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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

snow storm ragged last week throughout
northern and western Kansas. ID. A
Kentuckian named Cole was held up In
the Cherokee strip and robbed OF $500
in cash. "A state irrigation conven-
ton will be held at Huron, s. D., April
3. to cleo. delegates TO the Topeka in
terstate convention. "A convention OF
the republican league OF Massachusetts
was held at Boston. Major Mckinley
made sbeech eulogizing Reed, the
last congress and q high tariff. John
NJ. Thurston OF Nebraska, president OF
the national league, also spoke. Reso-
lutions adopted indorsed the protection
policy. Resolutions declaring for wo-
men suffrage was presented, but were
afterwards withdrawn, to be presented
at the republican state convention. -.
w. 5. Parkerson repudiates US n for
gerry recent letter over his signature
in the New York World. The letter
was mainly notable for braggadocio
and buster. The national association
of democratic clubs has requested the
democratic clubs throughout the coun-
try to celebrate the birthday anniver-
say Of Thomas Jefferson, April = next
The Methodist churches OF the
Aberdeen district in South Dakota, will
pay their debts by raising wheat, the
church furnishing the seed and the
farmer members doing the work. 80.
Cotton weavers at Providence, r. l., to
the number OF 900. have resumed their
strike to force concessions promised
but not fulfilled. The story recently
exploited in the press that Mrs. Harri-
son had her niece, Mrs. Dimmick, on
the white house pay roll as housekeeper
thereby afording Mrs. Dimmick a
handsome sinecure. is Indignantly de-
MED by the ladies Interested, who be-
lieve the tale to have had u jealous
and malicious origin. IA jury ut San
Francisco has just disagreed in the
case OF Carl Lundquier, charged with
the murder of his mistress. This is
the fifth jury that has disagreed in the
case. The five trials have cost the city
$4,000.
1t is proposed to locate a colony on
plain in Northumberland -.
Woman-killers were hanged ut Wilkes
barre, Pa, and Mauch Chunk. Pa. -.
Coke strikers are going back TO work in
Pennsylvania and rioting is feared. -.
A Long island Jail janitor fed 5000
tramps last winter at profit of Il cents
per tramp. -. Thomas Dunbar of
county, Kas., was murdered
by mob in his own home. 1t is like
" that 81 100000 in bounties will soon
be distributed among old soldiers in
Capt. w. f. Dowell, state
treasury of the farmers alliance, at
Fayetteville, Ark, was contidenced out
Of 50, 900 by three sharpers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
Foreign.

Gen. Foster. representing the United
States, has begun reciprocity negotia-
tions with Spain. IA fight between
Scotch crofters, who refAie to be evic-
ted. and police, is expected at Orissay
Park. "A fight between English and
Venezuelans has occurred on tho Ven
ezuelan frontier. The boundary dis
pute caused it. Postmaster General
Raikes' recent foolish rulings against
the American messenger boy service
has raised a storm of Indignation in
England. Venezuela has accepted an
invitation to be present at the World s
fair. &. d.. There are fresh reports OF pri-
Walton and starvation on the West coast
of ireland. Spain and Great Britain
have signified their acceptance OF invi-
tations to be represented at the Worlds
fair. &. q. Queen Victoria is at Grasse in
France. She was given cordial recep-
ton by the people upon her arrival yes
terday. &. . Arthur Wilson, at whose
honse in London the notorious baccarat
scandal originated, has been appointed
by Queen Victoria high sheriff OF York
shire. It is reported that Mr.. Wilson
will be knighted. The republic OF
San Domingo, where was located the
first settlement of Spaniards in the
new world, is the first government to
take active Worlds fair action. San
Domingo will exhibit, among other
Indian idols, photographs Of ruins, etc.
.Ramiasatra the Madagascar Gov
ernor who tortured 278persons to death,
has been put to death.
Prince Louis, son OF the dead Prince
Victor, will not be banished from France
The war by Postmaster General
Raikes on the American messenger boy
system has been taken into the courts
:. Paris Figaro publishes o statement
that Bismark and Prince Napoleon
had conference in 1865, at which Bis
mark proposed close offensive and de-
fensive alliance between Germany and
France. Napoleon III. refused 70 con-
slider the question.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

CHICAGO property holders are in a
furry over the claim set up by the
Harrington family Of Crawford county,
Pa. to one hundred and sixty acres Of
land in the center Of that city. It
seems that an old deed has been over
looked and the title 10 the present
possessors is not perfect. 1t is said
that the heirs will vigorously push the
claim and will employ Col. Bob Inger-
soil to aid them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
Rome Tranquil.

