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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-12-09
AN INFORMAL CALL.
Ne1ShhorIy Affair in Which the New
Corners Cook Plays a Rather
Important Part.

That certain degree of formality is
desirable is suggested by an amusing
story from the Chicago News of a
neighborly call. The far-reaching re-
suits Of the visit can readily be i'm
agined.
Good evening"" said the elderly
woman, approaching the steps. 81 see
you are enjoying the fresh air. It's
luxury to be able to sit outside again.
isn't it?''
1T is pleasant" responded the
woman, who was sitting on the front
steps.
81 don't believe>you know me. am
Mrs. Baxter, your neighbor, two doors
off. No, don't get UP. I'll just sit down
here beside you. Don't say word
now. have intended to call ever since
you moved in, but you know how it
is. There's always something. And
when l saw you come out and sit down
| said to my husband, I'm just going
to run over right now. If she thinks
I'm informal / don't mind, because
am informal, l always was And he
just laughed and told me to go ahead.
He says he thinks he met your hus-
band some years ago. How do you
like your house? You needn't tell
me, though, for I hardly suppose
you've got used to it yet, and it's so
discouraging getting settled; and then
I saw Mrs. Thomas, your next-door
neighbor on the other side, a day or
two ago, and she tells me that you've
been having awful trouble getting q
servant. You needn't say anything. l
know exactly what it is. I don't know
what the girls are coming to. They
cont seem to want to work, and they're
most of them worthless when you do
get one. I've had more"
The other woman had twice made a
movement as if to rise, but had been
prevented by the OBTAINING hand of the
informal caller. This time, however,
she got up.
IF you're wanting to see Mrs. Cos
sage, ma am, you'll have to call again.
for she's gone to the theayter and
won't be back until late" she said.
with cold dignity. amt Mrs. Cos
sage myself, I'm the cook"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-12-09
Britona Smoking Less.

Figures published by British tobacco
journal show striking falling off in the
Importation to that country of foreign
cigars and American and Egyptian
cigarettes. his has been set OF by only
a comparatively small rise In the i'm
ports of manufactured leaf. and
there is little or no evidence to show
that the British cigars are growing In
popularity, the trade paper comes to the
conclusion that the people Of this coun-
Try at present are smoking less.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-12-09
THE BISHOPS
az BEARD 80
BY C. SEWELL.
,oOo@oOoOc@.

HDARDoN me-" said the quiet man
in the corner, suddenly, Il am
about to make a singular request"
DR.. Bigworth, bishop of Steadmin-
ster, put down his paper and stared
haughtily over his spectacles at his
Vis-a-vis. He made it rule never to
enter into conversation with strangers
on long railway journey. Generally
speaking, he didn't even deign to no
tice their existence; but on this occa-
sion he had remarked, with a feeling
as much akin to irritation as his SUI
perior code permitted, that the man
who sat opposite possessed flowing
beard Of quite unusual length and ex-
treme sickness.
Now, DR.. Bigworth's solitary weak
ness happened to be pride in his beard
hence the animosity. 1t certainly
was singularly handsome one. So
ciety papers devoted whole paragraphs
to its honor. 1t had become as much
q part of his personality as the collars,
orchids and eyeglasses that are from
time to time associated with other
celebrities.
That a stranger-and a somewhat
seedy stranger to boot-should pre-
sumo to exhibit such possession, too,
was something in the nature of lib
erty. No wonder, therefore, that the
bishop had looked more severe and re-
pressive than usual
Truth to tell, he was not in the best
Of tempers that morning. He had
risen at six and swallowed his coffee
and egg hurriedly by gas-light, to the
accompaniment OF suppressed yawns
from a very sleepy butler; and there
IS something so utterly lacking in dig
nifty about scrambled breakfast be-
fore seven!
But he had pressing business in Lon
don, and an early train to catch. so
he had left Mrs. Bishop snoring peace
<Siiiy, and had ensconced himself in the
corner of an empty irst-class, hoping
AS there wa no stop for two hours
for privacy. And then just at the last
minute an apologize guard had hustled
IN this man with the beard and
slammed the door.
Naturally, when he ventured to
speak, the bishop surveyed him with
shilling disapproval.
Indeed, sir?" he said, coldly, in re-
ply to the intruder's remark. The man
In the corner did not follow up his
first observation for a moment or two.
He took out his watch and looked at
It. Then he raised his eyes.
There's no stop for an hour and so
minutes" he announced, politely.
May l point out to you, to save any
subsequent misunderstanding, that you
are some little distance from the COM
municating cord?" The bishops stern
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-12-09

