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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-16
Click Sells shannon Hill.

ATCHISoS, -RAs.. Nov. 15.-Ex-Governor q. W.
Click to-day sold his famous Shannon hill stock farm
situated here, to John ". knight OF New York.
Tor 100000. The price includes the Click herd, Of
Shorthoru cattle. .
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-16
NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION.
Leakage of Mains at Springfield, O.
Leads to Wreck of
Resfdence.

SPRINGFIELD. O., Nov. 15.-At about
5:45 o'clock a. m. to-day a natural gas ex-
plosion in the residence OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Russell, 293 Lagonda avenue, wrecked the
house. the nine inmates miraculosusly es.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-16

.r,SSOURI SAVINGS BANK.
HY,,.haa0t corner 1th and Delaware St1.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01
NATURES LITTLE LENSE.

What do I see I'm a dewdrop, light-giving
crystal tense,
As gaze in it's heart translucent illumined
by the flames intense
OF a thousand quivering sunbeams, of light
absorbed from the stars,
And moon light darting through II In bur
nished sivery bars?
Eyes blessed with the gift OF seeing what
earnest souls have sought
Behold a world of marvels by God and
Nature wrought.
All hues of the tinted rainbow with the
promise they conveyed
When the few saved from the deluge a
world renewed surveyed,
The countless sunset glories that fresco
the evening skies,
Soft tints of rosy morning and the heaven
that DER them lies;
The irrdescent flashes which ripple In
ocean spray,
And gems of the purest luster whore noun
tain brook!ets play.
Sweet flowers OF scented summer l see in
the magic glass.
The seasons and their glory in gay pro-
cession pass,
The birds which sing His praises who gave
them voice and wings,
The shifting panorama of countless radiant
things
son born anew
Reflected now and frescoed in a Tense OF
crystal dew.
The Autumn with its curtains and wells OF
silVern haze,
It's fruitage ripe and rudy that fills the
world with praise,
Its forests CARRIED in crimson. In russet
brown and gold
With a million gorgeous pictures on hill
and vale unrolled;
Tall mountains looming grandly against
the painted skies,
And the wales which fiji my being with
many a rare surprise.
And somehow Natures voices seem in this
living spark
To make in flmy outline their phono
graphic mark
/ Until their charming music seems echoed
low and clear
Like a dream-voice homeward coming from
the joys of farther sphere;
All these and a myriad marvels in good
things old and new
Reflected for soul-solace In a drop Of crys
tai dew.
l. EDGAR JONES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01
A Sure Cure for Group,
Twenty-Five Years Constant
Use without a Failure.

The first indication of Group is
hoarseness, and in child subject to
that disease it may be taken as a sure
sign of the approach Of an attack. Fol
lowing this hoarseness is a peculiar
rough cough. If Chamberlain 5 Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough, it will prevent the at
tack. 1t is used i'll many thousands of
homes in this broad land and never dis
appoints the anxious mothers. We
have yet to learn of single instance in
which it has not proved efectual No
other preparation can show such rec
oId-twenty- years constant use
without failure. For sale by Bivins &
Rhodes, druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

this, their little differences and petty
disputes did not interfere with the
warm friendship that existed between
them.
One day the two boys were returning
from n hunt to the nearest lake, where
waterfowl were always to be found. AS
they were passing through a piece OF
young timber near a deep creek, the
quick eyes OF Harold discovered two In
dian ponies on the bank.
"Now we will have some fun" he said
to his cousin. Those ponies belong to
two young Indians who are playing
duck in the water. Let us see"
The boys crept forward with consid-
cradle stealth, and reached the edge of
the rather steep bank short distance
frsm the ponies.
The sight Thea net their gaze az they
peered through the rank grass was
novel and amusing. In the water were
two Indian boys of about their own
ages. The little reds were enjoying
themselves in the shaded element,
plunging beneath the surface, playing
catch and duck, and swimming races,
all in high glee.
They did not dream that the eyes of
two white boys were watching them
like a pair of young hawks. Their
ponies, they thought, were safe on the
bank, tethered to the young trees. and
ready to carry them home when they
were through with their swim.
IL don't like Indians very well, said
Harold. I'm in for serving those two q
little trick"
ain what wav?"
Lets turn their ponies loose, and see
them walk hone7'
"That wsuld not be NICE" replied
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01
NTHEN the BARRELS left Ohio for
wv home farther west, Minnesota

