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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
Flotsam and Jetsnm.

do you go to church to hear the SER
mon or the music, Maud?" II go for
the hims," said Maude.-Harper's Bal
Ear.
Hollow we'll Miss Elderberry car
rles her age! She-But then she has be-
come so accustomed to it, you know
Boston Transcript
"And, papa, what did grandfather do
for his country?" Nothing whateverI
my son. He was a member Of con.
gressw-Atlanta Constitution. +
She-Papa has been saying that you
stay too long when you call on me-
He--All right I will not come so early
after his.-Indianapolis Journal.
MY furnace" said the man who keeps
house, '1s out of sight" $50 is mine,
replied another; "out of anthracite. -
Washington Star.
Beware of the vidders, Samivel,"
said old Weller. VERY good, old
man." returned Samuel. "Ill never
have one If 1 can help it."-Harper's
Bazaar.
He-You may talk, but you would
have been mad enough had married
anybody else. She-Yes; anybody
cared anything about.-Boston Tran
script
Mr. Newcome-What is the latest at
the opera? Miss Wagner-For the last
three nights 1t has been young Mrs.
Felix in her latest Partisan gown.-New
York Ledger. y
Cant you manage to get up some4
thing new to attract people here?" 7
have it. Wen advertise that Trilby
will not be among the living pictures"
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
She-Why, this is only thirty-two
inches, and you advertise 1t as yard
wide. Three feet make a yard. Gal+
liant Salesman-Not such feet as yours
lady.-Boston Transcript.
There's a good deal that Is swell
about Cholly Cadklns," said one girl
yes" replied the other; 1.-THE only
trouble is that most Of it has gone I'd
his head. "-Washingto Star.
Traveller Qnquiring at famous castleJ
Can I see the antiquities to-day? Ser4
vant-I am afraid not, sir My lady
and her daughter have gone to town.,
Household Words
II saw De Castro, the magician, make
a $50 gold piece disappear in three MINI
utes." That's nothing. You ought to
see my wife with 500 bill at church
bazaar" Atlanta Constitution.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
Jewelry in n Grave.

The largest amount of jewelry
known to be in single grave was
buried in Greenwood cemetery several
years ago. The undertaken who had
charge of the funeral protested against
it, but was severely srubbed for his
interference. The family had its way,
and in that grave is buried fully IS, OOC
worth of diamonds, with which the
body was decIed when prepared foE
burial. Sometimes families who desire
to bury their dead in the clothing
worn in life-in evening or wedding
dresses, for instance substitute less
costly limitations for the jewelry worn
in life, partly from motiTes of thrift
and partly from a superstitious fear
that anything taken of a body when
it is ready for the tonnb gill bring il
luck 10 future wearerS
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
copYRleAT 1892 By RAND, MeNALLY co.

Arthur Curzon, soothed by these
feminine batteries, asked himselt
what scheme his cousin might be ma
turing in her brain, on his own be
half, with sentiment of awakening
curiosity as his glance followed the
movements of the stout and handsome
matron with the smooth black hair,
clear complexion, and tranquil gray
eyes. Mrs. Griffith was an inveterate
matchmaker No doubt she had a
bride ready for him, Who, then?
| Miss Ethel Symthe, of course. Did he
not know feminine tactics?
The young man was expansive in re-
sponsive greetings to the Ancient
Mariner, otherwise Capt. John Filling
ham, on the retired list, whose remi-
niscences extended over forty years of
active service, chiefly IN wooden ships;
wars; the suppression of the African
slave trade; or cruising off the Mos
quito coast. He had shared the fresh
impressions of life of midshipmen with
Arthur Curzon's father, the admiral of
many engagements.
A kindly old gentleman, warming
rheumatic limbs in the winter sun
shine of the Mediterranean shore and
with countenance like the battered
fgure-head of ship, the Ancient Mari
ner scanned the new conner through his
gold-rimmed spectacles, and remarked
to Miss Symthe, soto voce: "a fine
lad, and he will prove an exceedingly
clever man, if am not much mis-
taken. A chip of the old block, as
well. They are called the mad Cur
IONS, you know His father, Admiral
Jack, fell in love with such a pretty
girl, but without penny. She was a
nursery governess, or something OF
that sort He saw her crossing thor
oughfare near his club on foggy
morning. She had neatly turned
ankles. Dear me! it seems but yester-
day! 1 was best man at the wedding.
We were middies together"
"Fancy!' murmured Miss Symthe,
and slight glow of animation warmed
her cheek.
These young fellows are pampered
nowadays" continued Capt Filling
ham. In my time we had to put up
with salt horse and weevily biscuit,
without too much complaint. The
uncle, Archibald, if am not in
error"
John, dear have another slice of
bread and butter" interposed Mrs
Fillingham, a brisk matron, still
proud of her dumping form as revealed
TO ADVANTAGE in n Paris robe
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09

