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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-12-14
The Abandoned House

OR fifteen years I passed
nearly every day, and some
times twice a day, through
a little street situated at the
extreme limit of the Fau-
bourg st. German, and end
ing in one of those mag
n;6oont hn11louardS which
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-12-14

| OF Jackson and his companions from
| whom no news had come. You know
that even today the world is ignorant
of the fate of those brave explorers.
Living always in the same vicinity
and passing every day before the
abandoned pavilion, I saw it decay,
little by little. The rain of two win
tiers had lashed constantly the plaster
| of the facade and covered it with a
damp mould. Then the slate roof was
damaged by wind and rain storms.
Dampness attacked everything. Liz
ards summed themselves on the wall:
the balcony was loosened; the roof
bent The appearance of the Door
house became lamentable. AS for
the garden, it had returned quickly
to its savage state. The flowers We're
not cultivated; the rose-bushes were
untrimmed, and had only leaves and
branches; the geraniums were dead.
The grass had long since disappeared
under the dead hay, and the high
stalks of the weeds were disdained
even by the butterflies. Nothing grew
there but thistles and the pale poppy.
1t was a gloomy spot!
Years rolled on. 1t was now impos-
sible to hope for the return of the
Jackson party. Evidently those in
trepid pioneers had succumbed to
hunger and thirst in some horrible
desert or been massacred by the saw
ages, and Count Basil Lobanof was
dead with them, faithful to his Stol-
berg. The deserted house had fallen
absolutely into ruins. The great tree
which wac near the house, and whose
foliage was nc longer kept in check
by trimming, had thrust one of its
immense branches through the win
dow. the shutters had fallen off, and
the tree had pushed its way into the
interior of the disembowelled house.
There might be mushrooms within
and even grass growing on the floor
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
1ispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Go. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
A YALE VICTORY.
The Reversed Dinner and Their Re.
versed Costumes.

Inc Reversed Dinner and Their Re-
versed Costumes.
When the Yale athletes were in New
York, prior to their departure for Ok
ford, a well-known Brooklyn society
woman gave thema dinner. 1t is part
OF the creed of these young men never
TO express surprise at any joke at
their expense. This their hostess
knew. She was determined to compel
a departure from this law and con-
ceived her plan with that object in
view. The women of the party had
been notified and were bound over 20
silence until some comment should be
made by the broadclothed guests. At
an exquisitely appointed table the
party sat down. The buffers first
served coffee, iqueurs, and can
dies. Next came ices. Then sal
ads. Talk flowed on brilliantly and
easily. Evidently there was no stu
pldlty on the part of the servants in
serving thus contrary to established
etiquette, for the hostess remained un-
concerned. So did the Yale men.
The reversed dinner went through its
courses without hitch or jar, until
after the soup and just before the
clans were served. Then the Yale
men asked to be excused. Their
hostess acquiesced with a broad touch
OF wonder on her face. In ten minutes
the team filed back into the dining
room, each with his "swallow-tail" on
''hind part before" They had done
honor to the reversed dinner. The
surface of unconcern was broken down.
The hostess was hoisted by her own
petard, but the table rang with ap-
plause.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
Don't shostr ne tun No

Don't shostF' she two worthless
stammered, simultaneously throwing
up the ir hands. mo harm was meant!"
Then seating myself BY the little
table, waited anxiously for the ne xt
act in the frightful drama.
What! No harm, you villains! 1t
was cold blooded murder" l said,
vehemently.
Ike burst out laughing, winking
ing turiously, while from every part
OF the house seemed to come an ex-
plosion OF shouts, and into the room
rushed a score of miners.
THE fact is, pard," said Ike, sup
pressing his mirth, we've been pretty
hard on You and your friend. But
that's the initiation we generally give
to all new tenderfeet-a pretty good
skeer' that's all And really, in the
fust place, it was intended for two
tenderfoot friends of our'n we ex-
peeted two days ago. But when they
didn't come, and we seen youse com
IN up the street, so innocent-like, we
couldn't resist the temptation to play
the joke off on you," and with several
rapid winks, Ike talked to the door
OF the adjoining room, one of the
miners following him with the lamp,
and unlocking it with another key,
threw it open, walked to the cot, and,
amid a roar of laughter, jerked out
from under the blanket, by the hair,
the wax head of a woman.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