NTHEN the BARRELS left Ohio for a
w home farther west, Minnesota
was called one of the frontier states. 1t
was then new country, which invited
the emigrant with excellent climate and
soil, and Mr.. Darrell was one OF those
who resolved to seek new home within
its borders.
The family consisted of four persons
husband and wife, and two boys, one
Of whom was young relative under Mr..
Darrelis care.
The place selected as the future home
Of the pioneers was in lovely country,
we'll timbered and watered, and not far
from lands still occupied by some In
dams at that time on friendly terms
with the whites.
In the course of time town spranG
into existence few miles from the Oar
rell homestead, and as it was the near
est trading point, the family, or part
of it, was frequently found there.
The two boys, Frank Darrell and Har-
old Ross, were inseparable companions.
They were well-grown, strong and
healthy, and the fine air of the new
country kept them in good spirits.
Harold, the nephew, was inclined TO
he self-willed, and did many things
against his cousins advice. But for all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01
Dogs Growing weaker.

Experts agree that the life of dog is
shortened by close breeding and exhibit
ton, and that we are gradually raising
dogs that will not be so long-lived as
the semiwild mongrel types.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy 7 ever used FOR coughs and
colds II is uregualled fc- vhccfing
cough. Children all like it, ;" writes H.
n. Williams, Centryville, Ind Never
fails. 1t is the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. Cures
coughs, colds, hoarseness, Group, pneu-
III onia, bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles. It's early use prevents
consumption. Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01
IceIand,s First Bank OF Issue.

The new bank at Reykjavik is the
first in Iceland to issue notes. Hitherto
the currency for the island has been is
sued by the Royal Danish government
bank In Copenhagen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

Miss Annie r. Cunning, Tyre, Mich,
says, II suffered long time from dy-
spepsia; lost flesh and became very
weak. Kodal Dyspepsia Cure complete
~ cured me" II digests what you eat
and cures all forms of stomach trouble.
1t never fails to give immediate relief
III the worst cases. Sharrar & Mrlhol-
land.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

1t takes but a NJ mute to overcome
tickling in the throat and to stop a
cough by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms of throat and lung troubles.
Harmless and pleasant TO take. 1t pre-
vents consumption. A famous specific
for grippe and its after effects. Sharrar
& Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

!. 2. Clarl-, Peoria, n, says, "Sur-
geons wanted to operate on me for piles,
but cured them with DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve." 1t is infallible for piles
and skin diseases. Beware of confer
feits. Sharrar & Mulholland ss.I.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

Mrs. r. Churchill, Berlin, VT, says,
"Our baby was covered with running
sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured her" A specific for piles and
skin diseases. Beware of worthless
counterfeits. Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

child's life by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up to die with
Group. It's an infallible cure tor
coughs, colds, grippe, pneumonia, bron-
chitis, throat and lung troubles. Re-
lieves at once. Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

II was nearly dead with dyspepsia,
tried doctors, visited mineral springs,
and grew worse. l used Kodal Dyspep-
STA Cure. That cured me-" 1t digests
what you eat. Cures indigestion, sour
stomach, heart burn and all forms of
dyspepsia. Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

1t is possible TO make friends, but it
is better TO be so lovable that they
come already made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

Builds up the system; puts pure. rich
blood in the veins; makes men and wom-
en- strong and healthy. Burdock Blood
Bitters. any drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

a man may be a good Judge Of cloth,
yet when lie buy suit Of clothes he
generally gets wOrSted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

Every man has right TO his own
jaw, but he has no right TO give it to
other people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

Experience is something that. must
be paid for. 1t is not on the dead
head list
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

1t takes the roo as yell as the staff
to cOmgOrt US.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

\ coquette always has more fools
than WISE lucu OH her >Lllns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

If you are looking for fat job you
might apply at some soap factory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01

a strong mi nded woman never has
to borrow pc nknife from a man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-01
DETROIT JUNE 10, 1899.
GRAND RAPIDS & WESTERN 4 X