Clara-I wonder If it is true that one
is likely to catch something from being
kissed?
Maude-Of course not. You've been
kissed enough, but you haven't caught
anything yet, have you?-New York
Herald.
Windy-You don't seem to bother
much about your failure in business.
Broken Trader-Im letting the fellows
that I owe take a dose Of a bother
Chicago Times-Herald.
Shop Assistant-Really, madame,
that white feather in your hat makes
you look ten years younger. Old Maid
is that so? Then give me another
Tid-Bits. E
Willie Dazzle-Weally, Miss Black,
dawnced so vigorously in that last
waltz that my head feels dwedfully
light. Miss B.-That's startling. 1 sup
posed that sensation was so common
with you that you had long since ceased
to be annoyed by it.-Pittsburg Dis
patch. s
YES" remarked Mrs. Malaprop, at
was a great sight. First came the king.
carrying a sceptic in his hand and
wearing a beautiful red mantle all
trimmed with vermin. 1t was a grand
sight."-Truth.
"In de case Of de trusted employee
said Uncle Eben, you KANT allus
ledge by appearances. But yoh is some
times 'bllged ter fohm berry positive
conclusions by disappearances. -
Washington Star.
Ada (pensively)-I hope you'll invite
me to the wedding when you get mar
ried. Jack (boldly)-rll invite you the
first one. and II you don't accept there
won't be any wedding.-Llfs
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09

"AnI Now l have it!'' he bwsuA !. ignor.
ing feminine interruption. Jacob
Dealtry was the name of the mrchant,
or trader, at Jamaica, who dis ppeared
so mysteriously after learni4 of the
marriage Of his only SON in pain l
was in the West Indian wateB at the
time, in command OF tho Tultre We
gave ball to the ladies' in tA harbor
Of Kingston on the very nigI. Next
day the whole affair was to n talk
1t was most extraordinary, va know
The trader was supposed to b{ well off,
and he had disappeared withdt leav-
ing trace. Ensign White told me
afterward about the sons re urn the
following year with his Spanish wife,
and his search for the missing parent.
He limited at foul play and robbery.
There was something wrong Stop a
bit, though! Was the name baltry or
Brown"
Capt. Blake laughed again | IS mirth'
less, jarring, little laugh.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
Tho Most preadful Earthuuake.

The most dreadful earthquake on rec
ord is that which, November l, 1775,
destroyed the city of Lisbon, Portugal.
The only warning the inhabitants re-
ceived was a noise like subterranean
thunder, which, without any consid-
cradle interval, was followed by sue
cession of shocks which laid in ruins
almost every building in the city, with
most incredible slaughter of the in
habitants 100000. The bed of the river
Tagus was in many places raised to the
surface and vessels on the river sud-
denly found themselves aground. The
waters of the river and the sea at first
retreated, and then Immediately rolled
violently in upon tho land, forming a
wave over forty feet in elevation. To
complete the destruction a large quay
upon which great numbers of the peo-
pie had assembled for security, sud-
denly sank to such an unfathomable
depth that not one body ever after
wards appeared at the surface.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
A MIxED-uP FAMILY.
A Man Whose Son Is His Brother-in

