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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16

Bennington looked after Lucy AL
tons retreating form with amazement.
Only the night before she had prom
ised that she would marry him in the
spring and had sealed the bargain
with kiss. She had been lender and
loving then.
This morning she walked past him
with no sign that she was aware of
his presence save a naughty "Sir!"
when he had raised his hat in saluta-
ton.
The more Bennington thought ii
over the more inexplicabble 1t became.
He and Lucy had been more than
friends for a couple of years. She
had so clearly shown her preference
for his society that none had sought
to dispute his position
He could imagine no rival who
might have poisoned her mind against
him in so brief time as had elapsed
since the night before. He puzzled
his brain until it whirled, but still no
satisfactory explanation presented it's
elf
Then he decided upon very foolish
action. He left town.
Not even his most intimate friends
knew where he had gone, and for sew
erai weeks the set in which he moved
wondered at his hurried departure.
Then they decided that Lucy Alton
had refused him after all, and they
gave the matter no further thought.
AS for Bennington, he was seeking
to dispel his ennui in Paris. and only
succeeded in discovering that gay
capital to be a most dispirit1ng place.
week later he was arguing with the
customs officials on the familiar pier
in New York.
His man was too well trained to ex-
hibit any surprise when his master
walked in. He silently placed q huge
pile or letters upon the librbary table
and went out to attend to tho trunk.
Bennington turned the letters over
idly. Suddenly he gave a start There
was one little square envelope ad-
dressed in a handwriting, the sight of
which made his heart beat faster. He
tore it open.
Dear Jack" 1t ran. what has be.
come of you? 1t is not nice, sir, to
leave ones fiance in this abrupt fash.
ion. Have you already repented your
proposal? | don't like to think that.
Come in. Jack, and tell me what the
trouble is. | did so want to see you
last night"
1t was signed Lucy" and bore a
GATE one day later than his expert
ence on the avenue.
A second note was in Mr. Atoms
handwriting. This was dated ws1k
later. In vigorous terms her father
told Bennington what he Thought of
his actions.
81 learn that you are abroad, SIR"
he wrote. II should advise You to re.
main there, | cannot be answerable
for the circumstances should we
meet"
If Lucy's letter had been a puzzle,
this was even less understandable.
There was no installing the cht direct
he had received. In the face of that,
why should she write a day later as
though nothing had happened, and
why should her father brand hin as
scoundrel and a cad.
The quickest way to find out would
be to drive around to the Atoms. He
called a cab and in ten minut he
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16

Are you sure you will never make
the same mistake aeain?"
can't go along like this. 1t will drive
me crazy"
Come to the tableaux vivants to-
night" said the matron Lucy will
be taking part and we will try to see
her.
1t was hard upon Bennington to face
the curious gaze that evening at the
charity entertainment. 1t seemed to
him as though every one in the room
were discussing him.
Still, he bore it bravely, sustained
by the hope of seeing Lucy. She was
to appear in the last picture, and the
program line read:
Reflections, Miss Alton, Miss Car.
ter"
Miss Carter. That must be Mabel
Carter, Lucy's cousin from the west
When the curtain went up, there was
no sign of Miss Carter. 1t merely
disclosed Lucy standing in front of
mirror admiring her reflection. Then,
suddenly, the reflection stepped
through the mirror frame and a great
light dawned upon Bennington He re.
membered now that Miss Carter was
supposed to exactly resemble Lucy.
The resemblance must have been so
strong as to have deceived even the
eyes of love-
Needless of Mrs. Gray's OBTAINING
hand, he pushed his way through the
crowd to the door leading to the i'm
provised stage. Lucy was just COM
ing down the steps from the tenn
porary platform. He caught her wrist.
Lucy" he cried, can you ever for
give me for having been such fool!
! thought your cousin was you, and
she cut me. | did not have the heart
to stay and see you again. If you will
forgive the error | promise never to
do so again"
Are you sure you will never make
the same mistake again?"
81 assure you that it will not happen
again" he declared eagerly.
He sought to take her in his arms,
but she skillfully evaded him. and
voice from the platform cried out:
See here, Jack! | don't mind your
making love to Mabel if you think it's
me-but | draw the line at proxy
kisses"
Then Miss Carter very thoughtfully
hurried to her dressing room, while
Jack had to make apologies again to
the real Lucy.
She has accepted a ring as a certain
means of identification. II is a circlet
of plain gold.-Boston Globe
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16

