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The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration on the estate of
John Edward Loesch, deceased,
were granted to the undersigned on
the 23d day Of February, 1891, by
the Probate court of Cole county,
Missouri. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to
exhibit them for allowance to the
administrator within n year after
the date of said letters, or they may
he prccluded from any benefit OF
such estate; and if such claims he
not exhibited within two years from
the date of this publication, they
shall be forever barred. This %
day Of February, 1891.
MARGARETHA Loosen,
Administrative.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

Much complaint is heard from
the lumber mel and builders on
account of the inability Of prospect
i've builders securing brick. Farm
ers who arc erecting new houses
have found it impossible to get brick
enough to build their fues. The
capacity of the brick yards here is
very great and we do not believe
that this scarcity can continue long
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

Mr.. A. b. Walthers of Wards
= llo.is improving his store by ad-
dug u nico addition to it which is
used as a dwelling house. He is a
prosperous merchant and is build
lug up a fine trade.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22
Wanted.

An active agent in each county in
the United States, to solicit subscrip-
tious for the Twice -a-week Republic,
A liberal commission will be paid to
hustlers. Address,
Superintendent Circulation,
The REPUBLIC,
st, Louis, Mo,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22
LOCAL and GENERAL.

NJ. u.
.icl,
&2sLhsl5N orv.l4s srves.
4 m;n.+r.I A.. ,..., toI,nt :
nromi.od in ,h, ',.,ro r., .ol.o ,looo
A. r,ohmon,. o,o., l1...
Early Riscrs. F.ry H'sers, Early
Risers, the famous little pills for
constipation, sie.lnn ,da". O, dy@Nnp-
y" "nO "'''''''"'
Rev, c. G.. pwis 0t Grace Epis-
copal church WI ail' A., be- ont On
Sunday and he. , services, assisted
by the Rev. Mr.. AI.o,
H.. met o,o ,,,o,+o
Cough Cure as anything else. IT'S
with if, lie, YOUR mex, purchase for
a cough he Oae Minute Cough Cure.
Better medicine; better result bet
'ei ny
The ladies Of tho Baptist Church
Aid Society will give @ supper ON
Tuesday evening. March -. A
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

The sudden death Of Mrs. John
w. Noble, wife Of the secretary of
the Interior under President Harri-
son, will be read with deep regret
by all who knew this estimable lady,
She was stricken down with heart
disease and died without q moments
warning. She was So years Of
age,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

no better aid 10 digestion.
NJ better cure for dyspepsia.
Nothing morc reliable for bilious.
moss and constipation than DeWitt's
Little Early Rlsers, the famous little
pills. \. GRANDCHILDREN.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22
Notice of Assignee for Discharge.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned assignee of H. A. Ma
cauley will make his final report to
the Circuit court of Cole county, at
the May term, 1894, and present his
application to said court for his full
and final discharge as such assignee.
c. A. WARE, Assignee.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

rs all the same, q slight cold,
congested lungs or severe cough.
One Minute Congh Cure bapishet
them, A. Grandenberger.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22
LEBANON BRANCH.
NJ. X. & +.

East bound passenger leaves North
jefferson at l2:O2 p. NJ. West
nound at 2:50 p. N. Bus line from
Jeffeeson City TO train.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22
PACIFIC RAILROAD TIME TABLE


WESTWARD.
No |, Day Express. Arrives ! :t pm
Leaves ! :2Up.m.
No.. 3, Night Express. Arrives l2:-
20 am Leaves II 80 am.
No. g., Local Passenger. Arrives 1850
n. M, Leaves 1874 IL pam.
No. 8, Texas Express Arrives 2:l3 am.
Leaves 2:l3 Il. m.
Freight, carries passengers Leaves 500
q. III.
EASTWARD.
No. 2,pay representative 2;Oo PM
Leaves 3 40 pm.
No. 4, Night Express. Arrives z:lo
a. m. bc"N.9 81 "a ~,
No. 6, Local Passenger. Arrives li-o
Leaves | 40 p. M.
Freight, carries passengers. Leaves NV
Local passenger trains . and u run be-
tween st. Louis and Kansas CITY. Three
sections of night train east. Texas eX.
press, No. 0, has through chair car wa
lexington branch. Free reclining chaif
cans ON all through trains.
LEBANON BRANCH.
Trains-leaye Jefferson City at 80 a.
M, arriving at Aurora $3.50 IL. IN.
Returning, will leave Aulr,a at ll:30
y. M, arriving at Jefferson CITY at ESQ
.. la. john j. CHURCH, Agt.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

