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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-04
Tah! there, to me she was more than
all the world beside

all the wOrlQ DeSlQe-
Governor, if you don't mind, L think
I'll spend the next few weeks in Lon
dom I've a good deal to do before sail
ing, and if you will run up with me we
can be pretty much together until 1
leave"
..All right, my boy, shall be delight
ed; but 1 thoughtful, well, never mind
what L thought. 1 shall be ready when
ever you are
And so the next day we slipped away
to town, 1 leaving a brief note for
Bertha, saying ] hoped to see her again
before sailing, though 1 knew full well
that 1 should not dare to see her with
those words still ringing in my ears:
He is no more to me than you'll
1 will not dwell on the days my dear
old father and myself spent together in
London. They were the last l ever
spent with him. He died three months
after 1 left England. We were as
brothers together then, and he entered
myself; and when at last 1 told him
how and why L had come to resign all
thought of Bertha, his detection seemed
as real and a deep as mine.
Dear old dad, next to my wife, he was
the best chum l ever had; and 1 can
see him now as he stood waving his
umbrella on that foggy day when the
Oriental carried me away from home
and all 1 loved to China.
OF my life in Hong Kong L need not
speak in detail. 1t was a combina ton
of hard work, which soon led to pro-
motion, and such sports as are to be
found in the island. Having been a
blue" at Oxford, l was soon well to the
front in cricketing circles; and, singu-
larly enough, it was my interest in
cricket which led to consequences-to
Bertha and myself-as far-reaching as
they were sad. 1 had been chosen as
one of the eleven to represent Hong
Kong against Shanghai, upon the sad
and memorable occasion when the Box
hara was wrecked on the return voy-
age, and, with a few exceptions, all
hands were lost. BY what seemed to
me the merest f1uke at the time, L man
aged to cling to plank, and after be-
ing tossed about, till nearly dead, by
the surf, was thrown ashore thorough
ly exhausted. The news of the catas-
trophe cast a gloom over the entire Eu-
ropean population, and it was cabled
home that all were lost. Before the
news was corrected Bertha was mar
ireland married to Royal Phelps.
Her father, shortly after the death
of mine, had succumbed to pneumonia.
and Bertha with her mother had
greatly to their surprise-been left in
comparative poverty. So that when
Royal renewed his suit Bertha had
yielded, and to gain a home for her
mother, had consented to an early mar
riage. And when the news reached
England that 1 with two others had
been saved from the Bokhara, Bertha
was already the wife of another. /
shall never forget the effect upon me
of the news that she was no longer
free. The meaning seemed to have
been taken out of life, and for me there
was no joy in the present, no hope in
the future.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-04

Two dreary years passed away, and i
came home, having resigned my APP
pointment in the east, resolved to set
tie down in England, and devote my
self to those literary pursuits for W hich
/ believed myself to be better suited
than for public service. L had no in
tention of settling in B-n. The
place was too full of sad suggestions
to prove inviting to me. i was COM
PEELED to go down there, however, short
ly after my arrival. to attend to the
disposition of certain family belong
ings, and it was then, for the first time
since that fatefu1 afternoon. that L
again saw Bertha. How changed she
was! Not that she was less beautiful;
but her proud face was, oh, so sad. 1t
seemed as though she had gone through
a world of sorrow since / last saw her.
Her greeting was one almost too pain
full for either of us, and when she said:
eve all thought you were drowned;
you are one risen from the dead"
/ realized that she would never have
been the wife of Royal Phelps but for
the news of my death. What l saw and
learned in B-n made me resolve to
stay there, for the present at least. 1
do not know how L came to suspect it,
but the suspicion grew, and at last be-
Phelps was turning the life of the only
woman / had ever loved into misery.
1 had always known him to be of
reckless disposition, but l had not
dreamed that he was addicted to gam
bling, drunkenness, and 6ebauchery.
l did not see him often, and | scarcely
ever saw Bertha; when 1 did, her face
was SO sad-so silently and uncom-
plainingly sad-that it was all 1 could
do to look at it and remain quiet. AS
for Royal, he had grown gross in per-
son and coarse in manner, and scarcely
ever seemed quite sober. And so the
days passed: from a distance 1 watched
my proud, beautiful darling pine and
fade, till / feared that death might
step in to interfere where L was pow
erless- Thus things went on, till one
night | was summoned by a message
from Bertha's mother: Come quick
ly. we are in great trouble"
went, and found the doctor there be-
fore me. and learned that an hour be-
fore Royal had come home drunk, and
upon meeting his wife had first abused
her. and then struck her a cruel blow.
which had left ner senseless AT his feet.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

