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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10
General News.

Judge webb OF Topeka has COmplet-
ed Revised Edition of the Kansas
Statutes.
The Secretary of the Interior has
reversed the opinion of his predecess-
or tpat marble was not a mineral
1t is said that half of Dawson City
is deserted. All the miners have gone
down to Yukon to escape starvation
There is a rumor that the C. & A is
considering proposition with a view
to purchasing the Kansas Pacific
road.
After strike lasting three months
the Penwel1 mines at Pana, Ill, have
signed the scale and work will be re-
sumed.
Mayor Fawcett, of Tacoma, Wash,
has decided to go prospecting in the
Klondike. He will resign in Febru-
airy and proceed to Peace River.
Dispatches received at London from
Dairo, Egypt, says the Khedive is in a
precarious financial position, as the
result of long course of private ex-
travagance.
The London Daily Chronicle says it
understands that the budget of 1898
will propose an extra grant of ( $780,
600 to provide $1,000 additional men
for the army.
Pension COMMISSIONER Evans has is
sued an order forbidding clerks in the
Pension Office to drink liquors. The
order applies not only while on duty,
but while off, as we'll.
The presentation of the life-size
statue of Commodore Cornelius Van
derbilt University took place before
an immense audience, at Nashville,
Tenn, on October IL.
The managers of the Riverside,
Wewbosset, Manton and Lymansville
mills in Rhode Island announced that
on December the same wages will be
paid as were given prior to 1898.
Notwithstanding the massacre of
the Armenians by the Turks, the Eu-
pirates College at Harput, Turkey,
has had an attendance of 946, an in
crease of nearly 800 over the largest
attendance previous to the massacre.
Master-Who can tell me what USE
full article we get from the whale?
Congratulations.
Master-Right Now what little
boy or girl knows what we get from
the seal?
Tommy-Sealing-w
A dispatch from Constautinople says
that the Sultan is making strenuous
efforts to obtain the withdrawal of
American missionaries from the inter-
ior of Asia Minor. If his, efforts
should be successful, the policy of ex-
terminating the Armenians could be
accomplished without European wit
nesses.
The executive committee of the So
ciety of Amalgamated Engineers of
London, England, announces that 65,-
600 men are now either on the strike
or locked out. The committee of the
London Trades Council has decided to
appeal Immediately to all trades soci-
cites end workmen's clubs of the me-
tropolis for money to aid the strikers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

One day while Millais was engaged in
painting his famous picture, "Chill Octo-
ber," among the reeds and rushes on the
banks of the Tay, near Perth, voice came
from over the hedge:
MAN, did ye never try photography?'
mo, never" replied MilIais, painting
slowly. A pause.
TITS hantie quicker" said the voice.
"Ye-es: I suppose So"
Another pause. The final thrust was:
"An' It's mair hker the place."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

A bog had been mp for an examination In
cripture, had failed utterly, and the rela-
lions between him and the examiner had be-
come somewhat strained. The latter asked
him II there we're any text In the whole
Bible he could quote. He pondered and
then repeated: "And Judas went out and
hanged himself"
us there any other verse you know in the
Bible?" the examiner asked.
"Yes. Go thou and do iikewise.'"
There was Q solemn pause and the pro-
ceedings terminated. Catholic Standard
and Timee.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

"Ves," said the Nebraska man, We had
plenty water here, till we took to raisin'
watermeIlons."
"Aw, really?" responded the tourist.
Fact. They groved so fast and so big
that they jest materially took all the water
out of the air-and the ground. And then
like lot of fools, We shipped 'em out OF
the country. And they amt been no water
to speak of here sence."
"Aw."- Indianapolis Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Lows later depredations were COM
mitted on the coasts of Africa. So far
as is known he never visited America
after 1923, but combining himself to
those savage shores. far from reach of
any civilized authority. he INDUCED in
probably the most bloody career ever
known in all the dark and bloody an
mails of piracy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Last fall we were assured that the
laborer needed dollar with the high
est possible purchasing power, and
that whatever tended to advance prices
meant lower wages. This year we
are told that the high prices, which
lower the purchasing power of the dol
lar, are bringing prosperity to the
working-man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10
SCIENCE AND INVENTION,

