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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-09-23

triotic and Anticipated wife proud of
him. They say that actual conflict de-
velops wonderful courage and bravery
in men one wouldn't expect to be pos
sessed of much of either quality. I
hope Sam will come home a major
general"
Sam had been gone three months
and no news of his promotion from the
ranks had reached Miss Gwyune. In
deed she had not heard from him at
all. One day she went out to the
suburbs of the town, where the Daw-
sons occupied dilapidated old house of
three rooms, in which disorder ran
rampant. It was Mrs. ~Dawson's argu-
ment that 'if a body cleaned things up
they jess got dirty ag'in, so what was
the good of cleanin'? It want no use
at ALL"
Holding to this conviction Mrs. Daw-
sons domestic labors were by no means
exhaustive, and the house was in an
appalling state of disorder, loathsome
to one of Miss Matilda's orderly in
stincts. Had she not felt that she was
talking to a possible major generals
wife she would have given Mrs. Daw-
son a piece of her mind regarding the
condition of the house.
Holding this desire in check. she
said:
Il s'pose you've heard nothing from
Sam?"
Nom, I amt had line. Geraldine,
you keep away from that there bed!"
This last remark was sharply ad-
dressed to Mrs. Dawson's daughter OF
five years, who was lounging around
bed ia a corner of the room.
Needless of her mothers admonition
Geraldine kept close to the bed. and
suddenly dropping to her hands and
knees on the floor she cried out, shril-
ly and gleefully:
'Peek-a-boo. daddy!"
"Here. stop that!" cried Mrs. Daw-
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WHAT HE WILL 3

When we were boys Of eight or ten
We spent much speech in saying
What we should do when we were men
And past the age of playing.
Tom Culver vowed he'd run farm,
And little Billy Proctor
Said he would cut OF Tommy's arm
When he became a doctor.
And Harry Stone would drive a dray;
Dick Brown would be q parson;
Hen Klunk, full armed, would go away
And emulate Kit Carson.
And one would toll and one would teach
And one would go a-cruising
On board some stately ship. Thus each
Made statement Of his choosing.
thought of this to-day when Paul
Came to me gladly, gayly.
To hear me read the news to all,
Just as read 1T daily;
And when I reached Cervera's name
And hurried through the column
About his treatment, quickly came
A look profoundly solemn
Upon that boyish face; and then
He said: when I am growed up
And just as big as other men,
I'm goin' to get blowed up.
I'm not a brakeman any morei
heard all that you readed,
And I am goin' off to war
And get whipped just like he did.
"And be dressed up in pretty clothes,
That's bought me by the winners,
And have mince pie and jam. s'pose,
And cake at all my dinners:
And visit everywhere. Yes, sir!
When get big and growed up
I'm going to be prisoner
Whose battleship was blowed up!'
Chicago Daily Record.
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service OF your country. and then there
would be the pension for your wife and
children"
THAT wouldn't do me no good. But
then" he added, after a moments re-
Election, "mebbe could manage to git
disabled just enough to draw good
big pension my own SELF"
"Sam Dawson, I'm ashamed of you'll"
'Why?'
"For not having any more real pa
triotism than that. FL were a man and
went to war I wouldn't accept a pen.
sion If got all my legs and arms shot
of. couldn't feel that I'd given them
to my country If took pay for them.
But, truly, Sam, do wish our town
could have at least one volunteer in the
war. If you'll come out like a man and
go, Sam, I'll be responsible for the sup
port of your family while you're gone"
The man looked up with real interest
in his flabby, forid face.
you're such a big strong fellow,
Sam, and such a sure shot with gun
you ought to make good soldier. I'd
go if l could, but as l can't I'd like to
send you as my substitute, and, as I
say. I'll see to it that your wife and
children are provided for while you
are gone. You think the matter over,
and let me know tomorrow"
The next issue of the Kent Clarion
| contained the following notice:
Eve are pleased to announce that our
fellow citizen, Mr.. Samuel K. Dawson,
has decided to respond to Uncle Sans
l@k
give our town at least one soldier boy
| at the front. Hurrah for Sam!"
The notice gave Miss Matilda great
pleasure. She made Sam the incest
comfort bag Of all. Her enthusiasm
ran high when she saw Sam on board
the train, bound for the recruiting of
flee in B. so miles distant.
you must write and let me know
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It Came TO Him.

