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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
WEIGHING AN AUTOGRAPH.
Mechanical Adjustment So Delicate
as to Detect the Mark Of
Pencil

Scales are now made of such nice
adjustment that they will weigh the
smallest hair plucked from the eye
brow. They are triumphs of mechan-
ism, and are inclosed in glass cases, as
the slightest breath of air would impair
their records. The glass case has slid
ing door and as soon as the weight is
placed in the balance the door slides
down.
The balances are cleared and made
ready for further use by pressing but
ton, which slightly raises the beam, saws
the New York Herald. Two pieces of
paper of equal weight can be placed on
the scales, and AN autograph written in
pencil on either piece will cause the
other side to ascend, and the needle,
which indicates the division of the
weight even to the millionth part of a
pound or less, will move from its per-
pendicular.
A signature containing nine letters
has been weighed and proved to be ex-
actly two millogrammes or one fifteen
Observation-Disclosures part of an
ounce troy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
THE HERO.

I'm very handsome fellow. would have
you understand,
For I'm tail and have chest of ample
girth;
broad and stalwart are my shoulders and
in general I'm planned
With all the modern qualities of worth.
i am brave and bold and daring; my honor
is as gold;
AS lover, no one ever undertook
To suggest the least Improvement in my
making, for behold.
I'm the hero in the modern story booki
Still this business. like mospothers, has its
hardships more or less.
For many things I'd differently Go.
II had my way about it; and the heroine,
i guess
Is troubled by the same restrictions, too.
When 1 offer her my heart and hand, on
page one twenty-three,
She spurns me and such treatment must
brook
For she'd like right well to take me if she
could, but where would be
The story in the modern story book?
There are dangers all about me, ofthe most
appalling kind;
But not the ieast degree Of fear haveI I;
For, thrilling deeds of vaIor to effect, 1 am
inclined,
And. by the merest chance omit to die.
II you should do such things as l, don't
count upon success
This bit of truth you must not overlook:
Its never safe 10 be so fearless and SO brave
unless
You're the hero in the modern story
book
Robert b. Beach. in Chicago Record Her
aid.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
CLEVER BALANCE TRICK.
How Your Friends May Be Enter
tanned After the Dinner
Is Over.

This is one of the neatest and most
curious of balancing tricks.
Cut the tops to two long corks into.
wedge shape, insert the corks firmly in.
the necks of two bottles of equal height,
and place the bottles on the table about
ten inches apart, with the edges of the
corks parallel to each other. Now try
to balance table knife on one of the
sharpened corks. If you succeed, re-
ject that knife and try one with a
heavier handle, for we must have two
knives that will not balance unaided.
Having found two such knives, hold
them level On the corks with their
points almost in contact, moving the
bottles if necessary, and set on their
points a small, thin wine glass or tum-
bier containing just enough water to.
make the whole affair balance when
you take your hands off it.
This is a good deal easier to say than
to do, but it can be done, though 1t may
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04

slides stud through which the propell-
ing rod passes and is guided in it's actu-
ating movements. Wound around the
propelling rods is spiral coiled spring,
which rests against lug secured to the
rod. To prevent undue Earring or
bouncing of the sled caused by the
rapid striking of the end of the propell-
ing rod against the ground, cushioned
device is provided, which is formed of
vertical spring secured to the brack-
ct. The rear end of the propelling rod
is shaped into slight point to readily
penetrate the ice or snow. In opera
ton the person seated upon the sled
places his feet against the front rest
and manipulates the pivoted levers.
which operate the propelling rods, the
resistance to the ground pushing the
sled forward, the strokes being regu-
lated by the holes in the levers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
Curious Defenses.

