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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13
PAINTING HIDES
STRANGE DRAMA
GREAT WORK OF ART ALMOST
LEADS TO TRAGEDY.
BATTLE BESIDE DEATHBED
Celebrated Canvas Results in Pres
emit of Sword from Mikado Which
Nearly Causes Destruction
of Two Men.

Chicago.-In the soft tones and mel
low shadings of a painting just hung
at the Art Institute lies concealed
tragedy as strange as fiction. In Gre
ating the painting-its formal title is
Nike Gate to the Royal Tombs"-
the artist, not unlike Frankenstein,
brought into being thing that almost
LED to his own destruction.
The first act of the weird drama was
laid in Japan, where the mikado. as
an evidence of his appreciation of the
work of John Devereux York. of Chi
cago, who painted the Nike Gate"
presented the artist with sword
which for centuries had been an heir
loom of the imperial family Next the
scene shifted to Chicago, where the
artist attempted to kill himself at the
bedside of his dying mother with the
selfsame blade. In struggle to dis
arm him his uncle was wounded al
most to death.
The curtain scene was in ST. Luke's
hospital, where York, no longer in a
suicidal mood. spent night and day
at the bedside of the wounded uncle.
By tender nursing the patient was
saved. The uncle is Holger de Roode,
well-known insurance man.
The revelation of the tragedy did
not become known until the other
night, though the action was several
weeks ago. The occasion was when
Mr.. York's mother, Mrs E. ]. T.
Brooke, lay dying at her home Ply
sicians said she could not recover. Mr.
York, "a son by former marriage, had
watched at her bedside constantly for
week, and when the doctors an
nounced that she must die, he deter
mined to die with her.
In the room where his mother lay
unconscious was case containing
Eric-a-brac which Mr. York had gath
cred in his travels through Europe
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13
runs NINE MILES WITH
WILDCAT CLAIMING BREAST
Hunter Hugs Beast So Tight It's At
tack Is Observation-Disclosures
Shoot Animal

Colorado Springs. Col-Bareheaded,
with hair disheveled, blood flowing
from wound in his face and a live
wildcat held to his chest in close en-
brace, John Seigel, ,ranchman, ran
nine miles over a mountain trail be-
fore finding help.
SeigeI was hunting grouse when his
dog pointed game. Seigel advanced,
expecting birds to flush, when huge
wildcat sprang at his throat AS the
forepaws of the animal struck his
chest, Seigel dropped his gun and
Rugged the beast with all his strength
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13
Odd Cause for Divorce.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-William Pet
tit would not change his underwear,
according to the testimony of his wife,
Bertha lone Petit, in a divorce court.
Not only did he wear one suit from
spring to fall without changing and
without having the suit washed, but
he went long time without taking u
bath. She declared that William add
ed insult to injury by throwing his
underclothing under the bed after he
had worn the suit all summer. For
these reasons Mrs. Petit was granted
a divorce.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13

Boston.-Although Columbus HUI
ing, Of North Bennington, VT, is an
octogenarian, he is amply able to
manage his own affairs. This fact
he proved to his mercenary relatives
when he successfully overcame the
numerous obstacles placed in his way
by them and welded the young maid
en- of his choice.
Columbus Huling is at present in
his eishty-first year. while his pretty
bride. Miss Jennie Bissell, a blooming
lass, has but just recently celebrated
her twentyfourth birthday. Huling's
neighbors are applauding him for his
sturdy defiance of almost every form
of opposition and carrying out his OBJ
iect
When the aged bridegroom, wild
over for several years, decided short
time ago that he needed another part
ner TO complete his happiness, he cast
his eyes around for suitable girl In
stead OF youthful charms to attract her
he offered to share his fortune, esti-
mated at 100000, with any young
maiden who was willing to accept him,
ana of whom he approved
0ctogenarian Meets His Bride.
In his quest he had become acQuaint-
ed with Miss Bissell, and two months
age he received the joyous news that
she was willing to take him
While working girl, she has much
grace and charm of manner, and in
face and figure is good for masculine
eyes to gaze upon. Not a whisper ever
has been heard against her character,
and many of the young men of the
town had cast sheepish eyes in her
direction long before the octogenarian
argled his glittering gold before her
vision.
Yet the devoted swain who won her
consent found that much was be-
fore him besides the trembling yes"
he so ardently petitioned for.
The law must sanction the contract
the couple were willing to enter into.
and. while nothing in the statutes
could bar the union the preliminary
red tape proceedings involved more or
less publicity which might give
designing relatives an opportunity
to wreck the old gentleman's gay
" bedecked bark of happiness.
Attempt to Prevent Wedding.
still, bravely and defiantly, he went
before the town clerk with his prom
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13

