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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-05-17
CHAPTER XIV.

A COLLECTION OF CUR1os.
Later on in the evening, as I was
going up to dress for dinner. l encoun-
tered Mr.. Wentworth once more.
"Hello!" said he. What floorY"
"Third."
milne also'
We got out of the lift together and
walked down the passage. he chatting
glibly Of what he had seen and what
he had been doing with himself that
day. Opposite his door he stopped and
invited 1,se within.
"Half an hour yet to dinner. sup
pose You can dress in ten minutes?''
"Less, think, if the need arise"
1t was bedroom similar to my own
Indeed the rooms Of a hotel have a
wearisolne likeness to each other-a
chilly baroness that makes one feel a
stranger and wanderer.
noticed on his dressing table sever
al quaint curios Of an eastern pattern
and drew his attention to them.
"Yes,' he said; Pm a bit of ourio
hunter. This Malay creese," he con-
tinued, taking up villainous looking
weapon with an inlaid handle, has a
grewsome story Of it's own. Il got it
with the weapon as one gets q pedi.
gree with dog; but, whether real or
faxed, can't say"
"And the story?''
1.-THE man who owned this ran amuck
| and killed seven people. Jealousy, l
believe. But, Lord, you can never
| credit half the tales you hear"
'The weapon looks sinister enough
! to have such a history"
| He laughed. II think a curio 10 Of
! no value without a personal history.
In fact, insist upon getting. history
with the article, real or spurious.
never inquire too closely. 1t doesn't
do. We are all very fine fellows, but
we might easily be finer. Now look at
this pistol said he. 1T is very old
and is Of Chinese or Korean manufac-
| ture. History traces it back to Chi
King. celebrated prince of the Ming
dynasty: Who Chi-king was or what
was, the Ming dynasty l haven't the
remotest idea,s but the dealer l bought
it from in Wardour street spoke Of
them with such an air of familiarity
that ! did not like to display my igno.
rance by asking questions" = 5s>E#&::
| The weapon referred to was a curt.
ously wrought, old fashioned flintlock
not unlike the clumsy contrivances OF
three centuries ago. and vet from the
appearance Of the metal had no doubt
: whatever that the, dealer Of Wardoui
street had manufactured this antique
lrealm as easily as he had traced its
history ..5 4 ,t5.# IN D.. s @: s
st doesn't shoot, / suppose?'' Is y
Good heavens, no! It couldn't ever
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-05-17

He shOaDed me aClleTe the bullet had Inn
be0dcd itself in the plaster. 4,
lures. " hen Of sudden there was
fash. a mufled report. and bullet
sang by my eyes. In an instant was
on my guard. Springing around en-
countered the scared white face OF Mr.
Wentworth. He was still holding the
smoking pistol In his hand. that quaint
weapon of eastern design. and his agi-
tation was so great that he trembled
violently
'You are not hurt?'' he gasped.
mo"
THANK heavenr' This as devoutly
as man ever uttered those words.
''What is it? How did it happenY
"Why." said he, 1.-The thing was load.
ed. Accidentally snapped the flint.
Look, you might have received this in
stead Of the WALL"
he walked across the room and
showed ms where the bullet. after max.
ing splissh. had Embedded itself In
| the plaster. :.
Heavens! What a providential es-
cape! An inch or two more and
Eyes," l said, beginning to quake
now all the danger was over. II felt It
almost scorch my eyes," -
He threw the weapon down with an
exclamation Of disgust.
"People who sell old firearms without
first ascertaining their condition ought
to be criminally prosecuted" be pro,
ceeded energetically.. "Chance, and
! chance alone, has averted one Of the
| many tragedies with which the news
papers daily provide us. I have often
| wondered how people can be so care
less; now l realize how easily an acct:
dent may happen. But thank heaven
no harm has come Of it. You will for
give me?'
"Willingly," smiled, but was still
a bit shaky. ''How were you to know
the thing was loaded?' ST.
AYE" he, echoed solemnly. "How
was to known" ~ ."n ::s.
His distress was so evident and sim
; cere that began to make light Of the
matter, not wishing to deepen the con-
Germ which saw SO visibly affected
him. No doubt it was Narrow ses-
cape, but misses never count All the
same it was lucky for me that l had
i suddenly thrown back my head, the
, better to view the pictures. Otherwise
there would have been one more shoot
ing fatality to record. :
J. left him with his protestations ring
ing in my ears and carried away with
me the picture Of spallid face, a pale
and quivering mouth, and two little
/ eyes that shone like. points Of hot met.
al. 1t was not q pleasant picture. and
! as 1. entered my room tinstinctively
locked the, door. For %=of a sudden a
thought came to me, or. rather a
thought that I had repeatedly strtyen
) to Danish. assumed the aggressive and
! forced itself upon my attention. ST i
strove to put It away as one Of those
& things which do 4 man no honor, but /,
would not be denied. Presently it bea,
in upon my brain; it 3throbbed through
I every pulse; il turned me cold with !
1 hopeless. sickening dread. as The
DISCHARGE Of the pistol due to aLcciden11
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