An interesting book might be writ
ten on the subject of Curious De-
lenses" One excellent instance is
supplied here in what was known as
Colds Puzzle Codd was defend
Ing client accused Of stealing a
duck. He set up seven defenses: Cd
The accused bought the duck and paid
for it; CD he found it; (3l it was
given to him; (4)' it flew into-his gar
den; (5) it was put in his pocket while
he slept; and are not recorded;
but an amicus curiae suggested that
there never was any duck at ALL The
accused was acquitted, not because
they chose any particular defense, but
because they did not know which to
choose. and so gave the prisoner the
benefit Of the doubt "-SpectatoF.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
A Royal Treasure House,

The plate-room at Marlborough
house contains what is probably the
most valuable collection of treasures in
any private house in England. The
room is underground and is lighted by
electricity, the walls being lined by
bookcases containing many rare vol
umes presented to King Edward and
the prince of Wales from time to time,
forming very valuable library. In big
iron safes in the center of the room is
stored away a wonderful collection of
gold and silver plate, including two
enormous silver pilgrim bottles present
ed by Alexander Ill. Of Russia to King
Edward, and priceless solid gold en-
bossed shield, which was a present to
the sovereign from a number of Indian
princes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04

name l carry about with me from one
years end to another! Rebecca Bruce.
Can you imagine anything more try
ing than that?"
Trying? For my part, 1 think Re-
hecca charming. Excuse me-nothing
personal. really! AS for Bruce, that
name appeals to me. Whenever l
hear it. think of the gentleman of his
tory who toyed with the spider, dom t
you know! He, believe, mad a bald
head. So have I, and"
Lord Lughton, you're making fun of
me! 1t isn't my fault that my names
Rebecca Bruce"
lit isl"
"Oh, you surely"
Exactly! don't forget that you've
refused me twice already. If you
don't like your name, why don't you
change it? Change it for mine."
Let us talk of something else
pleased"
Very well. But think it over. I
see your tickets for Ascot. I'm going
on to the links. Let me know your
answer, LOT the last time, before you
get off. l shall never ask you for one
again"
Give me week to consider it."
mo. You've had plenty CT time to
consider it. Now, what shall we talk
about? We've just IL minutes lefr "
Flows your sister,"
"Flourishing. thanks. By the way.
she and Todd have just straightene d
things up
"What-are they-engaged?
Eyes. The announcements to be
made soon. He's an awful decent
chap. Don't know of anyone else d
rather see Madge marry"
The girl leaned back in her up
lholstered chair.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
IN A FOOLS
PARADISE
By EDITH wills ON

A WHISTLE blew. The train pulled
~ out. A man arranged his golf
clubs and his glasses to his satisfac-
ton, and then glanced at the passen-
ger at the other cid Of the carriage.
He hesitated for the brief space of
one second, and then rushed on to
tamper with fate.
Miss Bruce! Why, how do you
do?"
"How do you do, Lord Lughton?"
This is jolly enough, to be sure!
How do you come to be here?"
"How 10 l come to be in this par
ticular COMPARTMENTS that what you
mean?"
Clever, aren't you?"
mo, not clever. Remember, I'm
travelling first class! They say that
only lords and fools do that! You're
the lord in this case. Perhaps I'm
the fool"
whats wrong now"
"Everything!"
"Well, please refrain from calling
yourself unpleasant Names. at any
rate!"
Unpleasant names! Think of the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
Irrigation in Dakota,

A proposition is now on foot to irri-
gate certain parts Of North Dakota and
eastern Montana whereby the govern
Inent Is to put in irrigation canals and
the settlers are to pay SIS an acre for
the service. payable in ten annual in
stallments Of $3.50 each.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
Source of Coal Waste.

A square foot of uncovered pipe, filed
with steam at 100 pounds pressure, win
radiate and dissipate in year the heat
put Into 3.716 pounds of steam by the
economic combustion of 1893 pounds OF
coal. Thus, ten square feet q bare
pipe corresponds approximately to the
waste Of two tons Of coal per annum
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
Tree Coal Bin.

