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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28
man,r thought Aimee, though wisely

mani tnOH&0b aimee. taOu&H Wisely
she did not put her thought in words.
The interview ended as such inter-
views usually end. And the professor,
when he went away, carried with him
a heavy bertrand the little photo
graph of Aimee's lovely face.
1t was a strange thing, but Aimee
could not for one moment forget the
professors words: ST love you. I can
not live happily without you'll"
They rang in her ears, and his face
as it had been when he said those
words-haunted her day and night
through all the round of holiday gay
cites which followed, though during
those days she saw him no more.
She did not desire to see him, yet-un-
consciously at frst-she came to con-
trast him, his manner, his mode of
speech, with every man she met. And
each of these she ranked in proper
ton as they approached or fell be-
low the professors level.
So New Years eve came, and mid
night found Aimee and Tom with a
party of their friends, watching the
old year depart.
Some one had been reciting Tenny-
sons 'Death of the Old Year." And
the words,
And the New Year will take 'em away"
struck Aimee as ominous. They ech-
oed through her dreams all night, and
they came back to her next morning
when she took up the paper and read
of an accident which had occurred on
trolley the night before, in which
Prof. Robert Vaughn had been injured
so seriously that his death was mo-
mentarily expected.
Then it was that the truth was re-
vealed to her, and her heart echoed the
professors own words: 81 love you. L
cannot NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. you'll"
The family were so concerned over
the bad news of their friend that
Aimee's face was not noticed.
Nor did it seem strange or unusual
to them when she went out alone to
the early service at the church.
Aimee wanted to be alone with her
secret and her sorrow. The holy words
to which she listened made her more
calm And when the service was ended
she walked on to the street where she
knew the professor lived. She would
pass the door, and if he were already
gone-there would surely be some sign
by which she would know-the worst.
But she saw no sign, and, though she
dared not hope, she paused and
breathed little inarticulate prayer.
The door above suddenly opened and
shut again, and the tall figure of man
came swiftly down the steps.
| 'Aimee-Miss Aimee-you!"
| 'Oh, professor! Then-you are not
-dead!"
He looked searchingly into her pitt
| full, white, lovely face.
! "Professor?'' he queried.
'Robert!" she breathed, with a lit
| tie sob.
. 'sThank Heaven! No, am not
dead!" he said. cheerily, tucking her un-
resisting hand within his arm with a
confident air of possession.
''That part of the account was all
a mistake-but blessed mistake, my
Aimee-for I believe I have that to
thank for giving you to me-and max
ing this the happiest New Year of my
life!"@Judith Spencer, in Ladies'
World, New York.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28
THE
THE
PROFESSORS
PRESENTS

~ 1nhale the spirit
OF Christmas in the keen frosty ART"
said Aimee. And SO they sailed forth.
They were soon on that side of the
town where the poorer classes dwell,
and where tonight the curbs were
lined with booths lit up by f1aring
torches, and the vendors were selling
cheap toys, fruits, candies, ever
green's and all sorts of articles, in OBJ
position to the long rows of attrac-
lively lighted and decorated shops.
The brother and sister mingled
with the crowd, who all seemed i'm
bued with more or less of the hoii-
day humor. Even the blind beggars
begged cheerfully and called down
genial blessings on the. equally cheer
full givers.
The sight was not new to them, for
the year before Aimee and Tom had
spent Christmas eve in this same
quarter.
For some weeks Aimee had been
boarding her small coins to invest"
tonight, and these she had dropped
loose in her jacket pocket before sal
lying forth. And Tom, who had dis
covered Aimee's "trick" on the pre-
vious Christmas eve, had quietly fol-
lowed her example. So many ssMer-
~ Christmas and God bless YOU"
from the halt and blind, fell to their
share as they gayly passed, borne on
ward by the hurrying throng.
Their largesse-or "little large
ness" as Tom dubbed twas NOT
alone for those who begged. An old.
wlthered woman, basket on arm.
paused doubtfully before a stall of
fruit, and Aimee dropped her largest
silver piece in the old crone's basket.
Tom swiftly following suit. Two tat
tered children were eying wistfully a
stand OF cheap toys, when suddenly
from some unknown source q nickel
dropped into the grimy hand of each.
and made possible the delight which
seemed so far away to them the mo-
'ment before.
Its wonderful" said Tom. show
much happiness a ittle-a very little
money will buy on Christmas eve!"
1tebleases him who gives and him
who takes!" said Aimee.
Suddenly Tom gave her a nudge.
Hello, look-just ahead of u.s. he
said.
And Aimee saw a tall, spare man.
with head bent slightly forward and
hands linked loosely together behind
his back.
With an impulse Of merry mischief
che reached forward and dropped 8
dime " the half-open PALM
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

