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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

- Fits stopped free and permanently cured
NO hts after first days use of Dr. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DIR. Kline 933 Arch ST. Phila. Pa,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Husband (groaning)-''The rheumatism
in my legs is coming again." Wife with
sympathy :. "Oh, I'm sorry, John!
that is sure sign of rain.h-fYt. Bits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

When the baby cries in a crowd a mar
ried man tries to do something for it. The
unmarried man thinks it is a nuisance
Washington Democrat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

An uneventful Life-"Ever buy gold
brick at half price, uncle:" asked the fresh
city boarder. No" said the innocent old
kind yit. "-Indianapolis journal
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

The Country's Needs.-"What this coun
try needs, said the earnest citizen, sis more
warships." Yes" replied Senator Sorg-
hum, refiectiyely, ''and more consulships. -
Washington Star.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

There is probably nothing in this world
as variable as the stories of a quarrel told
by each side-Washingto Democrat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most, obstinate coughs.-Rev. d. Buch
mueller, Lexington, Mo-, Feb. "a, '94.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Cover an ass with a lions skin. and he
will soon manage to poke his cars out some
how.-Ram's Horn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Blli-Were you ever caught in the rain
.ill-Yes; that's where / was caught.
was accepted while taking girl home under
my umbrella.-Whim Whams.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Lady engaging servant)-"I ought te tell
you that We are all strict teetotallers here.
| suppose you won't mind that? Mary
Jane-"Oh, no, mum! I've been in a re
formed drunkard's family beforei"-Punch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Tibbs-"She is not only a fne-lookine
girl, but they say she has ESQ, 600 in her own
right" Nibbs-"What would you do if
you had wife like that:" Squibbs-"Noth-
;ng"7Judy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

From any cause bruise is cured
By st. Jacobs Oil. Use it promptly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Guess from Experience She-'Who was
It that said that woman's best friend was
her dressmaker?" He Probably the
dressmaker Tit Bits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13
The Old Man.

A son is surprised sometimes when his
father unbends little, to find what good
fellow the old man really is.-Somerville
Journal
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Bargains are never offered us until it n
too late to do us any good.-Washingto
Democrat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Star Plug In Strictly High Grade.
No expense is saved-no false economy Is
practiced-in the manufacture of Star plug
tobacco. 1t is strictly high-grade in every
particular
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

They speedily rejoined those who
had been left at the boat, and ere dawn
of day were quietly sleeping in their
safe retreat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

A slip, fall, sprain-laid
Up. st. Jacobs Oil the cure.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

When a man is always prepared to prove
statements need it.-Washington Democrat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Hot or cold. Neuralgia's the same.
st. Jacobs Oil cures the same.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

When lumbago sets in st. Jacobs Oil
Sets out to cure and cures it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

The worst? 1t is-seiatica's pain.
But st. Jacobs Oil cures it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

Hall's Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13
Caught in the Rain.

Can't cure? Try it. That means
rheumatism cured 10y st. Jacobs Oil.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-10-13

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Sc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
NO RICHER THAN BEFORE.


Fall River, Mass. Oct. 26.-Two men
of this city. John and Robert Cook, who
left for the Yukon gold fields July 26,
have returned to their homes with a tale
of hardship and suffering. They were
accompanied by two men ahmed Tucker
and Powell, whom they met at Boston.
The party left Seattle Aug. on the
steamer Cleveland. and - days later
arrived at Fort Yukon. Here they left
the large number of gold seekers and
pushed on toward Circle City. Finding
nothing but starvation ahead, they re-
turned to Fort Yukon and then set out
for Manook.
While prospecting. Tucker and Powell
became separated. The Cook brothers
later found the dead body OF Tucker.
who had died of starvation and exposure.
and shortly after found Powell raving
maniac. They tell story Of exposure
and starvation with eXorbitant rates for
everything. Large quantities OF food
were waiting at St. Michaels to be trans
ported to the interior. while the steamers
were carrying quantities Of whisky. The
brothers deny the report that large
quantities of gold are being brought
back, and insist that the stories are
grossly exaggerated. They returned
with $12 worth OF gold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
PESTHOLE AT HAVANA.