100 acres 81 miles northeast OF
Cabool, Texas county, NO.; u acres
cleared and fenced; remainder 10
good timber land of which fully 60
acres 10 cultivable.
Frame house mot good; good
barn; fine we'll; never failing spring;
email bearing orchard; berries;
grapes. 30 acres meadow (clover
and timothy; the soil is good. A
good farm Ia q fine climate.
Value $1,000 - encumbrance
500 due May /, 1901, at 2 per cent
interest. On payment of 500 re.
mainder can run on Eve years.
Quick cash sale will take equity
for $3.50. Exchange must be at
proper value for this farm and for
good property not heavily encum.
bered-preferably clear city prop
erty. Give fullest details of any
exchange offered.
SAMUEL Il. SMITH,
Baxter Springs, Kan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

ut is with good deal of pleasure
and satisfaction that I recommend
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy" says Druggist
A. w. Sawtelle, of Hartford, Conn
"a lady customer, seeing the RENE
dy exposed for sale on my show
case, said to me: 4 really believe
that medicine saved my life the
past summer while at the shore,
and she became go enthusiastic
over lite merits that / at once made
up my mind to recommend it in
the future. Recently a gentleman
came into my store 80 overcome
with collie pains that he sank at
once to the floor. / gave him a
dose of this remedy which helped
him. I repeated the dose and in
fifteen minutes he left my store
smilingly informing me that he
felt as we'll as ever" Sold by A. X.
Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
Missouri Pacific Ry at Joplin.

Arrive.
From st. Louis and Kansas City at 200 I'm
From st. Louis and Kansas City at S4S I'm
From st. Louis and Kansas City at 400 pm
Depart.
For ST. Louis and Kansas City at go a. m
For st. Louis and Kansas City at 9.10 q. IN
For st. Louis and Kansas City at 100 p. m
Train No. 4. which leaves Joplin at $40 a
m, makes direct connection at st. Louis
and Kaneas City for Chicago.
Train No. 10. leaving Joplin at 100 p m
for st. Louis and Kansas City, arriving In
Kansas City ut 1,s0 q m, and st. Louis at
10 m, has free reclining chair cars and
sleeper. No change.
No. $50 q m.-Sleeper for Kansas City.
This Is the ONLY LINE running three
daily passenger trains from Southwest
Missouri to Kansas City and st. Louie
equipment consists of Pullman palace
coaches, FREE reclining chair cars and
Pullman sleeping cars and buffet. For
further particulars apply to
G. H. ROHRER.
Passenger and Ticket Agent. Joplin. No.
III. Lyon, p. c. Lyon,
Western Pass. ACT, Trav. Pass. Agt.
901 Main street, Kansas City, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

"A few months ago food which
ate for breakfast would not remain
on my stomach half an hour.
used one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure and can now eat my breakfast
and other meals with relish and
my food is thoroughly digested
Nothing equals KodoI Dyspepsia
Cure for stomach trouble.-H. s
Pitts. Arlington, Tex. Kodol Dye
pepsia Cure digests what you eat
Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
Beware of O Cough.