The New York SUMS London cores
pondent declares that the negotiations
are being made for the construction of
railroad up mount Sinai. He says:
"a depot will be erected near the spot
where a stone cross was p1aced'by the
Russian Empres-Helena, and where,
according to tradition, Moses stood re-
ceiving the commandments. The rail-
road will also pass the cave in which
the prophet Elijah remained in hid
ding while fleeing from the priests of
Baal.'
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

1t does beat all what the Dingley bill
has done to the weather. Illinois,
Iowa and Indiana are parched and
Kansas has been in the same condi-
dition. Consequently the corn crop is
badly injured and prices will be better.
But it was the Dingley bill that did it.
The ReNton Democrat
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

If Mckinley brought up the price of
wheat, bacon and other commodities
we must buy, is he not equally respon-
sible for the low price of cotton, the
principal commodity we have to sell?
ALLIANCE Farmer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

"The voice of the people is the voice
of God" but when it comes to max
ing the laws under the present system
the people have little or no voice. The
initiative and referendum would right
this evil .-Leader (Tex)
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Since the evils of society flow from
ignorance and inordinate desire, men
will never cease to be tormented till
they become intelligent and wise; till
they shall practice the art of justice,
founded on the knowledge of the vari-
GUS relations in which they stand and
the laws of their own organization. -
TOIney.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Don't denounce everything and
everybody, directly you fancy you see
"spooks." When you get that "I'm-
agin-everybody" feeling just hold up
a looking glass and take a long peep
at yourself. You'll feel better then.
--Minnesota Wedge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

An Eau Claire (Wis.) correspondent tells
OF dry-goods firm which advertises that
its "store lie the coolest place in town, az
the trade-vinds are kept constantly circu-
lating from aisle to aisle, and there is such
an air Of polite attention. '-PRrNrr R's INK.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Mamma: MERCY ON me, what dsts ell
this racket mean Sunday? And you've got
all your dolls out. too"
Little Dot: ''Vou said We might play
church" "Do you call this gable and
laughter church," mo mamma; church is
just over, and the folks il goin' home"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

"Well?" said the assistant in q chemists
shop to an Irishman who pointed to a pile
OF soap. 81 want a lump of that, /" answered
the Irishman." "Thank you. will You
have it scented or unsoented2" "rIl take
it wild me."-ExoHANaE
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

"allsoe-"There is nothing like matri-
mony to make man appreciate the value
of money
Ferry-"Thats 80. A dollar man gives
his wife looks bigger to him than any other
dollar. ENoUrRKR.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Little Boy-The preacher says there
is no marrying in heaven.
Little Girl-Of course not. There
wouldn't be enough men to go round.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10
RIGHT HERE I'm KANSAS.
HAROLD BARNES, OF BELoIr.

Right here in Kansas
Here's the place to be:
She and all her people
Are good enough for me:
Solid hospitality
Everywhere you go,
Right here in Kansas
Where the sunfiowers grow.
Air is full of sunshine,
Health in every chink,
Miles and miles of prairie
And lets of room to think!
Hearts that beat for freedom,
Souls that overflow
With love for Kansas
Where the sunfiowers grow.
There's more hope in Kansas
In a minutes time
Than in any country
Or in any cline;
More truth faith triumphant
Over every foe
Right here in Kansas
Where the sunflowers grow,
What though cynics never
Raise the voice in thanks!
federation foster
Pessimists and cranks!
Worth must have traducers,
Truth must suffer woe
Even here in Kansas
Where the sunflowers grow.
What's the use in grumbling
All the livelong day?
Why not grin and whistle
That's the better way;
Sweeten up your sour thoughts,
Give your state show
Sprout a smile for Kansas
Where the sunflowers grow.
JuAt be tIue to Kansas,
Talk her up, not down;
Help to build her glory,
Help to weave her crown;
In the golden future
You'll be proud to know
You're a son of Kansas
Where the sunflowers grow.
Talk up "ruined" Kansas,
"Repudiation" blow;
A "populist" for governor.
An anarchist" for show;
That emigrants to Kansas,
Compelled to eat such crow,)
Will turn their course to Texas;
Where the Cactus grow.
ED.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

