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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-09-15
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to my collection of take-offs.
She's fat leading lady. very fair
and nearly so. | guess. But she's got
a rollicking, husky voice in her fat
throat that's sung the dollars down
deep into her pockets They say she's
planted them deeper still-in the
foundations of apartment houses-and
that now she's the richest roly-poly
on the Rialto.
Do you know. Maggie darlin'. what
/ was saying to myself there In the
box. while watched the stage and
waited for 'Obermuller? He said he'd
drop in later, perhaps.
Nance" | said. 81 kind of fancy
that apartment sort of idea myself.
They tell you. Nancy, that when
you've got the artistic temperament,
hat that's all you'll ever have. But
there's a chance-one in a hundred
for a body to get that temperament
mixed with a business instinct. It
doesn't often happen. But when it
does the result is-dollars. It may
be, NanceI shrewdly suspect it is a
fact that you've got that marvellous
mixture. Your early success. Miss
Olden, in another profession that I
needn't name, would encourage the
idea that you're not all heart and no
head. | think, Nance, shall have
you mimic the artists during working
hours and the business men when
you're at play. | fancy apartment
houses. They appeal to me. Well
call one The Nancy and another
'Olden Hall and another.
"What'll I call the third apartment
house, Mr.. o." l asked aloud. as |
heard the rings on the portiere behind
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-09-15

me ciicK.
He didn't answer
Without turning my head repeated
the question.
And Observation-Disclosures he could
have answered. knew something was
wrong.
| turned. And in that moment a
man took the seat beside me and an
other stood facing me- with his back
against the portieres.
Miss Oiden?' the man beside me
asked.
Yes"
Nance Olden. the mimic, who en-
tertains at private houses?"
nodded.
"You-you were at Mrs. Paul Gates
Just week ago., and you gave your
specialties there?"
"Yes-yes, what is it you want?"
He was a little man. but very mus
cular could note the play of his
muscles even in the slight motion he
made as he turned his body so as to
get between me and the audience,
while he leaned toward me. watching
me intently with his small, quick,
blue eyes.
Eve don't want to make any scene
here he said. very low. I'VE want
to do it up as quietly as we can.
There might be some mistake, you
know. and then you'd be sorry. So
should we. | hope you'll be reason
able and it'll be all the better for you
because"
What are you talk-what-"
looked from him to the other fellow
behind us.
He leaned a bit farther forward
then. and pulling his coat partly open,
he showed me a detectives badge
And the other man quickly did the
same.
sat back in my chair. The fat
star on the stage, with her big mouth
and big baby-face, was doing a cake
walk up and down close 70 the foot
lights, yelling the chorus of her song.
I'll never mimic that song. Mag, al.
though can see her an hear it as
plain as though I'd lis ed and
watched her all my life. But there's
no fun in it for me. ! hate the very
bars the orchestra plays before she
begins to sing. | can't bear even to
think of the words. The whole of il
is full of horribs things-it smells Of
the jail-it looks like stripes-it
You're not going to faint?" asked
the man, moving closer to me.
me? | never tainted in my life
Where is he now-Tom Dorgsn?
"Tom Dorgan!"
eyes. was sure saw NJ, e-H
but, Of course, ! was mistaken. Fl,
has sent you after me, has he? cat
hardly believe it of Tom-even-eveI
yet"
Il don't know anything that con
meets you with Dorgan. If he was il
/ with you on this, you'd better remem
ber before you say anything more
that it'll all be used against you"
The curtain had gone down anC
gone up again. was watching tn,
star. She has such a boyish way O
nodding her head. instead of bowling
after she waddles out to the center
and every time she wipes her lips will
her lace handkerchief. as though she'C
just taken one of the cocktails sh,
makes in the play with all the skill
OF a bartender. | found myself doin!
the same thing-wiping my lips will
that very some gtt ure, as though
had fat, bare forearm like a rolling
pin-when all at once the though
came to me: you needn't bother
Nancy. It's all up. You won't hav,
any use for it all"
Just what is the CHARGE" asked
turning to the man beside me.
Stealing a purse containing 800
from Mrs. Paul Gates house on tn,
night of April o."
What
1t was 0bermuller. He had pushed
the curtains aside; the crashing of III,
orchestra had prevented our hearin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-09-15
CHAPTER Y

HERE | was seated in a box
all alone-Miss Nancy Old
en-, by courtesy of the man.
agement. come to listen to
the leading lady sing coon
songs, that | might add her
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-09-15
CHAPTER XII.