Hall, cashier Of the North Bennington
national bank, for the position. Mr..
Huling, not unnaturally, made a de-
cided objection, claiming he was per-
fectly competent to manage his bust
ness and insisting that if he wanted
to get married it was his own affair
and did not concern anyone else.
Nevertheless, his contention was in
effectual and Mr.. Hall took charge of
his estate. The old gentleman then
sought an opportunity to see his at
torney, but even this privilege was
denied him, and all one afternoon the
citizens of Bennington witnessed the
edifying spectacle of the old gentle
man being restrained from consult
ing with lawyer.
His Rights Restored Him.
Such condition of affairs could not
exist for long, and within a few
days, by the aid of Miss Bissell, Mr.
Huling was enabled to see his coun-
sci, who promptly called the attention
of the probate judge to the situation
and peremptorily insisted that the old
8 u.
To relieve the pressure Miss Bissell
was advised to bring a writ of habeas
corpus, which she did, and after the
hearing the judge decided to dissolve
the guardianship, a physician testify
ing that Mr.. Huling was not insane
and showed ability to manage his
own affairs.
We'll get married now" said the
old gentleman determinedly, immedi-
ately after the conclusion of the court
proceedings.
But l haven't any Clothes" blush.
ingly said Miss Bissell, as the gath
ering in the law Office exchanged
| glances of amusement
Clothes or no Clothes" vehement.
ly insisted the old gentleman, well
have the whole thing settled right
here and now for good, and we won't
have any more arrests or guardians
or anything of that Sort
'.Just think of the pretty white
dress made and wore up to the
house the other night solely for the
wedding" half-protestingly declared
the young woman.
Are Made Man and Wife.
"Oh. that's all over now, firmly de
clared Mr.. Huling. I've got tn,
license right here in my pocket, ant
l guess we can find minister wht
will fix us up all right. We won
take any chances on going out, fo
they might have some other writ O
summons against me, but well b,
married right here in this office, an,
then they can see where they land"
Miss Bissell could but assent to tn
demand of the old gentleman, and
messenger was dispatched for mir
} lister. Rev. c. w. Rowley, Phi. d
pastor of the Bennington Methods
, church, who lives around the corne,
!, about block away, was at home an
. said he would gladly call lat the Law
: yer's Office and Go as requested, an
. in half an hour he was on hand. I
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13

lsed bride and secured the document
which told the world that the commu-
nifty placed no restrictions on the
marital union of the man and woman.
Then the wedding day was set. Great
secrecy was observed; the town Off
cial who issued the document was
sworn to silence, and the minister was
urged to divulge to no one that the
ceremony was to take place. The
day CANA, and tfren the old gentle
mans manner and air of Importance,
coupled with his announced intention
OF; clothing himself in his best attire,
~. the TT rnoon wore on, aroused the
deepest ,Wrpicions of his housekeeper-
the ag.d. widowed sister-in-law. He
skillfully evaded her sharp questioning.
but she was not satisfied with his re-
plies, and posthaste sent q message for
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13
college oirls PIav Poker.

than the garb provided by nature. ana
surrounding two large tables in room
in the dormitory, IA students OF a
woman's college near here were dis
covered late one night recently play
ing the great American game of poker.
lecture and a threat should the Of
Tense be repeated sent the girls to their
rooms. Matches were used for chips,
each representing On Investment oe
iva cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13

the presence Of the lawyer and two
or three sincere friends Mr.. Huling
therefore secured his bride.
Then the rooster of victory 2erchea
on the Huling banner and has been
growing Justify ever since
Young Wife Is Pretty.
Miss Bissell lived at the time of her
marriage with Mrs. Shepard, but pre-
vious to that she occupied rooms in the
house of one of Mr.. Huling's tenants,
and it was there that the old gentleman
met and learned to admire her. Perhaps
the enthusiastic praise of the young
woman's landlady attracted him as much
as anything else. but the principal rea-
son was supposedly her good looks
However, meetings were arranged and
the couple were occasionally seen on the
streets of North Bennington. This
aroused NO particular comment.
Indeed, until after the surprised
housekeeper. the night Mr. Huling was
arrested on the charge of intoXication,
notified the opposing relatives that
there was evidently a wedding on the
tapis for that evening only very few
persons had knowledge that the old gen.
tleman really seriously contemplated
matrimony. So the whole affair was
actually a sort of connubial bombshell.
Wealth of Bridegroom.
Columbus Huling, the bridegroom, is
said to be worth about 100000. That is
not believed to be an exaggeration. One
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13
His Turn to Cut.