t'Aimee, do you mean it-yOu, your
self? No, no, or you never would have
said it thus; of that I'm sure!"
"But should you leave me now, too late
You'll feel regret-as sure as fate!
''Regret-Aimee, if I can't win you
shall feel despair!"
" My riddle you can't read? Then look
You'll find the answer in this book!
ssAnd the answer is-your likeness
hidden-for none but my eyes to see!"
He needed her. All, yes. he knew it
now. But could she have guessed his
secret, even before it had been fully
revealed to himself, and could she have
taken this artful way-to give him
courage? No, thousand times no!
That could never be Aimee's way. And
yet
He looked at her picture again and
he read the doggerel again. Finally
he went to bed, but he could not sleep.
He was haunted by Aimee's lovely face.
Early the next afternoon the pro-
fessor went to the Desmonds' and asked
to see Miss Aimee.
He noted that she seemed surprised
to see him.
Il came to return something" he
said, watching her anMously.
She seemed puzzled. Then she
laughed gayly and extended her hand.
''My poor little ten-cent piece! hope
you didn't really think 1 mistook you
for blind beggar!"
Indeed, Miss Aimee, you will find
that am beggar, and am sure that
have been quite blind. But it is not
the dime; you really gave me that, and
I have right to keep it-for luck,"
sBut-I really don't understand -
said Aimee. Its not the poor little
housewife, I hope?'
ono! but this-which found hidden
within it, and he held out the little
picture of herself.
An expression of surprise, followed
by wave of color, overspread her face
"Oh-I'm very glad you didn't think
NO." he said, seriously. 81 tried at
first to think so, but I simply couldn't,
and So"
81 will tell you how it came to be
there" said Aimee, quickly. 81 had
completely forgotten it, but remem-
Der now. I made the little housewife
for Tom when we thought he was go
ing to the war. And 1 slipped that
picture in, because he always had liked
~ aAo L tAOu nc LII COluC dCTOSS
it some time and be glad to see it. Then
he didn't go, after all, so I just put it
one side. And when I wanted some
thing for you in hurry for my mon
sense tree I thought of that, though
I'd forgotten all about the picture. 1
thank you for not misunderstanding-
and for bringing it back to me-
'But-I want to keep it," said the
professor, earnestly, "unless-unless
you will give me the original. Aimee,
am asking the impossible? love
you; cannot NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
you. Aimee"
But her face, her gesture answered
him.
81 am fool to have told you this so
soon," he ended, abruptly.
sOh, professor!" said Aimee, very
sorrowfully.
"Forget that am a professor, and
| think of me for once as Robert Vaughni
Think of me as q man-and not such an
old man, either. in spite of q few gray
hairs-
But very unreasonable and foolish
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28
In This New Year.