GEO DEHAvEN, Gen'l. Pass'r AGENT,
Grand Rapids. Mich
II. j. WNCHELL Agent. Alma
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
A TUG OF WAR,
BY GERTRUDE K .CowAN.

sides his countrymen who would be In
terested in the sight of them!'
There was little pause, which Lord
Wickham was the first to break.
And you hope to obtain possession OF
those papers?" he said at last, care
fully Ticking a tiny speck of ash from
the silk facing of his coat.
Seymour raised his eyes for an instant
and looked his companion in the face.
That" he said, gently, as his Ids fell
again, lis what I mean to do"
The elder man glanced at him In MS
turn. Then he chuckled softly and
stroked his chin.
You'll do" he murmured, Il shouldn't
wonder If you rise to the top of the tree
in time. I shouldn't, indeed!
Shouldn't what?" inquired a clear
voice behind them, and Miss Fame stepped
into the balcony, followed by her late
partner. Papa, isn't 1t time We were
leaving? The admirals are just going,
and Monsieur Murief has kindly prom
ised to see us safely to the harbor-Oh,
l forgot, you do not know each other
Monsieur Murief, let me introduce you
to nv father. You know we met in
Paris last year-so strange to come across
each other here!'
"a circumstance which for me has
doubled the charm Of this delightful
visit!" put In the Russian, bowling.
Seymour returned to his hotel tina.
night not altogether in a contenteo
frame of mind. and his thoughts more
full of private than diplomatic mat
tiers. .,.,,,
''If I fall" he said to himself, slowly.
che will ask her to marry him. ana
she-wel, it may be merely nirtauo.
on her part. she IS an adept IN tilaL MI
Nand vet" he sighed rather YEARLY.
The following day dejeuner was hsio
on board the flagship to which all the
heads of departments and many distin-
guished visitors were invited: Miss Fane
rose with a sigh Of relief when move
was made to the upper deck: the now
of sugary phrases and complim ms with
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
AUTUMN.

o the wheat is wearing whiskers
And the corn is wearing silk,
And the stocks are waving tassels all so
fair,
And the berries blush for pickers,
And the cows give butter milk,
And the thistle down IS floating in the air
And the argus eyed new later
Is peepin' from the hill,
And the fax says, won't you twist me
into Irvine?
And the ghost-dust covered miller
- Is a-grinding at the MILL
And the punk in is a-pullin' at the vine.
And once more It's Indian summer
For the weathers smoky blue,
And the little ones are swinging on the
gate,
The melon and the cucumber
Are both making much ado,
And the offlceseelxer's seeking DER the
state.
And we hear the loud exhorters.
for it's now campmeeting time,
And the chickens are a-laying very low,
And the harvest moon gives quarters
To all those without a dime.
And lovers stroll where gentle breezes
blow.
And Jack Frost his nest has feathered.
And the squirrels are in glee.
And the threshers hum Is heard through
out the land,
And the nuts will soon be gathered,
And we'll have q husking bee.
And natures music bea the Rosa band.
And the cider press is grinding
All the nectar from the fruit,
And the farmer takes his swine unto the
And we see the gourd a-climbing,
While the prices follow suit,
And the thistle down is floating in the air.
-Bede's Budget.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