Of all cases Of consumption can, il taken in
the earlier stages Of the disease, be cured.
This may seem like a bold assertion to
those familiar only with the means gener-
ally in use for its treatment; as, nasty cod
liver oil and its filthy emulsions, extract
of malt, whiskey, different preparations OF
hypophosphites and such like paiiidiiveS
Although by many believed TO be incura-
bic, there is the evidence Of hundreds OF
living witnesses 10 the fact that, In all its
earlier stages, consumption is a curable
disease. Not every case, but large per
6eHfage Of cases, and we believe, JaHy oS
per eeRL are cured by DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, even after the disease
has progressed so far as 10 induce repeated
bleedings from the lungs, severe lingering
cough with copious expectoration (includ-
ing tubercular natter, great loss Of flesh
and extreme emaciation and weakness.
Do you doubt that hundreds Of such cases
reported to us as cured by Golden Med
ical Discovery" were genuine cases Of that
dread aud fatal diseasel You need not take
our word for it. They have, in nearly every
instance, been so pronounced by the best
and most experienced home physicians,
who have no interest whatever in mis-
representing them, and who were often
strongly prejudiced and advised against
a trial Of Golden Medical Discovery"
but who have been forced to confess that
it surpasses, in curative power over this
fatal malady, all other medicines with
which they are acquainted. Nasty cod
liver oil and its filthy emulsions" and
mixtures, had been tried in nearly all these
cases and had either utterly failed to bene-
fit, or had only seemed to benefit little for
a short time. Extract OF malt whiskey,
and various preparations Of the hypophos,
phites had also been faithfully tried in vain.
The photographs Of large number OF
those cured Of consumption, bronchitis.
lingering coughs, asthma, chronic nasal
catarrh and kindred maladies, have been
skillfully reproduced in a book of 100
pages which will be mailed TO you, on re-
ceipt Of address and six cents in stamps.
You can then write those cured and learn
their experience.
Address for Book, WORLDS DIspENsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, n. Y.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
Addressea Wanted.

You no doubt have several friends
il other States who might be induced
to come West if properly approached.
There may be one or two dozen of
them. Nothing better than nicely IL
Illustrated folders, with appropriate
maps, and text prepared by somebody
whose only interest in the matter is to
tell the truth.
If you will send to Geo. T. Mich oil
son, G. P. A. Santa Fe Route, Topeka,
Kans., list of persons who would be
interested in literature regarding Kan
sas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico
or California. he will take pleasure in
mailing to each one an assortment Of
folders, pamphlets, etc. They are
free. SANTA FE ROUTE.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
500 Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation,
Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to
cure. Send for list Of Testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,O.
a Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills, CSC.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
Not One.

The stranger was wandering help
lessly along the street when he met
quiet-looking gentleman.
81 beg your pardon" he said, ap-
preaching him, sis there good saloon
in this town."
mot one." sighed the quiet-looking
man."
SIS that so? Is it local option?"
Il regret to say that it is not"
sand there are no saloons?"
"Indeed, there are, but there is not
a good one. They are all bad, sir,
very bad" and with another sigh the
good man went his way without hav-
ing told the stranger where to find
what he was locking for.-Detroit
Free Press.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
A MURDERED WOMAN.

night extra early in order to give you
more time to do the job You'll find
IT there" he concluded, indicating
With jerk of his thumb a side door
in the room, and at the same time
backing suddenly to the entrance
with an expression of fear in his ugly
face, while his owiish eyes kept con-
stantly winking.
Utterly amazed, l tried to speak.
fried to find voice to ask him what he
was driving at Indeed, DENIM s
Tongue seemed tied too, aud the fell
low had already backed out of the
room, and shut the door quickly, and
we heard him go bounding down the
dark stairs as if a ghost was after
him, before either of us could open
our mouths to articulate sound.
"Well," said l, finally, turning to
DENIM, who appeared to be coming
out of stupor, What do you make
out of this experienced"
81 make out of it." he replied, with
an effort that we are in for some
strange adventure. What did he
mean by it? Setting to work'-do-
ing the job'-to say nothing of what
else he said"
Evidently we shall find that out by
opening that side door which he in
iicated. And he called me doctor.
all this looks like a real mystery,
DENIM. Shall we follow it up"
I'm with YOU" said DENIM, start
ing toward the side door.
l caught him by the arm.
go slow, my boy. Remem Der his
warning about walls having ears and
not going to work till the house was
quiet. Let's wait and ask no oues-
tons, lest we betray ourselves The
more | think of it the more | am con-
vinced that he has in some unaccount-
able way mistaken US for other peo-
pie. Who? What sort? OF course I
cannot conjecture. But certain it is,
we are not supposed to be here for
any good purpose. Didn't you notice
how frightened he looked when he
spoke of ito"
"Yes," said DENIM, "and that leads
me to believe we are on the point of
making some important discovery-I
cannot imagine what-but which
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