Washington. Oct. 26.-In his last week
ly report to Surgeon General Wyman,
Sanitary Inspector Brunner. OF the ma
rine hospital service, reports seven
deaths from starvation in Havana for
the week ended Oct. z, and II for the
week ended Oct. IA. He also reports
rapid increase i'm intestinal disease
owing To the contracted food supply.
estimating that 2-5 of the deaths OF the
city are due to this cause.
DR.. Drummer calls attention TO the
place set aside for the country people
sent to Havana which, he says, is a
pesthole. After inspecting the building
he said: There were 500 people found
in and around this building. and Of that
number over 200 were on the floor sick
and dying. / saw no child under 10
years of age who could be considered in
good health. They were Invariably suf
fering from some form OF enteritis or
dysentery. The emaciation of their
bodies was startling"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
Great Damage Wrought
on Atlantic Coast.
TIDES UNUSUALLY HIGH.
Effects Were Felt as Far South SIS
Virginia Peninsula.
EDGEMORE HOTEL THREATENED

New York, oct. 26.-High tides and
higher winds that drove the sea inland
have caused an immense amount Of dam
age along the Atlantic coast at nearby
points during the past "a hours. Many
buildings erected on the sands at the
summer resorts were knocked TO pieces
and carried out To sea. and coast liners
have suffered much loss and delay by
reason Of the storm.
The highest tides in years, supplement
ed by the wind which blew at the rate of
from 80 TO 80 miles an hour. prevailed
yesterday, and when the high water
reaches its maximum today even greater
damage is expected unless the gale
abates. From down the Long Island
coast the heaviest damage is reported.
The greatest damage is reported from
the lowlands In the vicinity OF Edge
more, where the mammoth Edgemore
hotel is threatened with destruction.
Wind and seas have already destroyed
about $4,000 worth OF the hotel prop
erty, mostly in the shape OF small build
ings, walks. bathing pavilions and in
washing away the grounds.
The fury OF the storm and the great
loTce Oh the WIVES tOulu pc Neii VIZ
served at the highlands OF Navesink
One hundred and fifty feet of the tor
work of the government trestle connec-
tion at Sandy Hook was carried away
The big rocks, which weigh several
tons, and which were placed TO afford
protection for the railroad in just such
emergencies as this. were rolled about
by the sea as though they were so many
marbles. Many of them were lifted up
and deposited upon the railroad tracks.
The bulkheads were destroyed.
All the places along Staten island
sound reported high water and more or
less flooding OF the lowlands by the tides.
but no great damage. The meadows
below Elizabeth were all flooded. The
meadows on Staten island were also
under water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
TOday'S Market Some
what Firmer in Tone.
TROUBLE WITH SPAIN
Feared and Has Its Effect on 0p-
orators in Wall Street.
RAILWAY EARNINGS INCREASE.

Although those who are acquainted
with the entire situation feel that such
opinions are unreasonable, IL cannot be
denied that Wall street is in sorry con-
dition, owing To several facts that they
" We been pleased To regard as bear fac
tors. The highest officials continue 20
insist that there Is no danger of trouble
with Spain over the Cuban question, but
i'm tho face of this the Wall street opera
tors repeat their reports that unfavorablc
dispatches have been received frun Mad
rid and that the Washi ngton authorities
are fearful of trouble. AS long as such
stories are repeated there will be people
who will believe them and hasten 10
liquidatelbe or the impending 20 fal S.
The market today opened higher IN
sympathy with London advances. There
was some good buying at once seen on
this side, especially in st. Paul, Burling-
ton and Sugar. Wormscr took the lead
and London assisted by purchasing its
favorite spccialties among these icing
st. Paul, Louisville and Union Pacific.
Good people in Wall street claim that
Tobacco is due to have a rally. The
buying has been good and, all things
considered, the stock has acted well.
Chicago and Great Western made
another good report today. For the third
week in October the earnings showed an
increase of SIG 0S0, making the increase
since July /, $3.50, 500. 1he earnings Of
Southern Railway for the third week
increased Sl5, $50 and Chesapeake a. Ohio
for the same period showed an increase
of SCI, POI. bull factor that should not
be unhecdcd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
THE MAIN ISSUE.
Continued from Page I.