From all indications there is goi g
to DO Il wedding in this vicinity
Oou.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

The best medical authorities have
pronounced Aver Sarsaparilla TO
be the most skillfully adjusted COM
bination of alternatives aud Toni, .
known to pharmacy. II is this fact
which has earned for it the we'll
merited title Of the Superior Medi-
cine.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

Mr.. j. N. Brown is wallins Mr..
G. a. Johnstun's cistern this week.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-22

We understand that Mr.. Kors-
meyer will be candidate this
fall.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

the hope that when freed from army
servitude and restored to society he
might WOO me and hope TO win my
love. He is too good, too noble, too
manly to ask to be recognized as a
sutton for my hand while a soldier In
the ranks"
"And did you tell him that you loved
him, child?"
"Why, what else could ! do. Mrs.
Colby? Yes, l did tell him so, told him
that madly loved him. and think I
will never tire Of repeating It TO him.
But. my dear friend, II is his wish that
you treat the information conveyed In
his cunts letter In the strictest conf
dence for the present"
Certainly. dear, and what delicious
secret ! will have, and how delight
full It will be when the denouemcnt
comes To be able TO look into the amazed
faces Of the ladies Of the post and
quietly tell them knew II long ago"
The young lovers little dreamed Of
the difficulties TO be encountered in
securing the discharge of an enlisted
man from the army. Future letters
from Browns aunt detailed the OBJ
stacles encountered. the Discrimination
OF tine ofiiciais OF the war department
to give abe matter attention, yet ench
letter babe him hope for more favor
able news in the next II may be n
vexntious disappointment to the reader
10 be here told that every effort to SCI
cure his release utterly failed, and that
he wns destined to be soldier of his
country for years yet to come.
Several months passed. Along q
shaded path on the bank Of the Rio
Grande near the fort, Private Brown
and Alice Sanford walked side by side.
One of her shapely hands held the
bride rein Of the pony which followed
behind her. The other was passed be-
meath the arm Of her companion.
Slowly they moved along, their
heads bowed and their every action In
dicating that they were engaged In the
discussion ofa topic Of no ordinary inn
port. Taking advantage OF the license
granted by the laws Of fiction, let US
assume the wings Of invisibility and
b ,ver near them and hear what they
are saying.
II think, Ned, Il would be best to go
right TO papa and tell him all. When
he hears your story from your own
lips, reads the letters from your aunt,
her attorneys and from your banker
- A. n a n AT. - rff-t.T -. IT.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

blown flower of radiant love, and
must ask you II when am restored &c
the world and Gun lny before you
every proof that am d man worthy OF
you, may hope to win your love and
some dny ask you to be my wife,"
Alice was trembling rs leaf shaken
by the wind, and tears coursed down her
checks In q voice nll broken with
deep emotion. she replied:
"Mr. Thornton, I-T-this is so uncx.
pected. don't know what to say to
you. ] believe In you. believe you
are sincere In all You say. and that you
are actuatel only by the plrest mo-
tives. ! have learned TO think very
highly of you. You have awakened in
my heart a feeling new to me, but 0,
should not listen to you now. Give me
time to think. My brain is whirling
with this strange revelation. Mr..
Thornton. Lido respect you above
all men. feel toward you as ] never
before felt toward man. You seem
very necr and-and-dear TO me, and
o, I cannot tell you what ] feel
cannot express my thoughts"
lie gently took one of her hands and
holding Il between both Of his own.
said TO her;
"Miss Sanford-Alice. ! believe hold
q warm place In your purest Of woman
" hearts. and the belief floods my soul
with a Joy almost boundless. just q
word from your lips, just one little
word telling me may hope some dny
In the future to win you, and my sol
dier life win pass as but dream from
which win awaken into q heaven OF
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

