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THE CzAR's FIGHT.

1t Wac Really Caused by the Wonderful
Precautions Taken Against Him.
While Nicholas II was travelling re-
Gently from St. Petersburg to one of
the imperial residences called Cars
Village, he observed in his salon car
rage an electric button, which he had
never before noticed. What is it for?"
he asked his aide-de-camp. IF your
majesty will be pleased to press the
button. the train will come to an in
Simultaneous standstilI. 1t is a dam
ger signal 81 should like to see it
work." said Nicholas, musingly, and
following his inclination placed his in
dex finger hard upon the knob. The
train stopped, and a dozen officials
rushed into the carriage with pale
faces and trembling hand and foot. A
danger signal from an imperial salon
carriage cites no end of ugly reminis-
cences in Russia-or any other coun-
try. for that matter The car left his
carriage and walked out into the morn
ing air. Lets proceed along the track
for half an hour or So" said his ma
jesty to the de-de-camp. THE train
can wait" Arm and arm they marched,
while the much craved for feeling Of
safety took hold of Nicholas head and
heart. Suddenly turning on his heel
the emperor proceeded sideways to-
ward the field. There was at dis
lance of few hundred feet peasants
hu. which he desired to inspect. Walk
ing briskly toward the howell Nicholas
overheard a shout-of Haiti uttered
by somebody lying in ambush Halt,
or 1 will shoot" Nicholas stood still
as if suddenly struck with palsy, while
the aide placed himself in front of his
trembling master. ut is only the guard
drawn up along the railway tracks as
far as the imperial train travels" he
said by way of explanation. Knowing
your majesty's aversion to military dis
play the troops were ordered to lie
down on the ground when the imperial
train hove in sight" The car easily
regained his composure. These boys
have turned out to protect me-" he
said; they shall remember this day."
Then he called the officers before the
front and gave each one some trinket
as keepsake, denuding his breast Of
decorations and his pockets of jewelry,
cigarcutter knife, cardcase and other
bric-abrac.
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1T Works Like a Charm.

Ladies, Oats off, please. Ladies will
please take off their hats. In accord
ance with the city ordinance, and to
avoid unnecessary trouble, ladies will
please remove their hats. Remove your
hats during the performance. You can
check them with the maid, who is al
ways in attendance, and is careful and
experienced; or you can hold them in
your lap, and if you find that incon-
venient. request one OF the ushers to
have them checked for you. These are
specimen extracts from the programs
of the Chicago theaters since the anti
hat ordinance there went into effect.
They work like charm.
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MUD BATHS OF REV MEXICO.

