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despair, and his brain filled with just
TINT one idea-to get away as'far as
possible. But, by the time hr had
reached the top Of Four-Mile noun
tain the chill air and the active motion
of riding had Gained him somewhat
and he drew rein and looked back.
Heavens! What was that? From
the roof Of the hotel, from oil the win
|dows on the west si9S OF the build
ing. he could see, through tae clear
moonlight, n dense volume of smoke
pouring-and, as he looked, the flames
burst out in places, and angry tongues
Of fire shot forth here and there.
Tom Enright hesitated for one dnz"d
second-the next he was dashing back
down the road Mt the top OF his
horses speed.
The front yard was full Of people
when he galloped up, but first glance
showed him no sign Of GLADYS.
"Where Is she? Where's Glndys-
Miss Payne?" he asked OF those nearest
him, us he leaped from his horse. And
us though in response, came the wild,
despairing cry:
"Tom! Tom! Save mel"
After Mrs. Hnslsins had announced
to her the sudden departure of her jeal.
GUS lover, Gladys, who had been break
ing her heart nll the evening, gave way
utterly, and Mt once went upstairs to
have her cry out-and there she lay,
utterly oblivious of all that went on
about her, until the crash of falling
timbers, the cracking Of flames and the
smoke rushing under the door reused
her from her apathy. 1t was too late,
she thought, to escape by the door-thc
smoke was almost suffocating her even
with the door closed-and SHE rushed
to the window, threw It open ard lifted
her voice in that wild cry:
"Tom!"
What did he care for flames and
smoke, or for any Lind of danger, with
that cry ringing IN his cars? With one
bound he was inside the door. aud
though half-blindcd before he had half
reached the upper hall, CROPPED onward,
trying door after door, until, nj last,
he found her, and she tainted in his
arms. How he ever got her safely out
he never knew, but get her out he did.
and when she opened her eyes. half an
hour later, II was to find herself on the
sofa in nearby farmhouse, with
Toms arms about her and TOMS kisses
raining on her face.
"Darling!" she whispered, do you
think you can forgive me?"
"My sweetest Martha" he answered.
smilingly, az cannot tell lie'-you
know do"
She lifted her face to be kissed.
as the surrender unconditional"
asked Tom, presently.
"Yes, dear"
"Thcn," he said. proudly straighicn.
ing his broad shoulders, IL have made n
conquest of which the Father of His
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

world, Gladys Payne WINS the worst.
But he watched her (for his purity
passed and was passed in turn
by the Neville cutter several tiues)
Just the same, and he was al
most willing to swear That he
once saw Neville kiss the girl just
after they entered the shadOw OF the
pines on the hillside. He was almost
right, too, for Neville did attempt to
kiss her, but was good-naturedly re-
pulsed. II had not come to that point
with Gladys, although, to be sure,
Tom couldn't but think so, and II mad
dcned him almost todesperation to have
to sit quietly and chatter small talk to
little Miss Glazer-who, by the way.
was enjoying his attentions immensely.
So after they had returned to the hotel.
he proceeded to make fool OF himself.
Meeting Neville in the mems dress
ing room he Missed between his
clenched teeth:
I'll have 1t out with you for this.
Mr.. Neville"
"For what?" queried that gentleman,
In his most urbane manner.
"You know, sir. Your attentions to
Miss Payne arc"
"Ah, indeed" quote Mr.. Neville, sneer-
ipgly. IF Miss Payne prefers my at
tentions to yours, it Is her privilege, l
believe" and he turned away with
look of supreme contempt ut his jeal-
ous rival, who clenched his fists and
looked, for m instant, rs II he would
use them, but wisely thought better
OF it, and walked in the other direction.
lie walked straight into the presence
of Mrs. Haskins, TO whom he declared
his intentions of refusing utterly TO
TAKE any part in the tableaux or the
subsequent proceedings. and to that
lady's protest that IL was childish he
answered that such might be the case,
hut that he could not, in justice to him.
self, take part with Miss Payne in any
thing, and that he was going home i'm
mediately. lie knew TINT he had NOR
tally offended Mrs. HnslSins, but that
was immaterial. His sole desire WINS
to get away from Glndy's presence, and
he was resolved to get away from Mill
ston, too, by the very first train going
anywhere.
Therefore, he made his curt ndieux.
and hiring the care-taker's saddle
horse he dashed of towards i'Avn. his
whole being animated with rage and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
THE HEROIC SYMPHONY.