The Rescuer: How did you come to fal
in?" The Rescued: 81 didn't come to fall
In; came to fish. "-HARpER's WEEKLY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Proud Papa-My daughter studied
painting abroad. 81 thought so. 1
never saw sunset like that in this
country"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

II don't believe in anything I can't see, /"
said the young man who aims to be consid-
cred skeptio.
The middle-aged man with overalls on
looked at him pensively for a moment, and
then inquired:
young Teller, did you ever ketch hold of
a. lectri o wirer'-WAsHmoroN SrAR.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10
Confidence.

"How comes il, sir, that when ask you
for number five shoe, you give me num-
Der seven" "Why. my dear sir, you'll be
90 proud Of those shoes that your feet will
swell. -Harper's Weekly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10
DR.. wn. TAYLOR.


II Jon are siling from disease a almosl
any character, il win b Of intsrest 70 pea
TO call on or address him 81
IL sAsz ssxzH sss.a. TosHA KAusAA
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

A cats whiskers may seem to you to
be merely ornamental. They are organs
of touch, attached to a bed of fine
glands under the skin, and each of
these long hairs is connected with the
nerves of the lips. The Sigh test con-
tact with these whiskers with any sur
rounding objects is thus felt most dis
tinctly by the animal, although the
hairs themselves are insensib1e. They
stand out on each side of the lion as
well as the common cat. From point
to point they are equal to the width of
the animals body. If we imagine,
therefore, a lion stealing through
covert of wood in an imperfect light,
we shall at once see the use of these
long hairs. They indicate to him,
through the incest feeling any obstacle
which may present itself to the pas
sage of the body; they prevent the
rustline of boughs and leaves, which
would give warning to his prey if he
were to attempt to pass too close to a
bush; and thus, in conjunction with
the soft cushions of his feet and the
fur upon which he treads-the claws
never coming into contact with the
ground-they enable him to move to-
ward his victim with a stiffness equal
to that of snake.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Mamma, what is farce?" "a
farce? Why, it is the way your faith
er went around and watered all my
dried-up plants the morning after
got home"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

In old textbooks we were told that
flies are enabled to walk on the cell
ing by means of suckers" on their
feet, a statement that might have
been disproved by any one who took
the trouble to glance at a f1y's foot
through microscope. This, and some
later explanations of what is, after
all, still something of mystery, are
discussed by G. H. Dierhold in Our
Animal Friends. We quote his article
below:
1t is curious fact how our under
standing of many common and appar-
emily simple things is modified by flu
ture investigation. The examination
of how flies walk on the ceiling, as
given in some of our old readers, was
that each little fiy-foot was a minia-
ture air-pump-a theory which is now
proved to be fal1acious. 1t was sup
posed that the bottom of the foot ad-
hered to the glass by suction, all air
beneath it being pressed out, so that
1t was held in place by the pressure of
the air without; but flies have been
known to walk on the inner side of a
glass receiver after all the air had
been exhausted, which shows that
they do not need the pressure of the
air to uphold them A microscope ex-
animation of a fy's foot clearly dis
As L
foot cushion is covered with hairs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