OF the Same Chemical Composition AS
Those of Carlsbad.
THE Hot Springs of Mexico" said
gentleman from Las Vegas to Dem
yer Republican representative, "are six
miles from Las Vegas and they are sit
uated in basin about thirty acres in
extent, surrounded on all sides by hills
rising to height of from 800 to 400
feet, shielding the place from wind
and sand storms. The mud baths,
which are famous for their curative eff
fects, are to be had only in two places
in the world, here and at Carlsbad,
Germany, and it has been shown that
the mud found at the hot springs in
New Mexico and which is used in Civ
ing the baths is of the same chemical
composition as that of Carlsbad. 1t
is very interesting to note the forma-
ton of this mud or peat. 1t is formed
by the vegetation which has been
washed down from the hills probably
a century ago and which, settling
among the rocks, has become decom-
posed and formed into a substance
which is practically carbon impreg-
mated with salts, magnesia, soda, lithia
and various other ingredients. This
peat is gathered from the rocks, dried
and put through fine sieve in order
to remove the silicates and after this
treatment it is as soft as flour. 1t is
then taken to the mixing room, where
it is put in large tubs and the water
from the hot springs mixed with it
until it is about the consistency of
mush. The mud is now ready for use
and it is taken into the bathing room,
where the patient is placed in tub
and covered, with the exception of his
head, and allowed to remain in the
mud for from ten to thirty-five min
utes. The application of the mud has
an effect similar to a mild poultice
and draws the impurities from the
body through the pores of the skin.
The patient is then removed from the
bath, placed upon slab and submit
ted to vigorous rubbing. the chemical
composition of the mud being such
that it can be rubbed from the body
with dry towel, leaving the flesh in
clean condition.
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case the coin is entirely bad At some
time or other somebody gave me a
dollar that had about as much ring to
it as piece of tin. 1 received it in
nocently and innocently tried to pass
it. l was caught up by a clever shop
keeper, who, fortunately, knew me.
No good he remarked, as he
handed the coin back.
II mumbled something indicative of
surprise and handed out bill: ri
just put this in my pocket and credit
it up to experience account said with
a laugh; 1T will always be warning
to me, and the lesson is cheap enough,
I'm sure
so / always carried that bogus dol
lar in my left-hand trousers pocket.
"a year afterward 1 CHANGED to be
in Iowa, in the little town of o..
remember l had excess baggage on a
trunk which 1 paid with silver GER
tificate, receiving in exchange one sill
yer dollar and a two-dollar bill. When
ready to leave o. my hotel bill
amounted to three dollars. j rendered
the landlord the change received from
the baggage agent. He scrutinized the
dollar very severely-likewise myself.
Then he tossed away the tobacco he
was chewing and applied an infallible
test. He bit the coin. Realizing that
l might unintentionally have handed
out by pocket-piece, l felt for it. No
the dollar was still in my pocket.
Had another counterfeit been worked
off upon me? l was nervous, 9nd /
guess / showed it, for the landlord be-
came suspicious.
Isn't it good?' l asked.
Don't taste right. But / kin tell
in mint Elevating his voice, he
turned towards a rear room. Tidy!
Tidy Ann" Then he added, looking
at me: 'Thar's a gal that kin tell the
time O. day by cribbin' a clock-Ive
seen her do it.
He used the term 'cribbin' advised
ly. Surely, if horse could crib a
stall, his daughter could crib a dollar
not understand that this might be a
bad habit in both.
"A tow-headed. freckle-faced girl
shortly entered the room.
Well, paw, whut ye calm me
fer?"
Fer to bite this dollar an see if
it's bad
For a moment the coin was lost to
sight in Tidy AIMS mouth.
How is it, gal?'
'Gow-wow- laksugl,' replied Tidy.
Take it out an mebbe We kin talk
better suggested her father.
She did.
Bites bad she said, looking at me
severely.
Then she whispered to her father.
1 guess so, too replied her father
in tone loud enough for me to hear;
you go, Tidy
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The KAvA-KAvA SHRUB and probably was
(Piper Aethystfeum) used for centuries
by the natives before its extraordinary
properties became known to civilization
through Christian missionaries. In
this respect 1t resembles the discovery
of quinine from the peruvian bark,
made known by the Indians to the early
Jesuit missionaries in South America,
and by them brought to civilized man.
It is a wonderful discovery, with Q rec
ord of Zoo hospital cures in 80 days. II
acts directly upon the blood and kid
neys, and is true specific, just as qui.
nine is in malaria. We have the strong.
est testimony of many ministers of the
gospel, we'll known doctors and business
men cured by Alkavis, when all other
remedies had failed.
In the New York Wtekly FORD o. Sept 10th,
the testimony of Rev. W. B. Moore, d. D., oil
Washington, d. c.. was given, describing his
years of suffering from Kidney disease and
Rheumatism. and his rapid cure by AIkavis.
Kew. Thomas Smith, the Methodist minister at
Golden, Illinois, passed nearly one hundred
gravel stones after two weeks use of Alkavis.
OF the gospel of thirty years service, was struck
down at his post of duty by Kidney disease.
After lowering between life and death for two
months, and ell his doctors having failed. he
took Alkavis, and was completely restored to
health and strength, and is fulfilling his duties
inent attorney Of Lowell, Indiana, was cured OF
Rheumatism, Kidney and Bladder disease of ten
years standing, by Alkavis. Nj. Wood describes
himself as being in constant misery, often com.
PEELED to rise ten times during the night on
account of weakness of the bladder. He was
treated by all his home physicians without the
least benefit and finally completely cured in q
few weeks by A1kavis. The testimony is un.
doubted and really wonderful. Mrs. James
Young, of Kent, Ohio, writes that she had tried
six doctors in vain, that she was about to give
up in despair. when she found Alkavis and was
promptly cared of kidney disease and restored
to health. Many other ladies also testify to the
wonderful Curative powers of Alkavis in the
various disorders peculiar to womanhood.
So far the Church Kidney Cure Com
pany, No. 427 Fourth Avenue, New
York, are the only importers of this
new remedy, and they are so anxious to
prove its value that for the sake of intro
duction they will send free treatment
of Alkavis prepaid by mail to every
reader of this paper who is Sufferer
from any form of Kidney or Bladder
disorder, Bright's Disease, Rheuma-
tism, Dropsy, Gravel, Pain in Back,
Female Complaints, or other affection
due to improper action of the Kidneys
or Urinary Organs. We advise all Suf-
erers to send their names and address
to the company. and receive the Alkavis
free. 1t is sent to you entirely free, to
prove its wonderful curative powers.
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THE girl hurried out of the room.
Where's she going?' 1 asked.
Never you mind he replied, edg
ing around behind me and closing and
locking the door. L lowed when
seen ye that ye was bad. You wear
plaid pants an carry cane. That's a
tough combination an would convict
any man in a intelligent community
like this hyer, O. bein' counterfeiter,
or wuss.'
" Do you take me for counterfeit
err" l asked Indignantly.
Didn't We try ter make me take
that ERE dollar? he demanded. I've
sent my gal fer the sheruff-an' thar
he is, now
THE landlord opened the door and
in walked a man in SLOUGH hat.
'Whut's wanted?' he growled
'Counterfeiter,' said the landlord,
shortly, waving his hand towards me.
THE case was then explained and
the dollar adduced as proof 1 pro-
tested my innocence. The sheriff
seemed to be more intelligent than the
landlord. and he listened intently to
what l said.
It's jest hyer, stranger he re-
piled, 'mebbe yer counterfeiter an
mebbe not. If yer counterfeiter, yer
ought ter hev some more bad dollars
bout we an I'll jest go through yer
clo'es an find out
That pocket-piece, l thought of it
in an instant and my skin turned to
goose flesh. The results of the sher-
ms search were awaited by me with
fear and trembling. The bogus dollar
was quickly found.
Bite it, ill., said the landlord.
handing the coin to the girl.
She did bite it.
Thar she said, with sigh. as she
removed 1t from her mouth, that dol
lars all right. Lookee hyer-ye kin
see my teeth all round the aige,'
So kin, gal, so kim
Reckon the chaps all right, paw,
she went on, apologetically, as she
looked at me. Don't rest i'm, Mr..
Sherufr-he didn't mean no harm.
Reckon 'twere all a mistake. He
don't know how ter bite, nohow. Take
that last dollar an the bill. paw, an
let i'm go!'
Which they did.
Out OF curiosity, banked the dol
lar that Tidy Ann pronounced oonn-
terteit. when ] got back to the city. II
wsnt tAFssgA Ill right, Asa re kAu
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conEr...m.n Get c.rlou. Letters.