Hewitt-Why did you cut that fellow
who just bowed - you?
Jewett-I was getting back at him;
he performed an operation on me awhile
ago.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-12-13
The Rivals.

Mr. Richfello-Miss De Slimm is ev-
identity a woman Of many fine points.
Rival Belief should say SO. Did
you see her S;saows?-N. Y. Weekly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-11-20

solIege, you miserable rarr' explouec
DR.. Lotless.
There was a wild rush for the upper
deck, and yanderpool was not the
hero Of the hour. The Filter had
turned and was steaming back over
her course Two small boats were
racing to the place where Reggy' un.
known had gone over.
where is Brewster" shouted Joe
Bragdon
Il can't hnd him. sir" answered the
FIRST mate.
he ought to know Of this" cried
Mr. Valentine
"Therel They are picking some
body up over yonder" exclaimed the
mate. See! That first boat has laid
to and they are dragging. Yes, sir,
he's sayedw
A cheer went up on board and the
men in the small boats waved their
caps ia response. Everybody rushed
TO the rail as the Filter drew up TO
the boats, and there was intense ex.
citement On board A gasp Of amaze
ment went up from every one.
Monty Brewster, drenched, but
smiling, sat IN ono Of the boats, aud
leaning Imply against him, his head
on his chest, was the sailor who had
fallen overheard Brewster bad seen
4 the man in the water and, instead OF
4 wondering what his antecedents were
I leaped to his assistance. When The
boat reached bin his unconscious bur
! den was a dead weight aul his Owl
strength was almost gone Another
minute or two and both would have
gone to the bottom.
As they hauled Monty over the sid'
he shiyered for an instant graspcd th'
first little hand that sought his ST
frantically and then turned TO TOOL
upon the half dead sailor.
Find out that boys name, Nj
Abertz. aud see that be has the bes
Of care. Just before he tainted ou
there he murmured something afOu
his mother. lie wasn't thinking 0
himself even then, yOu see. Ane
Bragdon" ia lower voice-'wf
you see that his wages are properl
increased? Hello, Peggy Look on
youH get wet to the skin If you d
that"
II Brewster had had any misgiylng
about his ability to dispose Of the ba
ance Of his fortune they were dispelle
very soon after his party landed ln th
Riviera. On the preteXt thar th
yacht required a thorough 'hous
cleaning Brewster transferred III
. .f.. - A.. Ist.f - "a faeafnaflu
: village which was near the sea an
: yet quite out Of the world The pla'
) was nearly empty at the time. and IL
proprietor wept tears Of JOY whe
! Monty engaged for his party the eI
tire lrst aoor Of the house with ba
comics overlooking the blue Meciie
ranean and separate dining roo
and salon. Extra servants were sul
: moned, aid the Brewster livery w'
soon q familiar sight about tie yilag
+ The protests Of Peggy and the ofhe
r were only siienced WHEN Monty threa
E eued 10 rent a villa and 81 20 hons
{ keeping
E The town quickly took en ihe a
e pe8rauce Of entertaining a royal fi
3 itor aud "a number of shops were 81
I open longer than usual in She kope th
I tneig owners might catch some of q
Z American money One morning N
!. nppe, Tie hotel proprietor, was tryil
] 10 Impress Brewster With q gesticui
tory description OF the glories Of q
)f bataiile dc Heurs. it seemed qui
% lmpos4Dle 10 express the extent of
~ regret that The party had not arriv'
Ia time 70 see Il.
In 10 be eontlnued)
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Daily Leader 10 cents n week deliv
cred every day except Sunday.
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TREyEL,EySys rIIVOE
1Ak i5eanAAS sLEHlCAEn.

one IN ten OF the desirable positions
are secured without the aid o. want ad-
gertisins--hut your chances are ~ scod
as angone's FOR securing one q ms eth
er ain&
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-11-20