do not want to cut of public school
facilities or postpone necessary public i'm
provements. They believe that there Is
money enough to support public work
and provide all facilities necessary IL the
money can be got at They will not toll
crate reduction I'm taxation at the cost
Of necessary public work, the Teylect OF
public property that i'm the end will entail
still greater expense. The city must not
stop in its progress. But with its affairs
economically Administered, the pubic be-
licvcs there ought TO be funds enough
forthcoming and to spare
IL is safe to say that no citizen OF Proyi-
dcnce today has more thorough knos%i.
dgc of the finances OF the municipality
than has the Rcpublican candidate for
Mayor. Because of that knowledge.
coupled with tested ability and "a record
OF experience equalcd by few citizens
who have figured in the public service,
Mr.. Kcndrick was nominated by the
Republican convention. hcarkcning 20 the
demands Of the people for taxation re-
form. 1t was not enough TO put up "a
man who would be i'm sympathy with
that demand, but to present candidate
whose 10 luaintance with the subject
would assure an intelligent grasp of the
problem and an ability To carry ont his
promises and fulfill the popular demand.
such man is candidate kcndrick. He
knows what he is talking about IL he
pledges himgclf to accomplish thing it
Is safe to conclude that he knows how il
is 10 be accomplishei and sees clearly the
means TO the end 1t Is essentially n
business proposition that he is called up.
on To face, the sort OF IA proposition that
no man could lie depended upon to sue
ocssfully undertake unless he had him
self an acquaintance with the business.
Mr.. Kendrick has that acquaintance.
He has been identified with the munici-
pal affairs in many departments. He
has had opportunity to intimately study
the subject ana hE record demonstrates
how well he has used that opportunity.
he is equipped by experience and capacity
for dealing with this important subject
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
"Down the Slope" at the Columbia.

The plans OF Manager Dillcnhack of
the Coluintia Theatre have been change,
owing to the loss of the scenery. cos
TUNES and properties Of the 1.-THE Wolves
of New York. F" company. by resent fire
Down the SLOPE" which was To have
been presented Nov. S, . and 10, will b.
cast includes ! n Burke aropulnr provi.
dcncc boy. for eight yars leading como
dian with Harrigan and Hart and other
local favoritcs: and IL j. a. strong am
orcning attraction as e"uld have been
se"urel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
TWENTY-FIFTH
ANNIVERSARY
Celebrated by the First Presby.
terian Church.
An Interesting Program OF Exerc SIS
Followed by a COLLATION..

The First Presbyterian church last night
celebrated .ts twenty fifth anniversary. The
exercises consisted of a concert followed by
a supper in the yestry. The vestry was very
tastefully decorated Festoons of red, white
and blue bunting extended from pillar 10
pillar each one Of which was also wound
with the same material The chandeliers
were adorned with oak and laurel branches.
Covers were laid at the tables for about 800
persons.
The entertainment committee had quite an
elaborate program arranged as follows
Voluntary doxology; invocation. Rev. G. A.
Campbell: address OF welcome President
Andrew MARSHALL; solo, Mrs. II. II. Horton;
banjo solo, Arthur g. Moore; address Rov.
J. II. Mackay; address, Rev. II. +. Glvan;
duet. Mrs. III. II. Horton and Miss L. T.
Rhodes; banjo solo, Arthur G. Moore; ad-
dress, Rev. C. A. Campboll refreshments.
After these highly enjoyable exercises tho
company adjourned to the yestry, whore re-
freshments were served, and here every one
seemed to enjoy the good things that had
been prepared for them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
WHOLE NATION INsuLTED.

