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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

all, even if they did spell it with /;
capital P. His name was Powers, brt
he hadn't any influence; he was shorI
as clean as Samson!
On this liberty-loving sphere tn,
bitter is often mingled with the sweet;
naturally, then, it was no strangt
thing that the Powers family fount
aloes in plenty stuffed into their pa
triOtic dessert.
No criticisms were forthcoming con.
corning the celebration, for that wa.
a success both in attendance and en-.
thusiasm; and the dinner and fire.
works were simply elegant" with
weather to match. But when the COS.
sips found time to manipulate tbs
wires it went out that the presidents
family instituted the new departure or
purpose to air their attainments and
show off Margaret's beau; and not be.
cause they were any more patriotic
than other folks.
1t was at this juncture that Erastui
Powers changed his mind on the ques.
ton of predestination, and declared tt
his wife that it was nothing but 8
sleek scheme of the devil, to reflect or
him officially. And he swore within
himself, and by himself, that mo NOR.
golden opportunities should make z
fool of him!"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
SAMPLE OF FUTURE HISTORY
The Way the Securing of Vice Pres.
identisl Candidate May Be
Recorded.

Stealthily the stalwart, determined men
surrounded the house, undeteeted, owing to
the darkness and the dense fog that covered
everything, relates the Chicago Tribune.
Posting one of their number fully armed
at every possible avenue of escape, the lead
er, accompanied by dozen trusty followers
upon whose courage and fidelity he knew he
could rely IN any emergency, approached a
rear door
It a given signal they threw their united
weight against it.
The door yielded, and the next moment
they were inside.
Rushing through the house, they soon
found the man for whom they were search
ing.
He was sitting in the back parlor, sur
rounded by his family, unprepared to resist,
and evidently taken wholly by surprise.
Surrender" cried the leader, pointing
his revolver at his head
wardly calm, Il see you have me at dis
advantage. But you need not have brought
those handouts along. I'll go with you
quietly
He had just been nominated by one of
the great political parties for the office OF
vice president of the United States.
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ness, as citizens of these United
States"
Her husband struck an attitude wor-
thy of his position and replied: IF
the people coincide, Matilda. Now if
were mayor instead of a president,
things would move"
Isn't president bigger than a
mayor" she asked
mo; l rather think not when if
comes to saying what's to be done"
We'll, 'Rastus, why don't they saw
Mayor Roosevelt, then?" looking tri-
umphant. This was a poser for the
chief executive of Mortified and he
pretended not to hear.
Pshaw! continued Mrs. Powers.
noticing her husbands brown study.
who cares, so you don't forget the
celebration; a real old timer where
they read the Declaration of indie
pendence all solemn like to remind peo-
pie of their obligations. You won't LET
the opportunity slip, will you, dear ?''
she pleaded, the matter of precedence
in authority forgotten altogether.
Have the Declaration read, too; the
rising generation don't know anythins
about the foundation of Liberty; nor
with what struggling it came into ex-
tstence. nor even who signed it. per-
haps"
THE Declaration of independence /"
observed Mr.. Powers, carefully
doesn't make Fourth, no more than
a spring chicken makes a whole pic
mic. And, after all, can't imagine
who would read it, now that the pro
fesser is away"
THE professor!" snorted Mrs. 'Ras-
tus: why can't the minister read it?
He reads the Thanksgiving proclama-
tions, and 4 guess the grand old docu-
ment is as readable any day as they
are. not rejecting on the head Of the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
WHY HOT WEATHER MAKES WOMEN NERVOUS.
Suggestions by Or. Hartman. How
to Combat the Nervous Depression
Incident to Warm Weather.