Santa Fe vl sell round trip winter
tourlst t'ekets 20 many points. We can
awe only . tex here, but f a trip is
contemplate. rates viii be quoted On
sale daily, final limit June T. if9i
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EL RENO

and the new counties In Western Oh
lahoma, also all points on the Rock
island System. including ChoctaH
Division, can now be reached to besi
advantage by the New Line.
The St. Louis, 81 Reao 4 WsstsrH
Railway Co.
Trains leave Guthrie from SAnta
So (Union.l Station.
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cabin? A lot Of books that you like
some from the old garret. I've saved
them TO read ou samy days
Peggy did not speak. but the blood
began to creep nto her face, and she
looked wistfully across the water.
Then she smiled
Il didn't know y9u could save any
thing" she s9id weekly.
"Come now, Peggy that is too much.
Il didn't mean to hurt you. But YOU
must not forget. Monty. that there
are other years to follow this one
Do you know what ] meanT
Peggy. dear, please don't lecture
me.v he begged so piteously that sh'
could not be serious.
"The class is dismissed for today
Monty" she said airily. But the pro
fessor knows his duty and won't le
you off so easily next time"
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CHApTER XIX.

u T Gibraltar Monty was handed
IA an ominous looking cable
gram. which he opened trem-
a \ biiDgly:
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A \ bingly
To Montgomery Brewster. Private Yacht
Filter, Gibraltar:
There IS an agitation 10 declare for free
silver you may have Jwsce as much 70
spend Hooray JONES
To which Monty responded:
Defeat the measure at any cost The
more the merrier and charge IL 70 me.
p. s.-Pisase send many cables and
mark them collect
The Riviera season was fast closing
and the possibilities suggested by
Monte Carlo were Zoo allurng to the
host to admit OF long stop at Gi-
braltar. But the DeMilles had letters
to one OF The officers OF the garrison,
aud Brewster could not overlook TIE
opportunity to give an elaborate din
ner. The success Of the affair may
best be Judged by the fact that the
Filters larder required an entirely
new stock the next day. The officers
and ladies' of the garrison were asked,
and Monty would have entertained the
entire regiment with beer and sand
witches ie lis friends had not inter
fered.
"It might cement the Anglo Amer
ican alliance argued Gardner hut
your pocketbook needs cementing a
bit more
Yet the pocketbook was very wide
open aud Gardner's only consolation
I lay in a tail English girl whom he took
out to dinner For the others there
were many compensations, as the af-
fair was brilliant and the,hew elemeui
a pleasant relief from the ineyitabia
monotony.
The Filter saw some rc;lsh weather
in making the trip a,ross the bay OF
Lyons. She was heading for Nice wh2r
an incident occurred that created tho
first real excitement experienced or
the voyage. a group Of passengers il
the main saloon was discussing moro
or less stealthily Montys "misdemean
ors" when Reggy Vanderpool saunter
ed lazlly in, his face displaying th'
only sign OF interest II had shown il
days.
"Funny predicament | was just IN,
he drawled ~ want to ask what
fellow should have done under the cir
cunstances."
, "Fd haze refused the girl" observes
Rip Van Wnkle laconically.
"Glrl had nothing to do with it, oil
chap" went on Reggy, dropping int
a chair Fellow fell overheard ~
tie while ago" he went on calmly
| There was a chorus Of cries, AM
Brewster was forgotten for a time
zone OF the sailors, you know. He wa
dolne something IN the rigging nea
where I was standing Pun, on h
went into the sea, and there ne wa
puttcrlng around ip the water"
| "Oh, the poor felloww cried Mis-
| Valentine
| I'D never set eyes on him before
| perfect stranger / wouldn't have he
itated minute, hut the deck wa
I crowded with a lot Of his friends on
lchap was bis bunkie. SO, really nov
1 It wasn't my place 10 jump ia afte
| him He could swim a Bit and ] vel
\ ed 10 him 70 hold up and I'd tell n
1 captain COnfounded captain WASH
i 10 be found. though Somebody said
4 was asleep IN the end / told n
Y mate By this time we were ni
away from ihe place where he wei
overheard. and told the mate j didn
a. think we could nnd him If we WEI
back But he lowered SOME boat
is and they put back fast Afterward
got 70 thinking about tho matter
~ course II had known him-if lac b
ar been one Of you-it would have be
be different"
he vARd yeu weae the best swimmer
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North river on ferry. frather ukeit,
don't your
"It seems like dream" she cried.
aer eyes bright, her hair blowing in the
wind.
"And, Peggy. do You know what
tucked away In a chest down in my
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HOME VlslToRs-santa re sells on
November a and % Home visitor tick
cts az one and one-trird fare 70 al
points In Iowa, Nebgaska, South Da-
kots. and Wisconsin, and 20 many points
In Missouri, Illinois, North Dakota and
Michigan. A splendid chance for q
visit al small expense. Good for thirty
days returninl
r. :. BEST, Agent.
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Rot as many people pass py your house
in a year, probably. as read the want
ads. in this paper IN day. SO, which
shall It be-plaoard or 'ro Let adyer-
tlsement7
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south who strummed banios and sang
taetime melodies. More than once dur.
ing tie y0yage ttey were useful
Peggy said Brewster one day
when the sky was particularly clear
nnd things were quiet on deck, ION the
whole / prefeF this ~ erQsslpg the
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-09-08
and t eacllers