In the churchyard of Welsh village
there are four large yew trees, and a
hollow in one of them, which is pro-
tected by door. is used for storing coal
needed to heat the church during the
winter months.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
Milk Produces Big Melons.

A farmer living near Marseir,>-
France. has discovered that by '.wats.
ing" his melons with milk they Will
grow to twice their ordinary So He
carries OF all the melon prizes at local
agricultural shows.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
CLOCK BUILT OF PINS.
Timepiece and Tower Which Contains
Between $4,000 and co.
900 Pins.

A clock made entirely of pins, the
work of ]. G. Dickerson, Austin, Chica-
go, is on exhibition at the st. Louis ex.
position. There are between $4,000 ana
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-01-04
CLOCK MADE OF PINS.

10000 pins in the clock, of all sizes and
shapes, soidered together into one mass
and placed with infinite care to make
the frame symmetrical The clock is
run by electricity and requires no wind
ing
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26
WORK OF WOMEN
 THE ARIZONA CLUBS
The Progress of the Federation Gut
 liued by the Retiring President.

At the request of the members of the Territorial Federation of Wo- mans clubs the following annual address of Mrs. B. A. Fowler, the re- tiring president, delivered at the open ing of the sessions. is printed:
 Fellow Members of the Arizona Fed
 eration of Women's Clubs:
 Once again a year has rolled around and brought us together in annual meeting. Your president greets you with joy and bids you welcome to the city of our federation's birth. In the midst of our rejoicing we miss some faces. one especially. our honorary president. Mrs. A. J. McClatchie, the promoter of this organization; but her thought is with us-a potent force.
 Our greetings extend to her with sympathy and love. In the stress and strain of life her soul Is being puri- fled. With loving devotion to those for whose life and comfort she yearns, she takes up calmly and with unruf- fled faith in the ultimate recompense, the daily duties which seem so foreign to the inner cravings of her nature. This federation owes much to her broad minded conception of woman's place in the affairs of life.
 We meet as a federation for the fourth time to review the work of a twelve-month; to compare notes on cur successes and failures; to learn from the past and plan for the fu- ture. We have gathered here in the heart of our territory, from its outer borders, its interior valleys and hills, in response to the cordial invitation of the club women of this, our capital city; in sharing their Hospitality we strengthen the spirit which draws us together. The personal contact of the women from Arizona's southern limits with the women from the north the meeting face to face of the mem bers from our eastern border with the members from the west, should open new sources of inspiration to achieve ments which must be a mighty force state which is to be.
 The dissemination from this meeting of information regarding the character and purposes of this federation, re- garding the subjects discussed and plans proposed, should bring a harvest of good works, otherwise we shall have met in vain. Unless the spirit of progress is stimulted and the scope of our energies broadened by the gath ering together, we shall have missed its worthiest purpose. Some one has said, "The highest end of education is not learning. but character. The noblest product of culture Is a good citizen" Let us keep this in mind as we listen to the reports. given by of Ia ,f their clubs during the past year.
 This is measuring time. you know. How nearly do we come up to the standard of our highest pos abilities? It will develop jus tifiable pride in worthy efforts to tell what We have accomplish
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26
THE DEATH OF WAIT
 Is STILL A MYSTERY
Coroner's Jury Does Not Say How the
 Fatal Wound was Received.

The coroner's jury in the inquest on the body of I. T. Watt was unable yes torday to reach a definite verdict. It merely found that Watt had come to his death by a wound in the head in flicted in a manner unknown to the jury.
 A majority of the jury held to the first opinion that Watt fin a fit of in toxication fell with his head against the wheel of his cart in such a manner that the revolution of the wheel wore a hole through the skull
 One Of the spokes was found on Friday evening on the Yuma road near the residence of F. H. Parker. The other two were found yesterday morn ing this side of the capitol building. The missing hat of the dead man was not recovered, though Dan McDermott has offered a reward for it. Neither has the missing shoe been found.
 Before noon yesterday the members of the jury heard so many reports that seemed to have a bearing on the case that it was decided to postpone the reconvening of the inquest that they might in the meantime be investigat- ed They however, threw no addition al light on the affair. It was only learned that other persons had seen the horse and cart in various parts of town shortly before and shortly after ' o'clock on Thursday evening. Some of the witnesses had noticed a man in the cart while others had not. One man said he saw the rig on south Sev- entn avenue moving north. There was a man lying in the cart and the wit ness had noticed that one foot was bare. He tried to catch the horse but could not.
 There is a bare suspicion in the
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

