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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

A brakeman on the branch train by
the name OF Maloney, who's home is
in Nickerson. got his hand cought be-
tween the couplers while making a
coupling lasl Saturday, and had it so
badly crushed that an anputation of
three of his fingers was NECESSARY.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

We said last week that F.. l.. Loso
had purchased the old Edwards PROF
erty on 9Th. street He did not make
the deal. They agreed on every
thing but the price.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Ed Wilson bought the property on
OF Sixth and Colony. occupied by DR..
Story, this week. tt is worthy of
mention that six months ago, except
one lot the entire block on that side
of the street was owned by eastern
PARTIES and Is now owned entirely by
home people.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

In 1887 Mr. Thomas Mcintosh. of
Allentown, Pa. had All attack of DIV
sentery which became chronic. IL
Was treated by the best physicians III
the state without cure Finally |
tried Chamberlain's Collie remedy and
after using about IL bottles l was Cur
ed sound and well". For sale by M
DeTar
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

F. w. Col dschmidt purchased the
property, adjoining the .Tatum drug
store, on sixth street. this week. He
will move his tin shop into the build
ing as soon as convenient.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Parker George returned from Ration
N. NJ, this week. He went there with
the intention OF going into the me- :
chine shops, but took sick and came
home.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06
Time Table
A. T. & s. F.

EASTBOCND.
Depart
No. 2, Atlantic Elk. $40, p. m branch.
No. 8, K. G. &Chgo Elk, S:2l, p. m.
via. main line.
No: 8, K. c. & Chgo. Ex.. sos p. m.
via. main line.
No. "a, Way Freight, CHS p. m. via.
main line.
No. 342, Mixed. ESQ p. m. via. branch
wESTBOUND.
No. l, Cal. Ex., 9:25 p. M, branch.
No. S. Colo. Ex., 9:35 r. m, M. L..
No. II, NIX c. Ex., 1895 q. M, BIRCH.
No. 73. Way freight, 2:35, p. m. NJ. l..
Nos. 73, "a, 341 and 342 daily except
Sunday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

ON the branch, Wednesday afternoon,
returning in the evening.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

-LI 2. BABCOCK, of Avoca, N. r.. a
veteran Of the ard u. y. Artillery and
for thirty years Of the Babcock &
Munsef Carriage Co., of Auburn, says: II
write to express my gratitude for the mirac.
lous benefit received from Dr.. Miles Heart
Cure. suffered for years. as result OF army
life, from sciatica which affected my heart
In the worst form, my limbs swelled from
the ankles up. bloated until was unable
to button my clothing; had sharp p"ins
about the heart, srnorhering spells and
sh0ftness OF breath. For three months l
was unable TO lie down. and all the sleep l
got was in an arm chair. was treated by
the best'doctors but gradually grew worse.
About year ago 1 commenced taking DR..
Niles New Heart Cure and IL saved my life
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

3 i now keep poultry netting which |
will sell at fair prices. &C. &. Rummel
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Prickley Ash Bitters cures the kid
neys, regulates the the liver and
purges the bowels, A valuable
system tonic. Sold by Mosher & Co.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Cal Priest was visiting his parents
in Hutchinson the first of the week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Mrs. P. A. Pearson and daughter
Gertrude, returned Saturday night
from Pennsylvania where they have
peen visiting for some time.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

See the famous Buck heating stoves
at A. Hottewitz's. They are The moss
economical, the handsomest ana
strongest stoves on the market to-day
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

There will be club dance at the
opera house to night in honor of
Fl ,nry Ketelson, who leaves for Albu-
auerque tomorrow night.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Ox-tail and chicken soup and doz
en- other kinds of soup at Green's.
cans for 25 cents
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

f. McKibben, OF Belpre, was doing
business in town, Wednesday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Our mistakes ben eft you; we bought
too heavy in overcoats last fall, with
the result we find we are averstocked
Now is the time for you to take ad :
vantage of our crror.-Edwards &
Noble. .
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

We have few choice thoroughbred
Poland China boar pigs yet for sale
ready for spring service.
Watson & Aderhold.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Boots and shoes repaired. One doo.'
esst OF Edwards County Bank building
All work guaranteed. Reasonable
prices.-Chas. Alexander.
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BELPRF.