ROME, April lin official circles
here tits stated that Baron Fava, the
Italian minister at Washington, has
not cabled anything decisive TO his gov
eminent in regard TO his recall.
The American minister here, Mr.. A.
G. Porter, yesterday requested the Ital-
ian government TO be patient for a few
days, explaining in detail the obstacles
existing in tho United States In the
way OF q speedy settlement Of the ques-
tions involved by the New Orleans
lynching. q,
The rumors circulated in the United
States to the effest that a number OF
Americans are detained in custody here
as hostages for the future treatment Of
Italians now in the United States are
classed as poissons d'Avril, April FOOLS
day Jokes, Of very bad taste. Public
opinion here awaits the issue Of the ne
gotiations between the United States and
Italy in a most tranquil frame of mind.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

WHEN q delegation from eighty
Women's Liberal associations, who
want him to support the claims OF wo-
men to be county councillors, asked
Gladstone's Endorsement last week, the
old man said the principle was all right
and thatlhe didn't think there would
be much opposition to the measure.
These women's Liberal associations
were invented as kind Of Liberalset-
OF to the Primrose League. They
were not bound to concern themselves
with local administration nor to pose -
champions Of WomaA's rights In local
general politics; but . number Of
alous women including = Lady Aber-
deem, Dowager Lady Ssndhurst, Miss
Golden, and Mis Cone have got hold
Of the machine and are running 1t al
iaIl speed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

CAPT. COUCH the boomer, lost his
life about strip Of land containing 100
acres which adjoins Oklahoma City on
the west. His slayer has been found
guilty OF murder. by the United States
court, sitting at Wichita. The same
piece of land is still a bone Of oonten.
ton. On the night OF March 9th, an
armed body OF men was secretly organ
ganized in the town and proceeded to
take forceable possession Of it, andsa
number of houses were built which are
being guarded by guards with Win
chesters. A bloody encounter is looked
for.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

A LITTLE rebellion against the
mother country is threatened in New.
ioundland. The people there are wild
over certain measures proposed by the
government in the British parliament
respecting the fisheries question. In
the event that the British government
persists in what the Observation-Disclosures
consider an unjust and outrageous
course theElatter will make formal
application to become q state OF our re-
Oublic,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

SENAToR-ELECT PALMER has accept
ed an invitation from the friends OF
Mayor Creiger OF Chicago, to visit that
city in the interest OF the reelection OF
the mayor. The Carter Harrison fac.
ton are indignant thereat and have re-
quested Gen. Palmer not to interfere
in the local differences OF the Chicago
democrats.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

AFTER twenty years feud and the
killing OF one hundred men the
McCoys and Hatfelds OF West Vir-
GINA ard Kentucky have made peace.
They have shaken hands across the
bloody cham and agreed to kill each
other no more becauee one of the
Misses Mccoy has married one OF the
Hatfield boys. Thus does Cupid dis
arm Mars.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

Ex-Governor Click OF Atchison, Kas.,
proposes to raise the..necessary funds for
the Kansas exhibit at the Worlds fair
by voluntary contribution of s., 900 each
from about sixty OF the wealthiest
counties OF the state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

REPORTS from the south indicate
unusual prosperity in all kinds of bust
ness industries. There has been sea-
son Of extraordinary activity in rail
road building and foundries and
factories have sprung up like magic all
over the territory south of Mason's and
Dixon's line and large amount OF pub
lie improvements have been projected.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

Gen. Malone and John NJ. Langston,
ihe white and colored leaders OF the
",publicans in Virginia, have reconciled
ne differences heretofore existing be-
veen them and have agreed to pull
;Ogether in future.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

There were three bad breaks in the
Mississippi levees occasioned by the re-
cent high water. The one in st. James
parish La, has just been closed but
the waters are still flowing through the
other two to the great damage OF the
surrounding country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
ParnnnaI Matter.