A Man Whose Son Is His BrOther-in-
Here are the raw materials for a
heartache. DR.. King, of Adelaide, a
widower, married Miss Norris. Short
ly after the doctors honeymoon, the
doctors son married a sister Of the
Doctors wife. Then brother Of the
Doctors wife married the doctors
daughter. In other words, the Doctors
son became his stepmother's brother
in-law, and the Doctors daughter be-
came her stepmother's sister-in-law
The doctor, by the marriage of his son
to the sister of the doctors wife, be-
came father-in-law to his sister-in-law,
and the Doctors wife, by the marriage
of her sister to her stepson, became
stepmother-in-law to her own sister.
By the marriage Of the brother Of the
doctors wife to the doctors daughter
the doctor became father-in-law to his
brother-in-law, and the doctors wife
became stepmother-in-law to her own
brother. What relations, asks Plea
room in Pail Mall Budget, are the chill
dren of the contracting parties to each
other?
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
Hand Grenndes.

Take chloride Of calcium, crude, 20
parts; common salt, parts, and water,
rs parts. Mix and put in thin bottles.
In case Of fire, a bottle so thrown that
it will break in or very near the fire
will put it out. This mixture is better
and cheaper than many Of the high
priced grenades sold for the purpose of
fire protection,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09

eyes, sir, this here's the sunny south
you're right in the middle of it now"
Zine weather, eh?"
"Best in the world, sir. over yam
der's Snow mountain, down thars Bliz-
zard valley, yander's ice river, an jest
a leetle to the left is Skatin' bay. Kin
sell you load Of llghtwood an a
pair Of skates ?"-Atlanta Constitution.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09

~ fine, and the spirits
of the patty in
harmony with the exhilaratina tones
of their surroundings, On ohe side
the island, barren and arid, eaught
the pervading radiance of gold n sun
shine, and the shadow of passing
clouds in orange and purple tints on
ridge and hollow, vivid, yet delicate
and evanescent. On the other the
limpid waves of the bay rippled gently
on the strand, and the blue sen spread
beyond rock and inlet to the limit OF
transparent and luminous horizon.
Everywhere was the permeating
effulgence of a southern light and
color, dazzling to the eye and steep
ing the senses in a soft languor of in
dolence. The warm sea breeze mingled
with the perfume of flowers in
adjacent gardens. Occasionally a bird
winged its fight across the zenith.
Little craft steered into the bay as
the storm-beaten vessel of the apostle
is reputed, by tradition, to have once
sought refuge here.
The clergyman with weak chest
listened to the Illuminating coniectures
of the Ancient Mariner as to the much
disputed voyage OF st. Paul, and
whether the island visited had been
Melida Melita, or Malta, while the
ladies manifested half-fearful inter
es% in the viper, and the possibility of
descendants of the reptile lingering on
the spot. Mrs. Griffith, handsome and
suave, in her maize-colored draperies,
appealed to her nautical cousin, Arthur
Curzon, as to whether or not the wind
Euroclydon was the northeast current
which waited hither the apostle of the
gentiles
Every possibly" assented the young
man, with indifference; for Miss
Symthe was in the act of transferring
rosebud fr1 m her belt to his button
hole at the moment
Tradition is bore, don't you
think?" added Captain Blake, as the
young lady bestowed a similar gift on
him.
Not at all, " she rejoined, in tone
of reproof. "All about ST. Pauls bay
is most interesting"
Here the clergyman opened Tesla.
ment, which he carried in lieu of a
guide-boolk, and read aloud several
passages in the Acts. Capt Filling
ham became inspired with a kindling
enthusiasm of conviction.
~ believe we are standing on the
very spot where St Paul landed" he
affirmed, with a sweeping gesture OF
his right arm, which included sea and
shore. THE violent wind had beaten
the little chaloup about until the sail.
ors were in despair, and all the cargo
had been thrown overheard to Tighten
the vessel Only the prisoner Paul.
who must live to see Rome, was sus.
tanned by unwavering courage, and
strove to reanimate the failing spirits
of his companions. A man among
men, in storm and darkness!'
Paul was upheld by faith" inter-
polated the Clergyman.
ION the fourteenth night after quit
ting Crete, Paul counseled all of his
companions to eat bread, and
strengthen themselves, and in the
morning they sighted land,
when the ship was driven
into this bay by the tempest
with such fury that the Prov was
buried in the sand, the waves washed
over the poop and the whole craft
was broken up. Am | right?"
(To BE COSTINUED.)
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
Uncomfortable Meals.

