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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
lobe JOhnSOn'S Baby.
BY E. T. BULLOCK.

Copyright. 1901. by Daily Story Pub. COD
The sun shone down hot and parch-
ing upon the lonely canvas covered
wagon that slowly wound its way
across the burning sands towards the
village of Bear Creek. The painting
horses, wet with dirty foam, labored
heavily as the awkward wagon moved
slowly along. A tall, lean man with
short, stubby whiskers sat holding
Inc lines, and urged on the tagging
steps of the tired animals. From
within the covered body came the low
sound of a woman's voice as she
crooned the sweet melody of some old
fashioned hymn. Suddenly the sing
ing ceased.
Are we almost there?" she asked,
with tired hopefulness in her voice.
A head appeared from behind the flap
of the curtain. 1t was rather a pretty
head, with its wealth of dark brown
hair.
"Are we almost there?" she asked
again, pushing her elbows out upon
the front seat. The man looked
around with soft smile.
"Yes," he said. DO you see them
low, squatty houses yonder?" The
woman nodded assent. well. that's
hit" he said, as he touched her cheek
affectionately He spoke with a slow
drawl. his words dropping as if with
studied weight.
In a few minutes the wagon en-
tered the narrow, lane-like street
lined with its rough log huts. At the
| first sight of the white canvas in the
distance the inhabitants of Bear
Creek had collected to watch the grow
| ing speck and to indulge in curious
speculation as to its occupants.
Its one 'er them fellers ter work
at OIL Jim Crawford's, I guess said d
i rough-looking individual of capaciouS
girth.
Eyes, dam 'em, They've been Eel
pilin' in here like bees Nv late" re,
| sponded another.
| 1t was evident that the people Of
Bear Creek bore no special goodwill
towards "Ol' Jim Crawford"
AS the horses drew the wagon alons
between the rows of people on either
side of the street the man on the sea
was greeted by many waves of thu
hand. He pulled his team into thu
rude sidewalk near small group o
men. ken yer tell me tner way tt
Jim Crawfords?" he asked politely
A frown spread over the faces of thu
men. For a minute no one spoke
The man on the wagon waited ex
pectantly.
Jim Crawford's is right up thar.
finally answered a stout young fel
lew, throwing up his open hand will
fingers pointing in all directions
And when yer git ter the fork of tn
road, jest take the fork hand"
laugh from the crowd greeted hi
rough jest. The man on the wagol
showed a slight red tinge under tn
swarthy tan of his face.
81 amt here to raise no row." h
said. looking the short young ma
squarely in the eye. But yer coul
be er darn sight more civil TO e
stranger" His peculiar drawl affect
ed the disabilities of the crowd. and
loud laugh rang out on the air. Whe
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
Germanv.s Foresight.

Germany has shown far greater fore
sight than either England or the Unit
ed States in the matter of training Of
ficers and men for the navy. Her
schools are filled with the brightest OF
the coming generation, being educated
in navigation and gunnery, and, in
stead OF limiting the graduates, as we
do at Annapolis, to fifty or sixty a
year, she is turning out annually 400
or 500 young sailors COL petent to COM
mand SHIPS at neutrality-suspicious.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

ing few yards he saw to his left
across the street the sign of the Big
Horn saloon. A sudden idea seemed
to strike him. He again pulled his
horses into the side of the street and
got down from his seat.
Friends ne said. will yer all
come and take som'thin' with me. jest
ter show that Their amt no hard feel
ings?"
The crowd was staggered at first
but soon responded joyfully, conclud-
ing that the stranger was pretty
good fellow although he was going
to work for "OP Jim Crawford"
Were der yer hail from. Stranger"
asked Shorty Johnson, as they lined
up before the bar.
Kentucky" answered the stranger
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

On the Amazon river several indian
tribes use SNUFF, called pareca, which is
made Of seeds of a species of plant.
When bout of snuff-taking is deter
mined on the people become highly in
toxicated and then use the snuff. The
effect of pareca is SO violent that the
taker drops as If shot and lies insen-
sible for some time; those more &C
customed to it are highly excited,
dancing and singing as if mad. The
effect soon subsidies. Other tribes use
it to repel ague during the wet season.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
Points for wemeA
Defiance Starch.