Lew White was in Eel pre- last week.
H. contemplates moving back to Ed
wards county in the spring. ard sa, 8
there is no place like western Kansas
To- poor man.
George Light and Miss Maebel
Scott were married last week. We
wish them happy life.
The Belpre scho has been enjoying
holidays.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

keep glass which l sell at moder
ate prices.-G. E. Rummell.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Mr.. Laird, of Kansas City, owner
OF the Laird ranch at Belpre, was here
this week looking after his property
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

as il by a miracle"
Dr.. Miles Remedies
ar;Sssold by all drag
y,sts uuGer \ positive
! guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re
funded Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves frcs. Address,
l)R MILES MEDICAL
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

w. H. v ernOn and Net Adams of
Larned. were attending court here
this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Vinton, of Granada.
Col, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Geer. returned to their home
the first of the week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

!. M. Reigal, of Staff ord was in the
city Wednesday. J..
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

p. e. Henshaw, of Bannock, was in
the city Wednesday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Our reduction sale of overcoats
should interest you. Come and see
what zoe mean by reduction.-E
& Noble
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Mrs. Renstrom was granted a di-
vorce in the district court yesterday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Strictly pure Maple sugar and Map.
lie syrup. at Green's grocery store.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Edwards and Parker sold head
of thoroughbred yearling Hercfords
to some man in Hodgeman county,
this week, for $500.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

The ball to be given by the j. T. D.
club, has been indefinitely postponed.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06
WEDDING BELLS.

On Christmas day, at the home of
the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
S. Beck, in Wheatland township, this
county, Mr.. Emeryr Beck was married
to Mise Elizabeth Matheny, of Kinsley.
Messrs Ira and Lester Beck and Miss
es Edith Beck and Hattie Matheny
were attendants.
In company with the happy couple
to be married these four formed a cres-
ent in the parlor under the folds of two
large American flags, were Rev. A.
w. Cummings. pastor of the NJ. E..
church at Kinsley, pronounced an inn
pressive ceremony, closing with these
words: ''Mr. Beck, present you with
a Christmas present. wife; Mrs.
Beck 1 present you with a Christmas
spresent-a husband After this the
newly married couple were congratu-
lated by about fifty of their friends
who were present. They followed a
magnificent dinner, which was heartily
enjoyed by all present.
A large number of useful and beaut
ifuf presents were received, which will
const antly remind Mr.. and Mrs. Beck
of their many friends.
Mr.. Beck is a splendid young man
with good habits and excellent pros
poets for the future.
Miss Matheny is highly respected in
her home town. Kinsley, where sine has
lived since chidho od and is worthy to
grace any home.
May great JOY attend their journey
in life Dodge City Republican.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06
A CELEBRATION.

Editor Graphic:
On Friday. December 30, about 40
comrades and friends of w. r. Denny
of Franklin township assembled at his
h ome to assist him j.. keeping his 10th
birthday. Comrade Denny came to
Kansas in 1884 and by economy and
industry has. succeeded in surround
ing himself and family with all the
comforts of pleasant home. They
have everything necessary for farming
on large scale, and had this past
year good crop of wheat besides a
large croy of corn. In spite of his rs
years, Comrade Denny is hale and
hearty and bids fair to live to cele-
brate many more birthdays.
Comrade M. H. Denny is confined to
his bed, having been i'll for about two
weeks, Comrades will please call on
him. for he much desires to be remen-
bered now in his affection.
Comrade Jacob WEIGH will celebra-
te his birthday Saturday January 81.
do.
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w. N. Beezleys mother has been
very ill this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Read Marsh & Bidwell's advertise
ment this week
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Iohn Whit sside, of Marena. was in
town this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Read Marsh Il Bidwell's advertise
ment this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06
Window glass at DeTar's