prefer to sit in doors here with
closed windows or just a little fire,
while they wonder at these differ.
oncos Yet there arc warm spots
on The pink bosom of California.
and people seek these kind of sum.
mer resorts here, while Southern
people and others all alorg tho
Atlantic coast seek tho cooler ele.
vations Of the mountains from
Maine to Mexico in July and
August.
Hero, III beautiful Oakland, no
house is sheltered by shade trees,
even shutters for tho windows not
being used, yet snow and ice are a
novelty that must be manufactured
to order. During three winters no
snow and ice has been formed, to
speak of, except on the mountain
elevations, and only once did the
white mantle of winter cover the
foothills in sight Of the "Athens
of the Pacifc.' These items will
interest those who may visit Cali
fornia during the great G. e. Con-
ventlon on a tour of discovery in
1897.
AS for the South Atlantic States
so we should say for California,
one should see everything with his
own eyes, since the half has never
been told. There is Il touch of
romance even about the unvar-
nlshcd truth. One can not got q
fair view Of either material or social
considitions without personal in
vestigation, and there is vast
deal Of difference between a super
hclal and, an exhausting study of
each DcrpleXing subjects.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Information Exchanged.
lPittsburg Dispatch |

DR.. Meredith, who has an oflico on
Fourth avenue, on leaving his Office
yesterday morning to attend to pa
ticnt, wrote on the slate on his desk,
"Will DO back ut | O'clock"
When tho doctor returned no found
this written under his notice: "Nill
not bo back at all." This was sign
ed "Burglar'
The doctor found that number
OF small articles had been taken from
his Office.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
DR.. J . T.. Bushnell, in Lutheran Visitor. !

Dr.J. T.. Bushnell, in Lutheran Visitor.
Here at Oakland the most
magnificent ferry system Of the
world crosses the bay every fifteen
minutes and a boat ride of about
four miles with a local train trip
of several miles, reaching Oakland,
berkeley and Alameda on this side,
IS enjoyed at total expense Of ten
cents. Dinners arc served at 6
p. m., so that persons can attend
the convention and cross the bay
in timo for refreshments with also
tho needed recreation. Southern
visitors must be warned to wear
winter clothing all the time and to
always have Overcoats and wraps
when crossing the bay in the eve
ming, no matter how hot it may be
in the sun during the day. no keep
the balance against sunshine that
may be uncomfortable, one need
only to walk on the shady side Of
tho street to pass from summer to
winter temperature.
With a st."tch along tho Pacific
coast equal to tho run from New
York to Savannah and with all the
climatic changes which come from
the differences of inland valleys
and mountain elevations, visitors
should tjust expect any and every
sort or climatic experience in the
great State of California. The
thermometer is not Il safe guide
for temperature on the Pacific coast.
The climatic map of California is
equal to a Chinese puzzle. just
when you think you have sized it
up, you then find the weather Gun
USUAL" and all conclusions arc at
sea again. The mcar annual tenn
pcrature is indicated bya chromatic
scale of brown, pink, yellow, green
and white, ranging from GS to 30
degrees OF temperature, and you
can pass from ono bolt to the other
before you know it on the total
trip OF zoos miles from one end
or the State to tho other by rail.
The summer season is the ideal
tlmo to visit in California. We arc
almost tempted to assert that it
never rains in California during the
summer months. However, we are
reminded Of the fact that people
say there are no thmderstorms
either, but the writer was caught
IL thunderstorm that capped the
climax and almost broke open the
fountains Of tho great deep among
his first experiences here, so that
we must be cautious about making
sweeping assertions. This much
is true. We expect rain every day
IN the winter season and mover OK,
pect if when the dry season sets in,
and the strange part OF it is that
even the crops flourish and seem
to tako it for granted that rain is
not needed in the summer season
hero. This moisture in tho air,
especially after sundown, is almost
equal to refreshing shower.
With Il personal knowledge of
tho climatic differences, we should
give the Pacific coast first pre-
MUM for its surprises, but the
Atlantic coast is good enough for
those who feel ut homo there.
People who can enjoy eating their
watermelOns beneath the shade of
the magno olias, and wear summer
clothing despite the Gulf breeze in
tho South Atlantic States, would
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
The Dreaded CONSUMPTION
Can be Cured.
T. a. Slocum, M. c., tho Great Chemist
and Scientist. Win Send. Free, Three
Bottles OF His Newly Discovered
Remedies to Sufferers