Defiance Starch.
Once used always used.
1t is the best cold water starch ever
made
Each and every package contains
sixteen ounces.
A single sixteen ounce package costs
only ten cents: other starchcs cost ten
cents for twelve ounce packages.
Every package contains written
guarantee to refund money if satisfac-
ton is not given.
1t gives clothes that stif. glossy
finish that is guarantee of comfort
to the wearer. No other starch has
this advantage.
1t contains ingredients that enables
its manufacturers to omit all chemi-
Gals, the presence of which in other
starches have proved injurious to
linen.
There is nothing in it that can even
, in the slightest degree injure the
most delicately woven fabric.
1t will not blister nor break the
goods.
1t will not stick to the iron.
1t requires no premiums to promote
its sale.
1t speaks for itself.
1t viii not disappoint you.
1t is being placed on sale by all gro
GERS. If your grocer hasn't heard of
it" insist that he order some for you
from his wholesaler. Made by Mag
netic Starch Co.. Omaha. Neb.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Papa was cutting F'reddy's hair very
well, but was not quick at the job, and
Fred who is years of age, found the
function very tiresome. At last he
said: Are you nearly done. daddy?"
Very near; I've just the front to do
now replied the father. I'm 'fraid,"
sighed the martyr, that the back will
grow again while you are cutting the
front."-Stray Stories.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

half-breed girl sat all night by the
cradle waiting for his returning foot
steps; but no sound broke the still
nejs Of the night save the howl OF
some lonely dog outside, or the occa-
sional waking wall of the infant in
her charge, Finally. at day-break.
the shambling footsteps came up the
beaten path. Then a heavy boot beat
roughly at the door for admittancs
Hurriedly opening the door she re-
turned to the cradle. The staggering
figure of a man came in. 1t was lobe
Johnson, his eyes bloodshot with
drink and dissipation. For moment
he gazed expectantly around the
room. "Millie," he called. Then see
ing the frightened half-breed beside
the swaying cradle he seemed to re-
ell the incidents of the past few days.
With a dark frown on his brow, he
stumbled over to the lar corner of the
room and fell heavily on the bed.
lobe Johnson slept long and sound
". He was awakened late in the aft
ernoon by the rough voices of the
men with whom he had spent the pre-
vious night. Hardened Wretehes that
they were, they wished him to return
to tie village-to the bar and gaming
tables. For the moment he seemed
ready to yield. Then suddenly from
the cradle came a faint "coo." He
turned quickly to meet the laughing
blue eyes of his baby. He looked
steadily at the little fac twas the
first time since that fatal night. Then
he walked quickly to the cradle and
lifted the little thing in his arms.
No, by lingo, 1 won't go!" he cried
fiercely to the men. For the moment
they were stupefied. Then they bowed
cir heads and walked slowly from
the room.
WAS it the look in the soft blue
eyes?" they unused. WAS it the smile
of his lost love he saw"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

The prosperity of a country depends
not on the abundance of its revenues,
nor on the strength of its fortifca-
lions, nor on the beauty OF its pub
lie buildings; but it consists in the
number of its cultivated citizens, its
men of education, enlightenment and
character. Here are to be found its
true interest, its. chief strength, its
real ower.-Martin Luther.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

writer states that the difference
in susceptibility TO electric shock be-
tween horses and men is largely a
question of shoes. The sole of mans
shoe has very high resistance. but a
horse with his four iron shoes, fastened
On with iron nails, is apt to get the
full benefit of the current
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Brooklyn, N Y, Nov. 15th.-A medical
authority says: I'm many families
throughout the world Garfield Tea often
takes the place of the family physician.
for practically everyone suffers at times
from disorders of stomach. liver, kid
neys or bowels. Certainly. from no 9TH
er medicine can such good results be
obtained This Herb remedy makes peo-
pie well. thus greatly increasing their
capacity for enjoying life; it is good for
young and old"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
PRINCESS VIROQUA, NJ. D.
Endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound After
Following Its Record For
Years

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM Health is
the greatest boon bestowed on human
ity and therefore anything that can
restore lost health is a blessing. 1
consider Lydia Z. Pinl1ham's Veg
etable Compound as blessing to
State and Nation. 1t cures her moth
ers and daughters and makes them
well and strong.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

A few years ago the cable system was
considered the best, but since the inven-
ton of the trolley, the cable is being rap
idly displa Experts now claim that
compressed air will eventually be the car
power of the future. In all lines of in
dustry improvements are constantly be-
ing made bur in medicine HostetterS
Stomach Bitjsrs still holds the lead, be-
cause it is impossible to make better
medicine for indigestion. dyspepsia. belch-
ing or biliousness. Be sure TO try It.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
IMPERATIVE COMMANDS.
Johann Strauss Compiled with Wishes
OF Russian Royalty.