ana ere fully Justined in approaching
him on such subject, he may treat
you kindly and interpose no serious OBJ
lection to our love. Indeed, he is not
so hard-hcarted us his manner ut times
would indicate"
"And yet fear him. Alice. darling.
No matter what might prove myself
to be. he would sec nc but rs the pri-
vate soldier. o. these CALLING bonds OF
servitude! Never before did they so
deeply cut into my soul"
Bending over her he imprinted u low
ing kiss upon her cheek. and she chung
vet closer to him in acknowledgment
of the salute.
"And yet he might receive you more
kindly than you anticipate. Ned. Papa
really has warm. sympathetic heart
despite his harshness in enforcing dis
cipline. II you could convince him
that my happiness is ut stake and could
bring him to fully understand the depth
and purity of our love. he might ut
least sanction our courtship until your
discharge from the service can he Sc
cured. His influence at the war de-
partment may aid you. Won't you see
him. Ned, DEAR"
Her eyes were upturned to his with
pleading earnestness. and again press
ing kiss on her responsive lips he re-
piled:
my darling, will endeavor for the
time to forget that am private sol
der. and will go to him as man to
man, in manly way. If he will but
listen TO me to the end he cannot but
see that am worthy of your love. and
II he will allow his wisdom to rule him,
he must see that ! make no unreason-
able request In asking him to fully in
vcstigute my past history and to sus-
pend Judgment on what he may term
my assurance until he has done So"
"l,lcss you for that determination,
Ned. And when will you sec him?'
AT once. AS soon Us ] can reach
his quarters. Mount your pony and
gallop ahead, darling, and ! will fol-
low after"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22
CHAPTER n.

With an impcrious gesture Of the
Land she motio:,cd him from her. and
INFUSED and crcstfallen he galloped
ray.
Turning her pony to ride back toward
the fort. she noted the rapid approach
e cavalryman. and when he drew
rear enough to be recognizable smile
~ pleasure unscatcd the frown which
was enthroned on her face.
why. what surprise" She cried. rs
ic rode up and raised his cap. This
=. the first time have met you since
since-the lat time"
"Sincc my release from confinement,
You would say. Miss Sanford. 10 not
tel the least dc!icacy in referring to
lat experience. for | assure you that
;s;.lc from regret that violated
ilitary rule. my conscience is entirely
Gar when | review my late trouble
,t.,h-your friend"
My friend! AIr. Thornton. Lieut..
Nsndcvcr is not friend of mine. Why,
! have just forbidden him to ever
leak to mo again Ills unmanly nc
ton toward yourself and certain traits
:, { his character with which had pre-
viously become acquainted entirely de-
:roycd any feeling Of esteem might
have entertained toward hin, and his
;,tion of few moments ago have caused
&c TO hate aud dctcst him. tolerated
!. Is society for time to-day through
;fasc of the respect due his rank, ind
'!r took advantage Of that liberation to
,.iakc himself very offensive to me-"
IL sincerely beg your pardon" he re-
i;ied. "lIut came to you on mis-
'ion. That slowly moving object you
&c n mile away is your good father,
.yho babe me ovcrtal;e you and say TO
lou that ii you desired II handsome es-
.ort you should wait for him."
20. poor dear papa. has he been chas-
irg me: Let Us ride coward him. Mr..
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

Is growing old, my dear one, and will
no doubt soon be satisfied with the
proud distinction he has won by life
long service of his country and will
seek retirement that he may pass the
evening of his life In peace and quie-
tude. ! will be able TO lay wealth ut
your feet. and In n lovely home some
where, with that good old man us our
especial care. we will live surrounded
by u halo of love which no clouds can
ever dim Is not the picture pleasant
one tocontcmplate?"
beautiful. Bcautiful!' she replied.
her face glowing with the new Joy
which filed her heart, ''and pray the
dear Lord that no cruel blow may fall
to crush our hopes. Will you not now
use every cndcavor 10 secure your dis
charge from the scrvice?"
"You must be patient, dear one. I
must have time 10 think what Is best
TO be done. And now. Alice, we both
have part TO play. II must never be
known that Il word Of love has been
spoken between us. fully realize
your position, and lsnow but too we'll
the reproach which would be cast upon
you were II to become known that you
had placsd your affections upon n pri-
vate in the ranks. md we must guard
well our secret until ! can come for
ward us man and claim the dearest
prize God ever held within the reach
of lovers cager hand. Take one as
surancc to your heart, my darling. !
will never claim TINT prize until cun
do so as one who stands your equal in
social life. and who can face your fa-
Their Us man tn man and ask him for the
priceless treasure he so dearly loves. ="
20. | fear can never hide my love"
she replied in trcmulous voice. When
! see you my eyes will tell the story
plainly rs words. and when address
you IL, the presence OF Others my voice
will proclaim that which prudence
bids me conceal. will be very happy,
Edward. yet very impatient for the
day of your dclivcrance TO come. Will
you not try t. hasten it?''
"Ycs. Alice. will. After day or
two when ! have had time to fully
formulate my plans will write to my
aunt. and the dear old soul will follow
any suggestion may make looking to
my release. II will not lie long ere
can claim my-my-liStlc-wifc."
Her breast was filed with strange
rapture. and n smile Of radiant Joy lit
up her fresh young face. For more
than an hour they sat there upon the
rocl; lost in blissful dream of love, he
painting bright pictures of a future
alight with roscatc happiness, she
drinking in his every word with
rapturous delight. The sun slowly
sank behind the San Matco peaks,
flashing back great showers OF golden
light TO tingc the gcccy clouds with
rare colorings of transparent lowell
ness. More and more brilliant grew
the radiant colors rs the great orb Of
day withdrew its face from the grand
panorama of plain and mountain, until
the whole western skies hung as q
golden canopy above the mighty runge.
The lovers sat and gazcd upon the
wondrous picture In blissful silence un-
til Alice softly whispered:
1T is an omen Of good, my beloved.
A forecast of our future when our mar
ital skies shall h. ever tinged with
golden radiance from the never setting
sun of love-"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22
CHAPTER XII.

