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ELEVEN STARTLING YEARS OF
BONI DE CASTELLANE.
AMERICAN GIRLS LIFE PROVES A FAILURE
Her Husband Has Had Merry Time Spend
ing Her Millions-Story of the Palace He
Has Built and the Other Luxuries
He Has Enjoyed.

New York City.-Eleven years ago
the alliance between the Gould mil
lions of America and the House de
Castellane, of France, was denom-
mated a brilliant international ro-
nance, to-day it might we'll be called
the international fiasco, for what was
begun with such dazzling splendor in
this city just little over a decade
ago, is to end in the divorce courts of
Paris. If Miss Anna Gould could
have read the last chapter in her ca
reer as a French countess before she
begun the first, would she have ever
dared written the story at all? is the
question being asked now on this side
of the pond" as the rich dub the
great Atlantic. Mr. I-Told-You-So is
triumphant, and Miss Envy-Heart is
saying: at serves her right" While
pretty much everybody is scanning
the newspapers in hopes that since the
last edition some new skeleton has
been dragged from its closet in the
marble halls of the Grand Trianon-
the Paris palace of the Castellanes-
and is pictured in all its salacious de-
tails.
Skeletons in a Closet.
1t Is evident that Count Boni had
quite varied assortment of the afore-
said skeletons tucked away in various
luxurious hooks and corners of Paris
If the reports in the newspapers are to
be believed, and it Is no wonder that
the gentle, brown-e-sd little countess
has first been shocked, then enraged,
as she has come face to face with the
hideOuS monsters, and has fed for con-
ISOLATION and relief to the divorce
courts.
"Hideous moDsters?" you exclaim
"Why, l thought it was a woman!"
Well, 1t undoubtedly is, for the
countess in her bill of particulars in
her application for divorce mentions
the name of fair lady of title, a
sportswoman, Duchess Dues, and
hints that there are numerous other
charmers who have come between her
and her Boni, but aren't those the
skeletons of the Castellane household,
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and aren't skeletons hideous mon
sters, especially to a self-respecting
American girl, who has tried to be
everything a wife should be and more?
And isn't anything which creeps into
the home and destroys it, breaking
the heart Of the wife and making
three robust, promising boys worse
than fatherless hideous monster?
Foolish Anna.
When Miss Anna, of many millions,
listened to the wooing of the count we
called her a silly girl. When she
placed her heart and her purse in the
keeping of the dashing, gay French
man we shook our heads sadly and
said: How unfortunate" When,
from time to time we have read of the
reckless squandering of millions of the
Aountess' fo,slne, of the spectacular
and gorgeous splurges in the social
life of Paris, of the entertainment of
kings, we have exclaimed: What
profigacy" And when at last came
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the startling news that the countess
eyes were open and her American
spunk was up and that she had ap
piled for a divorce, we just couldn't
help saying: Bully for Anna" for,
however much the people on this side
the Atlantic may look with contempt
and disgust upon the fortune-hunting
scions of nobility, and however much
we may be ready to condemn any
American girl who is willing to barter
gold for a title, there is always lurk-
ing sympathy for hex, even when the
establishment comes and she finds
that the title and the thing tied to it
are not what she had thought them
to be.
Dreams of Royal Glory.
But nothing can make the dear girls
see the end from the beginning and
lead them to believe other than that
each will prove an exception to the
rule. Each is sure that each success
sive chapter will prove more brilliant
and interesting than the one before
Why, it is limited by those who know,
that Countess de Castellane has had
dreams of some day being the chief
lady at the court of the king of
France, when the aspirations of the
duke of Orleans for the throne should
be realized. And this is the explana-
ton of the assiduous attentions which
the count and countess have showered
upon the head of the pretender. 1t is
even intimated that the inspiration
for the gorgeous palace which the
count erected on the Avenue du Bots
de Boulongne-and in the building of
which he nearly wrecked his wife's
fortune, and called down upon his
head the restraining hands of the
American courts with Brother George
Gould as the watchdog of the Gould
treasury-came with the dream of such
royal glory, and the ambition to have
marble palace which should be
fit abode for the chief noble at the
court of the restored monarchy.
The career of the De Castellanes
has been as entertaining as an opera
bouffe, with an occasional shifting to
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the melodramatic as when the counts
extravagances brought him face to face
with bankruptcy, and he was forced
to lay aside the dignity of a French
title, and humbly sue for relief at the
feet of a plain American-his hard,
matter-of-fact, business brother-in-
law. George helped him out then for
the sake of the sister whom he had
married, and he probably will be will
ing and eager to help him out in his
present trouble-that is, help him out
of touch of any more of the Gould
millions. and there is a suspicion that
he would like to use his boot in the
helping
The Scattering of Gold.
But if Count Boni has not been a
faithful husband, he certainly has
been loyal Frenchman, for he has
zealously poured a golden stream
upon his native soil. 1t is said that
Paris has rarely been agitated
so over ANYTHING as she is agitated
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now over the counts final fatal fall
ing out with his wealthy American
wife, and this perhaps because the
golden stream is to be stayed; and
with no more easy American dollars
in sight, what are the needy trades
men and the sycophants of society go
ing to do? No more building, no more
buying of picturesque country places,
no more purchasing of art treasures
and rare jewels, no more lavish en-
tertaining, no more anything which
has made Count Boni the most popu-
lar fellow in all Paris, and given his
wife large place in the selfish heart
of Paris society.
The Spendthrift's Career.
The story of the counts genius for
getting rid of the money he married
into reads more like chapter out
of fairy story than one from real
life. During the first four years it
poured through his fingers in one un-
ceasing stream until 100000 had
disappeared, and 100000 more were
spent in advance, but the countess
didn't care. She accepted it as part
of the burdens of royalty, and just
went deeper and deeper into the fam
lily stocking, until their finances got
into such a tangle, and their creditors
cried so loud and strenuously for
their money, that they were forced to
seek a change of climate and Incl
dentally a change of financial meth
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14