A number of optical experts are
claiming great superiority of diffused
over direct artificial light, especially
with regard to it's effect on the eyes,
diffused light being soft and soothing.
According to the New York Sun, "the
principle involved in lighting a room
by this method is certainly sufficiently
simple and practicable for its general
adoption, consisting, that is, in having
reflected upon the ceilings and walls
the required luminous rays, which thus
fall softly on the desk or workable.
All that is necessary to secure this re-
suit is to place a reflector not above
the source of light, but below it, by
which arrangement all the rays are
reflected toward the ceiling. In some
of the public assembly places and in
situations of France unique methods
are resorted to in carrying out this
plan-as at the school of St. Cry,
where conical reflector, painted en-
tirely white, is placed under the arc
lights-whi1e at the 1yceum in AK
parabolic reflector is used,
used, which is bronzed on the lower
and silvered on the upper part; great
light is thus obtained far more than if
direct"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Precipitation from a healthy man,
when injected into dog, will kill him
in from one to three days. The dose
is IS cubic centimeters to each ki1o-
gram of dog. The effect is also fatal
on rabbits, though they require a
larger dose-25 cubic centimeters.
Sweat secreted during severe muscular
labor is from one fourth to one third
more poisonous. Such are the results
of experiments by N. Arloing, commu-
nicated to the Paris Academy of SCI
ences.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

Why does person who is ill lose hi,
sense Of touch?
Because he doesn't feel we'll.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

When answering advertisements please
mention this paper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

A correspondent of the Chicago
Tfmes-HeraLd says that, "there are
more telephones in Stockholm than in
aAy other city of the world in proper
ton to population. Nineteen
thousand is the number of subscribers
in this city of a quarter of a million
souls. Nor is it surprising that the
number is SO great, as one may have
a telephone in his house at cost of
$40 year, and in his Office or shop for
S16 dollars a year. In addition to the
10000 telephones in the city system,
there are $500 instruments in the SUI
burban towns, many of them 40 or so
miles distant, which city subscribers
may call up without extra charge. To
one who is assest $110 a year for te1e-
phone in Washington, and is compel
led to pay 10 cents every time he
wishes to call up his own office from
another phone, there appears a strik-
ing contrast between the telephone
charges of the American and the
Swedish capitals"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-11-10

r. N. U.-TOPEKA.-NO. 4.-Issz.
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interest member OF the family;
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Not
Newspaper Mau,o Clerk Student
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Nominate Seth Low.

NEW YORK, September 1.-The
Boroughs Committee of the Citizens
Union has nominated Seth Low for
Mayor of Greater New York. Con-
gresham Quigg, chairman Of the Re-
publican organization, has repeatedly
asserted that the nomination of Mr..
Low by the Citizens Union would
drive the Republican organization to
look for a candidate elsewhere. A spe-
cial messenger left this city late to-
night for Northeast Harbor, Me-, with
the letter of the Citizens Union notify
ing Mr.. Low of his nomination.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-09
Earthquakes in Japan.

TACOMA, Wash, August 29.-The
Northern Pacific steamer Columbia ar
rived this afternoon, bringing news of
great loss of life in Japan on August
5th and 9th. Strong earthquake shocks
of the longest duration ever known in
Japan were felt throughout the main
island on the morning of August 5th.
Less than an hour afterward great
tidal wave rolled inland from the sea.
Villages and towns along the coast
were flooded or swept away. Rivers
were blocked up with water to an ex-
tent unknown in recent years. They
were already very high, for great rain
storms had just occurred. All rail-
roads were damaged and bridges wash
ed ont by dozens.
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Ask for Gold Basis.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, via Calves
ton, Texas, August 31.-A meeting of
merchants which was largely attended
was held here today Resolutions were
adopted deploring the present financial
condition of Nicaragua and petitioning
the Government to place the country
upon a gold basis, estimating the pres
ent paper dollar or silver dollar at 81
cents gold, asking for the issuance OF
gold certificates in their place and at
this valuation, and requesting the Gov
eminent to export and sell the present
silver coinage of Nicaragua.
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LOOKING TOWARD GOLD.