Nervousness is very common among
women This condition is due to anaemic
nerve centers. The nerve centers are
the reservoir for nerve vitality. These
centers become bloodless for the want
Of proper nutrition.
This condition is especially noticeable
during the warm season. Every sum.
mer an army of invalids are produced a.
direct result of weak nervous systems.
This could easily be overcome by the
use Of Peruna. Peruna strikes at the
root of the trouble by correcting the
digestion. Perfect digestion furnishes
increased nutrition for the nerve centers.
Perfectly digested food gives these reser-
voirs of life a vitality which creates
strong, steady nerves, and in this man
ner fortifies and nourishes life.
Miss Blanche Grey. a prominent young
society woman of Memphis, Tenn, in a
recent letter from TIA Alabama street,
writes: ITO a society woman whose
nervous force is often taxed to the utmost
from lack of rest and irregular meals
know of nothing which is of SO much
benefit as Peruna. l took 1t few
months ago when / felt my strength
giving way, and 1t soon made Itself
manifest in giving me new strength
and health. Miss Blanche Grey.
Pe-ru-na Contains no Narcotics.
One reason why Peruna has found
permanent use in so many homes is that
it contains no narcotic of any kind. Pc
runa is perfectly harmless. 1t can be
used any length of time without acQuir-
ing a drug habit. Peruna does not pro-
duce temporary results. 1t is perma-
nent in its effect
1t has no bad effect upon the system,
and gradually eliminates catarrh by
removing the cause of catarrh. There
are multitude of homes where Perun8
has been used off and on for twenty
years. Such thing could not be posi-
Bile if Peruna contained any drugs Of a
narcotic nature.
At this season of the year we are
peculiarly liable to infiammations of the
stomach and bowels. 1t is the part Of
wisdom to learn how to cut them short
and in the easiest and quickest manner.
Peruna does this by it's peculiar power
over all forms of catarrhal troubles.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
Delightful Summer Tours to the East

are made more delightful by taking advan-
tage of the many inducements offered by
the Nickel Plate Road. Recognized as the
Low Rate Short Line between the West and
East, tourists are assured of a quick and
comfortable trip to the many beautiful
Summer Resorts located along or within
a short distance of the Nickel Plate Road.
Close connections are made at Buffalo for
all Eastern Points, Mountain Resorts and
famous watering places. The train serv-
ice of the Nickel Plate Road is up-to-date
in every respect and passengers are shown
the best of treatment by the efficient corps
of attendants to be found on all Nickel
Plate trains. Ladies travelling alone or
accompanied by children are given special
attention. 1t is in the splendid Dining
Cars where the liberality of management
is particularly apparent. No stated amount
is required for a meal in these Dining
Cars, but under the system of Individual
Club Meals, carefully prepared menus are
compiled into booklets containing sug-
gestions for a breakfast, luncheon or sup
per that will not cost more than So
cents, and on up to one dollar. Meals are
also served a la carte. All trains of the
Nickel Plate arrive at and depart from the
Great La Sale Street Station, Chicago.
When purchasing tickets say "Via the
Nickel Plate Route"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
HONORS WERE PLUMB EVEN
Out-of-Town People Have Something
to Talk About as Well as
City Folks.

Maxfeld Parrish, the illustrator, has a
picturesque house in Vermont, and from his
pleasant home he often makes excursions
INTO the widest and most isolated parts of
the state, says the New York Tribune.
During recent visit to New York Mr..
Parrish said:
Il stopped overnight at a lonely Vermont
farm last month. The house commanded a
barren and desolate landscape. 1t was any
thing but gay.
Il remember the brief conversation had
with the farmer as he showed me to my bed.
a very quiet place. l said.
" 1t is said he.
Does a newspaper ever find its way
here?'
Seldom
what is going on in New York, eh?'
No. said the farmer, grimly, but then,
you see, they don't hear much in New York
of what is going on here. either"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
The Preachers Evidence.

