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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27

about the compliments of the season"
The gentlemen prided themselves upon
the number of visits paid, the ladies
upon the number received. Girls at
school vexed each other with cumulative
boasting.
1--WE had so callers on New Years
day."
"Ohi butawe had 65."
This perfunctory performance grew
very tedious by the time that the call
ing hours were ended, but apart from
this the day was one on which families
were greeted by distant relatives rare
" seen, while old friends met and re-
viveo their pleasant memories. In our
house the rooms were all thrown open,
and bright fires burned in the CRATES
I recall New Years day, early in the
thirties, on which a yellow chariot
stopped before our door. A stout, ell
derly gentleman descended from it, and
came in to pay his compliments to my
father. This gentleman was John Ja-
cob Astor, who was already known to
be possessed of great wealth.
The pleasant custom just described
was said to have originated with the
Dutch settlers of the olden time. AS
the city grew in size, it became diff
cult and well-nigh impossible for gem
tlemen to make the necessary number
of visits. Finally, a number of young
men of the city took it upon themselves
to call in squads at houses which they
had no right to moiest, consuming the
refreshments provided for other guests,
and making themselves disagreeable
in various ways. This offense against
good manners led to the discontinuance,
by common consent, of the New Years
receptions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
San Francisco Has a Protest.

San Francisco, Dec. 24-The tea i'm
pOrters of San Francisco have sent a
protest to the secretary of the treas
ury against recent order requiring
all samples of tea admitted into the
United States to be forwarded to the
tea examiner at the port of New York,
the idea being to secure uniformity.
1t is claimed that the effect of this
order will be to divert the tea i'm
porting business of this port to New
York.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
To End the Receivership.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 24.-The re-
organization committee of the Kan
sas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad
has announced in an unofficial way the
names of the Is proposed directors
of the railroad when it shall have
been reorganized. A. E. Stilwell is
not one of them. Edward Hartman,
one of the new directors, is promi-
nently connected with the Chicago &,
Alton.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
FOUR KILLED BY A TRAIN.
Near Palmyra, Mo-, with Distressing
Results-Two Children Victims.

Palmyra, Mo-, Dec. 24.-E. Nichol,
n well-to-do colored farmer, was re-
turning home in wagon when train
struck and demolished the vehicle at
a railroad crossing, killing the old
man, one of his daughters and
grandchild. Another daughter was
badly injured and a second grand
child has since died from it's injuries.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
Moody,s Funeral TUESDAY,.

East Northfield, Mass, Dec. a.
Apart from the decision that the fu-
neral of the late Dwight L. Moody
will be held on Tuesday afternoon at
three o'clock, no plans have been per-
fected for the service. Messages of
coincidence. which began to con,e yes
terday were received in increased
numbers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
CONDITION MOST CRITICAL |
Cronje Has Methuen's Army in Q
Box Between the Horns
of a Crescent.
BRITISH oUTEUnBERED THREE TO ONE.
Entrenchments at Modder River-Gen.
Roberts, the New Commander for South
Africa, Leaves London Amid Scenes OF
Great Enthusiasm.

London, Dec. 24.-If the late adj
vices from Modder river are authentic,
Gen. Methuen's position is most crit
ical. When the battle of Magers-
fontein was fought, the Beers had
line of trenches six miles long, reach
ing from the railway in the center of
the plain to the river on the east.
Now Gen. Methuen's spies have made
the discovery that the Beers have just
completed another line of trenches of
equal length. These are to the west,
connecting the horns of the river in
the form of a crescent. The British
army lies midway between the horns.
1t is evident that Gen. Cronje has de-
termined that Gen. Methuen shall not
escape. Besides the elaborate system
in intrenchments, he has secured re-
endorsements, until now he has co.
600 Boers-almost three to one
against Methuen's force. The Beers
have fired just enough shells into the
British camp to keep Gen. Methuen
guessing while the burghers' bitches
are being dug.
Field, Marshal Lord Roberts, who is
to assume command of the British
forces in South Africa, left Waterloo
railroad station amidst scenes of en-
thusiasm wildly demonstrating the
national interest in the event and be-
lief that the departure of the general
can be accepted as q guarantee that
whatever can be done in South AT.
rica will be carried out by thoroughly
competent hands and on carefully ma.
tured lines. Although only privileged
persons were permitted to enter the
station. this did not prevent the gath.
ering of immense throngs at all the
approaches and other points of van.
tage, who cheered repeatedly as
"Bobs" drove up. Every appearance
of the field marshal was the sigma
for ringing hurrahs, lusty shouts ant
good wishes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
Accidentally k1,ed HI. Brother.