Mrs. NIugg-so you're not going ia
Mrs. Lugg's party?
Mrs. Pugg-No, I'm not. When sup
per comes, she always tells about lot
of nice things she intended to get, but
couldn't.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
Music, Heavenly Maid.

Hostess-won't you play something
for u.s. Miss Keynote?
Gifted Amatedr-Certainly, If It Is
your desire What would you prefer
Hostess-Oh. anything, only SO 1t isn''
loud enough to interfere with the con-
Yersaiion.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
As He Inferred 1t.

Gladys Heer--Mrs. strongmynd was
awful mad to-day on the street-cars;
she sat down on that old muff Of hers
and
Tom Bigbee dnterrupting)-Yes; it's
shame the way she treats her hus-
Sand, poor DEVIL
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09
ILLS OF ANIMALS.
THEY HAVE PHYSICIANS WHEN
3 THEY ARE SICK.
Cats, Dogs and the Noble Horse-How
They Act When Under the Doctors
Care-sOme Instruments That Are
Used Giving Medicine.

ATS" said an ex-
pert on the dis
eases Of animals,
"are very hard to
treat, for the rea-
son that they be-
come homesick
and droop more
from that cause
than actual i'll
ness. Colds and
indigestion consti-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09

The Law of Nature DeAedi
Methinks it is the only bird
That lives without a flock;
No sleep, no food, no home 1t needs.
He is the-weather-cock. J.,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-05-09

70 the room In one corner was a
curious household shrine dedicated to
Buddha, with aorass lamp suspended
before it, and shelf, with circular
mirror and tiny trays for offerings Of
flowers, rice, and incense.
On the present occasion, Miss Symthe
had insisted on kindling stick of in
sense in tiny brGzier before the god,
NTH a mischievous glance at an elder
b clergyman With : weak chest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-18
COUNTY BUILDING.

ID. P. Larson to F. c. Thomp.
son. 81 lots IL and u, block 4, South
Moline. $500.
W. p. Quayle to W. H. Marshall,
lot 4, block Is. Spencer & Cases add,
Rock Island, s., 200.
A. S. Cheney to Thomas Barlow,
nj nw4 16, 20, Pc, 81.
Hesitate of James w. Kelly.
ADMINISTRATORS report fled and APP
proved.
l7-Estate of Charles korb. Ad-
ministratrix's report filed and APP
proved.
Estate OF Gertrude Schmidt. Proof
of death. Will presented for pro-
bate. Petition by William Bunten-
bach, executor named in will, for
probate of will and letters tesla
mentary.
Estate OF Frederick Kramer. Proof
of death. Will presented for pro-
bate. Petition by Dora Bischoff. Que
of legatees named in will, for probate
of will and issuance of letters of ad-
ministration C. t. a. to j. Henry Lid
ders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-18
II. Y.P. O. CONVENTION
baltimore July 1G to 81, 1895

baltimore July 16 to 81. 1898
There is only one route to Balti
more combining the best railway SER
vice with the most interesting seem
erv and historical associations. 1t is
the Chesapeake & Ohio R'y. via Wash
rgton.-''the Rhine, the Alps and
the Battlefield line of America
along the great Kanawha river,
through New River canons, along the
Greenbrier. crossing the Allegheny
and Blue Ridge mountains. the Pied
mont and Shenandoah valleys, and
the most famous of Virginia battle
fields.
The F. F. V. limited is the only
modern through train to Baltimore
via Washington with electric lights,
dining car and observation car. One
fare for the round trip. At compar'
atively slight additional cost return
trip can be made by way of Chesa.
peake Bay, Old Point Comfort and
Richmond.
For full information, descriptive
pamphlet. etc., address c. b. Ryan,
Asst. Il. Z. A., G. & .. R'y., Cincin'
natl, o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-18
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 rcfreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; eiIectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction tc 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 i: IS man
ufactured By the California Fig Syrup
20. only, whose name Is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, You will not
eccept any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-18
1i-, V.-x cid Dance With Her,