After mature reflection Brown deter
mined to make every effort to rid him
self of the bonls Of military scrvi.
tude. and as n preliminary step sat
down and wrote long letter to his
aunt telling her Of his soldier life, OF
Alice, and of the bright pictures he
had drawn Of wandering down the
path Of life hand In hand with the
beautiful companion OF his choice,
He expressed his wishes that measures
might be at once set on foot looking "a
his release from army service, and
closed with expressions of warmest
love for the good q ant whose heart he
must have torn by his long silence, but
whose kind face was ever before his
eyes, and whom he soon hoped 70
greet with the embrace Of q son s warm
est love.
In due time n reply was received. and
tears coursed down the young soldiers
face as he read the tracings from the
hand of the only mother he had ever
known. The old lady, with pathetic
tenderness, spoke Of the dreary years
Of waiting, each succeeding day dawn
Ing with the hope In her heart that ere
II had run It's course It would bring her
tidings Of the dear boy whom she so idol
lied. She had never doubted that he
would some day come back 70 her. and
that her declining years would be
cheered and gladdened by his loving
presence. She would at once consult
her attorneys and take the propers steps
to secure his restoration 70 society.
In words of warmest love she sent :
motherly greeting 70 the dear girl
whom she had never seen. and be1e
her nephew shy TO his chosen one that
from his description Of Der bsants.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

THEY STARTED ALONG TIE RACK TRAIL.
Thornton. and he may thank you for
catching the truant and returning her
IL him."
They started along the back trail,
and after few moments silence the
soldier said:
VIII yen pardon me, Miss Sanford.
when tell you that this unexpected
meeting has lifted from my soul dark,
depressing cloud. had brought my
self to believe that You had purposely
abandoned your rides down the river
70 avoid me, that on serious reflection
.vou had, and properly, too, come TO
look upon the Friendship of a private
soldier as beneath your standing in
military life. and that Our Flea art In
icrc iGr.c had reached Tn abrupt tcrini'
!!@tion. While fully approaching the
rropristr Ct your action. ! will frankly
e afess that the seeming loss Of the one
bright ray Of ru hinc which had come
into my soldier LIE deeply panied mo.
Your cordial greeting of a few moments
40 has dispelled that cloud. and am
led 10 hope that we will continue to be
friends.
Turning her clear eyes full upon his
face. IN low. musical tones, she replied:
MIR. Thornton. you urc man of
vie Judgment. and one who c2n fully
appreciate the proprieties of life.
l'i,asc allow your better Judgment to
rule and do not be offended ut what
am going 10 say. have. us you sur
missed, purposely avoided meeting you
ns once did. II you will try TO fully
understand me will frankly explain
my position. To our little world here
you are known but as private soldier
in the ranks, on the same footing with
your comrades"
YES, but You know"
Pardon me a moment. know what
Others do not. Knowing you but as
rrivatc soldier, what would be the YER
lie: of the official circles were IL to be-
come u matter of gossip that the
st.auyhter OF the commanding officer
was in the habit Of meeting you on
terms of social equality? II wculd be
l;a,scl upon almost a. crime By those
who REGARD the SOCIAL barrier between
official circles AMI the ranks rs inn
prs-a:.ls. Sow. my friend. with al
oGa,.ar sill say 10 you that hold Mr..
Edward ':..srltca In the hi;lest es-
teen and feel hJnCrcG with his friend
ship. Ibclieve him TO be my equal In
everything that goes TO make up true
manhood and womanhood, and entire
ly worthy Of my highest regard. But
Us long rs he Is unfortunately COM
PEELED to move In sphere Of Life be-
meath that In which an placed must
not allow my regard for the gentleman
tooverstep the line drawn by the hand
Of propricty and myself descend 70 his
temporary level. think have cor
really interpreted your nature, my
coed friend. and ! believe you would
suffer any personal disappointment
cheerfully rather than In the least
degree compromise myself or draw upon
me the rcbuke of my friends Do You
not think Il best that we should sec
less.of each othcr?-
Miss Sanford, !" he replied 81 fully
appreciate the stand you have taken,
and your action increases my regard
for you. II has occurred TO me 1t
times that by evincing friendship for
ono Tar beneath you In the social scale
You might be chided by your ffisnds
for disrc9arding the rules Of military
etiquette. would suffer e. ksenly -
yourself were You 10 Be IN ~ 80
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