ONT you think you'd better
get out of this?" / asked
obermuller, as he came into
the station a few minutes
after ! got there.
q No"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-09-15

DO you read the Daily Rustlerl
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-09-15

IN THE BISHOPS CARRIAGE.
CHAPTER Infancy Olden Brooklyn
-. ~ confidence woman, in escaping with
atch which her pal, Tom Dorgan, had
Alted. jumps into a bishops carriage
nd 10 taken to fashionable residence
Rem which she finally takss leave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28
ASKING FOR BIDS.
New County Courthouse ana JnlI for
 Prattyflle.
At the Close of Business, MARCH BIRD. 1908.

New County Courthouse and Jmll for
 Prattviiie.
 Prattville. March 2T.-tspecial. )--- for bids to build the new county tall and court house. The bids will be opened on the 1ith of April and cois- tract awarded for both the jail and court house. All plans and specihca- tions have been received from the architects. and 1t is understood the jair teen thousand dollars, and the court house will cost perhaps forty thousand dollars. The board hopes to get the work begun not later than the lst OF June. When completed both structurea will be as near fireproof as modern skill can design.
 planting and some of them have bee gun to put down the fertilizers for cote ton. From best information there will not be as much fertilizers used this season as was last. yet there has been a great deal hauled to the country dur ing the past two weeks. AZ RrayeIed and paid for out of the ordt~ nary funds arising from taxation. lx the work Is continued during the nexf two years as 1t has the pasv year prae~ ticaliy all the important thoroughfares will be graveied, and yet the tax rate assessed property.
 Mrs. Nancy Pulsifer. widow of Leop- ard Pulsifer, deceased, who resided on her farm about five miles east of this place. died this afternoon and the re-. mains will be inferred at Rock Mount. in Fillmore County, near the home Of the deceased on tomorrow, Mrs. Pulsifer was nearing 6S years of age. and leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn her death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28
Cbe CbedtreS
.Binck Patti Troubadours.' :,

For the essence of ragtime music it would seem that the negro performer. gives the greatest satisfaction. Herein the "Black Patti Troubadours." who gave two performances at the Bijou- Theatre yesterday, excelled all other musical entertainments of this season.
 When the negroes were singing rag time they were at home completely and the two great audiences got their moneys worth. But when the negroes essayed comedy they failed with one or two exceptions to lift themselves above medaocrity. A notable excep- tion was John Fucker. who has very funny methods With the single excep- ton of Dudley who was here with the Smart Set company. Fucker is the best negro comedian we have seen. The chief feature of the entedtain- ment was, of course, the singing of Sisseretta Jones. the negro woman who calls herself Black Patti" This wo- man has an exceptionally fine voice. but one was rather impressed yester- l day with the thought that her voice is not as clear as it was a year ago. This could not have been due to her | selections because the Jones woman ran the scale of music from ordinary ballards to the best and most difficult | classic operas. Her notes were true even in the cadenzas. but her singing lacked the fire, if 1t may bo so termed, of other years.
 Another thing that detracted from the exhibition of the black woman's voice was the fact that she, lacked chorus backing. Her voice Is so su- perior to those around her that the contrast was discordant. So 1t was that musicians got the greatest enjoy ment out of her solo numbers when she was on the stage alone.
 The first part of the entertainment, a pot pourri called 'Looney Dreamland.' was stupid except that 1t served to in- troduce some ragtime songs. the best of Dreamland of Their own,' sung by James Crosby In this part Sarah Green and a costume chorus sang Lazy Moon" and the company sang Big 1n- dian Chief" with spirit
 Really the best part of the entertain; inment was Plantation Pastimes, wherein the negroes were seen as ne- groes and familiar melodies were sung An unknown negro possessing the best male voice in the company sang bass solo that was very fine.
 The musical act of Varralin and Gray and the negro Keaton, with the "edu- cated hoops" were Hverting and Ruok-
 The best half of the performance consisted of scenes from operas in which only "Black Patti" showed any especial degree of excellence.
 The negro players were costumed Ilavishly and some splendid scenic ef- fleets were used.
 night was crowded with white people The balcony and loft were packed with negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28
WAR DEPARTMENT RETURNS
 STATES CONFEDERATE FLAGS
Tattered Banners That Floated Over Alabama s Soldiers in Bloody War Are De-
 livered at the Capitol.

