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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25
KANSAS STATE NEWS.

Ptomaine took seven cracks at one
family in Burlington.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Paris.-(Special.)-T has just been
received a secret communication of a
dispatch dated Chez Foo, which states
though expressly acknowledging the
thority of the news, that the diplomatic
corps is still safe in Pekin, under the
guard of Prince Ching, who was erro-
neously reported to have been killed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Yokohama, July 22.-It is stated that
the question of chief in command in
China is likely to cause dissensions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Shanghai, July 24.-Advices from Tien
Tsin still complain of the lack of unity
and want of one supreme head among
the armed forces acceptable to all. 1t
is fairly and generally admitted that it
will be impossible to operate against
Pekin from the south until the end of
September.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
ACADEMY
OF THE
Ursuline Sisters

The system of education pursued in this
institution is designed to develop the moral
intellectual and physical powers of the pU-
pills; to make them refined, accomplished
and useful members Of society.
Pupils OF all denominations are equally re-
Observation-Disclosures withtheirc onvictiors
being carefully avoided.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Paradoxfca1.

The Manager-How came you to
feaye your last place?
Applicant vas discharged for
good behavior, sir.
The Manager-Discharged for good
behaviori That's unusual isn't it?
Applicant-We1l, you see, good con
duct took three months off my sen
tence.-Tid-Bits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
The Man and the Pocketbook.

The Man and the P~ocketbOOk.
Men don't like the kind of man who
lets his wife carry the poeketbook.
And that sort of man never has az
much in his pocketbook as the other
kind.-Atchison Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
IRONTON MO

~ortcE roPlcNIceRs Ano ExcuRsloNIsTs
0IHaeks, Spring-Wagons, Single and
Double Buggfes; Three-Seated Car.
riages and Two-Seated Carriages, with com
petent drivers; also, the best of Saddi
Horses for Ladies and Gentlemen can be ha6
at REASONABLE RATES.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
Society Provides marriage DOwr1es

Paris has a novel provident society.
intended to provide marriage dowries
for all !ts members OF both sexes.
Monthly payments OF 10 cents for ten
years insures dot" at marriage after
that time of SIS. Larger payments
bring a corresponding increase of
dowry. The grants, OF course, are
considerably in excess Of the sums Of
the premiums accumulated at COM
pound interest, the difference being
made up out Of the society's funds, de-
rived from patrons subscriptions, do
nations and legacies. The institution,
founded in 1895, has prospered won
derfully, having a membership roll Of
girls and young men Of 1000. The
present year Of grace, being the fifth
Of the society's existence, has witness
ed several departures from the associ-
alton, members having claimed their
dowries at the expiration Of the pre-
scribed time. and got married at once
on the strength of them, frequently to
other recipients OF similar portions
from the Donation" as the society is
called.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
Oyster Cultivation Requires Patience.

It requires a good deal Of patience
to cultivate the bivalvs OF the oyster
species, about FIVE years being neces-
sary for them to reach maturity. The
oyster deposits its eggs in the open
sea, thousands and thousands Of them
in a season. Only about one out of
1000. 900 ever reaches maturity, and
these have to be carefully watched
during the first stages or they will be
lost
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
800 Reward, 800.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased TO
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able TO cure IN all its
stages and that Is Catarrh Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known 70 the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being q constitu-
nonsl disease, requires q constitutional treat
mcnt Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature In doing its work The pro-
prietors have SO much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that IL fails 10 cure send for list OF
Testimonials
Address F. J. CHENEY Co, Toledo, o
Sold By druggists 75c-
Halls Family Pills are the best
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Hon. Myron II. McCord, Ex-Governor
Of New Mexico, in letter to DIR. Hart
man, from Washington, d. c., says:
Dear Sir-At the suggestion of friend
Twas advised to use Peruna for catarrh,
and after using one bottle began TO feel
better in every way. 1t helped me in
many respects 1 was troubled with
colds, coughs, sore throat, ETC.. but as
soon as 1 had taken your medicine 1
began to improve and soon got well /
take pleasure in recommending your
great remedy to all who are afflicted
with catarrh.-M. II. McCord.
Thousands of cases Of chronic catarrh
have been cured by Peruna during the
past winter. There are no successful
substitutes for this remedy. Send to
DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, for o
free catarrh book.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
Legend of NarcIssus.