mined to take a
trip across the Western plains, my ul-
innate destination being San Fran
cisco.
To bosom friend, Godfrey Denim,
young lawyer described the pros
pectiye pleasure of such trip and he
at length consented to become my
travelling companion.
About three weeks later, after var
ious unimportant experiences, DENIM
and found ourselves in a small min
ing town which l shall cali Lathrop
about 100 miles west of Denver.
We had just registered at the chief
"hotel" of which the place boosted
arude two-story frame structure, and
were at once keenly eyed by the
loungers and guests, who evidently
considered us very stupid specimens
of the ''tenderfoot" variety.
The most important servant Of the
house was a stalwart, full-bearded
man of thirty-fve, whose garb de.
noted him to be miner, and whom
everybody addressed as Ike"
He assisted the cook, acted as bell
boy, otiiciated as ambermaid, and
sometimes showed his skill as bar
tender when Pete Burroughs, the
landlord, withdrew for a little
respite from his labors as a decOcter
of delectable beverages.
1t was just dark when we sigpifed
our intention to visit the apartment
assigned to us, and Ike was deputed
to escort us thither.
Taking up a lighted tallow candle,
which Pete had placed on the bar, Ike
gave me wink, and started toward
side door, with DENIM and myself
at his heels.
Ascending dark fight of stairs,
he led US into passage, at the end
OF which was our room, a medium
sized, carpetless apartment, contain
ing two small cots, couple of
dilapidated chairs, a wash-stand and
little round table, upon which he
placed the candle, saying to me, in a
low, mysterious tone, his impudeut
manner changed suddenly to one of a
certain respect;
"We looked for you two days ago,
doctor-you and your friend here
and had begun to get pretty skeery
when we found you didn't show up.
Everythings all right, so far; there's
no suspicion. You've got what you
need in them things there"-pointing
to our valises-"and You'll not set to
work till the houses all quiet, for
walls have ears. Pete'll close up to-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
Earning 1t.

There was no one at the table save
the landlady and Mr.. Skaggs, and Mr.
S. was doing his level best trying to
cut the piece of steak on his plate.
"Mr, Skaggs," said the lady firmly,
when are you ever going to pay your
board bill?"
"Ma'am?" responded Mr.. Skaggs in
tone of surprise.
when are you going to pay your
board bill?"
II didn't know / had to-" he said as
he looked reproachfully at the steak.
81 thought l was working it out, !" and
once more he resumed his labors.-
Detroit Free Press.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
Machine Made Shirts.

Machine-made mems shirts are pro-
duced by a remarkably economical and
effective adaptation Of means to ends.
The device of cutting out the parts by
wholesale from the material is nicely
calculated to avoid waste, and great
sewing machines, 100 or 200 or 800
together, run cheaply by a single
steam engine, sew together the parts,
make the buttonholes, and sew on the
buttons, aided only by a touch here
and there from the hands Of 100, 200
or 800 girls, earning from 81 to 81 a
week each.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
HE LEARNED THE CAUSE.
A Man of the World Who Called Once
Too Often.

lOO OIiens
A man OF the world was wont TO
call, not infrequently, upon a young
widow, says the Illustrated American.
One day the pretty maid at the door
announced that her mistress was out
OF town. On some pretext, however.
the man entered. He also talked to
the maid. Some days later, knowing
that the lady had returned, he called
again. He was bit surprised when
a strange maid met him at the door
and showed him to the little reception
room. While she carried his card up
the stairs, he reflected that she waJ
not so dainty as her predecessor, and
she was not so pretty, though her uni.
form was similar, and her cap was as
stiff, and her apron as spotless. He
was realizing how much more the
woman was to the dress than the dress
Is to the woman, when the maid re.
turned and announced, promptly:
Mrs. - is not receiving" The
man OF the world bit his lip-it was
the first time he had ever been denied
admittance-and moved toward the
door. The maid held it open for him,
and as he passed through it she
blurted out: "And she says, If you
please, sir, the maids receive in the
kitchen, sir"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
In Chicago.