Berlin, Oct. 26.-The refusal of the
Izar and czarlna to receive the Grand
Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden at
Darmstadt after the latter had inti-
mated to their Russian majesties a de-
sire to visit them is vigorously criticised
by the German press. The government
issued orders forbidding the telegraph
ing OF any comment on this subject and
its gravity may he Judged when 1T is
added that many of the German news
papers regard the occurrence as an in
suit to the whole nation, as the Grand
Duchess Of Baden IL daughter of
Emperor William /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
MOST SEVERE IN YEARS.

Atlantic City, N. j.. Oct. 26-The north
east storm is probably the most severe
in many years In point OF high tides
II has not been equalled, Il is stated, since
1874. The damage done thus far does
not equal that Of the storm OF 1889. but IL
1t does not abate soon it promises to ex-
ceed IL. The principal damage accom-
plshed has been by the wind.
At the inlet section of the yacht
mems wharf was carried away by the
breakers pounding against IT, as was
also one end OF John Mohrers pavilion.
Bolton Parsons houses on Gram
lnercy place, nearly completed. were
blown over. while two brick houses
owned by the Moore Bros. were laid low.
The three railroad beds have been
washed out for a considerable distance,
thus shutting the city out OF train SER
vice either way The tracks of the
Philadelphia and Reading were picked
up by the surging waters and carried
up against the telegraph poles. dis
tance OF about 10 feet
At Chelsea about six squares OF board
walk were washed away and several
valuable bulkheads were wrecked. One
In front OF the Catholic convent was
damaged to the extent of $500.
In the back part of the city houses
bordering on the meadows are surround
ed by water. The residents have TO use
top boots 10 reach their homes The
county court term had 10 be postponed
because the judge and jurymen cannot
leave the city there being no trains out
The damage here is estimated at SIS, 900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
A WORTHLESS FELLOW.

Monahan is about 30 years of age. He
has.bcen known rs cisordcrly, idle Fellow,
whose time was mostly taken up by
drinking and lighting. Up to ABOUT two
months ago. however he had been en-
ploycd by the Grand Trunk Railroad.
After his discharge he became moro
drunken and quarrclsomc than ever. he
has always lived here and he was un-
married. His home was with his wild
owed mother who Is woman OF excellent
character.
Gauthier was about 90 years old. He
was "a French Canadian and had been
employed here about two years living
with n brother.
Mr. Gates has been one Of the sclectmen
ef the town for several years and Is one
of its most respected citizens. He ls about
45 years OF age and has wife, but no
children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
WHAT DO THE ChiLilaEk Drink /?

Don't Give them tea or coffee. have vou
tried the new food drink called Grain.oY ~
y delicious and nuurishing and takes the
riaco of coffee Tho more Grain. O Won give
fhe children the moro nralth Won distribute
through their systems Urain.O i mado of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee. but
costs about as much. All grocers sell A.
nd 2jc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
NEW BREAKwATER RUINED.

rife wind and rain storm swept across
the Virginia peninsula Sunday. II COM
menced early in the day and il still rag
Ing Much damage Is said 10 have been
done to the late crops in the outlying
districts. The water is higher than IL
has been for years. The breakwater.
which was recently built on the water
front, is i'm ruins and the beach is strewn
with the wrecks OF small craft. The Y.
M. G. A. bath houses are wrecked. a
number OF valuable pleasure boats were
sunk. while others were washed to aea.
Two lives are reported lost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
SHOT IN THE ABDOMEN.