There was slight pause, and be-
fore he could gather his senses Ben
nington found himself outside the
closed door.
1t would never do to make a scene
on the front steps. Bennington was
determined to get at the bottom of the
mystery, but this was not the place.
He jumped into the cab again and was
driven around to Mrs. Graves, who
had been his mentor since his
mothers death.
I'm sure | don't laf ow what the
matter is, Jack" she said sympathet.
ically There is report around that
Lucy would not have you, and that
you took a broken heart out of sight
until it mended again"
How can 1 find out?" he urged. Il
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16
DOCTOR ADVOCATED OPERATION.
PE-RU-NA MADE KNIFE UNNECESSARY.
MFRS. EVA BABTHo, 1913 East 12tf
WI St New York City, Y. Y. writes

MFRS. EVA BARTIo, 1913 East 18th
AVA St. New York City, n. V, writes:
II suffered for three years with leu
eorrhea and liberation of the womb.
The doctor advocated an operation
which dreaded very much, and strong
~ objected To go under it. Now ] am
a changed woman. Peruna cured me;
it took nine bottles, but | felt so much
improved l kept taking it, as | dreaded
an operation SO much. / am to-day in
perfect health and have not felt SO well
for fifteen years. Mrs. Eva Bartho.
Mrs. Senator Roach, of Larf-
more, ~ OAK; Mrs. Senator War
rem, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; BeIva
Lockwood and Mrs. General Long
street. of Washington, ID. c., are
among fhe prominent ladies who
indorse Peruna.
Miss Helen Rolof, Kaukauna, Wis,
writes:
several times during the past two
years or more my system has been
greatly in need of tonic, and at those
times Peruna has been of great help in
building up the system, restoring my
appetite and securing restful sleep. -
Helen Rolof.
Miss Muriel Armitage, SO Greenwood
Ave-, Detroit, Mich, District Organizer
of the Royal Templars of Temperance,
writes as follows:
II suffered for five years with uterine
| Irregularities, which brought on hys-
terra and made me physical wreck.
tried doctors from the different schools
Of medicine. but without any perceptible
change in my condition. In my despair
| called on an old nurse, who advised
me to try Peruna, and promised good
results If | would persist and take it
regularly. kept this up for six months.
and steadily gained strength and
health, and when ] had used fifteen
bottles | considered myself entirely
cured. | am a grateful, happy woman
to-day. Miss Muriel Armitage.
Miss Lucy Nj. Riley, 80 Davenport St,
Cleveland, Ohio, writes;
Il wish to add my Endorsement to
thousands of other women who have
been cured through the use of Peruna.
suffered for five years with severe
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16
DON'T CROSS YOUR KNEES.
Medical Men Say Grave Evils Com,
from Common Habit.


A medical authority has recently ut.
tered warning against the habit of
6itting with one knee crossed over the
other-a pose which is nowadays al.
most as common among women as
among men, This apparently harm.
less habit. it seems. is likely to cause
sciatica, lameness, chronic numbness,
ascending paralysis. cramps, varicose
veins, and other evils. The reason is
simple. The back of the knee. 1t is
explained. as well as the front of the
elbow and wrist. the groin and the
armpit, contains nerves and blood
vessels which are less adequately pro
tected than In other parts of the body.
The space behind the knee contains
two large nerves, a large artery, and
numerous veins and Emphatic glands.
1t is the pressure on these nerves and
vessels which Is apt to give rise to
the various troubles against which we
are Montreal Herald.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16

baclache, and when weary or worried
in the least had prolonged headache.
l am now in perfect health, enjoy life
and have neither an ache or pain,
thanks to Peruna. Lucy NJ. Riley.
1t lis no longer question as towhether
Peruna can be relied on to cure all such
cases. During the many years in which
Peruna has been put to test in all forms
and stages of acute and chronic catarrh
no one year has put this remedy to
greater test than the past year.
If all the women who are suffering
with any form of female weakness
would write to DIR. Hartman, Columbus,
Ohio, and give him a complete descrip-
tion of their symptoms and the peculi-
arities of their troubles, he will imme-
diately reply with complete directions
for treatment, free Of charge.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16