How Napoleon Ceased TO BE the Ideal Of
Beethoven.
A work OF art requires no explana.
ton, but the very title Beethoven gave
the Heroic symphony provokes ques-
ton and there have been many en-.
deavors to explain It. Wagner tried
less to explain its meaning than to ex-
plain IL away. Chained to his one
idea, he asserted that Beethoven's
hero was not q military hero but q
vouno NM. Of complete spiritual and
physical endowment, who passed from ON
mere brute delight In life g. :" ~
strength through tragic suffering to
high spiritual satisfaction In love;
that Is to say, he asserted that Dec
thoVen's hero was Parsifal or Sicgfried.
Now, this much Of Wagner's theory
Is true, that Beethoven would not wor-
ship mere human butcher any more
than he would worship pork butcher
as hero On the other hand, Beetho-
ven's hero was undoubtedly military
hero, Napoleon Bonaparte. We know
that the symphony was originally ded-
icated to Napoleon, that the dedication
was altered when Napoleon (as Bee
tloven thought) turned traitor and be-
came emperor; we know that when the
news Of his death came Beethoven cas-
ually remarked that he had already
composed the music for that event.
OF what parts, then, Of Napoleon's
career do the first and last two move
ments tell? These are questions which
can never be answered; and, mere GU
riosity apart, II so happens that 1t mat
tiers little whether they are answered
or not answered, so long us they are
not answered altogether wrongly. For
whatever events beethoven might at
any moment have in his mind he never
tried to depict them, but only to COM
municate the emotion they aroused.
lie himself said rs much. 1t Is In the
expression of human emotion he Is SUI
preme, and to feel Alright the emotions
OF the Heroic symphony we need only
have our minds clear of n story which
Beethoven did not and could not have
had in his mind. Saturday
Review.
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grammc, which involved dinner at The
Hills, more sleighing. then some WASH
!ngton tableaiA, and the ball, and En-
right and his ex-fancee met at dinner
thanks to Mrs. Hnskins. who, follow
ing her usual malicious tactics, had 80
managed us to seat them next to each
other.
~ hope" quietly said Enright, with
polite gravity, just after the soup was
served-"I hope. Miss Payne, that you
do not think this meeting one Of my
seeking. would have avoided 1t had
II been possible to do So"
"Prny don't be distressed, Mr.. En-
right" replied the girl, icily. ave IRE
quite agreed on that point; so,perhaps,
the less said the better"
Thcnceforward, throughout The
meal, Enr:ght directed his CONVERSE
ton elsewhere, savagely noting, how:
ever, the feverish gayety and apparent
Indifference to himself NJ the girl he
had once expected to marry.
"Cold, cruel, utterly heartless!" he
declared to himself, after the fashion
of Jealous lovers from time imme-
mortal. And, after the fashion Of the
same, he proceeded to net rs though lie,
too, were entirely Indifferent, or, in
deed, rather glad that 1t was oil over be-
tween them.
AS for Gladys, she vehemently told
herself half dozen times that she
didn't care" and, TO demonstrate this,
she went OH with her Irritation with
young Neville to most outrageous en-
tent, noting with great satisfaction
that Tom, Notwithstanding his nppar-
cnt devotion TO plain little Miss Glazer,
wns absolutely white with jealousy
and rage.
However. when they met after din
ncr, on the steps Of the hotel piazza,
to join the few who were for taking
n half-hour drive by moonlight, he
Paenin spoke to her, taking advantage
OF moment when Neville went to
hasten the dilatory hostler in his work.
"See here, little girl" he began.
hastily, with glance about, to see II
anyone could ovcrhear him, II can't
stand this. l just"
Gladys turned upon him with eyes
opened wide in mock surprise.
u beg your PARDON" she said, in
her coolest ''who-are-you-anyway"
tones.
Enright said something's bad word
between his teeth, but went on des-
peratcly:
"Cnnt we make 1t all up, little girl?
Can't say or do something to show"
"Yes, sir, you can," said the little
girl" snappily. "You can try to
he gentleman and confine your at
tcntions TO me TO those called for by
the programme-nothing more"
Enright shut his teeth savagcly and
turned away. He was quite positive OF
It now--he was altogether certain that
of all the cold-hearted girls in the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
AMERICAS GREATEST SEED GROW
EHS,