Roland, H., June 27.-Diabetes has so long
been looked upon as an incurable form of
Kidney Disease that sure cure for it must t
discoveries of the age. And every day brings
.orth fresh evidence that Dodd's Kidney
Pills will cure Diabetes. Important evidence
their favor is given by Rev. Thos. B. Nor
nan, the well-known Baptist minister here
Mr.. Norman says:
81 had all the symptoms of a bad case Of
Diabetes and received so much benefit from
;he use of Dodd's Kidney Pills that cheer.
;ully recommend them to anyone suffering
rom that dread disease. Dodd's Kidney
Pills will cure the worst form of Diabetes
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure Diabetes
me of the final stages of Kidney Disease
All the earlier stages, from Backache tc
Rheumatism, are naturally much more cas-
lily cured by the same remedy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
Mortified.
By MANDA L. CROKER.

nation, at all But and she cogitat-
ed moment-"our Margie can read it,
for that matter; and Ben and Rena
can sing the Star-Spangled Banner
beautifully! Then there's their
cousins, over at Phelps; they own the
string band. Well get them, and your
Fourth's assured, 'Rastus."
President Powers felt in his bones
that the matter was really settling, but
the drift of the partial outline struck
him as being a monopoly.
ut might be Objectionable, he ven
turned, ito make the programme a
family affair."" Matilda
"Humph!" she returned, warming up,
''why should they object? We've waited
a dozen years for the rest to move.
Mercy! 1 don't believe the people here
know even how many signed that won
derful paper fixing the Fourth for all
time"
well, Matilda" he answered, wear
lily, lit seems to me you are dead gone
on the Declaration"
Don't be blasphemous, 'Rastus," she
interpolated, you're the president of
Northfield-"
And" went on her husband deaf
to the interlude, I'll bet you $40 to
penny, if you dare, that not one coun-
Gilman can tell whether it was signed
at all or not"
His wife fairly gasped with surprise
and disdain. do you mean to say
that Mortified has refrigerated like
that, Erastus Powers? Surely the
pagan ancestors are not far in the
rear!"
Il was speaking of the town coun-
Gil, only" he answered as if pronounc-
ing sentence.
We'll, you tell them it was signed
by Sc of the biggest Fourth O. July
men on earth at that time; our first
congressman, too"
And Mrs. Powers swept up and down
the apartment, very Goddess of
Liberty
The town council met that evening
and the president was commissioned
by the powers behind the throne to
see to it," Very ably did he ''sug-
gest,'' and mention the matter" and
before he was aware they were all
wonderfully enthused.
He could almost hear Ben and
Rena's 20, Say Can You See," ETC., as
he drummed thoughtfully on his DESK
We must have an orator of the
day" broke in Houseman, the man of
energy, and I've been thinking that
young Lawyer Foote, of Phelps, would
be the one to wake up Northfield; and
we are able to pay him handsomely for
the speech"
The presidents face blanched, but
he was diplomat enough to hold his
tongue. The proposed orator was
Margie's best beau, and that pro-
gramme was again edging toward a
monopoly. But if this was of Provi-
dence he was not the one to gainsay
it; so Foote was booked for the ora
ton, If they could get him."
Get him!" mentally unused Powers.
"Of course. He'd break his neck to
show OFF before Margie" But another
was speaking.
And as to music" he was saying,
there's the Phelps string band. They
can come right along with the orator
OF the day and Phelps and Mortified
can celebrate together
Shades of the hydra-headed combinei
The scheme was moving Matilda's way
fast!
That's the checker!" cried Dumfey,
the most influential Of the lot. 81 will
write at once and do the inviting.
Wen give them good dinner and see
to the rest
How this thing was growing; what
magnitude this Fourth" had already
assumed. and it was only in embrvAl
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Surely there was more patriotism I
Mortified than Mrs. Powers dreame