EDITOR HERALD AND NEws:-I have dis.
covered II reliable cure for Consumption ana
all BRONCHIAL, Throat and Lung Diseases,
General Decline, Los Of Flesh and ali Con(li.
thousands OF apparently hopeless cases have
oeen cur q. SO proofpositive am l OF It's
will send, free. to any afflicted reader az
your paper, three bottles ofmy Newly Discoy.
Srcd Remcdi"s upon receipt of Exp css end
Pine street, New Yorx, r .. 'D' =, O' '
this papor. -
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Pity for His Friend.
Brooklyn Life

"Why does Jones look 50 bad"
Hos grioving for his bost friendg"
as he dead"
mo, Jones' wifo has eloped with
him."
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Hc Would DO.
[Tit. Bits. |

"A Honeymoon Incident-Sho
This road is worry stocp. Can't | got
a donkey to tao mo up?
Ho-~Lean on mo, darling.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
CALIFORNIA'S CLIMATE.

freaks In tho Temperature OF thn n ,lilc
Const-Aitcrnnte Strcnks OF summer
ana Winter tho Snmo Day
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

conmoa,, - III train from Augl>i,H ms kes oI0S.s
seaboorGp ir nt calhoun Falls iorSTi points On
~, SteSe connection at Greenwood for nj, ,o,,ts
Snortn mr,;r ~; anu {; and q. Railway, and mt
For 'n nnw pt'f with Southern Railway ''
rates. schedules, address '"'''o 20 Ilckets,
E,n ofMrirJ, CRAIG. Gen. Pass. Agent.
"'' Aseht' Augusta, Ga.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

"P, p m. a." a. IN.
Trains 0 and 10 carry olcDopt pnrman
elccplng cars between Columbia and Asheyillo
cnroute daily between cksonyille and Cnuin
natl. ~ ~ Oi''n
Irains leave Spartanburg, A. & C. division
northbonnd; 6:42 ~: M, a:li y. M, 6:l8 D. M
3resUDuie Limtod): southbound lo:%I a. M
Irains leave Grecnvillc, a. and G. division,
IUc.1 TIU4rthG3onn9' 20 A. m, 2:S p: III. and 10 D. M
ixoSSsSlDuled YES, q hiInitedl; souihbound. 10 a. M.
s'eo p H. lS;SS p IN. tVestibuled Limitod).
Pullman Service.
oa " uiiinnn palace sleeping cara Trains 35 and
S 90, o. ana SS, on A. and G. division.
w. II. GREEN, J. NJ (uyTp
W. Shmpoiimtendcnt Trnfc Mgr,
w HtSSTm4nnHlol' u. y. Washington, d. O.
y" "a. ~. iOhh, ;, 5. Fl. HARDWICK,
w W. "Ss. A9t; Asst Gen. Pass Ag't
NasulnStOn, -. y. Atlanta On
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

hallway for all points in upnor Sonih =, !,
iotn ihoftn Carolina Solid trains between Chn r.
,eai"n nai"is ana an Ashoville Connections from
Aiken and other points on "Tbe - CbarIGSasta bMrGnsta
nn dnne"; nt CharleSton with Clyde Line stcam'
ers 10 New York and Jacksonville. '''''''''
T. a rEnMuEkSON, Tr"nic Manager.
"eneni Ofices: Charleston s. c.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
{ = n y,

This is tho complaint OF Eaa
thousands ut this season. an - -
They have no appetite; food Exz8 ID Ia
does not relish. They need the toning up OF
tho stomach and digestive organs, which
course OF Hoods Sarsaparila will give
them. 1t also purilles and enriches tho
blood, cures that distress utter eating and
internal misery only n dyspeptic can
know, creates an appetite, overcomes that
tired feeling and builds up and sistains
tho whole physical system. 1t SO prompt
ly and efficiently relieves dyspeptic symp-
toms and cures nervous headaches, that 1t
seems to have almost ga magic touch"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

CAROLINA MEDICAL. Asso-
in, a. GE'aEiOn will hold It's ucxtAnnuul Meet.
rnaa R aI Union, April 2S Instant. Reduced
'"''" Oh all roads have beon obtainod.
W,PEYRE POP HER NJ. De-"
---.l SCCrotNty.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
THE CHARLESTON LINE.