WASHINGTON, April The Post
expresses the opinion that he Italian
government has taken occasion % recall
Is minister and has permitted him 70
plead the New Orleans lynching e the
reason Of his withdrawal. Many public
men think that the incident is largely
3 personal matter with the minister.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

The Seventh day Adventists are soon
to commence mission work in New
York harbor by means OF a boat they
will construct for that purpose.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
NJ. II. GARDNER, Editor.

TEXAS FEVER 10 said to be raging
among the stock in Southern Missouri.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24

I his place sat Miss Ellen. as ] had heard
/ her called. On that account / could
easily see her, whereas formerly the
large vase had hidden her from me.
She was truly bewitchingly fresh and
youthful. and was more strilxingly so
next the faded. yellow face Of the
countess. She was quite unabashed
and natural. She had playful dispute
with the German professor about a
poem, and shoy, ed herself so well read
In literature that l listened to her with
pleasure, and was delighted with her
ready answers.
This did not please my pretty neigh
Dor Her fan moved quicker, and the
lace jabot on her full bosom rose and
fell
DO you think that forward, little,
lean miss pretty?" she asked at last. /
thought Of my conversation with the
count, and said, coolly:
do you mean Miss Ellen? / think
she can be called neither little, forward
nor lean"
Indeed? And how would you de-
scribe this Miss Ellen?'
II think, as "A very graceful. we'll
bred lady, to whom one can listen with
pleasure.
Yes" said the lady, slowly; "she
seems TO have learnt a great deal.
envy her; | know so little
With that, she lifted her beautiful
eyes, which were heavy with unshed
tears, and looked me full in the face
might strive all would, beneath the
magic of those eyes was powerless.
And, although felt that | was on dam
gerous ground, forgot the rest of the
company Ia conversation carried on
in an undertone.
Shortly before rising from the table
Mrs Clifford said:
"Rubinstein gives a concert to-mor-
row, my husband cannot bear music;
will you be kind enough to escort me?"
| bowed
"Ahl that is kind of you. Shall you
be in the salon any more to-day?"
Il am sorry, but | have an engage
ment with Count Degenfeld for to-
night"
She bit her fun underlip. "Adieu,
then until tomorrow. =
As | was descending the stairs, pre-
pairing to go out, met Lapotin.
Are you going to party?" he asked,
pointing to my dress.
Count Degenfcld wishes to intro
duce me at the club"
lie nodded as much as to say,
thought So
''Ah,' he remarked, playfully; you
are pitching in, baron-vesterday in the
drawing-room, and to-day-well have
no right to prevent, scarcely to warn.
you; but only one request-lleep your
eyes open; all is not gold that glitters.
If you wish to gamble, go rather to
Monte Carlo; there one can at least
leave off when one wishes to-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24

Hannibal Hamlin's grandfather had
seventeen sons,the eldest of whom were
named respectively Europe, Asia, Africa
and America
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24
CHAPTER ".