Congressman get curious letters, and
probably the most curious of recent
date is that just received by Mr.. Nc
Call Of Massachusetts, from one of his
constituents, asking him to send at
once one good, healthy male baby"
But congressman are not the only per-
sons subject to freak inquiries. The
secretary of the Chicago board of trade
received letter while ago from a
Kansas man, who wrote: please send
me at once all news and all facts about
Chicago" Another westerner wrote to
say that he had forwarded carload of
jack-rabbits, and added: Sell them at
once and forward the money, as 1 need
it right away"
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Tho Size of 1t.

He-Weally, don't wish to boast,
but I'm suah my family Is quite awisto-
cratic. She-Yes; under certain con-
ditions it would be above criticism.
He-Aw! How, may I awsk? She
Well, if you had been born an orphan
and died in infancy. say. He-Aw-
Brooklyn Life.
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STATE OF. OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY, IS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
Cheney & Co., doing business in the City
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day of December.
a. d. 1886
tSeal) A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
ana acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testi-
monials, free.
sF; J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c
Hairs Family Pills are the best.
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Coed stage Effects.

A Scotch clergyman in Melbourne.
Australia, they say, has arrayed his
male choristers in highland dress, while
the women are attired in the costumes
of the Lady of the Lake" The hymns
are sung to the strains of the bagpipe
and the church is crowded.-New York
Tribune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

The iodine treatment for toothach
as follows: Twist a piece Of absorb
ent cotton OH the end of toothpick
dip in tincture of iodine and rub on the
gum surrounding the aching tooth
One application is all that is needed.
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THAT SPLENDID COFFEE.

Mr.. Goodman, Williams County, Ill.
writes us: From one package Salzer's
German Coffee Berry l grew 300
pounds of better coffee than / can buy
in stores at so cents pound"
A package of this and big seed cata-
logue is sent you by John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, upon receipt
OF Is cents stamps and this notice. w.n.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

DOu OIVe way TO Despafr,
Although you have suffered for . long time from
malaria, dyspepsia. kidney trouble nervousness
or biiiousuess. Know that Hostetter's Stomach
bltters mas cured worse cases than yours, and 10
potent TO help you as it has helped hosts OF 9TH
ere But always remember that trite saying,
Delays are dangerous" Mole hills grow to be
mountains in consequence of disregarding it.
Check disease at the outset with this incompara.
bic defensive medicine
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

Baron Kaulbars, Russian astrono
mer, was led by his observations of the
last solar eclipse to PROFOUND the theo-
ry that there are in the sun vast accu-
mutations of electricity which Influ-
ence comets and meteors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

The leaf of the cocoanut is nearly 80
feet in length. A single leaf of the
parasol magnolia of Ceylon affords
shade for Is or 20 persons.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

The lions of Mt. Atlas are far the
largest of their species, and capable of
enduring extreme cold, frequently trav-
cling long distances through deep
snow.
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Tidy AIMS TEST.

PLUGGED dollar
may be bad enough,
in these days when
dollars are so hard
to get" remarked
an advance agent of
commerce from the
east, but to have
palmed off upon
you a dollar that is
made of lead is
worse. for in that
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1897 nus. POTATOES rrn AcRr.