NO." he said. as he glanced in the
direction of his very aggressive wife
II didn't have to go to war. Well
hardly."-Chicago Post.
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Miss Matilda'S Substitute |
Ely J. L. HARBOUR.
Copyright, 1888.

observation-disclosures
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
THE LEGAL RATE OF INTEREST

A bill is to tc introduced in the New York legislature this winter reducing
 the legal rate of interest in New York
 state to per cent. This will be a
 work of supecerogation. Usury legisla-
 tion canno: put down the rate Of in terest any more than ii can wipe out interest altogether. Except temporar- lily it cannot even keep down the rate
 of interest where the latter in inclined
 to exceed what is called the legal rate,
 fer either money will seek the place
 where the higher rate obtains or bor-
 rowers will be compelled to pay high
 Ter rate under the guise of premiums,
 commissions, or the like. This is a
 matter that is governed by natural
 causes and economic conditions. The federal government may fix the rate of
 interest on it's bonds at per cent, but
 if the prevailing rate is materially
 higher and likely to remain so, the
 bonds will sell in open market below par or not be sold at all. So, too, with real estate mortgages. The sta:e may say that the rate of interest shall not exceed 5 per cent, but if money com mands a higher rate borrowers must pay .dhis rate in one form or another or fail to float their bonds. In the same way fixing 9 legal rate of in terest above the market rate does not enable lenders of money to secure a higher rate. They can secure only such rate as general conditions war rar!. In other words, money is con- t-olled by the same law of demand and supply as are commodities, and the at tempt to establish a legal rate of in- terest is a relic of the days when it was supposed legislation could fix the price of woollen goods CT wheat.
 Rate of interest may be vitally af- fected, however, by projects not in tended to bear directly upon it. Of this character has been the free silver While this was formidable | it kept capi,al alarmed, and owners of i money would not invest in new enter | prises. Of like character have been | efforts in the west to burden capital i with an undue share of taxation. h. | 5ereslt will always te higher under | such circumstances. It was such i .hings that kept interest on farm mort f 5ages high while the price of wheat 'emained low. Now that they have ! practically ceased, the rate of interest on western mortgages has fallen, and farmers are able to enjoy the full bene- ' it of heavy crops and large exports. This has drowned the senseless cry against eastern sharks. and shy ocks," and shown farmers everywhere who arc capable of thinking That mon y lenders are amenable to economic aw. The fall in interest has made it fer free silver agitators to |, ay again that debtors are the slaves of he money power.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
CLEVER LITTLE STORIES.

Johnny has been playing around the piano and has had a fall. What are you bawling about?" asked Bertie, con- temptuously; 'it was the soft pedal your head hit.'
 Hearing a faint rustic in the dark hallway below, the elder sister, sup posing the young man had gone, leaned over the balustrade and called out: Well, Bessie, have you landed him." There was a deep, sepulchral silence for some nom ants. It was broken by the hesitating, constrained voice of the young man: "She has,"
 A son Of Ireland was painting fence. His face wore a troubled look. Sud denly smile shot across it, and dip ping his brush into the paint pot he began to paint faster and faster. why are you painting so fast?" asked by stander. "You're in rush all Of a sud den to finish the job" Sure, an thots all right" was the reply. q haven't much paint left, an it's finishing the job Oi'm afther before it's all gone
 A small boy in an English school, Cn being asked what were the races that had dominated England since the in vasion of the Romans, replied: ''Ep- som races. Ascot races, Newmarket races, and Doncaster races"
 Recently, Wnlle several CyCIISIS "Slo enjoying a rest by the wayside in 9, cer- tain part of Scotland q rustic came up to them and said: I've coupit ma cairt. Div ye think that ye could come and gie me hand dp wi it?'' "Oh, yes, '' was the reply, "after we get rest. Where is your cart, and what was on it?" Tt was a cairt of hay" replied the countryman, an it's lying doom the road there." He stood staring and scratching his head for awhile, and then added: q wud liket for yc tae ome the moo, for the hangit thing has ma fathers beneath it"
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
THE VICTORY IN.CHICAGo.

