciacket, [. T., and will
start next Monday on an overland trip
10 Denver. Col. Two of Mr.. Richard
sons brothers will probably ACCOM-
pany him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
RuckIen's ArnIca saIve.

The best salve in the world for
GUS, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains Cornv, aud all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. Il Is guar-
auted TO give prefei satisfaction or
money refusee. price % per box at
j. G. BOlster's Drug Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
List Of Letters

Remaining in the post-oiiice at Bax-
:cr Springs, Kansas. for the week
ending May 18TH, 1891, which if rot
called for within two weeks will be
sent TO tile dead letter office at Wash
ington. ID. c.:
Miller, Chas Holmes, Joseph
Moor, Miss Alice
Persons calling ioI any OF the above
letters will please say advertised"
giving date OF list.
WV. MARCH, 2. II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16

Services at Presbyterian church
every Sunday. Sunday school at 10
O'Clock, preaching at IL, young peoples
christian endeavOr society meets at
6 80 p. IN. PRAYER meeting Wednes-
day evening at Z 80.
II. w. MARSHALL, Pastor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16
MEMPHIS ROUTE.
Kanoas City, #. Scott q Memphis
Railroad.

Railroad,
Offers you the most pleasant and desirable route
10 Kansas City and all points east, north and
west; to Memphis and all points south.
At Kansas City connections are made at U
ion Depot with all through trains for Chicago.
St. Louis and the eas.j to st. Paul, Denver, San
francisco, Portland und the west and north
west. Via this line. entire train with Free Re-
clining Chair Car and Pullman Buffet Sleeping
Car runs through to Memphis. Tenn. Through
Reclining Chair Car (seaIs freel Kansas City 10
Birmingham; through coach Kansas City to-
Bristol, via Chattanooga and Knoxville; Pull
man Buffet sleeping Car. Kansas City 10 New
Orleans. There Is no other direct route from
the west to Jacksonville, Pensacola, Nashville.
Chattanooga and all southern cities.
This route, via Hoxie, Is over ohe hundred
miles the shortest TO Liule Rock ind Hot.
Springs; the short and cheaD route 10 Fayette-
VILE, .Bentonville, Eureka springs, Fort smith
and all points In Arkansas.
Write Tor large map and time tables, showing
through connections.
Before purchasing your ticket call upon n
ticket agebt OF this company or write 10 the IN.
dersigned for rates. Special rates and arrange
mepts for parties and their movables going
south 10 locate.
send for q copy Of the Missouri and kansas-
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the cheap lands OF southwest Missouri. Mailed
free. j. E. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City. MO.
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yhere You Nav Attend Churoh.

Divine services at the NJ. E. church
Preaching every Sabbath at IL a. M
and s 100 p. m. Sunday school at 8 sc
a. m. Class meeting at 2:O p. IN,
Epworth league meets at Tab p. IN
All are cordially invited.
FRANK w. OTTo, Pastor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16

Since it is now well-cstahlished
fact that ca,arrh is u blood disease,
medical men are quite generally pre-
scribing Ayers Sarsaparlla for the
most loaIhsome complaint, and the re-
sui, in nearly every instance, proves
the wisdom of their advice.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16

The notorious Dalton brothers, who
last summer disposed of herd Of IL
stolen horses TO our w. w. Scott and
aherward appeared here again with
another herd of 20 and escaped when
about to be arrested, took a prominent
part in the robbery Of train few
miles north of Guthrie, Ok, Satur-
day night last, but reports say q light
haul was made.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-05-16

This city is noted far and wide for
it's numerous comfortable surround
ings. Those who take pride in such
things have been engaged the past two
or three weeks in cleaning up lawns,
trimming trees, and otherwise putting
ON spring dresses, so to speak.