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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
PlTH AND POINT.

She is decided brunette, isn't
she?" Every. They say her husband
can't call his soul his own."-Puck.
Bobby (admiring the India-ink tat
tooing on Dickey's arm)-"Did it hurt
much p Dickey-"Not till my mother
saw it."-Boston Transcript
Impossible People.-.Whom were
you just now walking with. Edith"
Nobody, mamma That's what
suspected. You must drop him at
once."-Detroit Journal.
Does your wife object to YOUR
staying out so late of nights" "A
little; but what really raises her wrath
is for me to come home so quietly that
she doesn't know when 1 get in."-In-
dianapolis Journal
-Husband-"I'ves some bad news for
you, my dear; that old bachelor
brother of mine has failed-lost his
entire fortune" Wife-"Oh, John. how
dreadful! and just as we had named
the baby after him.''-Tit-Bits.
More n.-Tommy-"Paw
teacher wants us to give definition of
a patriot" Mr.. Figg-"WeIl, "a patriot
- d hdH WHO uOeS something for his
country or does his country for some
thing, I'm not just sure which. In
dianapolis Journal.
Parts We Play.-''It may be true
that all the worlds STAGE said the
gloomy man, but the statement that
the men and women are PLAYERS is
gross fiattery in most cases. What
would you call them?" "Supes. About
999 in every 1000 are just plain. ordi-
nary. everyday supes, who are not
even entitled TO be enumerated among
the members of the company support
ing the star."-Chieago Evening Post.
Aunt Ada was trying to teach her
four-year-old nephew the value of pa
thence and the futility of crying on the
slightest provocation or without any
provocation, at all. Herbert, she said.
"once there was a little boy who cried
and cried until there was nothing left
OF him but tear-drop, and presently
that drop dried up, and there was moth
ing left of that little boy" The small
listener looked at the narrator of the
story with large, round eyes, and asked
in solemn voice: What became of
his soul ?-Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele-
graph
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
his intended. and Aunt Mag, all played

his intended, and Aunt Mag, all played
their parts.
He had been at the old home in Will
mington-he was down at the bank, al
tering his uncle's will.
What, but $1,000 to your nephew
Make it so, uncle, make it 50-another
cipher will do it-now change that
five to 50-there, it's done.
Hold! let me look to the windows
ard doors, no one must witness this.
The witnesses names are attached to
the deed already-who are they
Strange and Bligh! Why! they were
both lost at sea-what! no admiristra-
tor named? the space left vacant, and
no bond required? Herbert Lathrop,
you were born in luck-there, now. the
names filled in, put the papers back
just as found them, now lock the safe
that much is accomplished.
"Now to slip out and close the bank
But why slip out? l work here often
nights, what made me say that?
Now the bank door is closed. When
next it opens there will be black Grape
fastened there.
"Ah, Angus Bruce, you will escape
suspicion; the murder must appear the
work of burglars. Why, here's. u bar
open; a horn of brandy will stiffen my
nerves.
What! Angus Bruce just on the cor
ner! Fortune favors me-a letter from
my cousin-wish to see my uncle Ger
tainly, captain; follow me-
"Now we are in the library. No
trouble, captain, if you don't see him
tonight; you may not see him before
he leaves on his wedding trip.
'Uncle John! Uncle John!
what is it, nephew?
Capt. Bruce is here and wishes to
see you particularly.
81 have retired, nephew, but tell
Angus to enter my room.
"Now, upstairs! Upstairs
Fannie! Fannie!
Eyes, cousin.
angus Bruce is below with a letter
to you from Clara.
Tell Angus 1 will be down at once.
"Now open the trunk-the sheath
knife! I have it in my hand-ah, but
the blade is keen and long-kick off
these shoes and put my slippers on;
now off with my coat, roll up that
sleeve, the blood might stain tiny
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
The Physician,. Error

The patient was far gone; it was the opin-
ION of all that he could not live but few
moments. Just as the breath was about to
tleman of culture, and graduate of one of
eur best colleges, remarked: Poor fellow, he
looks badly" At this the dying man opened
his eyes, jumped up in bed. and shouted:
Who IS the villain who desecrates my
deathbed by his solecisms:" Then he glared
at the culprit and continued: No, sir, L
am not looking badly. 1 admit / look bad,
but not badly, for / am not cross-eyed."
And from that moment he began to re-
cover, while the canker of remorse began its
work upon the heart of the offender, and ere
many days his name was to be found in the
obituary column of the village paper.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
4 Domestic Incident.