The attempt to sell out the city Of railway capital seems to have failed It is victory of honesty over poodle which gives encourage to friends of good government all over the coun- try
 The issue was brought under law passed at the last session of the Illinois legislature which authorized the ex- tension by ordinance, Of the franchises of street railways to cover a term of fifty years, prohibiting competition or the reduction of fares below five cents for 9 period of twenty years. This law aroused great opposition and a movement for its repeal by the new legislature was set on foot. The street railway combination sought to forestall the expected by securing from the Chi cago aldermen the grant of a f1fty-year franchise. IL is generally understood that the enactment of the law was pre- cured through corruption, and the ale gation that similar means were en- ployed to obtain the franchise from the aldermen brought all the honest influ- ences of the city to bear to defeat the scheme. The effort appears to have been successful, and the consumma- tion of the scandal has been prevented
 This is an example of the power of public sentiment and of well directed press. It carries a lesson which may be profitably studied.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

next lClver relatives, the ap3s, are truly inspiring objects of imitation by civ ilized man; not even their cutdccr and arboreal lives save them from the ccn-
 sequences Of a meagre and iIritant re-
 gimen. IL is truly pitiful to see the
 army of nsurasthsnics, dyspsptics and
 rheumatics, starving their tissues and
 acidulating their blood at the be2k Of
 a few, to put it charitab y, 1cre-
 brained enthusiasts. It is fair to sup pose that the troop of ricke.y children
 will later rise up and call them any thing but blessed.
 The fact with regard to fruit is that, although it contains little nOvTish- ment, it agrees well with many people endowed with a vigorous gastric mu- cosa and fairly alkaline Jlood. To them it brings locseness and joy. In many dyspeptic states - is the first fcod-stufs ;c disagree, and to tae ill- nourished neurasthenic it is m!ser- able substitute for the better tissue builders. An appeal to the facts of evolution gives little comfort to ;he cranks of one dietary idea- Primitive man as hunter and hsrdsman thrived on an animal dietary. Nuts and f-uits have served his turn as well, ard en- ccuuaged him to the cultivation Of the cereals. There is no evidence to show that the people Of any nation have be- come longer lived or shorter lived on account of an exclusively vegetable dietary, or that any association of cranks has increased the longevity of it's members by any exclusive system whatever Alienist and Neurol- og.st.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
A common expression is:

A common expression is: "The human race is grow ing weaker and wiser. " That we are growing weak CT is proved by the large number of pale, thin and emaciated people.
 That we are growing g wiser may be proved by overcoming these disorders with the timely use of Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophos- Phites which gives strength, enriches the blood, invigor- ateS the nerves and forms fat.
 soc. and s1.oo, all druggists.
 SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New Yorls.'
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
ATTENDED BY HER FOX TERRIER.
Miss Adele Horwitz's Innovation at
 Her Wedding.