was holding converse with Jud non, the
Atoms butler. Judson was polite, but
very evidently fearful
Please don't Insist. MIR. BbnHing.
ton" he pleaded. Mr.. Alton is not
strong, sir. If he were to see you. the
excitement might kill him.
See here, Judson," persisted Ben
nington hotly, whats the natter?
Why should the excitement ill Mr..
Alton? What have | done?'
Judson coughed ever so slightly. He
was too we'll trained to admit that he
knew the family secrets.
I'm sure | don't know anything"
declared Judson respectfully only
Mr.. Alton declared that you were not
to see Miss Alton. and DR., So miners
ordered me TO be careful that Mr.. Al
ton did not see you. am very sorry,
sir"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16
Spelling Ones Good Looks.

1t should be the aim of every won.
an to master the expression OF her
face. Expression is the action of Ger.
tain muscles OF the face. JOY. sad.
ness, love, hate, fear or anger, each
calls into play set of muscles. The
habitual use of one of these leaves
on the countenance marks which tell
their own story, says the Montreal
Herald. Cultivate placidity Of ex.
preston, and rest assured that there
will be no danger OF vacancy of coun.
tenance. Avoid wrinkling your brow,
closing one eye, frowning. smiling,
turning up the nose" thrusting the
tongue into the cheek. pouting. point.
ing the lips, pursuing up the mouth or
letting 1t Toll open. opening widely the
eyes, wagging the head, grinning, or
otherwise twisting or comforting the
features. 1t means sure damage to a
pretty face and is inconsistent with
good breeding.
II
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16
Vain EndeaNor.

A man once saved his money in very
prudent way:
He put a little by for fear there'd be
rainy day;
He needed all the maxims about thrift
and work. and health,
And reVereneed economy, which Is the
source of wealth
He made some small investments and
some larger after while.
And listened for applause, when he as
sumed r better style
Bun some of those who knew him sneered
while others simply sighed
He had practiced all the virtues but
they weren't satisfied
He looked the situation DER with sadness
and dismay.
And said. II guess III go ahead and give
the stuff away.
He built a lot of buildings and sincerely
strove TO find(
A WAY to spend fhis money that would
benefit mankind.
But people looked askance at him ana
said II told you 50.
The art of spending money is thing he
doesn't kn0 !.
It's scandalous q contemplate such .os-
tentatious pxlde.
sH % washington star.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16
colone,s Unique Collection.

An Austrian colonel has just died,
leaving to the Army museum. Vienna,
a collection of $4,000 papier-mache
soldiers in the uniforms of most ar
mics, past and present.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-06-16
Tea Caravans.

Tea caravans cross the now-coVer-
ed plateaux of Mongolia from Pekin
to Baikal year in and out, notwith.
standing the popular belief that the
camel Is only a tropical animal
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
Begin the Year by Figuring a Little
on the Future.

If You are looking for opportun.
ity or investment try the Southwest
All over the Southwest, cities and
towns are growing up, expanding,
requiring more, demanding more,
peopled by eager, pushing, wide
awake citizens, who see the virtue
Of encouraging enterprises of every
kind, the needfulness of getting
more and better facilities, and more
hands to develop the country.
Briefly, the condition Ys this: The
is really In need of moth
ing save people. More men are
wanted. In the Southwest are vast
areas of unimproved land-land mot
the crops Of which u 10 Co.
pable. The came thing. In q differ
emit way, is true of the towns. Few
lines of business are adequately
represented. There are openings of
all sorts-for mills and manufac.
turing plants, for email stores of all
kinds, for banks, newspapers and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
ESCAPED an Awful Fate.

Mr.. H. Haggins of Melbourne, Fla,
writes, "My doctor told me l had
consumption and nothing could be
done for me. was given up to die.
The offer of free trial bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consum-
ption, induced me to try it. Results
were startling. l am now on the
road to recovery and owe all to DIR.
Kings New Discovery. 1t surely
saved my life." This great cure is
for all throat and lung
diseases by A. r. Kane, druggist.
Price SOC and 81. Trial bottles free.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
Climatic Cures.