Don't believe 1t, nor did the editor
until he saw Salzer's great farm seed
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar
ray OF facts and figures and new
things and big yields and great tcsti-
monials 1t contains.
Send This Notice and 10 Cents Stamps
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse.
WIS.,, for catalogue and IL rare farm
seed samples. worth $40, to get start.
w.n.
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Per6dious wretche,.

Hs-Do you know. madam, there was
time when men wore corsets, but they
found they were injurious to- heaItt.
and So, Shs-Yes. and so they gave
them to their poor. weak. helpless HiYss
and SsugAksyk--IAyka
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Two miles from Milan. Italy. is the
most remarkable echo 10 the world. u
ID at the castle Of Eimonstta and repeats
the eAat Of . pistol slxty tlmas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

The speculative astronomers are now
arguing that the moon is in the shape
of plumb bob, and that the large end
Is always towards the earth.
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eases caused by Uric
acid In the blood, or
by Observation-Disclosures
of the Kidneys or
urinary organs. The
kava,Kava Shrub,
or as botanists cali
1t. Piper Methys-
HcH,'s, grows on the
banks of the Ganges
river Ea9t India
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

Alumni um should always be used
alone and pure, S it readily forms
electric couples with c'y other metal
and is then easily attacked by water.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

1t is said the President-elect will
form cabinet to be clothed with dig
NIFTY. That is better than nothing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

A beautiful English lady was walk
ing in the Rue de Ia Paix, when a
French dandy greatly annoyed her by
pertinaciously logging her and glar.
ing at hor. She turned upon him and
said, Really, have not a single sou
10 give you.'
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

Who prayed there asked member
of the Canadian House Commons of the
persons who were trying by Interrupt
ton to silence him 1t was an echo,
retorted a voice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

The secretary viii see to it that the
treasure of the United States is not run
on any narrow gauge plan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

The polio emen of Bridgeport, Conn.
are becoming SO refund that they are
acquired to take exercise in gymna
iums to reduce their weight.
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The buildings comprising the Bank
of England cover an irregular area of
eight acres.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

No veteran smoker would enioy
smoking in the dark, because to smoke
properly one must have a light.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

A grateful man can find thousand
reasons why he should praise the Lord
and not one why he should not.
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an idea ever since that little Iowa iAci-
dent. that it would be more profitable
for Tidy AIMS father if Tidy Ann
'cribbed' nothing but clocks
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

Louis A. Pettier, of Allen county,
Ind, has been an undertaken for sixty
years. He has buried over $4,000 hui
man beings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

When clothes-pin drops from the
line, doesn't it become terrapin the
moment it touches the earth?
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Live to do good and you will never
til e of your employment
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Pugilist are'now ready to fight for
Nevada
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Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
of all cough cures.-George w. Lott,
Fabucher, La, August 20, 1895.
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And now France is looking for some.
body to arbitrate with.
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A volcano, according to BROOKLYN
scholar, is mountain which gives
forth smoke, flame and lager.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

No man can be truly known until he
ss seen through the eyes of love.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

Laplanders often skate in one day
distance of $50 miles.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

The best part of Candidate Bryan.
new history of himself is what his wifi,
saws about him.
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WHEN bilious or costive, eat Cascaret
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. 10c, Csc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

over one-half of the arabic land of
Japan is devoted to the cultivation of
rice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

JUsr try l0c. bex OF Cascarets candy cathar-
tic, the finest liver and bowel regulator made.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

Fifteen bales of cotton were raised
in Kansas in 1896.
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PROF. C. w. CUNNINGHAM,

Miss Aarisj Grand Rapids wis. According 10 data
furnished the sign Cancer which the Nom rules
rising ~ your BIRTH therefore the Moon your r fag
planet or signihcator. Venus Is co-ruler. You are
dunn to dark hair and eyes II you born . few
minutes earlier the eyes very dark with peculiar
sparkle. and sharp sight. You quite cheerful
1ovial, Kind aud obiiging; you very much disliks
storm and bluster about anything; ron change
very fond Of amusemsnts parties, dances. etc. also
art ard arr work You very flfuiftvs and natur.
ally know many thinxD without ever having he'd t.
sta1F = lsAsa tksa fsa tst ssx1 pspsiss gith Ne
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CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken. weaken or gripe. 1Oc.
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David Bennett Hill, in politics, will he
remembered for what he did not say.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-03

When a little man is lifted up every.
body finds out that he is little.
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To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money IL 1t fails TO cure. 25e
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We are rich, not in what we have
but in what we cannot lose.
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FITS stopped free and permanently cured. No nts
after first day of DIR. klfne's Great Nerve
ReStOrer. Free 81 trial bottle and treatise
Send to DIR. KLINE. 93l Arch St, Philadelphia Pa