John, dear, l wish you'd lend me your
knife" she said.
Yes, love-
"And just ask Sarah to bring down nv
bfg apron out the bedroom, and a dust.
er, and some paraffin, and the wash leath-
And the wash leather Anything else,o
Yes; Thomas must clear out the ward
and sweep it up a bit. And / shall want
some copper wire and the screw hammer
and, that bottle of stuff for renoyatine
leather and an old brush
the furniture."
Don't be silly. ! must have some stick
ing, plaster and a few bits of rag and a
pail of water
Nothing else: 1t sounds like a surgical
operation or a second edition of house
cleaning"
Il wish you wouldn't interrupt when I'm
trying to think of things. Let me see;
there's nothing else-oh, yes l must have
pair OF scissors and my garden gloves
and some securing paper"
Good heavens! What has happened: I
BLESS the man, no. I'm only going to
overhaul my bike. Pick Me-Up.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
THE MAJORS SIG sroRV.
idea Of His Wife Giving Him Five
Dollars Took the Prize.

DOAAAEs AOOA tnC
There were five of six of them sitting about
the stove In the drug store, and they had
been telling pretty tall stories. The drug
gist was a man of some humor and inven-
ton, and he concocted mixture of great
potency and fine flavor, composed of sp.
frumenti, saccharum alba, cortex Unions,
carophyllus aromaticus and aqua pura q.
s. This mixture he proposed to administer
to whomsoever should tell the biggest story,
and the party at once began to stretch their
inventive powers to the fullest extent A
toilet soap drummer was appointed judge,
and the prize mixture, steaming hot sat in an
eight ounce graduated measure upon the
edge of the stove.
The colonel told war story OF the Mum
chausen variety, the squire related hunt
ing adventure that evinced decided genius
for evading the truth, and the postmaster
made strong bid for the prize with snake
story big enough to make the sea serpent
jealous. The others followed in turn, and the
last man, the major, entered the competi-
ton. The major had in his mind a remark
able narrative about dog that he owned
that did some wonderful things, and he be-
gan his story IN this way:
Last Wednesday morning i got up q
little later than usual and went down to
breakfast. Most of you have seen that
brown setter OF mine. He's good deal
was in the dining room when / went ia
As came to the door, my wife, who was
awaiting me, said:
g John, when I went to wake you NO
this morning, ] found this five-dollar bill
on the floor. You must have dropped it
from your pocket when you undressed last
night; Then she handed me the bill. Now,
that dog of mine was"
Wait Bit" said the toilet soap drum
mer, You needn't go any further with your
story. The prize is yours. FIN a married
man myself, and that lie you've Just told 10
one you'll never improve on. / hereby rem
der decision in your favor
As there was not single man in the crowd
not a voice was raised in protest against
the judges verdict.-Detroit Free Press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29