The inquest over the body OF 1hoits
was completed before noon, ana 1t dis
closed the fact that the man had hccn
shot in the abdomen, aud a verdict To that
etfcct was returned. 1t Is thought that
Monahan must have reloaded his gun
after shooting Gauthicr, and that the
charges were fired at lhoits and Select
man Gates in turn. IL is also thought
that the former was shot some distance
from the place where the body was found
and that the man crawlcu TO the spot in
an cnicavor tn secure aid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
SMALL
CIRCULATION

What it has can be seen
and counted. No papers
are thrown away. The
percentage of returns is
far less than that of any
other newspaper. We
don't print papers to throw
away, send to the Junk
man or have left on the
neWsdealers' shelves Just
for the sake of showing
big figures on the press.
Practically every copy
printed and included in
the circulation statement
can be relied upon to have
q reader
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
MYSTIC SHRINERS.
Annual Convention of the Improved
Council Held In This City.

AHnudi IOnVcntlOn OF Tue improved
Council Held in This City.
The fourth annual convention of the
Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic
Order of the Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine
of North and South AmcrIc,, is being held
in this city. Representatives from all
parts Of the country are here.
This order is composed entirely of
colored men. The convention was opened
in r. and W. Hall by the most imperial
potentate of the order. John Jones of
Chicago There are now 52 temples of
the Mystic Shrips in different parts of
the country. There are 35. 1l3 colored
Masons in the United States and Canada.
At Q o'clock parade formed on Grams
ton street and moved over Westmin-
ster, Westminster Custom House, North
Main. Exchange, Westminster. jackson,
Broadway. Courtland. Westminster.
Broad, Pearl, and Cranston streets.
Last evening IA banquet to the visiting
members was given in B. and w. hall.
on account OF the large amount of
routine convention business on hand, it
will not be possible TO hold the election of
officers today. rs was expected.
After tha miscellaneous business has
been transacted the memb bers familiar
with the city will entertain those from
outside by taking them about to places of
interest and doing all they can to have
every body pass thoroughly enjoyable
afternoon. Tho election will be held
tom orrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
Articles of IncOrpor alton.

Articles Of incorporation were filed to-
day with the secretary of state by William
t. Joslin and Herbert n. Fenner both of
Providence. and Charles L. Aldrich of
Plainfeld, Conn, for u corporation to
be known rs the Joslin Himalaya Com
pany.
They intend TO manufacture shoe and
corset lacings and other Materials of cot
ton and W olen. Capital stock, SIS, 600.
The business will be located in this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
Edward Ryder Met With
a Severe Accident.
CLIMBER BROKE ON HIM.
Precipitated TO Ground and Leg
and Ankle Fractured.
WAS REMOVED TO THE HOSPITAL

Shortly after noon today young man
named Edward Ryder, an employe OF
the Narragansett Electric Lighting com
pany. fell from pole at the corner OF
Bowen and Congdon stree nd sustained
"A broken leg and ankle
Ryder. who is employed as lamp
trimmer, had mounted nearly to the top
of the pole when one of his climbers
broke and he was prccipitated TO the
ground.
A call was sent in to the Rhode Island
hospital aud the injured man was shortly
removed to that institution in the am
buancc.
Ryder is about "a years OF age and re-
sides on Carpenter street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE.

Norfolk Oct. ga very severe storm
swept over this section Sunday night.
doing considerable damage in the city.
MI the lower parts OF the city were
flooded and street car traffic was sus-
pended for a time TO suburban poi rs.
Wires were down all over the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-26
CASES OF DIPaTHERIA.
Four Were Reported Today and Five
YCSteriay,

There were four new cases Of diphthcria
reported to the health department today.
With the five reported yesterday this
makes nine new casca 1hosc ruportcl
today are located in Manton and the
north part of the city. There is one case
on Manton avenue and one each on Bnr.
old. stansbury ana Vandcwatcr streets.
il is reported at the health department
that the general health of the city is
much better than ON the average.