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DDS as well, for the court made George
chequer, and provided limit of $780,
900 year which the Castellanes could
spend, and 100000 of this was to
be applied on their debts. But, pshaw,
money lenders are always glad to
take chances, especially when they
have to do with the substantial mil
lions of an American wife, and Boni
has found no trouble in living far in
advance of his expected income. 1t
is the gossip now that these ad-
vances have reached as far ahead as
three years, and that in some cases
the loans were obtained on the ex-
orbitant rate of one-tenth to the Dor
rover and ninetenths to the usurer,
that is Boni would give his note for
certain amount, say $4,000, and get
$4,000 for spending money, and go
away whistling happily, for why
should he care when Countess Anna
paid the bills.
Four Strenuous Years.
Those first four years in which he
enjoyed the spending Of the $4,000 900
were perhaps the happiest years of his
life, that is as the count counts hap
piness. The first great want which
he felt was the possession of a prince
ly palace adequate to the needs of a
titled person of his prominence and
expectations, and in keeping with the
100000 Of his wife's DOVER There
was nothing in all Paris that would do,
so the Grand Trianon" was begun.
He would duplicate the splendors of
Versailles, create for themselves
renaissance of Louis XIV. and Louis
XIV. refinement and luxury, and the
basis was to be this grand palace on
the Avenue du Bots de Boulogne.
Mansions were purchased and pulled
down to make room for the new struc-
ture and to create a regal estate.
Ordinary stone foundations, although
invisible, would not do and so marble
went into the ground and marble walls
rose at the waving of the magic
golden wand of his generous fairy
wife. Famous sculptors were bought
off from other engagements so
that they could devote all their time
to the task of making these walls rich
with the fruits of their talent.
Chateaux and city palaces were pur-
chased for no other purpose than to
tear down their walls and secure the
mural decorations to be transported
and put into the Castellane palace.
Every art exhibit in Europe was
visited by the ambitious count and
every treasure in painting, statuary.
tapestry, and what not. was snapped
up regardless of price
An Expensive Bit of Furniture.
OF course it was necessary to place
in the Grand Trianon" appropriate
furniture, and so pair of ward
robes of the Vatican period, big
enough to hold small part of the
counts and the countess wearing ap-
parel, were purchased at a cost of
$3.50, Oe0
A clock which had once been the
property of Count Carmondo caught
Count Boni's fancy, and what though
it did keep Indifferent time and cost
$4,000 he must have it, and the relic
with its revolving dial supported by
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scale of magnificence comparable only
to those of the old Roman emperors,
and the yachting season was over, he
suddenly lost his interest in the boat
| and forgot to pay for it.
A memorial chapel on his estate Of
the Chateau OLIVER cost the insig.
nificant sum of 100000, and feeling
that he had practiced a reprehensible
economy and anxious that he might
not lose his reputation as gener-
Gus spender, he gave the fete cham
petre that was nine days wonder
and cost 100000.
But it must not be supposed that
the count forgot his fair wife dur
ing these strenuous days of sowing
| golden ducats, for upon her he Show
cred the biggest diamonds rubies, en-
eralds and pearls which he could find
in the market.
With such thoughtful and generous
attentions, of course the little countess
could not complain if Boni's second
best overcOat was lined with Russian
sable, and another with silver fox,
and still another with sea otter. Or
II, when Lefebvre was to paint his
portrait, he went out and ordered for
the occasion a best overcoat all Of
Russian sable and costing $1,000.
What She Could Not Stand.
And all this extravaganza the
countess could stand with equanimi-
ty, but when the count took to fire.
quenting certain drawing rooms and
paying attentions to other women of
title which were due to herself alone,
it was more than she could stand.
1t is said that the outburst of her dis
pleasure was only narrowly averted at
the time the preparations were being
made to entertain King Carlos of
Portugal. This proved such dazzling
function that it has been referred to
as the browning event of Count Boni's
golden age. 1t is of such recent date
that the world has not forgotten the
princely extravaganza which marked
the lavish event 1t cost probably
over s150,0OO.
But there is an end to all things,
even the patience of an American
of foreigner in giving her his title
and name. and Count Boni must here
after keep his own financial bark
afloat. 1t is said that in the confer
ences with the countess lawyers Boni
has made it plain that all he wants
is the income which he enjoyed before
his marriage. and it is thought that
the countess is willing to help him out
to this extent. Just what the future
plans Of the countess are following the
granting of her divorce is uncertain,
but If she keeps her three boys,
George, Boni and Jay, she will be
forced to remain in France. The title
will descend upon the oldest Of the
boys. but in three years If the di-
yorce is declared absolute she will
cease to have right to the title.
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Not Needed.