Tho s.C-y often told that tho late
Hon. Richard Vaux had danced with
Queen Victoria has been denied quito
frequently since his death, but as n
matter OF fact he did dance with the
queen. He was not her partner, it is
true, but danced in what was known as
the queens cotilinn ut the ball given
in her honor in 1887, when he was sec.
Rotary of the United States legation.
Mr.. Vaux was selected ny the queen her,
self as one c. the seven persons to join
with her in the dance, very great
honor. In the course of the evolutions
in the Cot:lIon he danced with the
queen. This statement was made by
Mr.. Vaux to well known Pcpnsylva-
Eian who served with him in the Fifty.
first congress. -Philadelpilia Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-18
THE PLAINS IN WINTER.
A Journey Across the Continent In March
Is Like n Voyage.

Is Like a Voyage.
The Journey across the continent from
west to east in midwinter is very much
like q voyage. When one lands at st.
Paul from the overland train, it is with
all the sensations Of making port after
having passed over the icebound sea of
tho plains.
TIE uniform dazzle of miles of mo-
notonous snow, broken only where it
sinks to indigo shadow or swells to
crests Of i0tolerable light, has for days
given to the world outside the pane a
sentiment of immensely rarely matched
by the moving sea.
There is majesty in the limitless
sweep of level earth, SO slightly over
arched by the level sky, bat majesty
that becomes desolation when seen in
intimate relation to human life.
A furry team Of horses struggling
across the plains, drawing meager
sledge load of firewood along narrow
trail i'll the snow to some unseen farm
house, ALTERNATING through the long
winter months for tho resurrection of .
few fierce weeks Of summer sunshine; q
little schoolhouse Of unplaned boards
perched on a swell of the vast, silent
landscape; farmhouse backed by barn
and corral, with a tiny yard in front
encircled by a tawdry frill of white
washed paling, showing yellow above
the snowfall these, with miles of snow
between, pierce one with a keener sense
of loneliness than could any personal
experience.
The human element is so inadequate
that one passes these scattered evidences
Of struggle for life as il sound ship
one might pass frail craft at sea.
There are eagle minds upon which
this solemn hostility Of unconquered
nature acts as a challenges; one sees this
in the voice and step and eye of men
who have built Dakota and Montana
towns. Sturdy and unawed, they have
fought their way and wrcsted for them
selves a foothold on the great inhospi-
table plains.
The level iridescent blaze of cloud
less winter days, the treeless prairies
afiame with color materialized in a
thousand wild flowers, the dreary swells
of autumn brown, lifted here and there
into sharp buttes of threatening stone
each in its own way impresses the
imagination, but repels the nesting in
stinct of home seeking man.-Atlantic
Monthly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-18
las You Like It,"

1t is to the credit of the manage
mcnt of William Morris tour with
open air performances of LAS You
Like 1t" that the public is not asked
to be satisfied with the well under
stood novelty and charm of such an
entertainment, irrespective of the
merits of individual characterize
ton. Mr.. Morris organization con-
tains at least half n dozen men,
bers whose names add dignity to his
enterprise. His own associat ons in
the professional field have been of
too substantial character to allow
of his being satisfied with the posi-
ton of star while surrounded by peo-
pie of no particular consequence.
Mr.. Norris career rs leading man
was striking through the fact that
the vicissitudes which are almost
the commo On lot of actors never re-
duced him to the level OF the cheap
er order of attractions. His long
service as leading man in Charles
Frohman's Stock company. where he
created many celebrated characters,
among them Reuben Warner in 1.-The
Lost Paradise" which he played
continuously for nearly three years,
is strong Recommendation with
most plav-goers. His success with
the modern type Of romantic charac-
ter is tribute to his versatility. his
strong prediction being for what
is known as the Legitimate drama.
His portrayal of leading Shakespear-
ian roles has received the recognition
of the best critics, and it was during
his engagement with Madame Mod
jsska that his Interpretation of the
part of Orlando in ..As You Like IT,
was generally commented on as one
of the best known to the stage in this
country. LAS You Like 1t" will be
given a magnificent presentation at
Black Hawk Watch Tower Wednes-
day evening. Seats can be had ut the
Harper house drug store.