Kahoka, Mo-, Dec 24.-Walter
Lauchert, the 14-year-old son of John
Lauchert, was accidentally shot in
the back of the head by his brother
Gilbert, aged IS years. Gilbert was
holding the small target rifle while
his brother was examining the target,
when the gun was accidentally dis
charged. The wounded boy lived less
than half hour.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
L,fe sentence for a Lvncber.

Palestine, Tex. Dec. pa jury here
returned verdict of guilty against
Edward Cain, charged with conspir-
acy in connection with the mob that
lynched the three Humphreys on the
night of May %, in Henderson coun-
ty. Gains punishment is fixed at a
life term in the penitentiary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
Wa. England.. Riches. Nobrem.n.

London, Dec. 24.-The duke of
Westminster. the richest nobleman
In England and great fayorite of
the queen, is dead. He leaves for
tune so great that correct estimate
OF its extent is impossible. 1t was
often said, however, that the dukes
income was sovereign a minute. or
nearly $4,000 day. His west side
property alone brought a rental OF
s2,Oo0,o0O yearly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
Soldier from man,r. Sentenced.

Perry, Ok, Dec. 24.-Aaron Zadic,
who fought under Gen. Otis at Manila,
having enlisted from Texas. was
found guilty of highway robbery and
Jail breaking in the district court
here and given a years Imprisonment
IN each case at Lansing, Kan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
A Sure Enough Example.

Teacher giving lesson in natural
history)-An extinct bird or animal is
one that no longer inhabits the earth.
Willy Green, give us an example of an
extinct bird.
Willy Green (smacking his lips)-
Why that turkey dad killed for our
New Year dinner!-Puek.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
Char,.,ton.. omc,r, Not n,.m.a.

Manila, Dec. 24.-The report of the
Charleston court of inquiry, just rem
dered, is favorable to the officers of
the stranded warship. 1t shows that
due vigilance was exercised in the
embarkation of the crew into the
boats, which were we'll handled.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
Ep,scopal school. IA Manila.

Manila, Dec. 24.-Division Chaplain
Pierce, of the United States army, is
planning to establinsh philanthropic
societies, as approved by Bishop Hen
ry C. Potter. An Episcopal church, a
school for girls and n college will be
endowed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
To BuIla a Mllllon-Dollar Hotel.

San Francisco, Dec 24.-It is the In
tention OF the Crocker estate COM
pany to erect a modern fire proof
family hotel, to cost about 81 ,000, 900.
ON the corner of Van Mes avenue and
Sutter street in this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
y,un.a into the sfi..i.sippi.

ST. Louis, Dec. PA. w. Peterson
who disappeared from Yankton. s. D..
after having, it is said, embezzled
money from the county treasury
there, committed suicide by jumping
into the Mississippi river here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
5000 nu.h.l. of wheat.

Great Bend, Kan, Dec. 24.-The ele-
vator of the Arkansas Valley Grain
company at this point burned last
night. The elevator contained about
5000 bushels of wheat in addition to
corn and rye. The loss is about $1o,-
600
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27

At Paola, Kan, N. R. Bagley was
awarded judgment for s46,s27
against the NJ, X. & T. railroad for
delay in shipment of co-n to Mexico
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27

An alleged find of gold-bearing
quartz was made on the Smoky Hill
river on the western line of Saline
county, Kan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
Butler Commands the Bridge.