The influence of climatic condi-
tions In the cure of consumption 10
very much overdrawn. The poor
patient, and the rich patient, too,
can do much better at home by
proper attention to food digestion,
and irregular use of German Syrup.
Free expectoration in the morning
lie made certain by German Syrup,
so lie good night's rest and the alb
sence of that weakening cough and
facilitating night sweat. Restless
nights and the exhaustion due to
coughing, the greatest danger and
dread of the consumptive, can be
prevented or stopped by taking Ger
man Syrup literally and regularly.
Should you be able to 60 to warm
or CLINE, you will find that of the
thousands of coneumptives there,
the few who are benefited and re-
gain strength are those who use
German Syrup. Trial bottles, sc;
regular size 75c. At A. r. Kane's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03

Special homeseekers excursion to
Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory as follows: Round trip rate OF
SIS to Amarillo, Quanah, Vernon
Fl. Worth, Brentwood. Brady, San
Angelo, Waco, San Antonio, Hous-
ton, Galveston, Corpus Christi, Al.
ice, Rockport and Kerrville, Texas,
and all points in Texsseast thereof
Dates of sale Feb. 10, March and Is.
Return limit Il days after sale. Stop
Frisco excursion rates during
March and April: SIS to California
points. $27.05 to Portland, Ore, Sc
attic. Wash. and coast points. $24.55
to Spokane, Wash, and intermedi.
ate points. $22.05 to Ogden, Salt
Lake, Utah, Helena and Butte,
Mont, and iutermediate points.
$l94o to Billings, Mont and inter.
mediate points. All other points in
territory west and northwest pro-
portionately low. Special excursion
to points 10 Texas, Indian and Okla
homs Territories, March Is. Round
trip $15. Return limit q days. Stop.
overs allowed. Special one way ex-
cursions March Is to points in Tex
10 s.. Points in Oklahoma and In
dian Territories $3.50.
CARL PETERSON, Agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
Perfect COnfid ence.

When there used to be q feeling
of uneasiness and worry In the
household when q child showed
symptoms Of Group, there 10 now
perfect confidence. This 10 owing 10
the uniform success of Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy in the treat
ment of that disease. Mrs. N. I. Bas.
ford, of p oolesville, Nd, in speaking
of her experience in the use of that
remedy says: ~ have a world of
confidence in Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for I have used 1t with per.
feet success. My child, Garland, 10
subject to severe attacks of Group
and 1t always gives him promptre'
lief" For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
Missouri Pacific Ry at Joplin

Arrive.
From St. Louis and Kansas City at 1.30 O m
From st. Louis and Kansas City at $50 a m
From st. Louis and Kansas City at 400 pm
Depart.
For st. Louis and Kansas City at go n. M
For st. Louis and Kansas City at $40 q. m
For st. Louis and Kansas City at 100 p. M
Train No. 4, which leaves Joplin at $40
M, makes direct connection at st. Louis
and Kansas City for Chicago.
Train No. 80, leaving Joplin at 100 p III
for st. Louis and Kansas City, arriving in
Kansas City at 1,S0 M, and st. Louis al
40 III, has free reclining chair cars and
sleeper. No change.
No. 26-2,3O a n.-Sleeper for Kansas City
This is the ONLY LINE running three
daily passenger trains from Southwest
Missouri to Kansas City and st. Louis;
equipment consists of Pullman palace
coac hes, FREE reclining chhir cars and
Pullman sleeping cars and buffet. For
further particulars apply to
c. II. ROHRER.
Passenger and Ticket Agent, Joplin. No.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
When You Have q Cold.

The 6rst action when you have a
cold should be TO relieve the lungs.
This 10 the best accomplished by
the free use of Cha mberlain's Cough
Remedy. This remedy liquefies the
tough mucus and causes its expul.
sion from the air cells of the lungs,
produces free expectoration, and
opens the secretions. A complete
cure soon follows. This remedy
will cure severe cold in less time
than any other treatment and 1t
leaves the system in a natural and
healthy condition. It counteracts
any tendency toward pneumonia.
For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
BLANKS IN PLENTY.