ISLANDERS to another; thinks 'e's a
bishop, do 'e?'' Now, yer riverence,"
advised cheeky boy in the rear, "jest
go along quiet with them gentlemen.
They're a-going to take yer TO West
minister Habbey."
The policemen closed upon him, and
before the bishop could move again or
even expOstulate he felt two powerful
arms round his chest, and a pair of
hands in front seized his wrists and
snapped on couple of handouts.
With furious cry like that of a wild
beast at bay he made a mighty effort
to wrench himself free-something
seemed to snap, the crowd swan be-
fore his eyes, and-and-
The man in the corner was still
there, looking at him certainly, but
with a look of frightened surprise.
L beg your pardon, SIR inquired the
man in the corner, timidly, "did you
speak?"
"No-no," said the bishop, confused
ly. mo; ought to apologize, be-
lieve. I'm afraid-that is to say, I
think I've been asleep" His hand
SCO1o W HIS Culu I0drIulIy. JOY or
joys, his beard was still there, longer
and silkier than ever! He breathed
huge sigh of relief, and then glanced
quickly at his legs; they were en-
cased in neat CATERS, just as they had
been when he started. The man in the
corner wore seedy top-coat, and the
bag at his side wouldn't have held
anything bigger than an ordinary-sized
cat.
DR.. Bigworth experienced a warm
sensation of intense, radiant gratitude,
such as he had never felt before; a
newborn instinct of friendliness
prompted him to do something for the
man in the corner. He picked up his
paper and held it out to him.
you haven't seen this weeks Sat
urday, perhaps, sir?" he said, affec-
tionately. There's a canital article
on The Psychology of Dreams
Oh, no, you're not depriving
Ine-pray take it."-London Tit-Bits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-12-09
THE LESSON OF THE LEAVES

The autumn lay in glory on the slopin' of
the hills
All 50 fancy-red an yellow, gold an
brown
AS If a mighty evenin' tide was settlin'
DER the rills,
An the sun a-sheddin lights a-goin'
down.
Oh, the rustlin' of them leaves
AS they fell from off the trees,
A-dancin' an q prancin' to the music OF
the breeze;
An our hearts a-keepin' time
To the laughin' of the rhyme
A-listenin to the rustlin' of them leaves.
@With the glory round she whispered to me
sayin' 1 was dear,
An talked gentle-like an pretty-like
an true,
Bout our love bein' all bright colors like
the mountains stretchin near,
With the grace of God a-touchin every
hue.
Oh, the rustlin' of them leaves
AS we walked among the tlHes,
A-blOwin' an tip-toein to the singin Of
the breeze;
And we two fondly dreamin'
OF the days so sweet-like seenin'-
A-listenin to the rustlin' of them leaves.
An while the autumn on the hills was
yet a-loOkin' grand,
An time SO happy pasSin' quick along,
A shadow sudden 'peared to come an
cover all the land.
An fallin' on my heart put out its song.
Oh, the rustlin' of them leaves
AS I prayed beneath the trees,
Begged the angels send a hope a-soundin'
on the breeze;
AS DER my darlin' bendin'
fought the death impendin'-
A-listenin to the rustlin' of them leaves.
But when the day was CROWN dim she
said. low-like to me:
I'm goin', love, long with the sunset
tide;
A-crossin' OF the Bar-its shimmerins
An the mornin' light upon the other
side"
Oh, the rustlln' of them leaves,
'BoVe the graves beneath the trees,
Like whisperins of a blessin' from q
spirit in the breeze;
While from DER the evenin' hill
Come the echo-"Peace, be stilln'-
A-listeuin' to the rustlin' of them leaves.
Florence Bell Cochrane, in Leslies
Monthly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-12-09

miss Whitaker, a prominent ]
club woman of Savannah, Ga,
tells how she was entirely cured
Of ovarian troubles by the use
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM 81 heartily
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound as Uterine
Tonic and Regulator. I suffered for
four years with Irregularities and
Uterine troubles. No one but those
who have experienced this dreadful
agony can form any idea of the physi.
cal and mental misery those endure
who are thus afflicted. Your Vege.
table Compound cured me within
three months. 1 was fully restored to
health and strength, and now my
periods are regular and painless.
What q blessing it is to be able to
obtain such remedy when so many
doctors fail to help you. Lydia T..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is better than any doctor or medicine
ever had. Very truly yours, Miss
EASY WHITAKER, 604 39th St., w.
Savannah, Ca $4,000 forfeit " original Of
''s The fesrmsonas WhcS We
are constantly publishing from
grateful women prove beyond q
doubt the power Of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
to conquer female diseases.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-12-09
No Mercy I'm Thfa.