A cough is not a disease, but a
symptom. Consumption and bron'
chitis, which are the most danger.
GUS and fatal diseases, have for
their first indication persistent
cough, aud if properly treated as
soon az this cough appears are
easily cured. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has proven wonderfully
successful, and gained it's wide rep
utatiou and extensive sale by ite
success in curing the disease which
cause coughing. If it is not bene'
fetal it will not cost you a cent
For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

A woman in Idaho got divorce
from her husband because he would
not take her to the Paris EXPOSE
ton. He testified in court that he
was afraid of water aub that he was
afraid to get into a bath tub even
he got so seasick. That man has
indigestion just as a good many
others we know and should take DR.
Caldweli's Syrup Pepsiu. Get 1t al
DeWitt& Thompson's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
PROGRAM
FOR
Sunday School Convention
to be held at
NEUTRAL. KANSAS.
SUNDAY, JULY z, 1901.

Song service by all.
Scripture reading and prayer, by
Rev. Lichtenwalter.
Song by Neutral school.
Address of welcome, Mrs. Taburn,
Helps and Hindrances to Sue.
cessful Sunday School Work.
Helps, B. A. Shupe and Mr.. Arm
strong. Hindrances, Mr.. Wagner
and Mr.. Snelson.
Song by Blue Mound school.
General discussion.
Male quartette.
Recitation, Inez Shupe.
Song by Mount Hope school.
How to Study the Bible in Sun.
day School, Rev. Cullison.
Song by Grace Hill school.
Paper, by Mrs. Sadie Nice.
Solo, Mrs. L. L. Dean.
Recitation, Miss Polly.
Song, by little folks.
The Responsibility of the Sunday
School in Teaching Reverence for
Sacred Things, Rev. Lichtenwalter
and Rev. Bramhall.
Solo, Misc Culiison.
Miscellaneous business.
Closing cong BY Neutral school.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
Kansss CITY, Fl. Scott q Menphis.

Trains leave passenger depot at Baxter
Springs a. follows:
No. ,oI. east bound passenger -. $50 pm.
No. goa. north bound passenger. 1910 am.
No. goo north bound passenger. $40 pm.
No. sos. east bound passenger .. 500 am.
No. ,o4. north bound passenger. II:5, pm.
No. sos. east bound passenger. 1903 am.
No. ,I6. north bound freight ....a:4o pm.
No. ,1s. east bound freight. =. $40 au.
MIAMI TRAINS.
No. ,I4. north bound. .(arrives) $40 am.
No. sr,. south bound. .Qeaves) 6:Is pm.
Trains 3I,. and 3I4 will carry pas
sengers when holding tickets. Train BIS.
due at Baxter at $40 an. will not carry
passengers.
Mail and passenger trains run daily;
freight trains daily except Sunday. Mail
closes at postofflce 80 minutes before train
time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

The lack of energy you feel, the
backache and a run down condition
generally, all mean kidney disor'
der. Foley's Kidney Cure will re.
store your strength and vigor by
making the kidneys well. Take no
substitute. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
To Exchange.

100 acres Of excellent unirnproved
land in northwest corner OF Wood.
son county, Kansas, 31a miles from
Virgil on the N. X. & T. Ry.
The tract is in grass, of which IL
produces fine crops. and lie under a
good wire fence. Value $1,000.
In making offer of exchange give
full particulars of your property.
SAMUEL H. SMITH,
Baxter Springs, Kas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Dyspeptics cannot live long be.
cause to live requires nourishment
Food ia not nourishing until 1t is
digested. A disordered stomach
cannot digest food. 1t must have
assistance. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests all kinds of food without
aid from the stomach, allowing i,
to rest and regain it's natural func'
tons. It's elements are exactly the
same as the natural digestive fluids
and it simply can't help but do you
good Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
SPECIAL NOTICE.