Window glass at DeTar's
Barn paints 80 cents per gallon, at
DeTar's
Mrs. Fl. c. Bingham is again on
the sick list.
Read Marsh Il Bidwell's advertise
ment this week.
School books are strictly cash to
all.-M. DeTar.
w. N. Beezley's mother has been
very ill this week.
!. M. Reigal, OF Staff ord was in the
city Wednesday. j..
p. E. Henshaw, of Bannock, was in
the city Wednesday.
Ox-tail and chicken soup and doz-
en- other kinds of soup at Green's. 2
cans for % cents.
L keep glass which sell at moder-
ate prices.-G. E. Rummell.
i +. McKibbea, OF Belpre, was doing
business in towa, Wednesday,.
! / now keep poultry netting which 1
will sell at fair prices. E.Rummel
Cal Priest was visiting his parents
3 In Hutchinson the first of the week.
Geo. Irwin, of St. John, came over
ON the branch, Wednesday afternoon,
returning in the evening.
See the famous Buck heating stoves
at a. Hottewitz' Is They are The moss
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DR MILES MEDICAL CO.. Eikhart. Ind
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

School books are strictly cash te
all.-M. DeTar.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

Mrs. Fl. c. Binghan is again on
the sick list.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-06

! Read Marsh & Bidwell's advertise
ment this week.
.Tohn Whit sside, of Marena. was in
town this week.
Strictly pure Maple sugar and Map
lie syrup. at Green's grocery store.
Mrs. Renstrom was granted a di-
vorce in the district court Yesterday.
The ball to be given by the j. T. D.
club, has been indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Laird, of Kansas City, owner
of the Laird ranch at Belpre, was here
this week looking after his property.
Our reduction sale of overcoats
should interest you. Come and see
what zoe mean by reducti n.-Edwar
& Noble.
Edwards aud Parker sold head
| of thoroughbred yearling Hercfords
to some man in Hodgeman county,
this week, for $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vinton, of Granada.
Col, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Geer. returned to their home
the first of the week.
Boots and shoes repaired. One doc.
esst OF Edwards County Bank building
All work guaranteed. Reasonable
prices.-Chas. Alexander.
There will be a club dance at the
opera house to night in honor of
Fl .nry Ketelson, who leaves for Albu-
querque tomorrow night.
Mrs. P. A. Pearson and daughter
Gertrude, returned Saturday night
from Pennsylvania where they have
peen visiting for some time.
Prickley Ash Bitters cures the kid
neys, regulates the the liver and
purges the bowels, A valuable
system tonic. Sold by MOsher & Co.
The record-union., 1899-04-01
WILL OF ANNA BLAKE.
many Thousands Given to Char-
ties and Close Friends-

SANTA BARBARA, March 31.-The
VIII on the late Anna S. c. Blake was
iiieu Tor probate to-day The greater
part OF the large estate. which is VAL
ued IN the petition at $500. COG goes to
hephews and nieces living principally
IN New England but many thousands
are given to charities and to close
Irlenos or members of her household
Her home. Miradero., near this citv
sne bequeaths under certain conditions
TO Dr. Philip K. Brown of San Fran
CISCO in trust, with the desire that If
De converted into a home for con-
valescents and invalids. For it's main
tenance $4,000 is set aside. To the
cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, $40
Vo is bequeathed. A like amount is
bequeathed to the Orthopordic HospitaI
Phliadelphia, and to the Massachusetts
General Hospital, Boston.
Allen A. Brown of Boston and Moor
field Storey of Brookline. Mass. are
named as executors.
During her lifetime Miss Blake found-
ed and maintained for several years
the Free Manual Training School of
Santa Barbara, on which she spent
over 5000. A year ago she decided
it to the city to become a part of the
public school system. She is the daugh-
ter of one of the members Of the we'll
known banking firm of Blake Brothers.
Boston.
The record-union., 1899-04-01
CHINESE ALARMED.
Fear Germany May Expand Her
Operations in the Empire.