Johann Strauss Complied with Wishes
OF Russian Royalty.
When Johann Strauss took his Or
chestra to Russia he had some I'M
usual experiences not generally vouch-
safed 10 those who live outside an
autocratic government. One day he
received the czarina's commands to
play before her at her summer resort
and was told on arriving there, that
he would have to rehearse his pro-
gram three times before the perform
ance. He begged to know the reason
for that. but no explanation was given
him. These were her majesty's orders
and he could only comply. Still his
establishment grew when he saw dur
ing the three rehearsals an empty
court carriage, drawn by a pair of
horses slowly going back and forth in
front of his orchestra.
Throughout the final performances
the mysterious act was explained. The
empress, having a sharp attack of
govt, was obliged to recline in the car
rage, her feet on cushion, while the
concert took place, and the object OF
rehearsal had been to accustom the
horses to full string band, lest they
should take fright and bolt their mis-
tress. At the end of the performance
an exalted dignitary of the court bade
Strauss follow him to a splendid
grand piano, saying: Now, be good
enough to play me all the newest
Vienna music" Although he was
! pretty fatigued by his three rehearsals
and state performance, Strauss
thought it expedient to comply, but
after he had played continuously fol
over an hour he stopped, saying: 81
presume that will be sufficient" 90
am not at all tired cody rejoined
his excellency. But 1 am" sait
Strauss, and rose from the instrument
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
Not spencerIan.

"Ah." sighed Dremer, the clerk,
don't you wish you could write like
shakespeare" Not much L don't, "
replied Adam Upp, the bookkeeper.
You don't? Why?" I'D be fired.
Didn't you ever see Shakespeare's sig
nature ?'-Philadelphia Press.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
Ingenious Garden Gate.

In the village of Hirzbach, near Ans
bach, Germany, there is a peculiar
garden gate. In the year 1920 Ludwig.
Marenbach, farmer, planted at the
entrance of his garden two beech trees,
which he united in one arch. Over
this arch the cultivator made several
more small arches with all kinds Of
figures with some small branches. To-
day the whole in its blooming green
dress seems like a living triumphal
arch. The many years it has existed
makes it look more like a work of ma
ture than the work of human hand.
The man who does the very best he
can iS n t1l1e hero
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21


"For fifteen years have noted the
effect of your Vegetable Compound in
curing special diseases of women.
81 know of nothing superior for
ovarian trouble, barrenness, and 1t
has prevented hundreds of dangerous
operations where physicians claimed
it was the only chance to get well.
liberation and Inflammation of the
womb has been cured in two or three
weeks through its use, and as | find it
purely an herbal remedy, unhesitat-
ingly give it my highest endorsement.
-Fraternally yours, DIR. P. VIRooUA,
Lansing, Mich. 5000 forfeit if ab0Us tss-
finoniai is not genuine.
IF you are i'll do not hesitate to
get a bottle of Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound at
once, and write to Mrs. Pink
ham at Lynn, Mass. for special
advice; it is entirely free.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

On the question of whether it is bet
ter to plant fruit trees in fall or spring
Professor F. A Waugh OF the Vermont
Experiment station says that one time
is just as good as the other, providing
the soil is in good condition and the
trees are all right. There are some
advantages to setting trees in the fall,
the principal one being that there is
commonly more time for it at that sea-
son. There is always rush of work
in the spring, but at this time of the
year farm operations are less pressing.
Sometimes also the trees can be had
in better condition in the fall. Usual
ly prices are slightly lower for nursery
stock. Furthermore when fall plant
ing is really successful the trees are apt
to do better than when spring planted
They become established to some ex-
tent during the winter and are all
ready to start with the first growing
weather in spring. The chief require
ment for fall planting is good soil in a
state of high cultivation. Raw, lumpy,
soddy soil will not answer. Positions in
which water stands will not do for fall
planting. In fact, trees should never
be set in such places. Where the soil
is not light and well drained it is liable
to freeze and heave, thus doing much
injury to young trees. But If the soil
is right, and the trees are right, and
the man is ready to plant, fall setting
of fruit trees is nearly always adyis-
able.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
How's TnIs-

We Sner One Hundred Dollars rewardfor any
case of Catarrh that ci.lnot be cured by Hall
Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo. o.
We the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
PERFECTLY honorable in all business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any obllga-
tions made by their firm.
West & Truax Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.. Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesals
Druggists Toledo Ohio.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surftces
OF the system Testimonials sent free krlce
75c per bottle Sold by all druggists
natliS Fanny pills the best
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

the rough wells had subsidized small
girl stepped out from behind the men.
Hers was the dark complexion OF the
haIf-breed.
I'll tell yer wher' OIL Jim lives, :
she cried. Tie men turned around
abruptly "Jes' foller this road to
Their forks and then take tner road ter
yer right, or Jinl's is erbout 300
yards from the last cabin" she said
pointing to the distant hut. The men
sneered at her and one OF them
grabbed at her dress, but she easily
eluded them and passed on up the
street
The tall man clucked to his horses
and the wagon moved on. After driv,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishness. Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms Over $4,000 testimonials.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. AID
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
Postmaster's Modest Salary