A Nebraska paper wants the newspapss
poets to contribute verses so that 1t may
run two whole pages Of parodies on THE
Night Before Christmas" some time dur
ing December. This is a good way to tor
ture the delinquent subscribers, but
should not the paying element be shown
little mercy?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
His Last Hope Realized,

(From the Sentinel, GObO. MOnt.)
In the first opening of Oklahoma to
settlers In 1889, the editor OF this pa
per was among the many seekers after
fortune who made the big q one
fine day In April. During his travel
ing about and afterwards his camping
upon his claim, he encountered much
bad water, which, together with the
severe heat. gave him a very severe
diarrhoea which 1t seemed almost i'm
possible to check, and along in June
the case became so bad he expected to
die. One DAY n of his n~eighbors
brought him one small bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy as a last hope. A big dose
was given him while he was rolling
about on the ground in great agony,
and in a few minutes the dose was
repeated. The good effect Of the med
icine was DOR noticed and within an
hour the patient was taking his first
sound sleep for a fortnight. The one
little bottle worked a complete cure.
and he cannot help but feel grateful.
The season for bowel disorders being
at hand suggests this item. For sale
by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18

Men have seen the natural advan-
tages Of this part OF Arizona for years
and have worked to take advantage
of the anne The have toiled and en-
deayored to study out some system to
take advantage Of Natures provisions,
and now the sunlight Of hope and
realization is making bright the night
OF labor. A great and beneficent gov
eminent came to the aid OF the dis
tressed spirits and said it would as
sist In providing for the storage OF
water II the people would comply with
certain conditions, and then the wisest
knew that the reservoir would be
built and commenced to work out
some scheme that would be accept
able to the government. Mass meet
ings we're called and an association
was formed. but some were obdurate
or followed false prophets, and a cam
paign OF education had to be insti-
tuted. Brave men went forward to
work and toll and tell the people what
they must do to be saved. All men
could not at once comprehend, owing
to the vastness of the undertaking,
and the men who toiled among the
people did no without pay or consider
alton, but went al missionaries imbued
with a desire TO help the people and
to help future generations. Their
work was arduous, but It was not in
vain. Their systematic and c~Onscien-
tions work has brought results and
now the reservoir will be built, and
another Phoenix will arise that will
be the pride and the wonder Of the
nation, and future generations will
erect monuments of marble to the
men who were responsible for their
greatness, and the names Of George
H. Maxwell and B. A. Fowler will be
emblazoned In letters OF gold. No
honor will be too great to bestow
upon the brave and untiring patriots
who have worked so as%siduously. In
ternal d~issension and external strife
have not dismayed them, while a less
brave heart would have surrendered
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
CIoverdaIe
0Ieom Margarine
lbs for Csc
Good for Table
Or
Cooking Purposes.
Graaf & Hayward
o o GROCERS, o 8 .
Butchers and Bakers.
THE SALT RIVER VALLEY
BUILDING or THE GREAT GOV
EMINENT RESERVOIR PRAc-
TicALLY ASSURED.
Jubilation OF the People Over Rush to
Take Up Lands In the Reserve.

Citizens Of Las Vegas interested in
the establishment Of a reservoir on
the Gallinas will peruse the following
from a Phoenix (Ariz.) paper with
ayidity:
Great is the Salt River valley! The
great Tonic reservoir is now almost
N assured reality. For years the
land wner have lived here trying TO
build up q great commonwealth on an
insufdciency Of water. Summer after
summer has come and gone, and each
summer saw the fields parched and
scarcely enough water to quench the
thirst Of the stock that the farmer
possessed. Water storage has been
talked Of and discussed for years, and
IT times the solving Of the great prob
lem seemed to be far In the dim fu-
ture. Individuals have endeavored to
pr0mulgate some kind OF scheme
whereby the great storage dam could
be built, but It was a vast undertake
ing and one that could never have
succeeded or been carried out without
the aid Of a great and good govern.
ment TO back up the brains and the
enterprise OF the people who have
p0ndered over the great question of
water storage. Sometimes the people
Of this valley were on the verge Of
despair. but there came q time when
the Marlborough Newlands act was
passed by the congress Of the United
states, and then hope was revived in
the breasts Of the brave spirits who
have lived and toiled In this valley for
ycnrs-lived and toiled with a faith
that all would come out well, and
that mar would do what nature had
left undone. When the Lord made
Arizona he endowed 1t with natural
resources that the people who settled
here would have to work out-work
out for their own good. No great
town. community or nation ever ex-
listed that was not moulded by work.
Men and nations must work to r
per--work with hand and with brain.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat.