| PEKING, Marcu 31.-The disturb
ances in the province of Shantung dur
! ing the winter have been causing seri-
Gus anxiety and have eliminated in the
| imprisonment of German priest at
the town of Thine, actually within a
hundred Ii Ga Ii is approximately three
cable lengths) of the German sphere
about Kiaochau.
The correct facts regarding the at
tack on a German officer and several
companions show that German naval
patrol, consisting of an officer and six
men, was landed at Ichou, not at
ITscho-Fu, as cabled last night from
Kiaochau, and advanced a short dis
tance inland.
This patrol was met by a detachment
of Chinese soldiers. who fired upon the
Germans The officer in, charge of the
German detachment caused the fire to
be returned. killing several Chinese
but his party was obliged to retire, and
the German Admiral is landing q
stronger force to restore order The
presence of nearly the whole of the
German fleet at Kiaochau, it is be-
lieved indicates the possibility of ex-
tensive operations, and the Chinese. in
consequence, are seriously alarmed.
The Tsung Lii Yamen, in order to
show its desire to remove all possible
causes Of friction, has dismissed three
magistrates voluntarily, although the
German Minister, Baron Won Heyking,
has been constantly pressing for their
disgrace The fearful ravages of the
Yellow River flood have caused terrible
misery and great discomfort in the
province of Shantung, and the native
officials have been unable to maintain
order. The landing of the Germans. is
intended to show the Chinese that if
they are unable to- control the populace.
it is necessary for the foreigners to pro-
tect themselves.
The Imprisonment of the German
missionary near the German sphere
of influence about Kiaochau is difficult
to explain, as the place mentioned is
within easy march of a German out
post.
The Chinese fear that the present op-
erations will expand the German ad-
ministration to the 100-li sphere.
The record-union., 1899-04-01
CABINET MEETING.
The Personnel of the Canal Com.
mission Informally Discussed.

WASHINGTON, March 31-At the
Cabinet meeting to-day the Nicarag qua
Panama Canal Commission was dis
cussed informally. 1t is the belief that
the present Nicaragua Commission, of
which Admiral Walker is the head, will
be reappoirted with probably two ad-
ditional members
The Cars Peace Conference was not
mentioned.
Secretary Hitchcock brought up the
subject of the Paris Exposition in 1900,
and made strong argument in favor
of the removal of the American exhibit
from Paris at the close of the expedition
to Moscow or st. Petersburg, and it s
likely that the President, on the reas-
sembling of Congress- will recommend
that provision be made for the removal,
with view to stimulating trade be-
tween this country and Russia.
The record-union., 1899-04-01
A Counterfeiter Arrested.

WILKESBARRE Pa.), March 81
United States Marshal Bacharach and
Secret Service Detective G. c. Barker
to-day arrested Charles Moss for coun-
terfeiting. He was sent to Jail in de-
fault of $4,000 bail A big counter
feiting outfit was found hidden at his
home. 1t is the apparatus used by 9
gang of men who have flooded New
Jersey and the eastern part of this
State with counterfeit dollars and half
dollars. George S. CzeharpiaS the
leader, was captured some time ago,
and is in Jail at Pittsburg. Others al e
under surveillance.
The record-union., 1899-04-01
Secretary Alger at Cienfuegos.

CIENFUEGOS, March 30 (via Ha-
vana, March 31sD 10 a. m4-The Secre-
tary of War, General Alger and his
party, arrived here at 6 o'clock This
evening, with cavalry and infantry
escort He went to the residence of
General Bates, the commander of the
Department Of Santa Clara, where a fc-
ception was held this evening, at which
the American officers of the district
were present.
The record-union., 1899-04-01
Condition Of the Treasurv.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-To-day's
condition of the treasury shows: Avail
able cash balance. $2S4, ,356, ,321; gold re-
serve, S244, ,5S1. .21S.
The record-union., 1899-04-01
Many People Bitten by a Mad Dog.

CHICAGO, March 31.-At Lawndale
to-day number of people were bitten
by dog supposed to be mad. Among
the victims are three men and one
young woman. The animal was killed.
The record-union., 1899-04-01

NEW YORK, March 31.-Dr. Samuel
~. Kennedy, convicted of the murder of
Dolly Reynolds. was sentenced to-day
to die during the week beginning May
ODD.
The record-union., 1899-04-01
Burned to Death.

PHILADELPHIA, March 31--Henry
Lappin and his wife, aged 40 and ~
years, respectively, were burned to
death late last night.
The record-union., 1899-04-01

Whenever you hear a man refer 10
life. as a lottery the chances are he has
drawn a blank.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-24

filling ordinarily used. but without
affecting the Hlac. weight, or ap-
pearhner of the shoe, This center
sole la moulded In the form ~ trans
verse grooves and ribs placed altern-
ately over each ether "a that when
the iuHeie "a borne upon by the FOOT
the Ribs sink into tho grooves,
stretching the thin central web of
rubber. 80 a. tn form a spring, witch
thus throws The ribs back into post
tlon and expands tho sole when the
foot IS lifted
In conjunction with the collapslhle
center solo Is tiny valve Ia the
front part Of the heel having a Hap
which admits the alF when the sole
expands. drawing Il In hut which
closes when the air presses outward
~ against lt, A row OF perteratloHs
In the leather insoie from toe to heel.
under the hollow % the foot, permits
the air locked by the valve Ia the
grooves To paaa up around the
stocking when the weight OF tho
body on the foot oollapsea the
grooves. thereby cxreuiug the air,
There IL thus assured a constant
pumping in and pumping out 81
fresh air. keeping tho feet cool and
dry and preventing their natural
moisture from impreEnating the
leather.
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Some Honest Rats.