The postmaster at Grand Tunwell,
Pa, threatened to resign because his
income amounted to only 13 cents
day. Then he fell sick and the Office
was abolished.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
spot, streak or give your goods an I'M
evenly dyed appearance. Sold by drug
gists, Toe. per package.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Pain-Wizard OIL. Use the last on
the first and you have neither one nor
the other.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

When young man gazes into the
windows of horse furnishing estab-
lishment the story starts of coming
wedding.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF as
acough cure.--J. W. O'BRIEN, Sss Third Ave.
N, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. q, 1900
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
GOOD HOUsEKEEPERs

A man never smiles when he shows
his teeth to dentist.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

A boy who doesn't like to work
never has any trouble in convincing
his mother that he is sick.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Correct in yourself the traits you
dislike in others.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

A bad penny and dudes trousers
always turn up.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

!. Your faith must be one. your ac-
tons one. and one the banner under
which you eombat.-Mazzini.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

How terribly monotonous CONVERSE
tons would be il everybody behaved.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

The above is the opinion of Profess
or Waugh. But the Farmers Review
wishes to call the attention of its read
ers to the fact that Western conditions
are not entirely similar to those of
Vermont The horticultural societies
of the West have quite generally de-
clared against fall planting of fruit
trees. The Illinois Horticultural So
ciety declares against fall planting
north of Springfield. but believes it is
safe to fall plant in the southern half
of the state-Farmers' Review.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Friends of rich man have a hun
bred hands
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Easee

Some people are SO two faced that
they deceive themselves.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
horticultural Observations.
(From the Farmers Review.l

(From the Farmers Review.)
The Dried Fruit Association of CAL
ifornia is said to be making efforts
to reach the consumers more directly
than has been the case previous to
this time. 1t is apparently trying to
eliminate all the middle men but one.
The consumers will be interested in
knowing if it means better service.
From some of the canneries come re-
ports to the effect that the market is
constantly demanding better quality in
the canned goods. AS a result the by
products of the orchard are not so
much sought after as the main prod
ucts-first-class fruit. Probably the
demand has not as yet greatly affected
the quality that goes into the cans, but
that it will in the future seems GER
tain. The raisers of fruit will then
be compelled to settle all over again
the question of what to do with small
and unstable fruit.
Luther Burbank, the man that has
made himself world-famous by the
| many hybrid plants he has produced.
| is reported now to have produced a
seedless prune The result was OBJ
! tanned by crossing French prune
| with a plum; what variety we do not
know. The new product has seed,
| but it is small and edible. This will
make it possible to dry prunes with
out extracting the stones. A few
years ago such result would have
been regarded as impossible, but since
the production of the seedless orange
the seedless grape and a few othel
| seedless fruits now known CONNER
cially. no one wonders at the report!
of the same thing being done witt
! plums and prunes.
It may be that Australia and New
Zealand will become strong shipper
| Of fruit to the European markets.
is largely question of bow long frui
can be kept sound. and the Australian
are constantly hunting for new meth
DDS of preserving fruits for transit
If they can find some method that vii
i keep fruit perfect for seven week
they have a good chance OF getting
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

To Cure n Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Ever remark that mule hitched to
a buggy looks out of place.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

People who have soft snaps are usu'
ally the ones who don't enjoy them
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
Mother Gray,s Sweet Powders for Childr

The swindler generally has pull
where legs are concerned.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

The cautious magistrate hesitates to
commit himself.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Much that passes for philosophy i;
nothing but downright impotence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
white as snow All grocers. &c. a package.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Use the best That's why they buy Red
Cross Ball Blue. AT leading grocers. . cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21
Mrs WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.

For children teethIng softens the gins reduces
aammaton allays pain. swind collie 25c bottle.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

Some people are long on mock mod
esty and shy on the real thing.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

"Anyboddy with yer?"
A few minutes la;er lobe Johnson
drove slowly away from the Big Horn,
followed by the lusty cheers of his
newly gained friends.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

II . sa1,' :ss. rsss Thompsons Eye Water
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

The man who does the very best h,
can is a true hero.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-11-21

answered the stranger.