As the report is current that 1
have my pictures finished in Fort
Scott, wish to state that ! DO NOT
and never have had any work fin.
ished there or anywhere else. l
take the pictures and finish them
myself. CLAUDE JONES'
Photographer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

A surgical operation is not neces.
sary to cure piles. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve saves all that expense
and never fails. Beware of coun.
terfeits. Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

40. Blanchard. West Bangor, N.
Y, says: II have been troubled with
kidney disease for the last five
years. Have doctored with several
physicians and I got no relief until
I used two bottles of Foley's Kid
new Cure" A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
List Of Letters

Remaining in the poetoftice at
Baxter Springs. Kansas. for the
week ending with June II, 1901.
which if not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington. ID. c.:
Berry. Wiley Dawson. ST
Ingle, Andy Jones. Charlie
Scott, Sarah L e Wellman, DR. c l.
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say"Adver
tised," giving date of list.
J.B. BOYER, p. NJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
Our new stock Of wallpaper
is open for inspection.
MORROW & co.

Eczema salt rheum, tetter, chahng.
ivy poison and all skin fortunes are
quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. The certain pile cure.
Morrow Il Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Mr.. James Brown of Putsmouth,
Va, over 90 years of age, suffered
for years with a bad sore on the
face. Physicians could not help
him. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured him permanently. Morrow &
~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Danger, disease and death follow
neglect of the bowels. Use DeWitt's
Little Early Risers to regulate 'em
aud you'll add years to your life
and life to your years. Easy to take,
never grippe. Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
TO THE PUBLIC.

I am now representing Work
Bros. of Chicago. This firm is noted
for making the finest clothing in
existence and the prices are low.
Express is paid and no deposit is
required with order. See me at Dun
ha ms stand. BERT c. DUNBAR.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

B. F. Mouser, druggist at Ghetto
pa. Kansas, says: II have the best
sale on DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
of any article in my store" So has
Dewitt & Thompson. It cures con-
stipation, indigestion, sick head
ache and stomache trouble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
WARNING NOTICE.

Hunting, firhing. seining and
trapping 10 positively forbidden on
my premises or the Seaton place,
which is in my charge. My friends
will heed this notice and all others
must. A. w. ABRAMS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Allen Halverson of West Prairie,
Wis.,, says: "People come ten miles
to buy Foley's Kidney Cure" while
]. A. Spero of Helmer, Ind. says:
at 10 the medical wonder of the
age" Ar. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
Highest cash prices paid
for chickens at Dents.

1.-THE doctors told me my cough
wac incursble; One Minute Cough
Cure made me we'll man."-Norris
Silver, North Stratford, N. H. Be-
cause you've not found relief from
a stubborn cough. don't despair
One Minute Cough Cure has cured
thousands; Il will cure you. Safe
and aure. Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
CARPET WEAVING.

Mre. Mahala Snow will weave Car.
pet at her home two and one-half
blocks west and one block south of
Cooper's store. Terms reasonable.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Biliousness is a condition char
acterized by a disturbance of the
digestive organs. The stomach is
debilitated, the liver torpid, the
bowels constipated. There 10 a
loathing of food, pain the bowels,
dizziness, coated tongue and vomit'
ing, first of the undigested or part
ly digested food and then OF bile
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets allay the disturbances OF
the stomach and create q healthy
appetite. They also tone up the
liver to a healthy action and regu'
late the bowels. Try them and you
are certain to be much pleased with
the result. For sale by A. Z. Kane
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
WILL BE CONTINUED.

Claude Fenton will continue the
boot and shoe business of his faith.
err. Claude is a good workman and
If you need anything in his line see
him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

In going to Kansas City, take the
Missouri Pacific at Joplin. You can
go to Joplin on the Memphis at 90
o. m. Missouri Pacific train leaves
Joplin at 2 p. m, arriving In Kan
sae City at l:30 q. m, 90 you can 20
to bed and get a good rest before IL
IL time to do business. For further
information address c. b. Rohrer'
agent Missouri Pacific, Joplin, No.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

William Woodland, of Decatur, Ia.
writes: IL was troubled with kid
ney disease for several years and
four one dollar sike bottles ct Fo-
ley.s Kidney Cure cured me. ]
would recommend il to anyone who
has kidney trouble" A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
NEW HARDWARE STORE.