DouDIe Daily Trains between Charleston
Columbia and Augusta
,,,>.. QUICKER TIME.
SoUIH CAROLINA IL GEORGIA r. n @
PASSENGER DEPART MEST.
CliARLEsT0N; y. G., Jan. q, 1897.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Brick! BrickyY

For sale by b. C. Matthews, New.
berry, S. 9. . tt.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

fEsAnedaGche 8f0pDed in 20 minntos ~, M
niiios' pAlN Pills. "Onco cent q dose ~ "r'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

ton and coSu O., q 81 Solid T,ains between Charles
rMm "a EM hRSON, GEM Passcn npef.t ann,
l. ". EMERSON. Trnfiio ManasnisH 3 Reh''
- H. hENlI, Gonr Manager 'sS1s&
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01
The Greatest Monarch

Is a fit subject for pity if he is
troubled with dyspepsia, while his
poorest subject who digests proper
ly may well be envied by a prince
thus afflicted. The dyspeptic of
every cline and nation owe a debt
of gratitude to Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which rescures them
from one of the most obstinate and
troublesome complaints against
which medical skill is directed. On
this continent, in Europe and the
tropics, this stering remedy is pre-
eminetIy and justly popular, not
only as a stomachic, but also as a
means of preventing and curing
malarlal, rheumatic, kidney, bilious
and nerverous disorders. It i'm
proves the appetite and sleep, has
tens convalescence and the acquisi-
tion of vigor after exhausting NAL
aides, and counteracts the infrmi-
ties of age. A wineglassful taken
before retiring has a tendency to
promote tranquil, health yielding
sleep, a boon much coveted by
nervous invalids.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01
Notice of Removal.

To my friends, and the public
generally, l desire to say that
have removed my stock of goods,
from the Lester building ON Broad
street to my store on Rose Hill. ]
sincerely thank one and all for the
patronage heretofore gwen, and
respectfully solicit a continuance OF
the same. l have a full stock OF
general merchandise, and guaran-
tee price and quality of goods.
12306t JAMES MCSHANE.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Mr.. c. f. Wright re-opened the
"owl Saloon" at his old corner on
the East Side this morniug-see
card elsewhere. Its fitted up with
beautiful massive oak furniture,
aud plate glass 5xlS feet, and Is
greatly admired by all who have
seen same. Three fine Welchback
incaudescent gas burning chauda-
liers brilliantly light up the estab-
lishment.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01
Local HOLIDAY Tickets.

On Dec, cath, 25th, 3lst and Jan,
lst the Iron Mountain route will
sell local tickets a distance of POO
miles at one aud one-thlrd fare for
the round trip. Tickets good for
return until Jan. 4th 1897.
C. Il. SwINDELL,
ticket Agent.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01
For the hohdays-gold mounted
briar and meerschaum pipes,
S. M. RAGLAND.

Many merchants are well aware
that their customers are their best
friends and take pleasure in supply.
ING them with the best goods OBJ.
tainable. AS an instance we men.
tion Perry & Cameron, prominent
druggists of Flushing, Mich, They
saw "We have no hesitation in rec
ommending Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to our customers, as it is
the best cough medicine we have
ever sold, and always gives satisfac-
ton For sale at 25 and 80 cents
per bottle by the Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

There will be much swearing Off
today. Quit all bad habits and stay
quit, is the best way, We like to
see men reform and lead better
lives, but it makes us tired to hear
a man say every few weeks that he
has reformed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

The Salvation Army amid the
blaze of flaming rocket and booming
cannon aud footing whistles march
ed out of their barracks last night.
at II o'clock and hallelulahed in the
New Year You can't keep the
Salvation Army in when there is
noise going on.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

For first-class meals go to THE
Maude restaurant, corner Broad
and State streets, ]. Barkman pro-
prietor. 1t is bran new, handsome
ly furnished and thoroughly equip
ped; separate dining rooms with
rich and pretty portiers, make a
party as private as possible. Ser
vice unexcelled. 1929
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Well, 1897 is here, with its new
cares and responsibilities. Let one
and all determine to make an i'm
provement upon last year. If we
make up our minds to live within
our incomes and pay our debts, and
work industriously andintelligently,
we will have accomplished a great
deal.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Reader, ifyou are in need of lum
Der, j, L. Whatley can supply your
wants, and at lower prices than
anybody else in the city, Be sure
to get his prices before buying,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