A dog. his neck entwined with orange blossoms rustling in long silken slreamers Of white ribbon, acted as usher ard sole attendant at the fash ionable wedding Of MT. and Mrs. Fran cis B. Stevens. Jr, of HoEoloen, now on their honeymoon. There was neither maid of honor nor best man-Cl1ly the deg. The dog sat upon the floor at the feet of his mistress, the white ribbons from his neck blending with the white skirt of her wedding robe, while tle minister made Francis B. Stevens, Jr., and Miss Adele Houwitz, of Baltimore, Md, maa and wife, and while the guests, ranged in a hushed semi-circle, hid their wonder ever The part taken by the brides pet dog in the solemn ceremony.
 Mrs. Stevens was ere Of ',he bell1s of Baltimore. She belonged to that set of young women who have become famous over the country fer their Prac tCll jokes and eccentric pranks Mrs. Fred erick Gebhard, formerly Miss Morris, of BaIimCra, who had the entire front of the family residence decorated with flags Cl her wedding day, belonged to this set.
 Each member tries to CUJdo the other. Some bizarre touch marks each we'd ding. When thc guests assembled at the home Of Mss HCTw-lz in BaltimOra last Tuesday all felt that some surprise was in store for them, but they were astonished when the pride came in vii h her pet fox terrier Jack, ribbon bedecked, frisking along by her side. New YC1k Evening Journal.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
RATIFY THE TREATY.

The treaty should be ratified without the dotting of an or the crossing of a t. The national duties to follow its ratification will be apart from the rat ification itself Upon them men can periodically enough divide, and the net will of the representative of the peo- pie can be ascertained and effected con- corning them in the due parliamentary ways But the ratification itself is an obligation of security, honor, patriot ism and interest.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Some of -tLe able democratic states men in the house are quite confident that Speaker Reed is preparing to an tasohize the presidents territorial pol icy, It is strange that these gentlemen have not, yet learned that the speaker is not a goose.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
OBJECT LESSON FOR GAMBLERS.

Just how gambling and speculation pay was very clearly brought cut in the testimony of the defauiting teller, Boggs, in the Dover bank case yester- day. He accounted for $50,000 of the shortage as follows: Lost on race tracks, $20,000; in marginal stock op- erations, SS,000; in poker, $15,000; in faro, S2,000; in pools and bucket shops, S, 3,5O0, and $2,00O in politics. Here is a choice collection of sermons for gamblers and spectators. - Baltimore A uerican
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
INFORMATION WANTED.

Mir Knaak, an American, while cele- brating Thanksgiving day in a Berlin restaurant, said something about a calf's head" and was instantly arrest ed by the police for 'lese majeste." If man cannot speak of a calf's head in a German restaurant without being ar rested for disrespect to the kaiser what would they do to a fellow if he ordered a squab Courier-Journal.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
DIETARY CRANKS.
Fruit Eating and Distillcd Water
 Drinking and Their Results.

A sect has arisen which has evolved a theory which is truly ponderous in the way in which it trampIes down ,le joys Of the table. The -Ralston club has solved inc mystery Of artericecler- csis. Their logic is simple The ar teries calcify; the lime-salts cause cal c1ficatiCn; all foods except fruits and all natural waters contain lime-s3lts; ergo, eat nothing but fruit, drink noth- ing but distilled water. They appar- ently assume that with this one mighty brain tll'rob they have selved tie prob- lem Of life, and that they hav5 left men no shadow of an excuse for dying un- der two hundred yesIs Of age. The monkey, the nearest of kin tc the hairy progenitor of man, is appealed to as a touching instance Of plain living (we wish we could add high thinking, but thcugh the apCstles Of Ba1s on may bE- lieVe it they do not expressly say sol. The monkey, they tell us, eats only fruits, and nevar drinks water with his meals. Presumably why he fails of the dcuble-century mark in respect 10 age is because he does not drink dis titled water. Tho Ra!stonites p8us2 in their consideration of the animal k ng- dom with the monkey. This wss un- fortunate. The raven, for instance, lives to be cne hundred years oI3. He lives cn carrion The next army Of crarks may be induced to fcllcw his example
 The fruit-sating craze is pcssibly the most degen crate Of the many re- cent fads. The fruit-e eating and po.- belliad natives of the tropics and thstr
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Thus far the author of the story that this government would sell the Philip pines to Japan for S2OO, 900 900 has kep, his identity carefully concealed. This may be due to modesty, but it is more probable owing to wholesome dread of the fool killer.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
THE REAL SITUATION.