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is agree
ably aromatic. It is received through the
nostrils, c~leanses and heals the whole sur
face over which il diffuses itself. Druggists
sell the 5Oc. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test it and you are sure to continue
the treatment.
Announcement.
To accommodate those who are partia
to the use Of atomizers in applying liquid
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou.
btes, the proprictors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known as Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including lie
spraying tube is rs cents. Druggists or by
ma;.. Tbs liquid fern embodi.,s sDe .a.
a.inas rs nsN,sier !, tne e.,.,d ns4osfsf,ao
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
TRlP TO ST. LOUIS.

Brazil expects to spend $500, 900 in
gold at the Worlds Fair, the president
having recommended that amount.
The Association of Master Plumb
ers will hold its 1904 convention at
the Worlds Fair, st. Louis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18

With Kansas prosperity at high tide
and a bumper wheat crop nearing har-
vest. Mr.. Ware seems to have the
better Of the argument.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18

Continued on Page 81
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-22
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS.

United States Land Once. Lewiston. idaho. July
30th. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions OF the act OF Congress of June 3. 1878.
entitled An act for the sale Of timber lands In The
States of California. Oregon, Nevada and Washing
on Te Titory." as extended 10 all the public Land
States by act VI August 4. 1892.
CHARLES s. INGLE
OF Genesee county Ut Latah, State OF IDAHO has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement No..
tor the purchase nf the " Sc y Sec. s. and "
sw OF Section No. 80 In Township No. 81 n.
Range No. IN, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought Is more valuable for its timber or
stone than tor agricultural purposes and 10 establis
his Claim TO said land before The Register and Re-
ceiver OF this office at Lewiston. Idaho. on Tuesday
the Goth day of October. 1903.
tie names as Witnesses:
Arthur Morrison. OF Forest Nez Perez Co Idaho.
Thomas lngie.
Haston NomeT, "F.s
lanes KENYON. 3"
Any aud all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested 10 file their claims In
this office before said 10Th day OF Oct. 1908.
J. WEST. Register.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-22
TIMBER LAND ACT JUNE 3, 1875
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

ualisd States Land Once. Lewiston. Idaho. July
18th. 1903. PSI
Notice IS hereby given thai 10 compliance with the
provisions II the act Of Congress u June s. 1873
eRtiiled An Tor the sale OF iimoer lands In the
States Of California, Oregon. Nevada and Washing
States by ACT Of August 4. 1892 James MailOck OF
Lewiston. county OF Nez Perez. State OF idaho has
fof the purchase Of The " Sc 5 y sw u OF Sec
ton ho % Va Township No. 80 n. hsnRe No. 4
w.B.m. and will offer proof 20 show that the land
sought Is more valuable for lis lumber stone than
foT agricultural purposes. and 10 establish his claim
10 SAID land before The Register ana Receiver OF this
once al Lewiston. idaho on "Wednesday the TN day
Of OetObeF. 1903.
He names Witnesses.
Mary y GODDARD OF Waha idaho.
Fred W Goddard of Lewiston Idaho
lanes MeCiTaBe.
E5aa 6. McGTane.
Any and an persons claiming adversely The above
Described lands ara requested 10 5le their cafu in
this ONCE on o. before sald I'm day 81 October 1903
J. b. WEsT REGISTER.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-22
NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL BONDS
BY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. "a.