The finest of all kinds of fresh
meats, fish and game, are to be
found at w. D. Hobgood's State
Line market, near postoffice, and
Broad street market (Morrows's old
stand). lilo.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

For juicy stakes, roast, and all
kinds of chioce edibles in the way
of fresh meats, go to w. D. Hob
poods State Line near postolllce,
or Broad street, Morrow's old
stand, ll'lo'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Patronize push and enterprise.
Huddleston Bros. always keep the
best of fresh meats, ETC., and
promptly deliver the same delivered
to all parts of the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Hobgood's State Line and Broad
street markets can supply you with
the best the market affords-good
weight and low prices. lilo
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

More rain today, which we do not
regret to see, as there has been so
little of it during the past year
1896 gave us less than half the usu-
al rain fall.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01
For Sale.

One sawmill complete. One Key
stone planer, resaw, and filing ma
chine, all complete; for sale or trade
for city property.
5 29tt W. H. WELLS & Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Oysters and celery, best quality
now constatly on hand at Huddle
ston Bros, meat market. II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Have your watches and clocks re-
paired by the old reliable jeweler, I
L schuster. 1925
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

The Palace Bar is a quiet resort
for those who wish liquors for med
icinal purposes. l2.tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

For a nice juicy steak and fine
meats of all kinds call on the enter
prising Huddleston Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

For the holidays-Oakes and Pen
neys candy. S. NJ. RAGLAND.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

For SALE-Old newspapers at 25c
per hundred at the TExARKANlAN
Office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

For the bolIdays-elg packed
%, 90 and 100 In a box,
S. M, RAdLAND.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Those beautiful silver belt buck
les at F. L, Schusters always please
the ladies. Call and see them. 1925
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Huddleston Bros, have just re-
ceiyed a fine line Of smoked meats,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Fresh candy-three pounds fine
candy for $l.00. S, M, RAdLAND,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Any class Of work you may want
at price to suit.
1918 FRANK |. CHURCH, Painter,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-01

Rates per 81 900 insurance, when losses
are paid In twenty equal annual INSTALL
ments altor death, instead Of in one lump
sum.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-04-22

eita&loa In cases Of death from electric.
ity. II . person should take . sum
Client dose Of nitro-glycerine % nitrate
Of anyl just before contact with the
current the fatal effect might be coun-
teracted. Electricians are yet puzzled
to locate the course which IN electric
current usually takes on entering or
coming In contact with the body.
There have been cases Of resuscitation
from death by electricity. which doc
tors have previously supposed to be
hopelessly fatal. The New York au-
thorities are frequently bothered by
specialists Offering to resuscitate cleo
trocuted criminals. DR.. Augustine
Goelet, q high authority ON such sub
jects. says that nearly all persons sup
posed to be killed by electricity may be
resuscitated. The general effect of q
severe current upon the body il q sud
den arrest Of the muscles which con-
troll breathing and the beating Of the
heart. The arrest IL caused BY excite
ment OF the corresponding nerve CEN
tiers Of the brain. OF course, death will
surely occur unless efforts are imme-
diately made to resuscitate the patient
while in this state of sycope. The al
ternating electric current, usually re-
garded to be the most fatal Of all, Is
found to produce this syncope in the
majority Of cases.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-04-22
DESTRUCTION OF BIRDS.

Their Migration Usually Attended by
Great Loss Of Life.
The long semi-annual migrations OF
birds are attended by numberless perils
and great loss of life, says the Youths
Companion. A dispatch from Baton
Rouge, La, some time ago affords a
striking instance. One morning early
risers there witnessed a peculiar phe-
nOmenon-a shower of dead birds that
fell from clear sky and literally clut-
tered the streets. There were ducks
catbirds, wo0dpeckers and many bir3s
of strange plumage. some of them re
sembling canaries, but all dead. They
fell in heaps along the thoroughfares
The most plausible explanation Of the
strange windfall, the sender of the dis
patch thinks, is that the birds were
driven inland by a recent severe storm
on the Florida coast. Doubtless they
were caught by some sudden change Of
weather while they were migrating at a
great height, perhaps several miles
above the earth. Some idea OF the ex-
tent Of the shower may be gathered
from the fact that in one ,enue chill
dren picked up as many as . , birds.