Mrs. Fourth--How do you like your
new husband?
Mrs. Second with Disappointment
We'll, he's some Improvement on the
first.
Mrs. Fourth (encoura gingly)-Don't
despair, my dear. l felt just as you
do about in the beginning.-Detroit
Free Press
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
Literally True,

The ambassador from a distant
court was deeply interested.
81 am told" he observed, that your
majesty is clothed with great power"
The queen smiled.
"You would think so, she answered
without restraint, IF You could see
those six big maids of honor laciDg my
stays Town Topics.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
A Big improvement.

"How do you like my new play,
Criticus?"
Pretty well; only ] would suggest
two alterations
And what are they?"
Have the performance begin two
hours later and end an hour sooner. -
Truth.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
Beauty and Utility.

Wife-How thoughtful you are!
And so you really bought this beauti-
full antique rug for me?
Husband-Yes, my dear
"How lovely of you. Where shall l
put it?"
put it in front of your dressing
case"
1T will certainly look very pretty
there"
"Yes. It's good strong rug, and
will keep you from wearing out the
carpet there"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
One Item From the States.

when | was recently travelling in
Italy, said a returned traveller, 81
got a notion Of the relative Importance
OF things American in that part Of the
world. For weeks looked in vain
through the Italian newspapers for
any news from the United States and
the only thing ! struck upon in all my
stay was the announcement that Mr..
Edison had fallen from a fye-story
window in his own house,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

Auctioneer Here, gentlemen, we
have a masterpiece from the brush Of
the famous painter, Schmirinsly, in
gold frame.
Art Patron-I offer marks for it.
Auctioneer-Three marks. But, my
dear sir, the picture alone is worth
that much.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
Christian Trades uninns.

A meeting was recently held in
Westphalia for the purpose Of organ
izing Christian workmen, both
Protestant and Catholic, into trades
unions in order to counterbalance the
effect of the socialist unions.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

Editor-The Eagle will be very glad
sir, to boom the real estate interests of
Hawville, without money and without
price; but one thing must be under
stood in advance.
Promoter-What?
Editor-When the boom bursts, the
Eagle is to have the printing of the
mortgage foreclosure proceedings.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

Bolker- (meditatively) My ex.
perience has taught me one curious
thing.
B,obbs-Has, Ell? What is it?
Bolker-That the closer a man is the
harder it is to touch him.-Buffalo
Courier.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
Equal Terms.

Miss Manyseason-Yes, have con-
sented to marry Mr.. Goldbug. l do
not love him, but respect him.
Miss Budd-oh, l wouldn't worry
about that. Most likely his feeling
for you is chiefly veneration.-N. Y.
Weekly.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
A Recent Invention.

At the recent meeting OF the British
association an instrument applicable
TO structures already in position was
described that can measure a longi-
tudinal strain as small as l-lOO, 0OOth
NJ an inch.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

Jack-I wonder why Pillsbury COM
mitted suicide?
Meg-0h, it is so much cheaper than
divorce, you Knoxville.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

He-You saw some old ruins while
in England, presume?
She-Yes, indeed. And one Of them
wanted to marry me.-Brooklyn Life.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

She-Do you like to hear piano play
ing?
He-Very much. It's such prompter
of conversation. Truth.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

Piso's Remedy for Catarh gives immediate
relief, allays Inflammation, restores taste and
smell, heals the sores and cures the disease.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

Hegeman's Camphor lee with Glycerine.
The orgina; and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
and Face, Cold Sores &c. e. g. Clara Co Nhayen,CL
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
II the Baby is Cutting Teeth.

BE sure and use that old and welltred remedy, MRs
WHsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children TeethinR.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
At a Picture Sale.

"Hanson's Magic Corn salve."
Warranted 10 cure or money refunded. Ask your
iruRgiSt for IL. Price Is centS
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22

DInuL raaL. The Mos: Complete Line In
DldIk b0OkS E soss. wichita R G. AHll'oS a
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-11-22
WICHITA BUSINESS HOUSES.

Rock Island Book E s,do e: Douglass ave
in he State. Send 5c for Last Raid of the Datons"
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1894-07-04

Purou de Cayoy, pasta iua para lopa Cho,
,olates "Matias Lopez, amones y Amargo de
Augosturs, en- el Colmado de Cerecedo.