uncle's blood!-it's too late to hesitate
now, the will is changed. A drink OF
brandy and one look in the glass-why
how pale 1 am-now softly, softly
down the stairs-the bathroom door
is open, 1 am inside; there stands
Bruce before my uncle. who is sitting
on the bedside.
IF she tells me, Angus, that she weds
me but to satisfy her fathers demand
I will return TO Wilmington a single
man.
$50, so, then Clara does not love you
Uncle John, but Angus. Angus! and she
shall not wed him. but your nephew,
Herbert Lathrop-can I get behind
Bruce without his seeing me? Yes,
yes! softly but quick, here I am-now
under Bruce's arm-clutch the handle
tight--drive hard-home! home to the
hilt; now fly!
THAT cry! that cry!
Il have you. Magl have you!"
Herbert sprang from the bed. the cry
still on his lips; the big beads of per-
SEPARATION pouring from his body-shak-
ing and quivering in every limb.
my God! My God! how horrible!
Why, it's but dream--this bottle will
liven me up bit; that came of Mag's
talk last night. Perhaps% will sleep
now
He closed his eyes, but uninterrupted
ly the dream kept on.
Mag. you're Il niger; you can't tes-
tify-a word and I'll kill you. Silence.
and I'm your friend-I'll buy your chill
dren. 1t was Bruce, Mag; remember
it was Bruce. Now I'm back in nv
room. All! drink, quick! quick :
That was Fannie's door; I'll join her
on the stairs, and we will view the scene
together. What's that? Murdert mur-
der!
I'VE enter the door; there's Bruce
turning from the bedside, with the
bloody knife in his hand. It couldn't
be better-what look of horror on his
face. I'll call it 4 fiendish look; there's
Uncle John leaning back on the bed,
and blood. bloodt everywhere. Look
again; Fannie screams and faints.
Angus Bruce, you have murdered NV
uncle.
Liar, This is your scheme. 1t is
you that murdered him.
Call the officers! Call the officers,
"Scoundrel,
"Ah! you are after me. Siam the
door! Slam the door! Now watch
there he goes, now for the sheriff!
What. Bruce! pirate-Black Beard
and 100000 for his head. Better:
better yet. hope he'll soon be killed
killed dead-dead men can't talk.
Il am planter. own Kendall. You
say, squire, that Clara will be my wife ?
Why. that's what I've worked for. TIC
obtain her hand was one of the objects
that caused me to stain my hands with
but no, Bruce did that,
Clarence and Fannie marry the same
day. October 10.
What's that, Mag? Me marry the
sister of Agnes Bruce? You're crazy,
Why, he killed my uncle,
NO, you. you! Herbert Lathrop.
Mag. Mag. never say that again:
some one might hear YOU It's sail
that walls have ears. I'll buy youl
children and your husband, and any
thing you want, but don't say that
again.
go to Smithville and see what the
mother and sister of Bruce say? Well
Mag, We'll see about that have faitl
u you, for you expect me to restor,
your children, and III do it. Mag, I'll Dc
1T. wonder if Tom Hill is all right.
All, the 10th of October is here
Now, it is night, and we will walk il
at the chapel door; there is the prizes
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
Fine Was RENTED.

Judge Campbell had just heard the evil
dence against young Mission hoodlum
charged with disturbing the rrace.
think you're guilty, young man." de-
clared the Judge. Funds in the treasury are
running low, so / guess I'll have to get in
something toward my salary. as I'm getting
hard up. LII fine you FIVE dollars"
You've got more money than have"
pleaded the prisoner.
But L haven't Show ND what you've
got, and the judge emptied his pockets,
which contained just 80 cents in change, on
the desk.
The prisoner turned all of his pockets in
side out and produced % cents
You are worse off than l am" said the
Judge. Fine RENTED. You may CO. San
Francisco. Post.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
A b. a q. No~.,.

Among the many advertising novelties be.
ing issued by the B. & 0. is one which is sure
to attract very considerable amount of at
fehtlon. IL Is Known as The Book Of The
Royal Blue" and is issued monthly by Col.
u: b. Martin, Manager of Passenger Traffic.
VI magazine size and filled with attractive
half-tone illustrations and good reading mat
ter, The Book of The Royal Blue" is bound
TO make hit. One splendid feature is
and freight agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
CHAPTER XVII.

COULD HE, COULD MURDERED MAN.
DO THATa
1t was fully two hours later than
usual when Herbert Lathrop descended
the stairs the next morning, after hav-
ing informed Mag of his coming mar
rage with Miss Hill, nor did he appear
much refreshed.
Slumber had not closed his eyes until
the night was we'll spent, and then his
sleep was of that nature that il rather
exhausted than refreshed. for it was
troubled with fitful dreams in which
bis murdered uncle, Angus Bruce, Clara,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
A Country without a railroad.

Alaska offers a great if not an inviting
field. With a territory ten times as
large as New York state, it has not a
mile of steam road, or any other kind
of road. Thousands of citizens of the
United States are ready to emigrate
thither long enough to pick up what
gold they want, and yet our govern
ment has not built single railway for
their accommodation. The only trans
portation line into the gold fields is
owned by selfish capitalists, non-resi-
dents at that, who expect to make a
profit out of the INDECENT gold seeker.
Railway Age.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
where the Mix-Up Occurred.