India Suspends sale of Bills OF
Exchange
LONDON, September 1.-The follow
ing notice was posted at the Bank of
England today:
1.-The Secretary of State for India, In
Council, gives notice that the sale or
bills of exchange on Calcutta, Bombay
and Madras shall be suspended for a
neriod not less than 10 weeks"
The Government has very little mon
CIV in India to draw on, owing to the
famine and the plague having rem
dered the collection of taxes slow. The
present time may be Opportune to ac-
custom the Indians to the use of gold
instead of silver, though it would not
have been attempted had not the scar
city of money arisen.
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Miss Susanna r. Patch
TEACHER OF VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Recommended by Mr.. Francis Stuart
of San Francisco, certified pupil of the
Elder Lamputi.
MUSIC ROOM at Mrs. E. Wallis,
corner Miller and Beretania SITS. Resi-
dence at DR.. Geo. Andrews Geo. P.
Castles place., Kinau ST. 4707-1w
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A WORLDS R-cord.

READVILLE, Mass, August Is
Star Pointer lowered the much-haunt-
ed two-minute banner and created a
new worlds harness record of 1:59A
for the mile, with the aid of running
pace-maker, in trial against time here
this afternoon. Every condition was
perfect for the attempt, and the track,
which will now rank as one of the fast
est in the world, was in most excellent
shape.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-09

NASHVILLE, Tenn, August 81
Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama is
here for few days. He declines to be
interviewed but has said that he is en-
route to Hawaii and that his visit to
the Islands is purely for private BUSH
ness.
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ands of the Pribyloff group, including
the St. Paul, the largest OF the group,
and small tracts known as Walrus and
Otter Islands. He expected when he
wrote to continue his work on st.
George Island and TO complete it before
the close of the season. A map show
ing all the features of the islands will
be made 1t is expected to be very use
full to the Commissioners.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-09

BERLIN, August PA new first
class cruiser, which is to be launched
next month, is to be christened Bis
marck. This is interpreted as being an
indication that better relations exist
between the ex-Chancellor and Emper-
or William.
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LONDON, August 27.-The Finan-
cial News say the French Cabinet is
considering the floating of loan of
ESQ, 100000 in 21a per cent bonds, part
~ for the redemption of the floating
debt and partly for the reconstruction
of the French Navy.
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the large central prisons in Russia.
The change will become effective
year hence.
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LONDON, August 30.-The Daily
Chronicle this morning publishes the
announcement that the Car has de-
cided upon the partial abolition OF the
exile to Siberia of criminals and the
substitution therefor Of confinement In
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MADRID, August 30.-At a Cabinet
council held today it was decided to
summon the next class of $4,000 re-
serves. $1,000 of whom will be sent to
Cuba and $4,000 to the Philippine ISL
ands. The Ministers, when questioned,
denied that the council was occupied
with the subject of colonial reforms.
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LONDON, September 1.-THE Mails
Berlin correspondent says 1T is stated
that it has been practically settled that
Prince Hohenlohe, the Imperial Chan
ceIlor. will retire in October.
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ABERDEEN, September Queen
Victoria arrived today at Balmoral
Castle. At Perth, Aberdeen and at Bal
Iator enthusiastic crowds gathered to
greet Her Majesty. Decorations were
plentiful, and at Graphic handsome
arch was erected.
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FOREIGN NEWS NOTES.

BRUSSELS, September 1.-The po-
lice of this city have arrested Ger
man named Gustav Dubenspieck upon
suspicion that he is concerned In
plot to assassinate Emperor Wllllam'
Daubenspieck was denounced by a
friend who learned of his intentions to
leave Belgium for Germany.
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VICTORIA, B. c., August 31.-A pri-
vate telegram received here announces
the death near Coban, Guatemala, of
Rt. Rev. Bishop Lemmens, Catholic
Bishop of Vancouver Island and Alas
ka