flags then in its custody. few of the flags that are described in that doc ument cannot be identified at the pres ent time, their numbers or distinguish ling marks having been lost, and few of the flags that could not be identi- fled and are now returned to the States to which the organizations that bore
 The. following is list of the flags re- turned:
 No. 222. Battle Flag. Eth Alabama sylvania volunteers, at Chancellorsviile.
 s No. ., itS. flag of eth Alabama. captur- ed by B. F. Davis. 22nd. Massachusetts No. 42. Flag of 11th Alabama Regi- ment. captured at the Battle of Willis i Church. Va, June 30. 1862. by Regi- iment (Pennsyivania Reserve Corps. ) The capture was made by Isaac spring CT. of Company K,. and the battle Is known in general orders as that of
 No. si. Flag of the 11th Alabama In- fantry. captured by 57th New York Vol unteers. lNo time given.)
 iment, captured by Company C.. 1st Del aware Volunteers. (No date given.) No. 347. Battle Flag of the 14th Ala bama Regiment. (No date of capture No. PAP. Flag of the 18th Alabama Regiment, captured by A. Greenawalt. Company c, 1o4th ohio Volunteers. (No
 No. se. Flag of the 18th Alabama. captured by Lieutenant F. S. Josselyn, 18th Illinois Infantry at Missionary Ridge, November 25. 1863.
 No. 91, Battle Flag of sthe 3Sth Ala bama Infantry, captured at Missionary Ridge, November 25. 1863, by the End Ohio Volunteers, which belonged, by the way. to General Grants Division.
 No. 232, Battle Flag of the 3Sth Ala Ressacca, May i5, 1864. by Captain Box. Company k, 27th Indiana Volunteers.
 No. 259. Battle Flag of the fist Ala bama Volunteers, captured by Corporal York Volunteers, in front of Petersburg.
 No. as2, Battle Flag of the 18th Ala bama tN9 ,o.. date giyen,;o gt G,aontor.. A,.,.m. Brigade, captured by the End Indiana Cavalry near Montgomery. Ala, April
 The arrival of the flags so early as the Governor or hx Director Owen of the Department of Archives and Histo- ry. On thhs % acounti no no arrangemeni.Ss i.s occasion to mark their reception by the State. Dr. owen said yesterday. how ever, that a formal reception of tho relics will be held in the near future. In the affair will be represented the Unit of the Confederate Veterans and United Daughters of the Confederacy.. Some time ago, after the joint reso- lution had received the signature of the President, Sophie Bibb Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. sent to the Governor a copy of their resolution offering the services of the chapter In preparing for the receiving of the flags. The reception will probably take place in the hall of the House of Representa- tiyes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28
Silent Sufferers
Modest Women Suffer in Silence Rath- CT Than Consult
 Physician.

sense of modesty frequently pre- vents women who are really sick and suffering from seeking the aid of a physician. They do not even care to consult their family doctor. They know that they are sick; that rneir periods are painful; that in all prob ability they are suffering from ovarian troubles, or that they have those drag ging pains which always point to pro- lapsus or falling of the womb. They know they need help, yet do not know how to obtain 1t.
 To such we speak Tn candor and iA honesty. G. F. P. (Gerstle's Female Panacea) will positively cure all such conditions, no matter of how long standing or how stubborn.
 This is gospel truth, attested and proved by the grateful testimony of rescued from lives of sickness and sor- row by G. F. P.
 "Ah! you say, "but perhaps 1t won't do any particular good in my case.''
 Well. try 1t at our expense. Buy a bottle from your druggist, or If he can stle Medicine Company, Chattanooga, Tenn, and they will send It prepaid. Take it as directed. and when the bot tie Is finished if you can conscientious- ly say you have not been benefited, your money will be returned instantly
 This is a very different proposition from paying your physician large fees. whether he helps you or nov.
 If you think your case presents any unusual conditions demanding special treatment and you would like advice. of Gerstle Medicine Company, Chatta- nooga Tenn, and your letter will be answered by sympathetic women who have your welfare at heart e4)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28
AN UNIQUE GRAVE.
Which
HendstOne Near Wetumpka Whi
 Bears Peculiar Name.