Pursuant to resolution OF the Board
of Trustees of School District Mo- "a, in
the county of Nee Perce. State OF. Idaho,
duly entered on the Ist day of August,
1909, an election was held in said district
on the 18th dayof August, 1908. for the
purpose of determining whether the truss
tees OF said district be authorized to issue
bonds in the sum OF $IoOo 90, payable
January Ist. 1873, TO bear interest ct
per cent. per annum, interest payable
semi annually, for the purpose Of repair
ing and seating the school house In said
district, aud al said election more than
two-thirds of the votes cast being in favor
of said propositions, and the board Of
trustees having been authorized 10 issue
the same.
Now, therefore pursuant to the author
ity granted at said election, and 'fesolu-
ton OF the board Of trustees of said dis
trict No 81, notice Is hereby given of
the intention OF said district to issue
bonds to the amount Of 100000 to be in
denomination $500 90 each to be paid
January fst, 1918. and bear interest at
the rate of S per cent. per annnm. inter
est payable semi annually, and bidn are
invited for the same, said bids to he fled
with the clerk Of said district at Meifose,
Idaho, on or before the hour of o'clock
p m on the grid day Of October, 1903, ON
which date the same win be opened by
said board
The board reserves the right 10 reject
any or all bids offered.
| By order Of the board,
f. MfsNKR,
Clerk OF the Board oil Trustees
Of School District No. g.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-22
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Lana Once. Lewiston. Idaho. July
18th, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions OF the act OF Congress of June B. 1875.
entitled IAN act Tor the sale OF timber LANDS In the
States of California Oregon. Nevada and Wash
lngton Territory" as extended TO all the PuolIc
Land States by act OF August T. 1892.
sTEPHRN JACQUES
of LapwaI, county of Nel Perez. State o. Idaho.
has this day filed In this ONCE his sworn Statement
No.------ tor the purchase OF the sw ar Of
ton No. 10 In township No. 81 n. range VI B m and
will offer proof TO show that the land sought Is
valuable tor its timber stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim 10 said Hand be-
fore the Register and Receiver of this ofhce AT Lew
ision. idaho, Wednesday the 18th day OF October
1903
HE names as Witnesses:
Joseph Murray OF Lapawat Idaho
flavie jacques
Phillip Smith &" ''
Louis Deisoi Of Lewiston. idaho
ANY and oil persons claiming adversely tae above
De scrbed lands are requested to file their claims In
this Office before said 18th day OF October 1908.
J b. WEST. Register
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-22
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land ofhe. Lewiston. Idaho. August
l2nd 1903, 4xg
Notice is hereby given that In compaHce with the
provisions OF the act Of Congress OF lone 8. 1875
entitled An act for the sale OF Usher lands In the
States Of California Oregon. Nevada and w ashinR-
ton Territory. as extended TO ell the Public Land
States by act Of August 4, 1892,
CHRISTIAN HOLEH
of Forest county OF Nez Perez. State of Idaho has
this day filed In this office his sworn statement No.
for the purchase Of the half SW quarter II Section
No. "a In Township No. 80 n. Range Nd. W b M,
and will offer proof to show that The land sought
more valuable for Its timber Or stone than tLr agn-
cultural purposes ana to establish his Claim TO said
land before the Register and Hecevef OF this otGce
al Lewiston. Idaho. on Thursday the lzih day II
November. 1903
He names as Witnesses;
Edward Hoee. of Forest. Idaho.
LhIisiia an Jacobson, OF Forest. idaho.
Elias +. Nelson of Forest. Idaho.
James Harris. OF Forest, Idaho.
Any and al persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested TO le their In
his office on or before said Eth dav OF November.
1903. }. b. Wsst. kegisier.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-22
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Ofhte. Lewiston. Idaho.
August 9th. 1908
the provisions of the of Congress Of June 1875
entitled An act for the sale of timber lands In the
States OF California. Oregon. Nevada and Washing
ton Territory" as extended to all the Public Land
States BY act Of August 4. 1892,
MARIE DAMAS
of Lewiston, county OF Nez Perez. State OF Idaho.
has this day filed in this office his sworn statement
No. -. Tor the purchase of the W y Of ne and
" of Sc u Of Section No. D in Township No. 80 n.
Range No. W b M. and will uffer proof To show that
the land sought Is valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes and 10 establish
her claim 10 said land before the Register and Ne
ceiver of this office at Lewiston, Idaho. on Friday
tn d day of October. 1908.
She names witnesses:
frank v; kettenbach, OF Lewiston. Idaho.
Edward c. Smith, "
Amy u. kettenbach, " "
Otto kettenbach, =" e
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested to file their claims 10
this office before said % day OF October 1903
j. b. WEST. Register.