minds of some of the jurymen that death might have been caused by foul play, but no motive has been sug- gested It certainly could not have been robbery. When Watt left nome on Thursday he had only about one dollar When he was found his pOck- et-book was in his pocket as were his watch, his knife and handkcrc, lief. He could not have engaged in q quarrel for when he was last seen alive he was too far gone with in.oxicatiol fo- that.
 The funeral of Watt took place yes terday afternoon from the undertak- ing room of Easterling & Whitney and was attended by a large number Of friends and neighbors. He had many friends and was regarded as a. good neighbor. He had the one fatal. weak ness, yet many even of ais acquaint- ances were unaware of that.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26
Ladies! Bake Bread for Profit

of being the best bread baker in Arizona you can BIO for one loaf baked from Ruby Flour at rocers sell RUBY FLOUR.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

to give and to receive in tenfold meas ure. Tn doing this we must eliminate as well as assimilate; eliminate the narrow, cramping notions and preju- dices; yield to the majority for the greatest good to the greatest number; assimilate to our own enrichment the broad policies of the larger organiza- ton. This is federation which brings harmonious relationship. maximum of power and large opportunity. In or der to sustain the one and improve the other, we must be responsible. If success has been won by club effort. by federation effort, 1t has come be- cause some members were responsible and to them came the blessed satsfac- ton of having served.
 And so, in closing, your president would leave these thoughts with you: Woman's work for the public veal ha. come to her through the activity of her own womanly energies and not by gift of legislature: realizing this and appreciating tine broadminded club woman's purpose to simply en- man-not displace hm-:n the worlds progress, true-hearted men bid her welcome and seek the aid of her or ganizations in solving many problems. civic. educational, sociological. If we appreciate our opportunity and bear full measure of our responsibility, our service will be crowned with success.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

MT. Hal Bennett, young music stu dent has a voice of great promise. His voice is full and sound and of a pleas ing quality. He will make his first appearance in concert Friday evening, Dec. 1, at the Hardwick.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

One of our young singers, Miss Edna Ward, who possesses a voice of unus- ual purity and sympathy will make he- first apearance in concert Friday even ing at the Hardwick.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

Mrs. J. D. Godfrey left last night for Custer. s. D., called there by the death of a nephew who was killed in mine accident at that point.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

There may be others. but there is none like Donofrio's CrystaIIi=ed Cac- tus Candy.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

A good thing. A word to the wise is sufficient. Donofrio's Crystaliizel Cactus Candy.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

Turned Up" Laugh at us or with us, Tuesday at Hardwick theater.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

See Thanksgiving specials M'Kee's ad.
Arizona republican., 1905-11-26

Two hours of laughter. Turned Up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-15
Address to UnISn Mem.


 The following address has been is- sued by the United Labor League of Alabama calling on laboring men to pay poll tax:
 To Workingmen-The laws of Ala bama fix the poll tax at one dollar and fifty cents upon each male inhabitant of the State over the age of twenty-one and under the age of forty-ive years. You cannot vote either in a primary, mass meeting or general election un- less all poll taxes due are paid on or before the first day of February, of the year in which you offer to vote.
 Laws are made and government func- tions are administered by officers elect ed by those who have registered and paid their poll taxes. Relief from in iquftous Legislation and the passage of laws favorable to 1aboring men must be had through the polls. The United Labor League has for its purpose the defense of union men who may be charged with violations of the anti boycott law and to urge all working men to qualify themselves to use the right of suffrage by registering and paying poll tax. It has succeeded so far beyond the expectations of any of its members. Pay your poll tax before the first of February, vote intelligentiy and the working men will control the administration of the law in Alabama and justice to the producers of wealth will be had.
 United Labor League of Alabama By L. B. Evans, Thomas Powers, J. H.
 F. Moseley, Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-15
DIR. srAKLEY TO SPEAK.
He VIII Address Mems Meeting This
 Afternoon.