Hon. II, L. Whitfield State Snpt,
and DR. T. p Bailey, Prof OF Ply
chology and Pedagogy, in the Uni
versity Of Mississippi, will address
the people Of Greene County, along
educational lines. here on the both
of this month, according to previous
arrangement with these gentlemen.
We hope to have onr people come
out and be with us on that day We
hope to have every teacher present
early that morning, rs we wish to
re-orr1nize the County Teachers As
sociation.
A G. FERGUSON, Supt.
Supt a. G. Fer~neon,
LeaKesville Miss
Dear Sir:
an conn''Ng on
being with YOU on Sept. both.
Very truly yours.
Fl. t. Whitfield.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-09-08
II. IL C. INFORMATION

To the County Superintendent o
Education:
Dear Sir: Iuasmuch as we are IN
constant receipt of inquiries from
the various counties of Mississippi
as to the necessary expenses OF a SIT,
tden at this Institution for a sessiQl,
of nine months. / take the liberty OF
giving Won the following information
Naturalization fee, 50.
Medical fee, including hospital priv
ileges, all medical attention and ser
vices OF trained nurses in event OF
sickness. 70,
Board, including table fare, furnish
ed rooms, fuel. lights, laundry and
all living expenses, about $500 pen
month, S.6 os'
$50. 81
This estimate Goes not include the
uniform nor books but il is safe to
state that for Sl0O. all necessary cx-
pcnses, exclusive OF music, can be
borne here for "a session of nine, =
months.
The last Legislature. moved by a
spirit OF patriotism, appropriated
$4,000. as a STUDENT Labor Fund for
the ]. l. c. This fund is SO manap
cd as to give seventy six, IS, youa.
women from the various counties Of
he state Scholarships in the Instr
tuition valued at $50 each. The stu
dent who holds one of these scholar
ships can pay all her expenses Wit.
$50 additional.
You will confer favor upon mar!
young women of your county If yo1
will be good enough to have this in
formation published in your Count,
paper. Understand, please that the
I. /. < c. is not permitted 10 adver-
lise i 5 advantages and this letter is
written that many citizens who do
not see our catalogue may know
what it costs student to spend L
year at this Institution.
Asking that you aid US in bring
ing these lacts TO the attention of
the lublic and assuring you of tie
|. !. & C's active sympathy and zeal
GUS cooperation with all of the
schools under your supervision, /
have the honor to ba..
Cordially yours,
\. 4. Kincannon, Pres
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-09-08


"''e Is certainly bouncing baby
10y"
Yes en5 hfe -,--..- ho--s SOM" dav
be may go to college a.d make name
for himself on the grisliron."
"You don't rly. is shs teaching
hia 10 stani hiri ano-ks already"
Yes she gratis him BY he W list and
nulls him through every larSaia rnsN
ley have dow n.own. oh eaSo News.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-09-08
Ordinance No. 30

An ordinance providing for COM
pcnsatlon of the Mayor and Board Of
Alderman for attending regular meet
ngs
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Alderman of the village of
Lelkcsyilie, That 70. each days at
tendance at the regular meetings o.
the Mayor aud Board alderman of
said village, the Mayer and each mem
Der of said Board shall received the
III of two dollars, per day as COM
pensation far said services.
Be it further ordained that this
ordinance be in full force and effect
rom and after July 1905. Adopted
nd approved by yea and nay votc