Wetumpka, March 27.-(Special.)-- The Advertiser correspondent read in Saturdays Advertiser 8 description of a lonely grave found in swamp near Decatur, Ala, and was reminded or a uniaue grave within mile and haif of Wetumpka at the old Harrowgate burying ground. It has been several years since the correspondent visited the spot and, having the inscription only from memory, is not positive as to fhe dates, but believes the name 10 have been perfectly memorized.
 A small marble headstone Is erected to the memory of Mary Retta Emma Retta Dema Retta Cream of Tarter Sweet Potato Carolina Bostwick daughter of John and Lucy Cathin horn in Social Circle, Ga, 1S44; dled at Wetumpka, Ala, August, 1853.
 Old inhabitants recall the Tact that Mary Etta Emma Retta Dema Retta etc, was a small negro slave called Carrie for short
 Another grave which attracts at, tention in a country burying ground near Wetumpka marks the resting place of q young white woman and hears the statement that.
 God takes the good. too good to stay. He leaves the bad, toe bad 10 take
 away"
 The skating rink continues to he the most popular place of resort in we tufnpka. Frequently there are slxty or more skaters on the floor, Morning, afternoon and evening the pastime IS indulged In by its deyotees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28
FARMERS AT wORK.
AxrieuIturists Taking Advantage
 Good Weather Prevailing.

AgrieuIturists Taking Advantage ek
 Good Weather Prevailing.
 Cullman, March 27.--(Special- l--Tns weather could not be finer for farming and the great majority of those en- gagged in that business are taking ad- vantage of the weather mans gener. osity and tickling old mother earth for n glorious harvest. Judging from the amount of fertilizers sold, there will be considerable cotton planted ID this county again this year.
 Circuit Court accomplished but littlei in the civil line last week. Only little over half the docket was dispQse0 of, The criminal docket will be taken mn this afternoon and already notice of postponement has been given m two of the most important murder cases-~ that of Him Pettus. charged with tha n,ur7er of young Miller about thfe8 years ago, and Willard Gregory charged with the murder of Will Mannf two years ago.
 Ed and John McLendon. charged with assault with intent to murder WIT Felkins about one year ago. were ian0- cd in the county jail this morning hy Deputy Sheriff Dunlap.
 The residence and barn or an old German farmer by the name Of Viewer living three miles east of town was to- tally destroyed by fire yesterday after~ noon about o'clock, There was no insurance. The loss Is estimated at about $1.50o. The origin of the ire is heen of an incendiary nature.
 William Arndt. an old resident or the county. living about six miles soutnt west of town. died of pneuulonta yes* terday afternoon. He leaves s iasA@ farniiv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28

Without the semblance of ceremony. the thirteen Confederate battleflags, borne by different Alabama regiments In the war between the states, and which have been in the custody of the United States War Department. were received by Governor Jelks at the Cap itol yesterday.
 Thomas M. owen, Director of the State Department of Archives and History. who will most likely place them with other flags. colors and pennants already collected.
 There was bit of peculiar pathos in the inadyertent manner in which the express box containing the sacred flags fould its way to the Capitol yes- terday. Taken from the wagon by one of the porters, the precious consign- ment was carried to the door of the Governors office where 1t was placed and remained for an hour or two. Not soul was aware of the contents until the box was moved into the anteroom of the Executive office, where 1t was opened.
 The tattered. antique appearance of the bunting and the circumstances un- der which it was quietly delivered to the Historical Department symbolized the happy effacement of sectional lines in the Union. The flags will be given the most honored place among the relics of the Historical Department. Surviving heroes of the mighty. con a few years to visit the Capitol and gaze with reverence upon the standards which inspired them to wade through blood for the cause which was not then lC st.
 The Governor almost at the same time that he had the box of flags open ed received a letter from Hon. William H. Taft. Secretary of War: In the Communication was enclosed classi- fled list of the flags, with the date or capture, the place of the same and the name of the capturing regiment, when the information was available In the records of the War Department.
 In the lot of flags are to be found the colors of Clanton's Alabama Brig ade. These were captured by the End Indiana Cavalry, April l2, 1865.
 The letter of the Secretary of War is as follows, explaining the resolution of Congress authorizing the return of the flags to the respective States:
 sir have the honor to advise you that under the authority conferred up- on the Secretary of War by the Joint Resolution of Congress. approved Feb ruary 2S, 1905, entitled a Joint Reso- ties certain Union and Confederate bat tie flags have caused to be forwarded to you today, by express, all the Con- federate battle flags that were in tho custody of the War Department at the time of the approval of said joint res olution, and that could be identified as belonging to your State or having been borne by military organizations there of.
 Herewith are enclosed a list of the flags transmitted to you today ana a copy of executive document No. 163. House of Representatives, Fiftieth Con gress, which sets forth all the infor- nation that the War Department was able to furnish on February 16. 1888. with regard to Union and Confederate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28
Advertiser Bureau,
 Mohile. March, 21