The next morning | had severe
headache; we had been very merry
The company was composed of all ma
tionalities, Roumanians, Bulgarians and
Frenchmen predominating Amongst
them, seemingly very much at home,
sat the man with the dark blue spec
tacles; whose name was Marquis de
Ville-Boisnet.
1t seemed to me as if at that CHEEKY
board he represented living .memento
mort" His deaths head face seemed to
call out TO the frivolous youths. Re
strain yourselves while there is vet
time, or you win become like me.'
Count Degenfeld, the master Of all
foreign tongues, was the life of the
party; his anecdotes were very inter
esting.
They played very little, only baccarat,
which I, for the first time, tried my
hand at.
Champagne flowed. and conversation
became very unconstrained.
| had a faint recollection that Count
Degenfeld had spoken quite freely of
my little affair with the Irish lady,
to almost all thought uneasily that
| had promised to escort her to the con-
cert where, of course, all these young
people would be present blamed her
for having SO little delicacy as to ask
me, and, free from the charm of her
eyes, ! began toplan how could escape
playing the role of cicisbeo
At that moment some one knocked
and Lapotin entered: Last evening did
not agree with you, said he NO
wonder, it was So with me- but some
thing else worries YOU; did you play?"
Not much, aud | won. 1t is some
thing else; perhaps you can advise me,
Lapotin. Mrs. Clifford asked me to es-
cort her to the concert to-day. Yester-
day Count Degenfeld let fall some care
less remarks, which make it desirable
that do not appear in public with the
lady"
Here, said Lapotin that can be
easily arranged. Come to dinner and
make yourself quite comfortable. Now
you must rest, in order to get rid of
your headache"
At dinner Mrs. Clifford had on be-
witching concert toilette; her light blue
silk chung to her shapely form; delicate.
yellow lace oncireled her round, half
bare arms aud neck, ana opened at
every breath letting her daz2linglv white
throat CLEAN through I'll In her dark
curly hair were fresh yellow roses. She
was wonderfully beautiful and pleasant
TO look upon. Sergius Lapotin FIRE
quently glanced ut her. thing which
he was never in the habit of doing. He
was dressed very elegantly and it struck
me for the first time that he was a re-
markedly handsome man. He usually
neglected himself
Mrs. Gif, ,~d enjoyed the triumph Of
her beauty, kept very quiet, and only
c0lv ersed with her husband.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24

The peculiar enervating effect of sum
mer weather is driven off by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which makes the weak
strong"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24

Suddenly Lapotin said across the
table: rs madame going 70 the concert
to-day?''
Certainly. She wished to hear Rubin
stein.
MAY I, as oldest guest here, beg the
honor Of eseorting madamc 10 the con-
cert Of my celebrated countryman, forI
know that Mr. Clifford does not like
music?"
Madame was embarrassed, bIushed
and finally stammered:
Baron =. Asehcn promised to be 50
kind"
YES" said I; madame accorded me
the honor"
''Alais tant mieux." said Lapotin, with
his usual caImness.
p Then madame viii have two escorts
instead Of one. Baron Aschen and |,
nous nous enteudons, a'mervcille."
Madame yielded smiling swcetly, but
/ perceived that the delicate carna-
ton in her checks deepcned, that her
small teeth bit her under lip until they
almost drew blood and the laces on her
bosom rose and fell
Later, as we awaited our lady at the
foot of the staircase, she swept down,
her head enveloped in white cloud,
leaning on her husbands arm
''Ah, sirs." said she. her blue eyes
glistening, many thanks for your kind
offer, but ms husband has decided to
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24

The pattering of the rain awolte me
the Sky was overcast. I could not
think Of a trip to Monte Carlo re-
manned in bed as long as possible and
sauntered into the drawing-room later.
very much bored
That large family, my neighbors at
table, had installed themselves there.
The portly mother sat there in her
morning dress. knitted and beat time to
new duet which her eldest daughter
and the lean miss were practicing.
under various physical and mental diff
culties.
AT the same time mamma kept strict
watch Of her two youngest offspring,
who were studying half-aloud mt a table
near by, and quarreled between times
for amusement | held the lady in the
highest esteem as mater familias, and
only wished that her circumstances
were such that she could have private
room.
On a small sofa at the window lay
Count Degenfeld, reading the Figaro"
had been introduced To him, and as
greeted him in passing, he threw down
his paper and asked
Shall we play game Of piquet,
baron?'
did not care much about it, but one
glance at the pouring rain decided me
TO say yes
Good Come upstairs with me, that
strumI ling here is unbearablen
We went up to his room, one of the
finest on the first floor with lovely
balcony. It scarcely looked like hotel
room. it was SO full Of elegant things.
which the count took about with him,
and seemed to consider indispensable.
Count Degenfeld played an excellent
game. | held poor hands After we
had played awhile had lost quite a
round sum.
The count was in high good humor
and talked very interestingly of his
travels round the worldly the world
meaning Of course Paris, Baden Baden
and Vienna
The past winter, on account Of his
wife's ill-health, he had spent in Egypt
and there found his IDEAL The mingling
cf great luxury and refinement with
barbarism and vulgarity seemed to
please him beyond measure.
He had not lacked adventures Of the
most piquant nature, and he related
them with great freedom. He also
showed me his treasures in pictures
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24