Surely there was more patriotism /
Mortified than Mrs Powers dreame
of.
dent as the sun of their cluster, wa
ready with the climax
Our chief here can read the Declare
ton of independence, and we-the res
Of us-will consider ourselves a con-
mittee of the whole on decoration, fire
works and other things"
The chief felt a great and mos
uncomfortable lump under his cola
and firmly declined.
Well" said Nevins, determining t
get the honor fixed as near the centra
orb as possible, Miss Margie has
fine voice and we'll put her down TO
the reading"
President Powers swallowed tn
lump in his throat This was plainl
predestination, so he cheerfully sub
mitted
In due time Nevins waited on Mis-
Margie and she sweetly consented to d
the reading. And Mrs Powers wa
| asked to kindly make out the pro
gramme for that weeks issue of tn
Mortified Palladium
'Rastus," she exclaimed as soon a
Nevins' coattails disappeared arount
the corner, this certainly is getting t
be a family affair in spite of you
qualms.
ITO make it sure, I'll sandwich Be
and Rena in for their song and viii
head the table committee
The president of Mortified put Of
his hat and went out in the garden +
think. He was only figure-head afte
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
A Well Known Canadian Lady Sends
Letter of Endorsement to Pe-ru-na.

Miss Mary Burns, % Spring Garden
Road, Halifax, N. S., writes: Having
used Peruna for indigestion and stomach
trouble and to build up broken down
system with the very best results, am
pleased to state my experience with this
excellent medicine. had been troubled
with stomach trouble and poor digestion
for some years, and although l tried
many remedies and dieting, nothing
seemed to restore my health until used
Peruna. In three months l had entirely
recovered my health and strength
Mary Burns.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
Papa Got It.

Townei saw Smartley's little DO.
going to the hospital to-day.
Browne-Fm surprised at Smartley
He told me he wasn't going to let the
youngster shoot off any crackers or
cannons; that he was going to do it
for him.
Towne-That's right. The boy was
following the ambulance that tool
Smartley there.-Philadelp Press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
Big Drop in Binder Irvine.

We are selling the highest grade standard
binder twine made, shipping it to any ad-
iress in any quantity and at much lower
price than dealers can buy in carload lots.
FOR our special inside price, our guarantee
md money refund offer, for>our Insurance
proposition against hail or storm, for the
owest price, the most liberal binder Irvine
offer that will be made this season, cut this
notice out and mail to us today and you will
hear from US by return mail. Address
SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO., Chicago, Ill.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
A New ENTERPRISE.

The Grand Trunk Railway System have
,pened new City Ticket Office at 3OS North
broadway, st. Louis, and are now operat-
ng through car service daily between St
4ouls, Montreal and Toronto in connection
With the Illinois Central r. r. This ar
2ngement will afford excellent service to
Messengers taking advantage of the low ex-
ursion fares to points in Ontario, Quebec
md Nova Scotia that are on sale at the
resent time from st. Louis and Kansas
;ity. Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A, l35
adams Street, Chicago, Ill.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
Why, of Course.

They were en- the way to India, and as
hey were crossing the restless bay of Bis
cay one innocent young lady, speaking to
another, said:
why do the stewards come in and open
Or shut the portfolios at odd times during
the day and night"
Second and better informed lady:
My dear, they shut or open them when
the tide rises or falls. Chicago Record
Herald
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
9. A. R. National Encampment, Bos-
ton, August 1920, 1904.

Very low rates via the Nickel Plate
Road. A splendid opportunity to visit
Boston and its many historical points of
interest. Elegant Dining and Sleeping Cars
affording every accommodation. Meals
served on the Individual Club Plan, also
a la carte" service. Coffee and sand
wiches served to passengers in their seats
without extra expense. Stop off at Chau-
tauqua Lake and Niagara Falls will be al
owed on return trip.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
All It Had Taught Him.

Family Physician-Well, john,
hope you will never celebrate another
glorious Fourth as you did this one.
Johnny lwho had lost several of his
fingers)-You bet / WON'T Next time
I'll throw de cannon cracker as soon az
it begins to sjzzle.- Chicago Tribune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

According to the New York Medical Jour
nal, Ito the danger from germs contracted
in kissing is superadded, in the case of the
neur,opath, that of shock highly inj urious
that way'you will know that you are a neuro-
ath.-Indianapolis journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
Sagacious Bird.