7. "A. Eriksen has transferred his
hardware business to 6. r. Gould
of Lawrence and will in a short
time open out in the hardware bust
ness in different location, in Bax.
ter, however, where he wants all
his old customers to call on him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Baxter and Chetopa Mail and Hack Line
Daily Except Sunday.
Leaves Baxter I p. M; Keelville $50.
Melrose 4. arrives at Chetopa at Q p. m.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15
Berry boxes and crates for
sale at Dents Cash Grocery.

Ira d. Reckard. Duucombe. la
writes: my little boy scalded HE
leg from the knee to the ankle. I
used Banner Salve Immediately and
in three weeks time Il was almost
entirely healed. / want to recon-
mend Il to every family and advise
them TO keep Banner Salve on hand
40 Il 20 sure remedy for scnIds Or
any sores." A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Small, but delicious-the
R. & S. Sc cigar. Sold only
by Polster.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

The bilious, tired, healthy man
cannot successfully compete with
his healthy rival. DeWitts Little
Early Risers will remove the cause
of your troubles. Morrow 4 Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Hot chilii-the best-at all times
at Mrs. Meyerdings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Berry boxes and crates for
sale at Dents Cash Grocery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Services will be held In St Marks
chapel EpiscopaD by Rev. W. K
McCutcheon on next Wednesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Baxter aud Peoria Mail Line.
Daily except Sunday. Mail leaves Baxter
at 7:00 q. m.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

Don't buy a last years bird
nest-buy your wallpaper Of
MoRRoW'& CO.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

SELECT KNIGHTS AND LADIES.
You can pay your assessments
and dues at the express Office.
F. r. MCGRRGoR,
Assistant Recording Treasurer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-15

DR.. A. ]. Thompson. dentist
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-06
THH TrMEs JoLL1Es p1ERp

]. Pierpont Morgan has returned 1t
may be remembered by some that this
Morgan is man who has figured some
what extensively in the great railroad
combinations OF the past-comb:nations
against which the Minneapolis Times has
lnYeighed with all the strenuity of it's
nature, aided by an unabridged dictionary
of obsolete words. Morgan came home
on the Deutschland and among those who
came to greet MIN and bid him welcome
to his native land and the scenes of his
early triumphs, was the duly accre dited
correspondent of the Times. Now Nor
gan and the Times correspondent are
the jolliest of bosom friends; so this cor
respondent sent in for publication one
of the jolliest jollies that ever appear
ed In print. Just what Pierp and the
other millionaires had been drinking Is
not revealed, but they were the joIliest
crowd that ever entertained g eat cor
respondent of great newspaper. We
are told that Pierp was dressed In "a
short brown coat having a jolly time"
A short brown coat having jolly time is
good, very good. The short brown coat
seemed to partake of the jollity of the oc-
casion, but it was short Here is the
inconsistency. A person who is short
is not likely to have a jolly time; not
so with Pierp's coat. It may have been
short on N P. stock, or short of C. B.
& c., but it did not matter whit to this
brown coat
Beside the jolly Pierp, with his jolly
brown coat, there was another jolly mil
lionaire who took his wife down a lad
der la Sapho, only the other way. Was
the wife jolly, too? Ali here the Times
leaves us in utter ignorance. At last
the world is treated to the information
that Pierp, with his short brown coat
having a jolly time" was as jolly as a
school boy. Can it be that the Times.
the arch enemy of community of inter
ests, has determined to turn its back
upon it's glorious past, and join the de-
spised gang of it's contemporaries and
out-jolly the jolliest jolher of them all?
1t looks that way, don't you think?