 In the City Court. Hon. O. J; Semmes presiding. prisoners convicted the past week and not already sen, fenced were before the court ana got the penalties of their crimes' us ioi- lows: os of forgery; three years in the penl- tentiary in each case.
 Lazarus Rhodes (colored), assault and battery; sixty days hard labor.
 John B. Coleman, assault and bat tery with a knife; thirty days Tn the
 Waiter Ned (coloredl, convicted of murder in the second degree with jury sentence of fifteen years in the was not sentenced. The attorneys, Messrs. Boy1es and kohn. appointed by the court. gave notice of intention to file a motion for a new trial and sem tence was suspended. The argument for new trial will be heard later;
 Charles Alfred, white. under bond or ceny through his attorney. appeared before Judge Semmes in habeas cor, pus proceedings. The court reduced the bond to $50. Alfred is accused Of having taken dozen silver spoons from a house of ill-repute and pawned them to get money with which to pur- chase liquor.
 semmes announced that court would reopen next Monday morning when Ju- ries and special venires for the re- mainder of the term would be drawn. When this is concluded court. will re- cess until April 10, The bailin so an: ; nounced.
 It has been learned by Captain Frank Lumsden, a well known steamboat man of this city, that the sword of General Van Dorn is in possession of M. E. Burt of Holt, Taylor County, Iowa. Captain Lumsden stated that. now in; terchanges of battlefags of the civii recover this valuable heirloom: Ths sword was taken from wall in the home of Mrs. Van Dorn during the after General Van Dorn was killed). was using the home as headquarters. Who stole the sword, Captain Lumsden says, he could not learn, but presumed The sword is a valuable one and Cap tain Lumsden Is anxious to have 1t re- turned to General Van Dorn's poster lty.
 Joshua Walters. aged S3 years and the oldest settler of Wheelerville. died at his home in that precinct, this Coun- ty, yesterday afternoon. He was na- His wife and two daughters survive him. The remains were inferred in Wheelerville Cemetery this afternoon.
 Among the visitors to Mobile from up State yesterday and today and who are registered at the Bienville are: James J. Smith, Mrs. George M. Cruikshank, Birmingham; J. N. Miller. Camden; Charles H. Wagner. Mont gomery.
 George W. Robinson, a prominent lumber manufacturer of Chicora, Miss. with his wife and daughter. are visit ing in the city.
 Jeremiah Donovan, well known
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28
xo Ra,.e for Governor.

Nashville, Tenn, March 27.--CIover- nor Frazier this morning vetoed the bill increasing the salary oi the Oor1 no ar,,or of Tennessee from $4,000 to $5.0OO rsr annunn. The Executive claims the bill is in conflict with the State Con- stitutlon-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-28
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
PaTaIytIc Stroke Overtakes Hunts
 vile Woman While Asleep.

PaEalytlc Stroke ,Overtakes Hunts-
 ville Woman While Asleep.
 Huntsville, March 27.-(Special.)- Mrs Addie Strickle. widow of the late J. N. Strickle, was found dead In bed at her home on Spragins street. She had been suffering from paralysis sev- eral years and that is supposed to have caused her death. Miss Estelle Strickle ing children.
 A special sermon to Elks was de- livered Sunday night at the Episcopal church by Rev. w. B. Claybrooke, who is a member of the order. The Hunts vile lodge of Elks attended in a body.
 Ed Johnson and Woodson Ward, were arrested near Madison today on charges of retailing liquor. The de- fendants were bound over to await the action of the Federal grand jury after a hearing before Commissioner Green leaf.