Ceively, Dec. 24.-The British army
is occupying it's original camping
ground. The naval brigade fired a
few shells at the Boer positions. The
result is not known, but the firing is
taken to show that the naval guns are
able to command the Tugela bridge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27

-AHV ferreQ from the
movers wagon to the parlor of her new
home, and now. as the clock struck II,
she looked around her bedroom in a
dazed and bewildered way. Was there
ever such a jumble of boxes, trunks
and furniture as met her gaze!
"How can Jack leave me alone so
long when he knows what lot there is
to do" she said aloud, as she sank into
a chair before the open fire, the only
cheer-inspirng object in the room, and
looked about again, as the last stroke
of the clock died out.
"Ugh, will ever get this muddle into
anything like ORDER" she muttered.
"'How l hate it all, and oh, how hope
we will never move again, as long as l
live-Im tired of packing and unpack-
ing, of arranging and rearranging.
What chaos in which to begin the New
Year!' And visions of brilliantly
lighted parlors, glittering tables, pret-
ty girls and handsome men passed be-
fore her by way of contrast.
Then the baby stirred and she rose
to place it more comfortably in its crib.
Coming back to her chair by the fire
she caught sight of small blue box
in corner of one of the open trunks.
"Ah, I'll burn you now," she said,
softly. ut is sentimental nonsense to
carry you around any longer. This is
just the fire for you, and I'm too worn
out to do another stroke of work"
Lifting the lid she took out bundle
of letters addressed in n flowing busi-
ness hand to
MISS ROSE WINSTON,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27

L WAS late in the
a f t ernoon when
Mrs. Towns e n d
saw the last piece
of furniture trans
farrol from tho
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27
MISS ROSE WINSTON.
IUU West - street,
"NaW York City -

Somehow her heart beata littlefaster
as she recalled how happily it had
throbbed at sight of these same envel-
opes three years ago. Three years!
Was it only three?
A log slipped and rolled to the edge
of the hearth. sending shower of
sparks before it. It aroused the musing
woman, who leaned forward for the
tongs with which to push it back in
place. Then she slowly drew forth a
letter and read:
New York City. May 1st. 1s-."
my Dearest
Darling, Is how I think of you, and /
might as well own up. Just a few moments
ago left you. yet it seems SO long-I want
to be with you always.
do you know, dearest. that you have
become more necessary to me than anyone
or anything in life? / never dreamed 1
could love anyone as love you, and yester-
day, when you said that you were tickle,
you awakened feelings that have made
me sad. Tonight when 1 said that I
should try to destroy your fickleness 1
meant it, for the thought arises-Should
she be tickle with me, what then? / am
sure / don't know.
You are my ideal in face, form, dispo-
sition and character. The more / see you
the more love you-and why? Because
we think alike on many subjects, because
you would make the loveliest wife man
ever had, because you would make for
me that for which 1 Tonga home
She raised her eyes to look around the
disorderly room, and her heart smote
her. Then she went on with the let
ter:
II have not words at my command. to
tell you what think only know that
p love you, and that II you were mine you
would make the man. You are superior
weak.
II you had not said that you were not
sure OF yourself. should ask you to be
mine--but must wait. May not think Of
You as mine? May not hope that some
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27

est. II 1 might only hope I should work
so hard to make myself worthy of you
you are a perfect treasure. You may al
ways believe me to be. Your own,
aIACK
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-27

The third letter ran: 49,
MY Own Darling:
~ believe the happiest day Of my life
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-03-10
Medium sized Males.

A male of medium size should be pre-
ferred to one that is heavy and clumsy.
Most persons pay too much attention
to the size. They overlook the fact that
the larger the birds the longer the
period required for reaching maturity.
Provided the male selected is pure bred,
lit is an advantage if he is small rather
than large, where the object is to hatch
out pullets that are desired to mature
early. In selecting the male let it be
done with some object in view and
which is to be accomplished. 1t is of no
advantage to accept one as gift if he
lis not suitable for the purpose. Bear in
mind also that the male, so far as his
influence is concerned, is one-half of
the flock. Maine Farmer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-03-10
EGGS of Migratory wild Birds.