In This New Year.
The wound to feelthe cross to bear
In this New Year.
With many sigh and many tear;
And the red wreath of thorns to wear
In this New Year.
But faith is strong, and hope is fair
In this New Year:
Back of the clouds the stars shine clear
The brighter day is lowering near
In this New Year.
No wintry landscapes dim and sere
Blight this New. Year.
The lilies of Gods love appear
The bells of Love are ringing clear
In this New Yeari
IF. l. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Christmas eve is no time for an out
slider to call. Thank you, no-I'm go
ing home-to bed"
"Rut, professor" said Aimee, 81 want
to hear the end of your exciting ex-
perience in Bulgaria; if you will not
come in and finish the story tonight,
you must come and dine with us to-
morrow. Oh, you just said you had
no engagement-and fancy taking
Christmas dinner in boarding house!
Please say yes professor. We shall
count on you-at seven. There will be
two other such homeless waifs,' as
you call yourself-friends of Toms
besides ourselves. Tom, escort the pro-
fessor home, and don't leave him until
he has said syes!' A merry Christmas,
professor, and au revoir-to-morrow!"
The professor yielded, and, after a
Christmas day spent rather dismal1y
alone in his rooms, at seven in the
evening he found himself one of a par
ty of IL at the DesmOnds' hospitable
table.
He had known the family well ever
since Toms first year in college, when
a warm friendship had sprung up be-
tween the older and the younger man.
That he was older than Tom-and
Aimee-had been a source of regret to
him-since last night! In actual point
of years he was not old at all, and yet
from these young peoples standpoint
he knew he already belonged to the
rank of 'grave and reverend seniors"
I And when he found himself at the
dinner table beside Aimee-who looked
radiant spirit of Christmas" with
sprig of holly in her nut-brown hair
he thought her more lovely and
merry and girlish-looking than ever,
and he felt himself unusually old and
dull. =
But he did not dream that her bright
eyes had detected the shade of I'M
reasonable sadness which suddenly
came over her guest, or that she had
set herself the task of dispelling it..
It was a genial Christmas party, COM
posed of Mr.. and Mrs. Desmond, their
married daughter, her husband and
their three half-grown children, Tom
and two of his homeless" young bach
elor friends, Aimee and Prof. Vaughn.
And it proved delightful dinner,
where everyone had some good-natured
joke or story to tell at his neighbours
expense. And when, during it's course,
Aimee's eyes caught sight of q dime
dangling from a split ring on the pro-
fessor's watch chain, she was decided
ly amused. And at the same time she
wondered why, though his lips were
laughing, his eyes seemed sad.
After dinner they all adjourned to
the library, where coffee was served,
and was followed by Aimee's little
surprise"
She had disappeared for a moment,
,, and returned to the room bearing a
miniature Christmas tree on a silver
salver. It seemed ablaze with tiny
candles, and little parchment scrolls
were tied to the branches with bright
ribbons of every hue.
There was a scroll for each of the
party. containing bright bit Of nom
sense in rhyme, to describe or sug-
gest the contents Of the accompany
ing package. And these were each
read aloud. and the packages opened
amid the laughter and merry COM
ments of the entire party.
And 10 at last it came the profes-
sor's turn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

"Of course, shouldn't want to stand
in the way of anything that you feel
like doing in the way OF New Years
reformation" she said. but it does
seem too bad
.What seems too bad, my dear?"
asked her husband.
THAT you should feel obliged to stop
smoking just after have given you
those lovely Christmas cigars.
inefou Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28
WHY He Liked II.

.sIt's too bad" said Willie Wishing
ton, "that the good old custom of maxi
ing calls New Years day is slowly but
surely dying out"
'sDo you like the practice?"
sVerwy much. When you cawn,t
think of anything else you can say:
Happy New Year. and it's the only
time when I evah feel weally at home
as = conversationalist."- Washingto
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28


aHRS0LVTl0NS
d. '',,,,,.. >ss@1@1
a0|.|Iy WAS :: n; last Of ss Pc:
t$1M Tommy was try
XNM|VW awake while the
Old Year was
dying;
But his eyes fell to winking, and lest he
should doZe,
He shut them a moment to gain that repose
OF mind and of body, important to keep
At midnight, when watching while other
boys sleep.
Now Tommy was not courageous young
chap,
And his hair stood on end as he heard a
loud rap
On picture, and saw coming right through
the frame
A fantastic procession of blind folk and
lame.
They limped to his side. and poor Tom
stood aghast.
As he heard them exclaim: I'VE have
found you at last!
We're the years reso1utions-you thought
we were good
When you made us and left us to grow as
we could,
And tits right you should know tbs entirely
your fault
That we stoop. are one-sided and withered.
and halt"
eyes," said one who was cross-eyed. "Tm
fast growing blind
Because you've oft failed to be pleasant and
kind
''And IT, said another. must lean on a
crutch
Because your quick temper goes ON at a
touch"
"And I am ill-shaped and deformed." cried
third.
Because you've not always been true to
your word"
So each one accused him of being to blame.
And Tom. bltlshing and frightened. was
covered with shame.
Then one little man. who was bent almost
double,
And who looked disappointed and worn out
with trouble
cTwas a good resolution which Tommy
had mate
That never for him should a meal be de-
layed),
With a voice that was cracked and a man
Said kindly: '.My friend. here's bit of
advice:
What's worth doing at all should be always
well done;
Resolutions, If kept, are habits begun.
And If you again and again persevere
To put US in practice each day of the year.
You'll find that in time we'll grow shapely
and strong
That Well help you to honor and hold you
from wrong
Here the clock pealed out twelve. but be-
fore the last stroke,
The dream folk had vanished, and Tommy
awoke;
He rubbed his eyes smartly. and vowed he'd
remember
His good resolutions until next December.
If he does, with the practice that every day
gives,
He'll form habits to bless him as long as
he lives.
Anna M Pratt, In Golden Days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28
Load of Corn Fen on Him.