rangement?' inquired Towner, In hard
tone.
only three" replied Priscilla, deprecat-
ingly. you see Hale suggested that you
needed to be educated to a knowledge of
women, and from more than one side.
Most men know lots Of girls. you see, and
you knew none, so these three said they
would form sort of prism, and you
should see three sides of the ewig-weib-
liche, you know"
II do know, indeed" said Towner, grim
ly II know more of women than l ever
dreamed
ut was only school girl trick" plead
ed Priscilla, land we never meant to hurt
you We thought you would really be
amused when you knew"
Amused exclaimed the man, with an
unmirthful laugh You play with
mans best feelings, and expect him to
be amused Those girls must be speci-
mems of the new woman l heard defined
the other day, One who had forgotten
how to be a lady and not learned to be
a gentleman
81 don't wonder you feel So said Pris-
ella. humbly, and then there fell long
silence.
When the gong rang for luncheon
Towner rose, and helped her to her feet
in silence.
Aren't you coming DOWN." she inquir-
ed. timidly.
Thanks. no; I've food for thought"
he replied, lifting his hat formally
The next days were gloomy enough.
Towner seldom appeared at meals, and
when he did he was taciturn. AS Mrs.
Hunter talked necessarily she did not no.
tice his silence, but Priscilla felt cowed
by 1t.
Gibraltar tomorrow called some one,
as they stepped on deck after dinner on
their last day.
The girl involuntarily glanced at
Towner, who stood near. and caught
his eyes fixed On her with a softer light
than they had known.
Her heart felt lighter; she hal suffered
these past days from remorse. Mrs. Hun
ter soon went to her stateroom to pack.
and Priscilla stood alone near the bow
Of the ship.
The air was soft and summer like; the
moon shone bright and clear from a
deeply purple sky. She turned at the
sound of footsteps. Towner stood beside
her.
Our voyage Is over he said Are
you going to make me any reparation for
my wrongs?'
"How can II" she inquired family.
you have taken away one Priscilla
from me; I loved her. was engaged
TO her. The least you can do Is to give
Inc another Priscilla in ner placs."
,''I;'lt YOU don't know me- 60. i,..
as 4 know you as we'll as I krew her. he
said firmly.
But you correspondent with her." she
faltered.
80 I will with you
There was a pause. Towner looked
anxiously at the girl. who again willfully
kept her ewes aVerted
'Fut how can make amends" she
exclaimed at length, when there was no
other Priscilla at all?'
you can give me one now he re-
piled, fondly laying his hand on hers as
it rested or the railing.
Perhaps it's my duty" she murmured
3 I'm sure 1t is" he replied and kissed
her.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
the elder ladY's feet.

the elder lady's feet.
might 1 bring my chair, too?' he In
ouired, with becoming meekness. 1T is
so pleasant here"
"By all MEANS was the gracious re-
ply. and in moment the two were en-
gagged in conversation.
That's a most charming young man,
my DEAR said Mrs Hunter, complacent-
Nv. as she smoothed her hair for luncheon.
"tIis name is Towner, and he is from the
South He has graduated from Cornell
and is going abroad on a business trip
He is engaged to a Vassar girl, a Pris-
ella somebody I told him you were at
Vassar, and must know her, as she Is
junior, too.
ooh. you told him I must know!" re-
peated her niece.
Certainly did. He is anxious to meet
you. and as he Is engaged, of course 1t IS
all right for you to know him. Indeed,
told him I hoped we should see great
deal of him. He is really delightful, and
IFS so convenient to have some one to fix
your chair and run errands, you know.
Priscilla groaned. "Well, auntie, you've
| done 1t this timel Mr.. Towner Is the
one man in all the world I would have
avoided. 1 can't tell you the story-its
a secret-but it's about the girl he Is en-
gagged to, and 1t is going to be very en-
barrassing to me-"
Dear me, Priscilla, how do wish YOU
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

herrible!' snnsv
WAS it?' He looked at her Then sud
denly smile parted ehis lips.
There was silence.a Att last she turned
her eyes from the sea TO his face.
why did you let dim go?" she asked,
abruptly. sz.-
He returned her look with mild sur
prise. @
She moved impatiently "Oh, yes. ]
know the story that has been given to
the world. But why did you do it?''
Because" he answered, simply, ii
paused, "he has gone away?"
He could hardly have done otherwise. u
she returned, drily
"And for that you have me to thank
How friendly disposed you must feel to-
wards me now"
Miss Fame glanced at him quickly.
THAT she said. slowly, was all a
mistake"
WAS it?''
"a piece Of foolishness on my part. "
she continued, which struck him as a re-
markable humble admission from the
self-confdent Miss Fame "I can't
imagine why I allowed myself to drift as
did. It was. wilful deception IN
my part. I heard rumors in Paris last
year Of various political matters in
which he had been mixed up I even
heard it whispered that he was gov.
eminent
Exactly" he Interrupted, smoothly.
"but the word has aRurgly sound snd
We won't use it, I don't think you need
blame yourself for enjoying his society.
Socially he is undoubtedly a success
But you don't know ALL"
Don't I?' He looked at her with q
little enigmatic smile In his eyes.
"He-he asked rue to marry him" She
paused. Il asked him to wait-to give
me three weeks in which to think over
my answer. 1 thought II I were making
any mistake I should know by that
| time"
And when were you first conscious
! that 1t was a mistaken"
Her eyelids tiickered under his steady
gaze.
'T think" she said, below her breath
| always. But more especially that
evening, a fortnight ago, when-when we
came back from the flagship"
He was the first to break the silence
that followed.
'And what about the answer?''
II sent it. next day"
momentary expression crossed her
face. The man who was watching her
| could not tell If it were some deeper
emotion, or merely the regret of SYM
pathetic nature at having caused avoid
able pain.
| Her eyes turned once more to- the WV
| idly -blue Mediterranean and the gay
| colored boats with their lateen calls.
I'VE are going on to Norway" she
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