1t will surprise many people to know
that some Of the most important migra-
tory birds are now in process of extinc-
ton because of mans cupidity, not in
killing them, but in destroying their
eggs, and thus preventing their exist
ence. All of them breed in the arctic
regions, where in summer there is the
greatest abundance of insect and fish
life ON which to support themselves.
Man has found these breeding places,
and so long as he can secure fresh eggs
he finds ready sale for them at profitable
prices from photographers, who use
only the albumen for making the films
on which their pictures are taken. 1t is
true if there We're not this supply pho
tographs might be dearer than they
now are. But if this use of their eggs
means the extinction of many migratory
species of birds such use of them ought
to be prohibited by w.-Boston Guilt
Vator
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-03-10
She Knew.

Young Bride (breaking in at house
keeping What miserable little eggt
lagainl Ireally must tell the grocer to
Let the hens sit on them , little longer.
I-~-Tit-Bits.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-03-10
Modified Sentiments.

When the streets begin to sizzle,
And the sun is blazing high,
And the raindrops as they drizzle
into steaming vapors fly
When the hop toad and the lizard
And the June bug come again,
We will think about the blizzard
In vastly friendlier vein.
washington Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-03-10

Lady Visitor Ito sections wife, who
is showing her over the building DO
you have mathis in this church,
Sections Wife-No, indeed, mum.
We has linoleum Tit Bits.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-03-10
shoppv.

His Daughter Yes, the story ends in
the same old way. They marry and live
happy ever after.
The Furniture Man-Ahl Antique
finish i-Indianapolis Journal
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-03-10
An Example to Her sex.

my wife never bought me cigar
in her life.
"Well, she's wise woman.
eyes; she knows don't smoke. -
New York World.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-03-10
Pitchers and Catchers.

We've heard that little pitchers have
big ears, and we know that little
catchers have big hands, for we've seen
them. Il. A. W. Bulletin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-07
FILLMORE.

An examination for county teachcrr
certificates was held In the State house
Monday ana Tuesday. Nine teachers
took the examination.
AZ last four rooms of the new school
building arr ready for occupancy. and
the four higher departments win be-
Gin the now year there next Monday
Fillmore II likely To have another
creamery In the near future. In fact
Mr.. Ab" carlinE Informs ua that he
VIII erect and run one on his own ~
cord very soon.
The administration Of Willard county
the past two years has been clean and
business. like. Economy has been the
watchword with the county commits
rioncra and nH "a result they hav. left
quito a little money In the treasury for
their SUCCESSORS. with all hills paid.
What has been said about the outgoing
commissioners may also be said of
each official during the past two years.
They have all worked for the interests
Of the county. ana leave tho burdens Of
office with knowledge that they have
betrayed no trust and have studlouFly
tried To serve the people we'll We say,
hats on. 10 the old ofiiccra. may their
Successors do NJ we'll.
The new anlolaiH are particularly
capabl. men whose reputation IN such
that the people are assured of an hon
est. capable aud economical ndmlnis-
tration Of county afralrr.-Millard Pro-
grefH,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-07
THE SALT PALACE PROJECT.

Today the headquarters Of the salt
palace project opened IN tho Nauyoo
block. tho committee having accepted
the olfer OF Colonel clayton To occupy
his offices until a more complete organ
ization u effected. There was a meet
INK OF the general committee held AT
the knutsford hotel last evening. when
II was demonstrated that the project
was feasible. ana the reports OF the
soliciting committee were most encour-
aging. $4,000 having been promised Ca
the committee during the last two
days. and that from individual business
men, as the big corporations have not
M yet been officially approached on the
subject.
The promoters OF the ENTERPRISE think
that $4,000 viii be secured after a
round up ~ the banks. mining COM
pnnies. mercantile houses aud railroad
companies generally.
a committee composed OF Messrs.
Dooly. Clayton and Wallace was selects
ed last night 10 confer with Architect
Kletting regarding the general plans OF
the proposed palace, Subsequently, each
member OF the general committee, 20
IN number. were assessed the sum of
t25 each In order 90 carry on the work
at the start. The architectural design
of the proposed palace will OF necessity
depend largely upon the site selected.
and the amount OF money that viii be
expended on the structure.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-07
BRIGHAM CITY.