Albert Conover, a young man, was
hauling load of corn from the field,
three miles east of COTS, when the
wagon broke and the load fell upon
him, killing him instantly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28
Another Convict Escapes.

Frank Heron, a young convict aged
10 years, escaped from the Kansas
penitentiary at Lansing at dark the
other night. He managed to slip
away unnoticed and was not missed
until the roll call at night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28
Thinks Topeka should wait Until 1911.
Jealousy Drove Him to Suicide.

William johnson, young farmer
five miles southwest of Manhattan,
had arranged with Miss Emma An
derson to drive to a neighboring town
but Frank johnson, a nephew OF
johnson, induced the girl to go with
him. When William was informed of
the success of his cousin as rival he
deliberately committed suicide.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28
Jerry Simpson q Pensioner.

The fact has leaked out that Jerry
Simpson is a veteran of the civil war
and draws a pension of $12 month.
He served in the army from April II
to August I, 1861, and the pension was
obtained in 1896 on the ground OF
liver trouble and rheumatism.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28
KANSAS ITEMS CONDENSED.
Capacity of 900 Brscks . nay.

-
The new vitrified brick plant three
miles west of Chanure has begun
operations. The plant has maximum
capacity of $4,000 bricks a day. The
production will be confined exclusive
ly for the present to paving brick.
The company owns it own shale. three
gas wells and holds oil, gas and shale
leases on 1880 acres of land adjoining
is plant, a field totally undeveloped
beyond it's own gas wells and shale de-
posits.
Thinks Topeka Should Walt Until 1911.
Senator NoftZker, of Harper county,
is opposed to voting an appropriation
for an exposition at Topeka in 1904 to
celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of
Kansas as a territory. He says
Topeka should wait until 1911, when
the silver anniversary of the admis-
sion of Kansas as state could be
celebrated.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

An argument over young woman
resulted Sunday morning in the killing
of one Of the wealthiest young society
men Of Minneapolis, and newspaper
man is held, by verdict Of the coroner's
jury, charged with murder Leonard
Day. II young man about % years Of
age. residing at the West hotel. was the
victim and Frank II, Hamilton sport
ing elitor Of the Minneapolis Times, is
the man under arrest
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

When Katherine Grey, the actress,
brought suit against Richard Mansfield
for 50, 800 for breach of contract the
actor called for bill of particulars.
This was filed by Howe & Hummel,
counsel for Miss Grey. One paragraph
in the amendment complaint says that
while performing in the play known
rs The First Violin the part she was to
perform required this plaintiff to permit
Richard Mansfield to kiss her, and that
in this act of kissing Richard Mansfield
performed it in 50 rude and insulting a
manner that the plaintiff became humil-
lated and became seriously i'll and
shocked, so that she required medical
aid and attention" While on the stage
giving performances Miss Grey says
that Mansfield, together with certain
woman, Il member Of the company,
sat ii the wings and disturbed her in
the rendition Of the parts assigned TO
her and Knocked and mimicked her so
that she became nervous and unable to
go on with her part
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

Minister Conger probably will return
TO the United States. His relations with
the administration have not been har-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

pri-onment instead Of hanging but the
court reserved decision on the sentence.
Particulars have Just been received
from Iloilo Philippine Islands OF the
battle, oct 80 at Bugason, Island of
Panay, when 200 bolo men and fifty
rihemen attacked the Americans who
lost three killed Lieut.. II. NJ Koentz,
Sergt. Kitchen and Corp. Burns, all of
Co. r. Forty-fOurth infantry.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