This week we printed large sup
ply of the following blanks:
Territory farm leases.
State farm leases.
Territory chattel mortgages.
State chattel mortgages.
Our stock of legal blanks is now
very near complete, and our prices
much lower than can be found else
where. Our wholesale price is con-
siderably less than that made by
the larger supply houses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03

List Of Letters
Remaining in the postoffice at
Baxter Springs, Kansas. for the
week ending with March. 2, 1904.
which If not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington, d. c.:
Molly Fagg Alice Greenback
Earl Quinn I'D Hall
Mrs Will Moore III + Talbot
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say "Advel
tised," living date list.
w. s. BAXTER, P. N.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
Better Than Gold.

~ was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and ner-
vous debility" writes F. ]. Green of
Lancaster, N. H. mo remedy help
ed me until began using Electric
Bitters, which did me more good
than all the medicines I ever used.
They have also kept my wife in ex-
cellent health for years. She says
Electric Bitters are just splendid
for female troubles; that they are a
good tonic and iavigorator for weak
run down women. No other medi-
cine can take it's place in our fami.
ly." Try them. Only SOC. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed by A. R. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
Mysterious Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rosy. Whence the
difference! She who is blushing
with health uses DIR. Kings New
Life Pills to maintain it. BY gently
arousing the lazy organs they com.
pei good digestion and head off
constipation. Try them. Only 25c
at A. X. kane's, druggist.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
Armstrong, the East Side barber.
Another Case of Rheumatism Cured
by Chamberlain's Pain Balm.

The efficacy of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm in the relief of rheuma-
tism is being demonstrated daily.
Parker Triplett, of Grigsby, Va,
says that mberlain's Pain Balm
gave him permanent relief from
rheumatism in the back when ever
ything else failed, and he would
not be without it. For sale by A.
X. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
sAYi DO YOU WAsnP

lfnot You ought 10. Hcut ouse
that old wash Tub racket and 60 70
j. l. Hartley's Elite barber
shop, where youwiIl find nice clean
bath rooms and bath tubs big
enough to splash round in. Try
bath and see II you don't feel better.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
A BIG STOCK

OF cards which read as follows can
be found at this Office:
mo Hunting, Fishing or Tres
passing Allowed on This Farm"
The cards are heavy, nicely
printed and will stand the weather.
Buy them here.
THE NEWS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
Nearly Forfeits HIS LIE.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started horrible nicer on the leg
of ]. B. orner. Franklin Grove, III.
For four years Il defied all doctors
and all remedies. But Bucklen's
Arnica Salve had no trouble 70 cure
him. Equally good for burns, aka
eruptious, bruises md piles. &C at
A. r. Kane's drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03

lumber yards. Mechanics and pro-
feshional men; both are in demand.
Tell US what you want, how much
you have to invest, and we'll help
you with information about good
opening. GEORGE MORTON, Gent
Pass. Agt., N. X. and T. Railway,
ST. Louis, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
A Timely Topic.

At this season of coughs and
colds il is well to know that Foley's
Honey and Tar is the greatest throat
and lung remedy lit cures quickly
and prevents serious results from
cold. Sold by A. II. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03

For SALE.-A nice three.room
house with 50-foot lot. In fine
neighborhood. Good cistern on the
place. Will be sold cheap for cash
and to make a quick sale. For fur
Their information call at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
Passenger Teaffic 1eparfsnsnf,
FRISCO SYSTEM, 81. LOUIS.

The above schedule, which went into
effect March 20. gives you first class SER
vice and unequaled opportunities to reach
all points north, south, east and west, via
the Frisco System.
For further information as to routes,
rates and connections, call on or address
CARL PETERSON, Agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
What Are They?

Chamberlain Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets. A new remedy for stom.
ach troubles, biliousness and con-
stipation, and good one. Price 20
cents. For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
SOLD HERE.

Large, heavy cards bearing these
words: mo Hunting, Fishing or
Trespassing Allowed on This
Farm"
These cards can be found at the
News office. Price 10 cents each.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03

Drug stock and business In hue
Ting town of 1000 people for saieor
trade. Would exchange for land.
Daily sales average about $40. Call
at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-03
NO HUNTING,

Hunting in Reunion Park is pos
itively forbidden. Parties violating
this notice will surely be prose
cuted. CHAs. E. COLLINS, Manager.