.Iudge-Now tell me how you came to get
mixed up in this alteration
Pat-Altercation is it: And plat alter
cation do, yez mean?
You were mixed up in an alteration with
this man here, were you not?'
Not bit of it. I've been in no alterca-
ton wild nobody
Then how did you get those black eyes
and that broken nose?"
Oh, thin: He called me liar
Yet you say you were not mixed ND in an
alteration with him."
No, sor. | wasn't mixed up in no alterca-
ton wild him. Dhere was no alteration in
sight. We was mixed up in the middle av
the road.'-Cleveland Leader
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
The Eluea.

This is synonym for that gloomy. har.
assed condition of the mind which has its
origin in dyspepsia All the ugly spirits that.
under the name of the blues, sblue dew
lis, 'megrims" and mulligrubs" torment
the dyspeptic almost ceaselessly, vanish
when attacked with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, that, moreover. annihiates bilious.
ness, constipation. ehills and fever, kidney
complaints and nervousness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
After the Pulling.

If any of my friends CALL" said the candi-
late Tor congress, YEARLY, as he came down
from his private parlor and walked up to
the clerk s desk, tell them I've gone out for
!, Going to stretch your legs bit ?" asked
Just the other one," said the candi-
date sadly--Detroit Free Press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
Failed But once.

Don't be afraid. Come right In-my
wife's out. Have little something?
Here's nice quality of old
Good heavens, man, you've got the
wrong bottle! Look at that label.
Don't you see it's marked .Poisoni'
"Oh, that's all right. That saves il
from the hired girl. Ny own invention,
you know. Clever, isn't it? Never
failed but once"
How was that?"
"Hired girl couldn't read..Cleve.
land Plain Dealer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
Had to Hit Him.

Judge-Why did you assault this
man?
Hothead-Please, your honor, he
picked a quarrel with me.
what did he do?"
His room is next to mine, and he
kept picking on banjo after midnight
until simply had to slug Hmm. Y.
Truth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
a Bright Idea

,Aigy-Fd like awfully to know whether
she d marry me or not
Keggle-aWhy don't You ask her. deah bove
-A1igy-By Jove, that's good idea. I will
" hat a head you have, old man.-Yeliow
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
Slightly Marked Down

Does she really belong to the 4OO?'
.'Um-well, l should call her about three
ninety-eight'
The feminine intellect is prone to subtle
distinctions Typographical journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29

:. Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No hts after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch St, Phila. Pa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29

Piso's Cure for Consumption, has saved
me many doctors bills. b. Hardy,
Hopkins Place, Baltimore. Nd. Dec. ., 'al
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29

W.. often wonder why SO. many people
tell the same story SO many times-Wash
ington Democrat
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
Glad He WINS Glad.
To Cure a Cold I'm One m

Post-Well, how did you like the picnice
1ost-I was so glad to get home again
that [ was glad l went-Up-to-Date.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29

Less than 700 years ago, or say %
generations back. each person now liv-
ing had ancestors numbering over l.
100000. Nine generations back his an
cestors numbered over 900.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29

If some one would find remedy for tRt
bad memories of debtors he would make q
Horn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
An IUyitaffon

10 cure IL COid IN one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
Star Plug Combine. All Good aua,,

All the desirable qualities you want in
tobacco are found in Star plu4 To a sneo;ai
degree. Its constant use produces no evil
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29
After the Verdict of Guilty.

Judge-After this you ought to keep
away from bad company.
Prisoner-Yes, your honor. You
won't see me again for some time.-Up-
to-Date.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29

Halls Catarrh Cure
L. taken internally. Price 75c.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-29

uarry-A kiss is drink of rarest nectar
Carry-Have one on me-N. Y. Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-29
Jules Jordsn's Success.

Mr.. Barnabee appeared as rip"
at the Providence Opera House last
evening and gave n beautiful perform
ance OF the leading character in Jules Jor-
dams fine new opera He showed the
value of few days rest both in vocal
vigor and study of the part He succeeded
in creating the illusion Of RIP" and be-
slowed upon IL delightful, gentle, poetic
atmosphere The theater was crowded
ana the charming music fell upon recep-
tive ears. RIP Van Winkle" Is especially
suited To the stars of the company and
each of the principals is equipped with
parts demanding dramatic as we'll as lyric
talent. Jessie Bartlett Davis has part
almost as picturesque as Rip and she
bestows upon it intense earnestness az q
sincerity AS The News said Mt the open
ing performance Miss Nelson is supplied
with part that fits her like a glove The
particularly charming thing about Mr.
Jordan 5 work is tho way Ii grows M the
second or third hearing 1t is music
made 20 stand and 1t will be sung when
some of the rubbish which flourishes un-
der the dignity Of comic opera shall per-
ish utterly. This evening will close the
season at tho Providence Opera House.
During the performance of this'new opera
the receipts at the boa Office will not be
far from 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-29
Lo hrop's Opera House.