He VIII Address Mems Meeting This
 Afternoon.
 The weekly Sunday afternoon meet ing for men at the Young Mems Chris tian Association will be addressed at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon by Rev. Charles A. Stakely,, D. D., and a large attendance at the meeting is expected.
 Dr. Stakely Is the pastor of the First Baptist church and one of the most eloquent and forceful preachers in the city. His sermons are always based on some interesting subject and he makes his point of discussion so plain and talks so naturally and fluently that ona cannot fail to enjoy hearing him.
 Dr. Stakely has always been promi- nent in the local Young Mems Chris tian Association wor kand It is an as- surance of 6 successful meeting when he consents to deliver an address. His subject has not yet been announced.
 At 3 o'clock. the Religious Meeting will meet at the hall, corner of Perry and Adams streets, to dis cuss inviting some prominent out-of- town speaker to come to Montgomery and address the Sunday afternoon meet ing next Sunday. Several orators of state reputation are in the minds of the members of the committed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-15
'ast of scOttsbOro on the southern

east of scottsboro on the Southern Railroad.
 Miss Fine seay and Wade Hampton ran away and were married at South Pittsburg, Tenn. The groom is 6 prominent young man of Scottsboro and the bride isNa daughter of Esquire Seay, a prominent farmer of the coun- ty. Parental objections on account Of the youth of the bride, who Is IT, caus- ed the elopement.
 William Blancett. an aged and respected citiben of this county and father-in-law of James F. Thornhill died at his home near here Monday and was buried at Pisgah.
 Judge Wilkinson, Assistant State Ex- aminer of Public Accounts. was here this week and made an examination of the books of the county officials, It Is understood that the books of all were found in proper condition.
 Sam Riley and Miss Laura Walsh. daughter of Mrs, Fannie Walsh, while out driving one evening this week. de- cided to get married. They drove to the gate of Rev. Charles starksy.. sent a runner for the license and were mar 'ried while seated in the buggy.
 Sam McCreary of Faokler, this coun- ty. and Miss Della Hart of Indiana, who was visiting relatives at that place, were married in Chattanooga Wednes- day. Mfr. McCreary is q student at the Grant University in Chattanooga.
 The Womack boy who was accidently shot in the face while out hunting some time ago. mention of which was made in these specials, died of the wounds received. {.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-15
Q Q Oo Q Q c . Q Q . Q c Q

ment of Montgomery, although Judge Francis C. Randolph has already am nounced himself as q candidate Pros pective candidates have, however, been awaiting some announcement from Mayor Carr. This public statement of the Mayor is, therefore, in the nature of sending the political horses to the post. Formal announcements for the mayoralty from at least 8 half dozen candi dates for Mayor may be expected within the next few days
 W. M. Teague. Alderman at large, J. J. Sullivan, Alderman from Ward 6, and Judge Terry Richardson have made the unequivocal statements that they would be candidates If MT. Carr did not run. It Is probable that Charles P. Anderson, a former Alder man, who ran close second to MT. Carr when he was elected. will be a candidate and the names of Alderman A. G Forbes, of Ward 3, Hon. J. K. Jackson, Alderman at large, and Major R. E. Steiner, have been mentioned as probable candidates.
 The statement of Mayor Carr Is the first note of the municipal campaign, and from this time until April Mont gomery will be filled with political gossip and voters will feel the thumb of the candidate in their button holes,