no longer expressionless, but full Of q.
great earnestness and something she had
never seen there before, at will be on the
condition that / have a satisfactory an
swer to a question I have been waiting
to ask for a long time. Ethel, will you
promise to give me the answer I want::"
Don't you think" she returned, grave
ly, yet with a mischievous light in her
eyes, II should wait to hear that ques-
ton before 1 make any rash promises!"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

said, pleasantly Wont you join US? My
father will be very pleased If you will
do so.'
Her hands were loosely clasped on
her knee. He leant forward and laid
his lean brown fingers lightly upon hers.
And as they did not seem to resent the
touch, his closed more firmly over
them.
'If 1 come" he said. and his face was
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

American precious stones are of more
Importance than is generally known to
those not connected with the trade.
The Maine tourmalines are unequaled
in color, the lithia emerald of North
Carolina has never been found In any
other country. and the beryls OF Con-
necticut are OF fine golden yellow.
California chrysophrase resembles the
apple green Chinese jadeite, beauti-
full rose quartz comes from South Da-
kota and a large quantity of rough
Montana sapphires is sent to London
to be cut. The main part of the
worlds supply Of turquoises is obtained
In New Mexico. No doubt the new
possessions will add to the American
production of gems, a business as yet
in its infancy.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25
Government Telephone Service.

The British government is about to
take long step forward in establishing
state telephone service in connection
with the postal and postal telegraph
services. A national system of tele-
phone lines was instituted by that gov
ernment in 1895, but on a somewhat
restricted scale. This is now to be
comprehensiyely extended.
According to recent London dis
patches details of government scheme
for the expenditure of $10,0OO,0OO in
developing telephone communication
in the United Kingdom have been pre-
sented to the house of commons, and
the plan was approved by that body.
1t is further stated that this step is
welcomed as a death-blow to the private
telephone company, which was left in
the field by the governments restricted
establishment Of 1895, which is hardly
to be wondered at, since uncertainty as
to what the government would do pre-
vented the private monopoly from
adequately developing its system.
Great Britain will now, accordingly,
take its place with France, Germany,
Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Norway
and Sweden among the countries which
in large part or entirely own and oper'
ate the telephone service within theiI
borders
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

The story Of Peter, the wild boy" Is
told on the brass erected to his mem
ory in the parish church of North
church, Hertfordshire, England. The
celebrated Doctor Arbuthnot made a
special study OF Peter, but failed to
make anything OF him, and, when the
novelty of his appearance had worn
on and he had been induced to wear
the garb of civilization, he was PEN
stoned off and sent to the village of
Northchurch. But he retained his vag-
abond habits and gave his guardian
much trouble by wandering off to dis
tant counties. AS he could not speak
or make himself understood of stran-
gers, this propensity for straying
brought him into trouble, and he was
sometimes arrested as an obstinate
beggar who would not give an account
Of himself. Thus it was that a brass
collar, engraved with his name and
address, was fitted to his neck. He is
said to have been fond OF music, and
he used to dance to express his delight
at the sound of musical instruments.
His tombstone Is still standing near
the doorway Of Northchurch church.
When he died he was 72 years old.