Monday afternoon the sterling actor,
Mr.. Frank j. Keenan,, will commence a
weeks engagement at Lothrops Ouera
House and every afternoon and evening
during the week, with the usual children s
matinee on Saturday afternoon, appearing
in the leading role in the Grimes of a
Great City"
Mr.. keenan, will be pleasantly remem-
bered by the theatergoers of this vicinity
from his connection with tins COSY amuso-
ment resort as director OF the excellent
stock company there at the commence
ment OF this season. The high order of
attractions and the excellent work per-
formed by that company was due to Mr.
keenan's untiring efforts, his great stage
experience and his natural love and apti-
tudc for histrionic art. Since closing his
engagement here In December last Mr..
keenan, has been one of the leading mem
bers Of Hoytis dramatic forces, appearing
part OF that time ms leading support 20
Caroline Miskel Hoyt in "A Contented
Woman" OF as leading man in "A
Texas steer. He will be supported by
"a carefully selected company, which has
been vigorously rehearsed under MIR. kee-
mans personal direction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-29

horses ana savage steers must be carefully
coralled and guarded in camp Yet the
sentiment attached 60 this, the first
march through our streets OF such widely
different peoples and military of various
countries, Is cne that marks the progress
OF mans brotherhood, and is the first
exempliiication that in time, knowledge
and acquaintance will dspel racial pref
udices and national hatred, and empha.
size the fact OF all mankind's S kindrcdship.
The red royalty that roved the conti-
nent when Columbus landed will repre-
sent tho fast disappearing race--"the last
OF the MohicaDs marching by the side
OF his erstwhile foe, now friend, the scout
and frontiersman. United States cavalry
will carry "Old Glory" the star spangled
banner, alongside the English Irish Royal
Lancers and the Cross of st. George.
The French Chasseur will be in amity
with the German Cuirnssier with the
tri-oolored drapeau of LA Belle France"
waving In harmony with the black eagle
OF Germany, while the noted Cowboy Band
Will add patriotic impulse TO each with
the strains OF "Wacht am Rhine. "Mar-
seillaise, "God Save the Queen. "St
Patrick's Day. and Yankee Doodle Z"
As this assemblage of sons of fighting
foretathers march 10 the spirit of peace,
the Russian Cossack from the Caucasus,
tho Gaucho OF South America the Mexican
Ruralie, the Texas Ranger the Asiatic
Tartar, Spanish Naquero the Bedouin
Arab, and that latest addition TO historic
horsemen, the American Cowboy, will
form a colieotion--and all on horseback
that presages the dawn OF universal
friendship--the millennium.
The cavalcade will parade over the fol-
lowing streets. Leaving camp ut 10 O'Clock
the procession will move down Elmwood
avenue TO Weybosset street To Westminster
street To Bridgham street and then back
to the exhibition grounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-29
lnE WILD WESl
Buffalo Bill'S Big Show
is Coming.
1t Will Be in This City Next
Monday.
Bills at Lothrop's Opera House and
Westminster Theater.

The streets Of our city will be enlivoned
Monday at 10 O'Clock a. m. by one of the
most novel sights that has ever been wit
messed. IL can truthfully be said that
never before has cavalcade embraced
delegates from so many different races,
pl oples and nations Often we have been
visited by the yariegated assem- blage Of
such In the ordinary travelling exhibit
tions, but on no occasion has there been
the thorough attesting OF the genuineness
OF the characters as are now youched for
by col. Cody, MIR. Nate Salisbury, OF the
Buffalo Biips Wild West Endorsed by
MIR. james A. Bailey himself.
Unlike the perennial shows visiting us,
this street exhibition will consist OF only
detachments from each division of peo-
Piles, unembellished with gliding or tin
sell and In light marching order. The
herds of Wild buffalo, the wild bucking