We started out to conquer a peace. In achieving that object we were com pelled to conquer ships, forts, men, and islands. Spain could have prevented cur conqUests by evacuating Cuba. But, by refusing to do that, she compelled us to hit her in her insular possessions It was net greed" but duty that prompt ed this nation to seize the Philippines. It is not greed, but duty that compels us to hold them.-WashingtO Post.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Statesman Bailey of Texas is still the democratic leader in the house in spite of all attempts to depose him. It isn't saying much, of course, but it is fact nevertheless that MT. Bailey is just as good as his party and possibly a few shades better.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Hundreds of small American flags are being distributed among the school children in Porto Rico. As an educa- tional movement this must be recog- nized as a star-spangled success.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Sagasta, having done all that he could for Spain, is now likely to be re- warded for his efforts by being driven from office. That is the Spanish GUS tom of honoring faithful public service.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
DOLLY" MADISON
 GOULD.
AND MISS

The adoption of General Wheeler's resolution, extending the thanks Of congress TO Miss Helen Gould, will give that esf5imable lady the privileges of the floor of either house of congress for life Only one woman has been thus distinguished-Mrs Dolly Madison Utica Herald
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

All reports indicate tha. the holiday trade is enjoying a touch of the expan- sion movement, too. The boughs of the American Christmas tree are bound to cover wider spread this year than ever before.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
COMPARATIVELY SLOW.

The torpedo beat Mackenzie attained only eighteen knots an hour which is considerably below what the average school boy atsaiIs when he accompa- nies his companions to the swimming hole.-DetrCit Free Press.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

France is fully convinced that Eng land is preparing to make war upon her. The general impression, how ever, is that France is getting ready to make war upon herself
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Arkansas Jones complains that Pres ident Mckinley is trying to intimidate congress. If Brother Jones believes what he says it is strange that he doesn't place himself under the protec- Hion of the police.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Garcia lived to see Cuba redeemed from he thraldom Of Spain. He struck for liberty when the conscience of man kind seemed dumb, and his passing was frightened by the dawn of freedom in the land Of his birth It was fitting khat death should come to him almost
 hin the shadow of the capitol Of the
 cn whose power on land and sea
 EAA1 to make his life-dream 9
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Bailey of Texas declares that the Philippine situation must be met It seems that MT. Bailey is in favor Of meeting it with a jack-o'- lantern, in the hope of soaring it off the track.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Pitchfork Tillman declares that the anti-scalEing bill, which passed the house last week, shall not get 1hrough the senate. But it must be remem- bered that MT. Tillman is one of the very worst guessers in the business.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

At this distance it looks as though the state government of Pennsylvania consisted of four branches, namely, the executive, the legislative, the judiciary and M. s. Quay.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Fate is kind to the democrats. That is, that while they are always seeking for an issue on which to get beaten, she always help them to find it.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

The president Of the United States will in the future have great deal of use for his naval yacht.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
THERE ARE OTHERS.

The Boston Herald, which has been one Of the most irreconcilable oppo- neri S of ex 5ans3on, says there is no longer use in holding to that position It has put up the sign: Don't shoot, and I'll come down Syracuse Stand ard.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

It isn't strange that the Spanish members of %he peace commission in Paris declined the complimentary din 1sE1 by the Americans. The fact is, theyi weren't hungry.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Publication cf1ice 26-3S East Adams street Telephone No. AT.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Mrs. Lease says tha. Bryan's star has set. Mrs. Leases sidereal clock is about two years slow.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

Gentlemen who analyze the Spanish American agreement will remark that it is a treaty that treats.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

An English prize fighter has died of lockjaw. The trouble with American pugi1ists is that they never get 1ockjaw.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
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Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
PERRY BELMONT'S REGENT PRO-
 MOTION.

A gold democrat at the head of Tam many's chief club is notice served on the silverites that free coinage has no further hold on the party as a para mount issue.-St. Louis Globe-Demo- crat.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

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Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

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Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

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Arizona republican., 1898-12-20

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Arizona republican., 1898-12-20
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