Daffodil is a corruption Of affodilly,
which is derived from Asphodelus. Its
other name is narcissus. and the legend
Of the latter name is well known-how
Narcissus, for whom a nymph died,
was punished by seeing his own face
in a pool OF water and becoming so
infatuated with it that he was SPELL
bound to the spot until he pinned away
and died and was changed into the
flower that bears his name today,
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

To nearly ell points In thu UHssG
States On sale ut all ticket ofices Of
the Chicago Great Western Ry. on the
first and third Tuesdays OF October,
November and December, at the very
low homeseeker's rate Of one fare plus
y for the round trip. Tickets good for
return within 81 days from date OF
sale. Persons contemplating q trip
will save money by calling on any
Great Western agent and obtaining
detail information regarding the home
seekers rates. or addressing F. L
Lord, g. p. & T. A.. 113 Adams St,
Chicago.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

DISPATCH BUoYS FROM ANDREE.
Among the large army Of the miss
inSs-those who are not returned as
prisoners or slain in the battles OF the
race because their end had no witt
nesses and because, but for the lapse
~ time which persuaded NJ OF their
death. they might be living stfl-An-
dree has q lofty place. No new hope
is afSorded by the experiment made
sorne weeks ago to test the sustain
ing power OF balloon OF 5000 cubic
METER. supplied with al scientific ap-
,.ratus and provisions for three weeks
Or. Thomas d. Norton. American
.onZui At Harpoot. Turksy. recently
01vs 4 dinner 10 the members Of the
Phi psta KAPPA socisty resident n
pa. Nearly q dozen persons were
nressnt. representing Harvard. Prince
- yale. yasszr. Hamilton. bowdoin.
asrinsuk Williams and coixnhiA
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Ksntncky woman. whose husAana
n sntsred - 'idler.s gave hsr occupa-
Ion e washing and vishing.s TIA
Uuneher who came eeross this queer
mtry remarked that the phrase meant
nat the woman was washing to sun
port her twelve children and lazy hrs-
band and wishing that he would 20
70 work and assist In the maintenance
of their numerous offspring.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
Best for the Bowels.

No matter what ais you, headache
20 a cancer, you will never get well
until your bowels are put right
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without a grippe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you Just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the
genuine, put up in metal boxes, every
tablet has C. c. C. stamped on Il. Be-
ware Of limitations.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
what Shall We Have for Dessert

This question arises in the family
every day. Let us answer 1t today.
Try Jell-O, a delicious and healthful
dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No
boiling! no bakingI add boiling water
and set to cool. FIavors:-Lemon,
Orange. Raspberry and Strawberry. At
your grocers. 10 cts.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Thoughtful people are realizing more
and more the folly and danger of taking
into their systems strong cathartics and
poisonous drugs. and for this reason Gar
field Tea-which Is a mild but potent laxa-
tive. composed entirely OF HERBS-has
taken the highest place In the esteem OF
the medical profession and conservative
people throughout the world. II is a POSI-
tive cure for Constipation and Sick Head
ache
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
Anxious to Please

Old Lady (sternly)-Is there q bar
attached to this hotel, young man?
Summer Hotel Clerk-No, ma'am;
but we can send out and get you any
thing you want-Philadelphia Press.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
A Useful Song.

What shall sing, Clarence?"
Sing that lovely old-time song, To-
rena-'"
"Oh, I see; you're fixing to get q
good long nap."-Chicago Record.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

while repairing . temple the chi
,ess cover up the eyes Of the idols. IN
rider that the deities may not b o.
:ended at the sight Of the disorder.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Mother-''Tommy, what makes you
20 later Tommy-"Had some words
with the teacher. and she kept me- AZ
Ter school" Mother-"You had words
with the teacherf" Tommy--Yes,
mother, / couldn't spell 'em--Tit-
Bits.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

leaders OF the pan-Slavist party at
MOSCOW, and his pronounced SYM
pathy with their views, all contributed
to render him a species of "enfant
terrible" to his government.
1t is these circumstances, coupled
with the fact that his alleged death
took place precisely at the moment
when Russia found herself on the
verge OF war with Germany, for
which she was in no sense prepared,
that has given rise to the so wide
spread belief that his demise was fic-
titious; that he merely vanished from
the scene; prompted by motives OF
patriotism and expediency, and that
he remains to this day in the land of
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Some articles must be described. Whites
Yucatan needs no description; it's the real
thing.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
Ian.,a FnmIl, lIedIcina