On the fourth the eagle scared
High. high up toward the sun.
1t wasn't safe to fly low down,
For Johnny had his gun.
Chicago Tribune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
Not Yet a Citizen.

Whitney Lyon tells the story of recent
ly arrived German, who was asked: Have
replied the German. DO you think | wear
glass eyes ?"-N. Y Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. Itcures painful, swollen,
marting, sweating feet. Makes new shoes
asy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores
Address A. s. Olmsted, LIE Roy N. Y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

A Boston man became physical wreck
after riding 800 miles in an automobile. 4 ga
mle 1t is not the man in the auto, but thu,
ines along the way that are converted into
physical wrecks.-Detroit Free Press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

Powers was elected president of the
village his wife suddenly developed
into very Spartan of enthusiasm, and
determined to celebrate
Now, 'Rastus,' she began, your
one golden opportunity of adjoining
your office and honoring your forefa-
theirs lies before you. Have a real old
fashioned Fourth O. July celebration;
make new departure and convince ali
Mortified of their ungrateful shiftless-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

DE man dat puts in de mos time lookin'
Oh trouble, said Uncle Eben, SIS ginerally
lie one dat has de leas' idea of what to do
bout it when he fins it. '-Washington Star.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

he missionary societies will be wise no,
o arrange to spend the money Turkey owe:
hem before collections are madeleine
tate journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
20 fits after first days use of Dr. Kline's
treat Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial tile &
realise. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

,Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli
lie medicine for coughs and colds-N. w
amuel, Ocean Grove, N. j.. Feb. II, 1900.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

The black sheep of the family always gets
our times as much credit for doing well
s he would have received if he had been
ecent from the start.-Chicago Record
9erald
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06
"Lake Shore" Summer Tours.

Where are you going to spend this years
vacation? The Lake Shore Railways book
of Summer Tours to Mountains, Lakes
and Seashore' will help you to decide.
1t will be sent on application to c. +.
DAILY, Chief Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., Chicago.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

HE American eagle had
not scream ed over
Mortified for, at least,
a dozen years, and when
its citizens had a pa
triotic swelling of the
heart for the national
holiday, they went else
w h ere for their
Fourth"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

1t is not yet known whether appendicitis
is physical or financial condition-Chicago
Tribune
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

Good advice is the sort few of us heed; bad
tribune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-06

Reputation is bauble that a man blows
and then punctures.-Chicago Daily News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-07
ALL WARLIkE TALK.
Steamer Edvices from Orient Say
That's the Only Sub ject.

Victoria, +. O.. Jan f.-Thc steamship
Empress Of Japan has arrived from the
orient bringing adEiceS III to Dee. -.
When Thu vessel left Japan. the news
papers wer" filled with reports Of en-
rlGcmentS Of transports. mobilization Of
troops, stocking Of provisions ana other
matters dealing with preparations for
war All rerurtS agree that Japan was
putting the finishing touches to Her for
nidahle sea ana land ornaments
The Jimlin reports that the Toxic ar
sanal recently received urgent orders
from the military authorities for 81 dHU
horseshoes of a peculiar pattern and -
fashioned as to be We'll adapted for use
in an ice-bound country.
The Japanese warShipS at Sarabo hav"
been locked one after another and their
bottoms treated with Il special prcpara-
tion. 1t was officially announced that TIL"
.ttriHpS" government has decided to rush
to completion tn" Scoul-FuSan Railroad.
The road Is; considered of the highest
trategical Importance and is expected to
b" completed within l. months, two years
"hHad of the time originally set for com
pl-tion.
y Port Arthur correspondent writing
in mid December. says snow covers all
;he !a:ldScap" and that the fierce cold
winds which will continue to March
H,,ul make tho Harding of any force
practically impussirlr.