Not Needed.
A congregation in Illinois had de-
cided to erect new church edifice, and
temporary accommodations were OBJ
tanned in an abandoned theater. The
clergyman, with folded arms and
pompous bearing, directed the efforts
of his sexton, who was busily engaged
in cleaning up the accumulated rubbish
and pitching it into the flames.
Let nothing be wasted, William, -
warned the preacher Whatever may
be utilized, lay it aside, and l will dis
pose of it later
A few moments later the clergyman
saw the sexton draw near the fire with
massive easel-like arrangement.
William" he called, don't destroy
that; it may be of service
Hardly" grunted the perspiring
sexton, as he tossed the affair into the
flames; tits an old sign, Standing
Room Only"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14
A PERFECT HAND.
How Its Appearance Became Fa-
miliar to the Public.

The story of how probably the most
perfect feminine hand in America be-
came known to the people is rather
interesting.
AS the story goes the possessor OF
the hand was with some friends in a
photographers one day and while talk
ing, held up piece of candy. The
pose of the hand with its perfect con-
tour and faultless shape attracted the
attention Of the artist, who proposed
to photograph it. The result was a
beautiful picture kept in the family
until one day, after reading a letter
from someone inquiring as to who
wrote the Postum and Grape-Nuts adj
vertisements, Mr.. Post said to his
wife: 1--WE receive so many in
quiries Of this kind, that it is
evident some people are curious to
know, suppose we let the advertising
department have that picture of your
hand to print and name it A Helping
Hand" (Mrs. Post has assisted him
in preparation of some Of the most IA.
nous advertisements.)
= ASAO I" oS q AdIu4d 1 SuI1uhluk IIOu
the publicity, but with an agreement
that no name would accompany the
picture, its use was granted.
The case was presented in the light
OF extending welcoming hand to the
friends of Postum and Grape-Nuts, so
the picture appeared on the back COW
ers of many of the January and Feb
ruary magazines and became known to
millions Of people.
Many artists have commented upon
it as probably the most perfect hand
in the world.
The advertising dept Of the Postum
Co. did not seem able to resist the
temptation to enlist the curiosity of the
public, by refraining from giving the
name Of the owner when the picture
appeared, but stated that the name
would be given later in one Of the news-.
paper announcements, thus seeking to
induce the readers to look for and read
the forthcoming advertisements to learn
the name Of the owner.
This combination of art and COM
merce and the multitude of inquiries
furnishes an excellent illustration Of the
interest the public takes In the personal
and family life of large manufacturers
whose names become household words
through extensive and continuous an
nouncements In newspapers and period
icals,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA
\ Desperately Serious Case Cured bv
Or. Williams' Pink Pills.