Thirty years ngo when the Salzers
were conducting in small but profit
able way, market garden and green
house business in La Crosse, Wis.,, they
little dreamed that within q third OF
q century they would be the leaders
In the seed.growing and seed-selling
industry of America. The secret OF
this phenomenal success was quality
liberality, push. Nothing in the world
advertises itself quicker and better,
and more lasting than quality and II
the superior merit OF Salzer's northern
grown seeds; to their unusual life and
vigor and to their absolute surety Of
growth, in conjunction with their
great producing qualities, and this
coupled with the great liberality OF the
firm in the way of rare and many extras
to each order and push back of oil,
has placed the firm in the van and en-
titles them to the proud distinction
of Americas greatest seed growers!
The production of rare vegetable sorts
and new farm seeds has long been n
great speciality with this company,
owning and operating many thousands
of acres of land. Their great eight
hundred acre :rial farm in South Da'
kota was visited by thousands inter
ested in higher farming, and oil rail
roads gave half-fare rate within the
state to any wishing to see the farm.
The Snlzers pay great attention to the
new grasses, clovers and fodder
plants, and their catalogue contains
the largest list Of rare farm seeds
found in America.
A strong point of the John A. Salzer
Seed Co. is that they keep large stocks
of everything in the seed line on hand,
so that a customer ordering of them
Is always sure of getting what he or
ders.
A slight idea of the magnitude of this
firms business can be gathered that
they issue probably the largest num-
berof catalogues ofany American firm;
that they use over 100000 postage q
year, employ in the packing and dis
tributipg of their seeds upwards OF
six hundred hands and require for
their distributing warehouse over ten
ncres of floor room.
A five cent postage stamp sent to the
John A. Salzer Seed Co., In Crosse, Wis.,,
will bring you their great catalogue.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
Deafness Cannot he Cured

by local applications, Us they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear There Is
only one way to cure deafness. and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by IN iniiamed condition Of the mu-
cous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inilamed you have a rumbling
entirely closed deafness Is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases ont OF ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inilamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces.
Wo will give Ono Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness Caused by catarrhl
TINT cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
FIJI. CHENEY s; Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
The Bravest Deed Last Year.

Last year the Royal Humane society,
Of England, awarded its "braves,
deed" medal to William Muckford, a
workman in the sewers Muckford
and three other men were cleaning out
q sewer In Torquay, when II was
flooded by q thunderstorm. Only
Muclfford could swim, or seemed to
have any presence of mind. He held
up his companions, one after the other,
showed them how to keep foothold,
encouraged them by cheerful words,
and by strength and courage kept
them alive for seven hours, until the
water subsidized and they were able TO
make their cxit.-Golden Days
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

Country might be jealous--nnd we're
much obliged, after all, aren't we to
Mrs. Haskins? For. II she hadn't cast
us for Martha and George, we might
not"
"0h, yes, we would-anything but
making up, for us, would be impossible,
you know" she interrupted, confidently.
LESTER KETcHUM.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
THE MoRIp.s EARLIEST POTATO.

That Sal1er's Earliest, At for use In
2s days. Salzer's new late potato. Cham
pion of the World, is pronounced the
heaviest yielder in the world, and we
challenge you to produce its equal! 10
acres to Salzer's Earliest Potatoes
yield 1000 bushels, sold in June at s1.OO
a bushel-sioOO. That pays.
NOW IF YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEMI
It with 1Oc. postage you will get, free,
10 packages grains and grasses, includ-
ing Teosinte, Lathyrus, Sand Vetch,
Giant Spurry, Giant Clover, etc.. and our
seed catalogue. (K)
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
"The Wooden Hen"

The illustration shown herewith Is small
In size, but really large when we consider
that the wooden Hen" is no larger than Q
live hen, yet has double tho capacity. II
weighs only ID pounds, has capacity Of q
eggs, and while not q toy, is Just as anus
ing. besides being instructive as well.
We suggest that every reader Of this write
Mr.. Geo. II. Stahl, Quincy, Ills, and ask for
copy OF his handsome little booklet SIX, ~
describing the "Wooden Hen - also his large
catalogue Of the Model Excelsior Incubator.
All sent FREQ. Mention this paper.
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sifted from the Blood

BY the kidneys, impurities pass OF harm.
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not only cause these impurities to remain
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bctes, dropsy, gravel and other ailments
which affect the kidneys and bladder with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which likewise
overcomes malarial, dyspeptic, bilious,
nervous and rheumatic complaints.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
KNOWLEDGE

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Its excellence is due to Its presenting
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and permanently curing constipation:
1t 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
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Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but 1t Is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. 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.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
EyVINf " 1T W lNNlf 6"N'
Halls Family Pills are the best.

SEE the young woman. Is the young
woman being suddenly and unexpectedly
kissedl All, yes. And does the young
woman raise q hue and cryi The young
woman raises slight hue, but no cry.-De-
troit Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
Differing seasons.