collected during his travels, some Of
which could not be exhibited in salons
His naggard face with the innamed
lids and innumerable wrinkles about
the eyes, and those eyes themselves
with their cold, phosphorcscent lights,
correspondent well with all the rest
altogether a very revolving picture.
Finally he proposed 10 introduce me
at the international club, in which, he
said, one could be sure Of losing ones
money only to ones equals.
was not very much inclined to ac-
cept his Offer but did SO anyway, as
was doubtful how to word my refusal
As / was about TO leave hlm he de-
tanned me to critieise the rest of the
guests.
''One might almost envy you your
neighbor at your right" said he "A
charming little woman; there is fire in
herl More than is agreeable to the
clergyman. seldom have seen a more
entieing glance of eye than hers twas
delightful pastime for me to dodge her
behind the large vase tempt passatil
For few days now | have been no
where! Naturally, when such young
opposing forces put in appearance. the
old guard must yield, Wei, | bear
no malice my young friend, and bonnie
chance" he concluded laughing There
are other flowers blooming here in this
paradise"
He escorted me ont
lii tie corridor we met his young rela-
tive coming from the countess room.
She tried tohurry by with bow, butt
count seized her and drew her to him.
She laughed aud disengaged herself
in her childlike innocence She looked
upon it as a harmless Jest; but it seemed
TO me. who saw the expression of his
face, as if an ugly caterpillar were to
creep over a delicate white lily.
"a pretty child, is She note" asked
the count. laolzing after the youthful
form whi4h hurried gracefully On.
Zone good thing i'll the suffering condi-
ton Of my wife IS, that She cannot Go
without tae girl, 50 ono always has
something pretty in the house"
Il believe the young lady is niece
G. yours, eount?a said l, gravcly.
"Wel yes; far-removed niece.
Daughter Of second cousin. | am not
in the least fatherly"
80 much the worse" thought |, and
took my leave.
Count Degenfeld was not at dinner, In
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24

Warm was the look IN her eyes Of brown
When met her down b. The summer sea:
To-day when ] meet he maid in town.
Cold is the stare that She gives to me
II PHILADELPHIA Iuo uireI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24

Ayers Ague Cure is warranted 10 cure
all cases of malaria. Sold by druggists.
Price, 81.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF LUDWIG WET.
~ TER Decpasrd
ELI j. ALTIzER.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF LUDWIG WET
~ TER, Deceased
state of Wisconsin, Grant County, SIS, County
Cont in and for said County.
In the matter OF the estate of Ludwig Wetter
deceased.
Letters testamentarv In said matter having
been issued to Catharine Wetter on motion of
buchner & Goodsell Attorneys it is ordered
that from this date until and including the list
day OF March. A. D 1892, be, and the same here.
oy l.. allowed and limited, for the creditors OF
the said Ludwig Wetter, deceased to exhibit
and present 10 this Court. their claims ana de-
mands against said deceased, for examination
and allowance; that such claims and demands
VIII be received by said Court at the Court
House. in the City of Lancaster. in said County.
at each term thereof within said time. and said
Court will examine and adjust the same at the
regular terms thereof to be begun and held at
said Court House. on the first Tuesdays of De-
cember, A. D. 1891. and March. 4. ID. 1892; and
notice of all which shall be given, by the
publication Of this order under the above
caption, for -Four successive weeks, in the
GRANT COUNTY HERALD a weekly newspaper
published at the city Of Lancaster. in said
county. the first such publication TO be within
fifteen days from this date.
Dated September LIST, 1891
By the Court,
GEO. b. CARTER,
County Judge.
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WIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24

Willingly gave the desired promise.
and, with a friendly shake Of the hand,
the old lady left me-
/ do not know how long sat by the
Preside dreaming. but all at once I
heard loud talking and laughing and
the rustling of skirts.
Mrs Clifford entered on Count Degen-
fields arm, followed by her husband,
the German professor. and a couple of
old Frenchmen, also staying at Hotel
Suisse.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-24
(To BE CoNTINUED)

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people having beautiful and luxuriant
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