Or. Williams' Pink Pills.
Brought to the very verge Of starva-
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Mrs. Wyatt says: 81 had pain In the
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Straight Un.

But did you not have to sleep on
your arms sometimes when in the
enemy's country"
Yes, but we didn't mind that; what
breaks fellow up is having to sleep
on his legs. Houston Post
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14
in a Smart Set Nursery.

Visitor-So that is the mamma doll. Is
it. And the other. suppose. is the papa
doll?
Gwendolyn-Dh. no. you stupid:
That is friend of the mamma doll. Tho
papa doll is away from home. Puck.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14
A Mixup.

Muf1ed Voice (under the machine)-
Say, Bill, back her up little, will yer?
Bill-What's the matter?
My face is caught in the works.
Life
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14

Fred Cat the concerD-That man
must have taste for music, papa.
Papa-Which man, Freddie?"
why, the one who is trying to
swallow the trombone"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14
Ruying the Ammunition.

The Candidate-And you might
send some eggs around to my hotel.
Village Elector-Yes, sir How
many would you like?
Il think I'll take all you've got"
London Sketch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14
TALES OF THE TOTS.

Dear! Dear! Willie, can't you be
good for quarter of an hour?"
Il can for quarter of dollar, ma. =.
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Simple Faith

Fond Mother-Don't you know,
Johnny. that the Lord sees everything
ycu do? He is always present.
Johnny-That's all right. ma. I
dent care, Cause He never tells.
Puck.
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Mamma-Oh, dear! Margie, don't
believe you know what it is to b.
good.
Little Margie-Yes. do, mamma.
It's not doing the things you want to
do.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14

Why do you want a light left in
your room when you go to bed, dear?"
asked Elsie's mother. Are YOU
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-03-14

Mamma-Why, Johnny, you have
eaten more than your share of tns
berries!
Johnny-That's all right, mamma.
Minnie ate most of the cake we stole
yesterday. 4
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No mamma" replied Elsie; 81 want
t so can see to go to Sleep"
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
CONTRA COSTA WATER COMPANY
COMPLAINS OF OAKLAND
Asks U. s. Circuit Court to Restrain
Authorities From Enforcing
New Ratea Ordfnanee


The Contra Costa Water Company
filed a petition in the United States Cir
cult Court yesterday asking that the
city of Oakland be restrained from en-
forcing the water rate ordinance adopt-
ed June 4, 1906. The petition alleges
that the rates fixed by the ordinance are
SO low as to amount to taking away
OF the company's property without
compensation. United States Circuit
Judge Gilbert issued an order citing
the defendants to show cause on Tues
day, June 26, at 10 a. m, why they
should not be restrained from enforcing
the ordinance complained Of and why
the water company should not continue
to collect under the rates fixed by the
ordinance of 1903
The petition recites that the plant Of
the company is valued at $4,000, 900;
that the taxes for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1907, Will be s56,333; that
under the proposed rates the total rev
enue from water will not exceed $685.
921. and from all sources $576,59O. The
company asks that rates be fixed so as
to allow it an income OF at least 7 per
cent per annum exclusive Of operating
expenses, taxes. repairs, etc, and that
in order to effect this end the rates
sh Id be sufficient TO bring the gross
inc4 up to s1,000,000, in addition to
$50, - annually for depreciation of the
plant.