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this Is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and Kidneys Cures
sick headache. Price . and soc.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
HoI FOR OKLAHOMA

100000 acres new lands % open 10 settlement
Subscribe for THE KIowA CHIEF. devoted 70 infor.
nation about these lAnds- One year, eioo. single
copY Toe Subscribers receive free Illustrated book
on Oklahoma MorgAns Manual ono page settler'
Guide) with me sectional map, ti0o- Nap sc An
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

FIT Permanently Cured No aus nervousness afte
nrst days use Of Or. Kine's Great Nerve kestorer
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise
d. r 4 KLHK, Ltd, sSI Arch St., PhilAdslphiA, Pa
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of q
acough CURE. W. OBRIES. 81 Third Ave,
n. Minneapolis MINI. Jan 6 1900
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

the living. So
firmly is this con-
viction rooted in
the minds OF the
people that only
two years ago the
entire population
Of a large town in.
the interior Of the
e m pire, after
adjoining the chief
thoroughfares with
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
HOME REMEDY CO., Sta. A. Gln'H, 0.
LOW RATES SOUTH
CHICAGO & EASTERN ILLINOIS
RAILROAD.

Winter Tourist Tickets are on sale daily
via the above line 10 all the winter resorts
In the South and Southeast. These
tickets are sold at very low rates and are
limited for return until May 81, 1901.
Homesesksrs' Tickets are on sale on First
and Third Tuesday each month, 70 all the
principal points South and Southeast. at
one fare plus s2.00 for the round trip.
Tickets are limited for return 81 days
from date Of sale.
Oae-Hay Settlers Tickets are on sale First
and Third Tuesday each month, 70 many
points In the South and Southeast at
greatly reduced rates.
II you are contemplating trip 70 the
South or Southeas: advise any agent Of
the Chicago q Eastern Illinois Railroad,
who win Be pleased 70 quote you rates,
ssnd you time tables, mako nleep!ng car
reservation and give Jon any further
information you may desire
O L eruK1,
asu. Pa = TIT Agk, Chicago
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

A man should have plenty of baek.
Bone for himsslf-and plenty Of ham
bone for the rest Of t. family.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

A married couple living near
Throop, Pa, who were childless, have
adopted fourteen children.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
Coe,s CouRh Rail-

Gold may be the key to society, but
poverty Is its strongest barrier.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

We can more easily avenge an in
Jury than requite a kindness.-Cicero
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

pledged Russia's
CO operation in
certain anti-Ger-
man enterprises OF
France, showed a
disposition to use
his influence with
the people to force
the car into an
immediate " a T
against Germany.
Moreover, his close
intimacy with the
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Good advice is often suspected wher
given by a disinterested person.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Solomon when arrayed in all his
royal glory never wore a shirt waist.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Words are the blossoms and deeds
are the fruits.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

concerning that Charles s. Parnell.
General Skobeleff whose sudden death
al Moscow has always remained
shrouded in certain amount Of mys-
terry. The idol not alone of the army
out likewise Of the masses Of the
Russian people, the popularity Of this
heroic figure, who still lives in the
hearts Of his countrymen as the
White General" at one moment gave
serious concern to the government at
st. Petersburg. especially when the
general, having without authority
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
Alack! Alasi

II all motives were apparent,
More blessings would arise;
But false pretense oft ruins
A blessing in disguise.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

The clothing Of a growing boy re
fuses to grow with him.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
Better Than Married

Married yet, old man"
ma; but I'm engaged, and that's as
good as married"
"It's better, If you only knew It"
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

n The Oldest and best IL will break mp . cold quicku
Caan anything else 10 Is always reliable TU It
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

BATS CAPS FOR COLDS.
Are recommended by the best druggists.
Is cents. They cure safely and quickly.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

To repel ones cross is to make It
heavier.-Amiel.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

The worst Christian watchers are
those who are taking cat-naps.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

mrs. Winsl ow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng. softens the gums, reduces inr
nAmmEtion allAys pain, cures wind collie sc bottle
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoho QUISINE TABLErs- an
druggists refund the money II IL fails 70 cure.
L W. Groves signature is on the box SC
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