Ex-TrenHurer Fred J. IIolton ana
wife had III. pleasure ~ entertaining
about twenty-oight visitors from Three
Milo last Monday. New Years day.
william iiadlcy. former well known
resident of this city. who has been alb
sent about eight years IN the employ Of
the -. =. l.. railway near Ogden. has
been Transferred 20 the brigham secs
tion and took charge Tuesday.
Licenses ~ wed have been issued the
past week 10 Herbert y. savage. Rgc a.
aud Elsie ~ cornford. nge ~. both OF
Brigham city, and 10 NJ. g. Iversen of
Bear River city, agr sS. and Annie q.
Hammer ~ brigham city. age q years.
!. -. Peters, comfy superintendent
Of schools, ~ W. Fishburn and Nephl
Anderson were IN attendance at the
teachers institute In ogden last week.
returning home Friday. Mr.. Peters re-
ports that the meetings were well at
tended ana were interesting and In
siructive. They, with other visiting
teachers. were royalty entertained by
the ogden board Of education and
teachers nj an Informal reception given
nj the Knights OF Pythias hall, Mr.
Peters thinks that no one can entertain
- we'll ~ the whole souled people OF
Decentralization News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-07
TENTH WARD SOCIAL.

Yesterday afternoon and evening the
people OF the Tenth ward Of this city
enjoyed themselves IN ward rednlon.
The FIRST feature was "A banquet. lie
ginning ut y. m. tables were rucccns-
lively fllcd till y. M, ~ large was the
number present. though mo one under
the ngc % eighteen attended. The slin-
ncr WAS excellent. each family con-
trlbuting It's quota to the bill of fare.
A program. In which every piece was
FIRST class, followed IN . u. m; the
ward choir. under Jos. Poll. the male
glcc club. a mandolin aud guitar club.
and Misses Spokcr. Smaicy. Parkinson
and Horalcy, and Mcurr Mcdonald.
sloan. Berry. iIillstcad and othcrn con-
tiibuted good selections. Master Me-
Donald. In kits. danced the highland
nlnr. nDnclng followed till Il y. m. Tho
han was beautifully decorated, with
archcd spans Illuminated with electric
lamps and beautined with natural aud
artificial flowers. The mistlctoc hung
from the chandeliers and gave rise
~ several picturesque sensations. M
young ladies innocently came under "
and We're kissed before they were aware
Of their danger. The ARTIFICIAL flowers
were the hnndiwork of the young ladies'.
other decorations included photographs
of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young:
of bishops Pettlgrow. Proctor. Spcirs
and others; of an immense -urnncpplu
of artificial flowers, Suggesting the
plenty of this chosen land. aud the
stars and stripes tastcfully drlped
from the wall. The whole affair was
well conceived and executed. and 10
feeling Of hearty good win pcrvddcI the
proceedings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

County Clerk Dunbar issued fourteen
marriage licenses during the week 10
the following:
Joseph II. Kirk. "a. Of Toocle. and
Nellie II. iiennefcr. 20. u Salt Lake
city.
Charles Partridge. 6s. Of pcshen. aud
Mary johnson. "a, OF Salt Lake MY.
william oswald. -, and .cillc New.
ton p. both OF Salt Lake city.
charles u. Davcy, 30. and MARGARET
Mccuiloeh. y. both OF Rcxburs.
Idaho.
Karl Lundstrom. 80 and Lizzie Kuhn.
81. both Of Salt Lake city.
stephen rre. 80. and Irntta T.. Hatch,
20. both 81 Woods Cross.
Albert Williams. 20, and Sarah Peter
son, No., both OF Murray.
william j, pitinnn, "a, and Pearl
Bolton. "a. both OF Salt Lake city.
Harry Druce. a. OF Salt Lake city.
and Celia Marie Morrcll, n of Logan.
Carl Nelson. 20. and Mary Lofenson,
20, both ~ salt Lake city.
Ornh y, iiinley. 20, u Salt Lake
CITY. ana May Grcenwcll. 20, OF Ogden.
samuel S0renaen, 80 OF Itaywnrds,
California. and Alice Harris, 20. % Salt
Lake city.
George II. Condo. q. OF sais Lake
city. and Viola Huntington. 20. OF
springville.
John w. Apploqulst. 60 ANA ANA
sophia krantz. 20. both OF sa,t Lake
City.