Joy and rapture. WIN you give me this
hope, Alice?"
30, Mr.. Thornton, can no longer
stifie the words which rise from my
heart. do love you; have long loved
you, and have nightly prayed TO my
Father In Heaven that the social barrier
between us might melt away that I
might not SO fear my love was hopeless.
Yes, my king among men, You may
hope, and when you are restored to the
world will be rs proud to proclaim
your love for me us am now proud TO
possess It."
He would fain have clasped her TO his
breast, but prudence forbade any dem
onstration of love In so public place,
and with the bells Of Joy ringing In
every tone Of his manly voice, he said:
"May Heaven bless you, my dear girl.
for that assurance. twill be the guild
ing star to lead me from this bondage
TO the freedom Of independence. I
have dared to paint the most glowing
mental pictures Of our future, for !
have long felt that you would some day
come into my life and reign as queen
over my heart and home. Your father
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
Kansas City. TT. Scott & Memphis.
PASSENGER TRAINS,

PASSENGER TRAINS.
North Bound. South Bound.
No. ar .l1:l1a M. No. M. ....5:la a. m.
No. 3l......i 1881 III. No. 81 i:;1 y. M.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
North Bound. South Bound.
Way fright. ?:gl p, III. Why fright 1881 p. m.
Stock fright j:SI u. M. Thro' fright ssn Il. M.
The way freight trains carry passengers
when provided with tickets.
W. {. KNIGHT, Agent.
Mail and passenger trains run daily;
freight trains daily except sunday. Mail
closes ut postoiiice - minutes before train
time.
Baxter and Chctopa Malt and Hack Line.
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday.
Leaves Baxter ! y. M: kcclvilie 3:.D;
Nclrose I, arrives at Chctopa nj 6p. III.
Baxter Springs and Miami Hack Line.
Daily except Sunday. Leaves Baxter mt
Up. M; Miami. l. T., ut Ia. M.
Baxter and Peoria Nail Line.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. MaA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

Baxter and Peoria Nail Line.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Mail
leaves Baxter AT 1:OJ II. III.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

BANTER CAMP, no. So. n. W. ~, meets
ID second aud fourth Mondays In each
month at Coopcr's hail. corner Ut Military
and River streets. JAS. HARMON,
L. e. WEAVER, Clerk. VIC.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

BANTER POST, NO. IL. G. A. r., meets
ID every Saturday evening Mt Cooper's
hall, corner Of Military and kiver streets.
X. r. McGREGoR, Com.
]. W. DUNBAR, Adjt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

BANTER LODGE. NO. 81. I. q. q. F..
ID meets every Wednesday evening mt
\. q. l.. W. hall. corner Main and Neosho
streets. ;. III. CARROLL, y. u.
T. {. WEAVER, Secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

RAXTER LODGE. 40. ~. SELECT
ma. -. IA Tuesdays In ench month, mt
hall corner of Main and Ncosho streets.
J. NJ. COOPER, Com.
RIP. McGREGoR. Rec.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

BANTER LODGE. No. II, a. Q. U. W..
ID meets In its hall. corner of Min and
NeoshO streets. every Friday evening".
a. ID. c. HARVEY, NJ. W.
]. NJ. ENGLISH, Rec.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-22

ID lXTER LODGE, No. III. X. OF r.,
ID meets every Thursday evening ut Its
Castle Hall In CoOpcrs hull, corner at Mil
itary and River streets. Visiting knights
cordially invited.