As . dressing and color restorer, PAKKKz's Han
BAIsAM never fails to satisfy.
HNpKRooRNs, the best cure for corns- l5cts-
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
0be u,eeNy
Panorama.
Bsiie0ed 10 BE Aloe.

a London paper prints a story to
me enect that Charles Stewart Parnell
= not dead, but leading the Boer
forces in South Africa.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

The dice of God are always loaded
Emerson.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Eeb., MIN. or 5. D. J. MuIhail. Sioux City, IoTS
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Carter's Ink Is Just rs cheap as poor ink AM
Is the best ink made. Always use Carter'R
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Parnen Is by no
means the only
man omcially re-
ported as dead, and
concerning whom
q popular belief
prevails that he
still remains in the
land Of the living.
Throughout Rus
STA a similar
superstition exists
cOncarniu1 that
The broad ax., 1900-11-03
NesUs of Andree Sill Lack,ns.

The dispatch buoys Of Andree's lost
enterprise, just brought to Stockholm,
give little tidings Of his fortunes, for
they were cast to earth and wind and
wave In the early time, when the aero
nauts were full of hope and their
friends had not begun to despair.
These messages were sent at brief in
tervals back to the world by the man
who was all too probably to see 1t no
more, and after the last message 81
lence and distance swallowed up the
expedition-the men, the balloon and
the whole project Of new invasion
Of the pole.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

An active tool never acquires rust.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

On a clear day a pigeon'can see 2oC
miles.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

buntings and tri- Aien ouAe 'oAA-
umphal arches, flocked to the railroad
station with bands Of music and sill
yer salvers bearing bread and salt, all
for the purpose Of welcoming the
White General" who, according to q
rumor, originated no one knew how,
was to arrive by the midday express
train. In Austria many believe that
Arch Duke John is still alive.
Librarian sPutnam has abolished
the custom Of permitting persons of
responsible character and unquestion-
ed position occasionally to take books
from the Congressional Library, after
making a deposit as a precaution
against accident. Mr.. Putnam says
that there have been no abuses Of the
custom, but that he thinks the absence
Of all risk the safer plan.
The broad ax., 1900-11-03

Il
Solomon when arrayed in all hi.
royal glory never wore a shirt waist
BATS CAPS FOR COLDS.
Are recommended by the best druggists
Is cents. They cure safely and quickly.
Good advice is often suspected wher
given by a disinterested person.
mrs. wlnsl ou's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums, reduces IN
HAnmAtion, slAys pain. cures wind collie &c bottle
Gold may be the key to society, but
poverty Is its strongest barrier.
Goes Cough BaIsam
n IN. Oldest and best Il viii break MP cold quicku
tnAn anything else IL Is always reliable TU It.
The worst Christian watchers are
those who are taking cat-naps.
Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of q
scough cure--J. W. o'BRrES. 80 Third Ave,
n. Minneapolis, MINI. Jan. 6 1900
The clothing Of growing boy re-
fuses to grow with him.
Soms articles must be described. Whites
Yucatan needs no description; it's the real
thing.
To repel ones cross Is to make II
heavier.-Amiel.
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle.
Words are the blossoms and deeds
are the fruits.
As Q dressing and color restorer. PAKKKs's Han
BALsAM never fails TO satisfy.
HMDKRooRxs, the best cure for corns. l5cts.
The dice Of God are always loaded.
Emerson.
Farms for sale On easy terms, or exchance, IN Ia,
Eeb-, MINI or s. d. J. MulhaIl, Sioux City, Iowa
On a clear day pigeon'can see 200
miles
Carter's Ink Is Just rs cheap as poor ink and
Is the best Ink made. Always use Carter'G
An active tool never acquires rust
The colored American., 1900-05-26
Columbus,O O.