Now is the time to supply yourself with Under
wear, Caps, Gloves and rlittens. We carry usual
a large assortment of the above and at reasonable
prices.
HENRY ESCH.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

From three sources of authentic in
formation it i ascertained that Russian
imp arial officials are becoming extremely
pessmistic regarding the condition Of
Emperor Nicholas and assert that the
Livadia bulletin conceal the gravity Of
his illness
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

The Chesapeake q Ohio officials posi-
lively deny the story sent out in special
dispatches from Charlestown w. Va,
that passenger train carrying 300 pas.
sengers had gone through the Green
Brier river bridge, resulting in the
death OF all on board
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

monious since the relief of Pekin Mr..
Conger advocates measures which the
president regards as too radical, and
has not taken kindly to the fact that his
views have not been endorsed at Wash
ington.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

Ii Hung Chang, according to the
Shanghai correspondent of The Post Is
seriously i'll and has telegraphed for his
adopted son, Ii Ching Fang
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

Cuta slip Il dick paper 50 that The ends vii
exactly meet when d,a tgttg AROUND secon'
at the d. ana order the 1T mber the other en-,
indicates.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29
Henry Hinrichs, Druggist.
HENRY ESCH.

We would like to have you inspect our new fall
line of Dress Goods, FlanneIs, CIoakings, Outings
Laces, Trimmings, Cloaks, Shawls Capes, ETC.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

In our Clothing Department we are sh'
fabrics in Suits and OVerCOats for Men,
Children at great values,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-11-29

The diplomatic body held final
meeting and agreed upon the terms of
the preliminary treaty. The precise
terms of the settlement have not been
made public, but il is believed the main
points are in substantial agreement
with those contained in the French note
to the powers, namely punishment for
the guilty indemnity to governments
and individuals, retention of strong
legation guards and the occupation Of
certain places between Pekin and Taku.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-05-18
Youthful Burglars.

Three Cambridge lads aged between
L and Ii years were before the munich
pal court at Madison Tuesday on the
charge of burglarizing the store of Jens
A. England, in that village, last Satur-
day evening. They were Henry Hanson,
Henry Norby and Torvil Olson. 1t was
shown that Hanson was the only one
who entered the store, telling the other
lads ne was going in after his cap, and
on coming out gave them some money.
He secured SO in all. The charge against
young Hanson was changed to larceny,
and he was sent to the industrial school
at Waukesha. The case against the
other two was dismissed, their parents
paying the costs. It is the third time
England's store has been robbed, and it
is thought young Hanson was implicat-
ed each time. His father asked that he
be sent to Waukesha.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-05-18
Married.
MARSDEN-LONG.


On Thursday, May TO- 1900, Mr.. J. M.
Marsden and Miss Ethel M. Long were
married at the home of the brides
parents. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Frank l.. Moore of the Congre-
gational church. The home was beau
tiful with apple blossoms and green foil
age. The day was perfect and the many
guests, over one hundred of whom were
present, felt that the occasion could not
have been more pleasant. At 2 o'clock
the Mandolin Club began to play the
wedding march and the bridal party,
consisting of Miss Edna Pomeroy, maid
of honor, Miss Myrtel Hutson, brides
maid, Mr.. Arthur Marsden, groomsman,
and Mr.. Byron Long, the father of the
bride, appeared and took their place in
front of beautiful bank of flowers while
the ceremony was performed. The father
gave the bride away and the ring sealed
their vows. Afterward the guests par
took of bountiful dinner. The presents
were numerous and consisted of china,
silverware, linen, chairs, table, ETC., which
will lend to the new home both beauty
and comfort. The happy couple went
away for a short visit and will soon be in
their new home where they will be ready
to receive their many friends. They are
both we'll known in Edgerton and have
the best wishes of the entire community
as they begin life together.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-05-18
Indians VS. Negroes.

The coming base ball event which
takes place on the Fair grounds at Ev-
ansville, Wis, on June 9Th, is full of in
terest and the citizens are enthusiastic
in anticipation of the extraordinary oc-
currence. Beyond doubt the game to be
played at. Evansville between the In
dams and negroes will be the greatest
event that has ever occurred on a dia-
mond in Wisconsin and one of the most
eminent and holly contested games.
The two leading attractions this sea-
son for Evansville are the ball game and
the Evansville Rock County Fair, the
latter to be held September Al.