az all the queer animals which
man has found. there are none more
curious than a kind of "a, found In
,he Rocky Mountains. Though Tor
a long time we'll known ts trarperr.
u il only lately that any on. has
studied these busy little fellows
Although called a rat. this little
animal IL larger tisan a common rat
with body eight inches ianx II iH
a very pretty creature. With a soft
gray fur and squirrei-iiks tail.
easily tanned. and a delightful pet
The trsppers long sEp gave u the
name Of the trading rat frem its
curious habit % never stealing any
thing without putting something In
its place.
Two young women. camping In the
mountains. left the ia ~ their his
cult bo-v OF one night.
In the morning all the biscuits
were gone. and IN. bos was flied
with chips. scraps Of leather. sticks.
bones. dried beans-ln fact. every.
thing movable near at hand.
The trading rat builds a very beau
'ifut nest. sornstines twa feet In
height. and IL very clever AZ stor-
ing food. II has a great fancy for
anything % a brtgh, red cnl1r.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-24
PREDICTED HER
OWN DEMISE
Warned BY an Aspiration tho
Day She Would Die.

HtLtsSnoRo. Tex. Aprti es.--Mrs.
Scy brooks sunday predicted that
she would DE today. though she was
then apparently In good health. She
talked calmly Of her approaching
death and gave her directions to her
husband and children. what would
cause her death she knew not. but an
apparltlon she had seen the night be-
fore. she said. had told her che wa,
10 die.
sunday she went to church and
taught her sunday school class.
Most earnestly she read from the
Scriptures to show that death is bat
the beginning uf life. 80 terribly
earnest WAS shc that the children
drew away. and cissped trembling
hand together.
Al the lessons end she told the
children ~ the class that she would
die The children began 70 cry. Mrs.
HrookN quilted them and Kissed each
tear-cuvered faec.
Then she went home and spent the
time reading the Scriptures and in
prayer surrounded by her husband
and children. Everything seemed
alt rirh, until At o'clock last night
Mrs. brooks became III A doctor
found her disease meningitis. She
died a. q o'cloek this morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-24

toward the middle 81 the car. put her
basket at her feet aud eraspea
strap.
The conductor of the ear was q
Christmas sort 81 "a char and had
hunR n bunch of mlatiotoc to the
lamp that was suspended from the
roof IN the middle Of the ear II
WAS a tribute fp the season aud an
arEfayatton and q dare 70 young
meh when "a pretty rlrl stood be-
nenih it Now II hung directly over
the Tat neRtu womun'H head,
Presently the conductor came IN
10 collect the nesrp wpman'H fare.
she fumhldd la her pockets FOR "a
few moments Tor her nickel. a
young man looked up aud observed
the combination of woman. mistle-
toe aud man
"There'a the chance Of your life.
conductor. he said "Hhosa right un-
der a. W. Won't look
fiut everyone did look and burst
into upfoariuaa laughter The con
1uctor Erinnvd fooiishly and pre-
tended not u hear The old woman
stu fambled FOR her nickel
Don't you see she's giving YOU
the chance9' said the young man,
You're no man not TO take II. Ia
Hike 20 see the Rifl that would stand
under a miHtietoe Tor mo like that.
There Waa more laughter. and the
old woman, hearing 20 much mefri-
ment smiled. broadly. natlY and
happily She finally found the
nickel and dropped q into the box.
and the conductor sneRked back IA
the platform. A the laughter con-
tinued the old woman looked around
the ear and said
All don't know what you ail'a
iauFhln' at. but reckon tt's a Eood
joke on the cenductah.s Then she
laughed. also. aud everyone laughed
except the conductor. IL wasn't
much ~ a joke was Just the eom-
inE q Christmas Kansas cliy
Star.