race. Every house built by black men is
strong tower against the allied hosts oi
prejudice. 1t is impossible for us to attach
too much Importance to this aspect of the
subject. Without industrial development
there can be no wealth; without wealth
there can be no leisure; without leisure no
opportunity for thoughtful reflection and
the cultivation of the higher arts
L would set no limitations on the attain
mentS or the negro in arts, letters or states
manship but, my friends, the surest and
Speed1est way to reach these ends Is by
laying the foundation in the little things of
life that are Immediately at our door The
man who has never learned how to make
money to pay his own debts is not the one
to be intrusted with the duty of making
laws to pay the national debt.
HOW to Create a Business for Ones
Self.
L have read recently an account of a
young colOred man in the District of CO.
lumbia who graduated from college and
then from a school of technology, and then
what? He did not go about seeking for q
position which other brains and Other
hands had created, but used his knowledge
OF Ine sciences and mathematics in Great
ing bOOtblack establishment, where he
manufactures his own blacking and polish
starting with one chair, he now has n
dozen; starting with one place of business
be now has several What matters If fo
thls man whether republicans democrats
OF popui1Sts are IN power in WASHINGTON?
IIldl he mas a business that
gives him independence and with its ex-
PahSlon and growth will come wealth and
leisure and the highest educational opDor-
tunltleS for his children. Oh for a thou
sand men with the force of character and
common sense to begin on such q founda-
tiOni o"iA"n
1t is not alone the mere matter of tba
negro learning this or that trade for which
piead, put through the trade the ind,,s-
uyI out from the trade or industry 7 want
10 see evolved the full-fiedged, unhampered
uIieCtered man. L plead for industrial de-
EtelopLIehl, not because l want TO cr-,,nn
Ihe negro, out because 1 want to free hin,
l e Wdlle 10 see MIN enter the great and all
Pq~eFLul business and commercial world
Dy the slde or every church I want IN
see the factory Surrounding every school
uouoe / want TO see hundred farms Rv
the slde OF your certificate of church mem.
t, tIIoI ohlp 1 want 10 see you place the hank
oooA. II you give a promise to carry a
loIch IN the political parade, secure q
promise that you will be permitted To
mdTcn IN the labor parade with dinner
Sucket IN hand the next morning and every
III is far from my purpose TO advocate a
mere theory. Most that I have sought in
Inns Inns ADDRESS to emphasize l have tried to
live by and practice "
The Magnificent Work mt TusIxa.aa
II for brief moment you will excuse me-
Tor the seeming egotism I will tell YOU
What set of devoted colored men and wo-
The colored American., 1900-05-26

Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, o.:
"Gentlemen-I have used Pe-rurna for
short time and can ohesrfully recon-
mend it as being all you represent and
wish every man who Is suffering with
catarrh could know Of its great value.
Should at any future time have ocoa-
sion to recommend treatment of your
kind, rest assured that yours Will be the
one. James Lewis"
Wherever the catarrh is, there is sure
to be waste Of mucus. The mucus 10
as precious as blood. It is blood, in fact.
1t is blood plasma-blood with the cor
2uscles removed. To stop this waste,
you must stop this eatarrh. A course OF
treatment with Pe-ru-na never fails to
DO this.
Send for free catarrh book. Address
The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co..
Columbus, O.
The colored American., 1900-05-26
WASHINGTON At his BEST.

The Tusksges Wizard Tenaered an Ovation by
the Intellect and Culture of the Nations
apital-Mors Clearly Than Ever, He
Enunciates the Principles Upon Which the
Negro Must Build a Successful Future
Inter Racial Co operation and Proportion
Training of Head and Hand the Essentials
The colored American., 1900-05-26
The Evil of Superficial Show.

If we are poor, let us be poor and not
attempt in our poverty to initiate the rich
md thus hold ourselves up to the ridicule
of the world.
There is no more sad sight in christendom
han to see n young colored man who Is
minus a bank account, minus a foot Of real
ESTATE minus a home for himself or par
nts. minus the saving habit, spending all
1e earns ard too often, more than he earns
n the mere vain attempt to deceive the
world by superficial show. But the worlc
mas a way Of not being deceived, and in
The colored American., 1900-05-26


1t is in the storm that the vessel is
tested and not in the calm.
In our case, the world should be con-
stantly reminded that the problems that
nave grown out of our presence as a race
IN this country are not of our seeking OF
making. White Americans should always
bear in mind that their duty toward the
American negro Is unique one. Yea,
more than that, it is sacred obligation.
The black man was not only brought to
this country without his consent, but in
the face OF his most earnest protest. Every
cry every wall, every moan of anguish OF
the broken-hearted, heather mother, as