Every one knows that when the
people north of the equator are suffer
ing from winters blasts those south
Of the dividing line are enjoying sum-
mer, but few know OF the peculiar cli-
matte conditions which prevail In the
Andes While the people at the coast
are having their winter 1t Is summer
In the mountains and vice versa. OF
course the distinction between the two
seasons Is slight in that part of South
America but It Is quite sufficient TO DO
noticeable. -Chicago News
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

"WuY did they let that man go who stole
the bicyclei" ''They had To-; they couldn't
get Jury to try him-cvery man In the
county rides % wheel. Chicago Record.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

"ORDER In the COURT" shouted the Judge.
"This Is the worst disgrace this court has
suffered since was elected TO the Judge
ship v'-Indianapol Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

FRS stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer Motifs aftcriirst days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and So trial bot
tic free. DR.. Kline, OIL Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

wAYwoRN WATsoY-"Pardner, do you
eat pie wit knifer Perry Patettic-
"Wot piei"-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

The Eaddest failures In lif- arc
those that como from not putting forth
The power and win " !sScced; ~ p.
whipple.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

We have not been without Piso's Cure
for Consumption for Coy cars.-LIzzIE FER
REL, Camp St., Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, ~.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

SnE-"Do you think We are going to have
warl" He-"Ycs, do" "What do You
think we are going to make war on" "On
paper "-Yonkers Statesman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

ALTHOUGH girl may be bright enough to
know that "kiss" Is noun, she's fire.
qucntly unable to decline it.-Philadelphia
Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

Mr.. MucuMoNEY-"I love you for al that
Just what l love you for."-Boston Courier.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

HE that Is ungrateful has no guilt but
one; oil other crimes may pass for virtues
In him.-Young.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

BEEcnAM's PILLS for constipation loc and
&c. Get the book (freel at your druggists
and 60 by 1t. Annual sales 6,Op,OOO boxes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

THROAT DISEASES commence with Cough,
Cold or Sore Throat. "Broirn's Bronchial
Trocles" give immediate and sure relief.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

EVERY human being is intended TO have q
character Of his own; TO be what no other
Is, and to do what no other can. Claiming
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

THEY VINO have light In themselves viii
not revolve rs satellites.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22
THE GENERAL MARKET.

II you would know the value OF money,
20 and try to borrow some.-Franklin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-02-22

A In lhst q holt . truth Il ever the
bllrtpSi q llesl'-Tsurisn'
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tOriginal.l

OAIETHING has to
b e DONE" declared
Mrs. IIaskins. COM
pressing her lips
and settling back
in her chair with
n most determined
air. "Why, one
would think we
, 1896-05-27

and its troubles. at another time, return.
ing to reality, we were listening TO the music
of several vioiinists, all Of whom were inyisi.
bic, except one whom we saw before US
bowling strains of such exquisite harmony
as could be fully appreciated by those only
who possess a musical soul.
His self, accompaniment was also q marked
feature Of the playing of the artist, and so
perfectly correct was it IN time and in all
other respects, that we feel quite certain that
the same effect could not be produced by two
violins one accompanying the other.
A strange seriousness crept over our feel
ings as the end of the programme approached,
and the picture of St. Paul taking leave Of
the elders of the Ephesian Church came
wildly before orr mind. We had, in the
space Of only a few days, learnt to love and
respect this man for his marvellous talent,
and we knew that We were going soon to see
his face, perhaps, no more.
At the conclusion of the concert, every
body remained sitting, and showed no desire
or ability to leave the enchanted place. we
fancied that De Salas would come back and
delight us once more with his stirring strains.
but when he returned and presented his
accompanist with a lovely bouquet OF flowers,
We found out, with deep regret, that we had
already heard his last note.
We feel certain THAI all those who have
had the good luck to hear the music of
Brindis de Salas. will JOIN in our good wishes
that after successfully completing his tour
of the West Indies, he may return to Berlin.
richly laden with the mrrited reward Of his
labOur, to the bosom Of his dear family, who
will be expecting him With anxious and
loving hearts.
Adieu Chevalier Brindis de SalaS
With many thanks MIR. Editor.
remain
Yours very faithfully
j. II. r. BRlSCOE.
, 1896-05-27
To the Editor of the st. Croia Bulletin.

To the Editor Of the st. CrOi& Bulletin.
Dear Sir,
We shall now, with your permission,
finish our pleasant task, and make some COM
msnts Oh the farewell concert Of the Cheva-
lier Brindis de Salas, given in st. Johns
School House, according to previous announce
ment, on the evening of Saturday the 23rd.
inst. The attendance, though very small,
was a highly respectable, and very appre-
ciative one, and We take particular pleasure
to notice that among those present was His
Honor Judge Maxen, who evinced great
interest III listening to the o ul-%stirring
Rotations of the celebrated artist.
The delightful strains of Wednesday even
ing were not only repeated, but the effect
was heightened to enchantment itself, for at
one time we fancied ourselves suddenly
transported from the mundane to some other
sphere where our ears We're greeted by
celestial music, which lulled our feelings
into such perfect repose as, for the time.
made us almost totally oblivious of this life