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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
SELF-sACR|F|CE
OF AN ENGINEER
COUPLED LOCOMOTIVE TO BURN
ING CARS OF DYNAMITE AND
RAN OFF WITH THEM.
"JIM BLUDsoE" OF MEXICO
American Society of Cross CT Honor
Recognizes Bravery of Man Who
Deliberately Gave Up Life for
His Townspeople.

Washington-Jes Garcia, a Mex
lean locomotive engineer, met his
death in a most horrible manner that
he might save the lives of many others
and prevent the destruction of a town.
With the certainty that he must for
felt his own life, Garcia quickly cou-
pied his locomotive to two cars loaded
with dynamite while the cars were
burning fiercely and ran them rapidly
to the suburbs, when the flames
reached the dynamite. terrible ex
plosion followed The brave engineer
was blown to atoms.
This in brief is the story of the I'M
paralleled heroism Of a man who died
by his own choice that others might
live.
The American Society of the Cross of
Honor was quick to act when it was
learned through newspaper dispatches
of Jesus Garcia's sacrifice. At the first
meeting of the board of governors of
the society in this city, held after the
tragic occurrence, resolutions were
adopted commencing the conduct of
the Mexican engineer.
President Thomas H. Herndon of
the American Society of the Cross of
Honor sent the resolutions to the Mex
Jean ambassador. That official had the
reported act of Garcia investigated
and found it was true as reported by
the press.
Mr.. Herndon has received from Jose
F. Cooley, charge d'affaires of Mexi-
CO, dated at the embassy in this city,
the following communication:
With reference to the correspond
ence had with you relative to the reso-
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luton adopted by the American Cross
of Honor regarding the brave deed of
Jesus Garcia, beg to- inform you that
l am directed by my government to
tender you its thanks for said resoIu-
ton and for the terms in which it is
expressed.
Likewise l am directed to inform
you that a subscription has been
opened at Nacozari, in order to col
lect funds for the erection, at the prin-
cipal square of said town, a monument
concentrating the heroic sacrifice of
Jesus Garcia; that the local authori-
ties have co-operated to that end and
that the federal government will do
likewise"
From the company by which Jesus
Garcia was employed-the Montezuma
Copper Company of Nacozari, Mex
came the particulars of the locomotive
engineers sacrifice.
The two cars loaded with dynamite
were near the smelter of the company
in the thick of the town. The cars
caught fire in some manner and the
flames were almost licking the ex-
plosive when Garcia backed his loco
motive up to the burning cars and cou-
pied his engine to them.
He realized that the explosion there
meant death to hundreds of people.
and the destruction of the town. Crash
ing the throttle, he threw it wide omen.
and. with the blazing cars attached
made streak for the open country.
The train of dynamite had but
reached the little section house in the
suburbs when came the terrific ex-
plosion. The section house and cars
were reduced to splinters, while the
body of Garcia was blown to pieces.
only the smallest fragments being
found afterward
Twelve Mexican section hands and
an American boy were also blown to
atoms. But the town and MANY
precious lives had been saved bv the
Jim Bludsoe" of the Mexican mines
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
Interesting to Brides-EIect.

This is an incient verselet that may
help a bride to be to decide upon the
month in which to launch her ship
upon the matrimonial sea:
Married in January's boar and rhine,
Widowed you'll be before your prime.
Married in February's sleety weather,
Life you'll tread in tune together.
Married when March winds shrill and
roar,
Your home will be a foreign shore.
Married meath Aprirs changeful skies,
a checkered path before you lies.
Married when bees DER May blooms fit,
Strangers around your board will sit.
Married in month of roses-June-
Life will be one long honeymoon.
Married in July, with flowers ablaze,
Bitter-sweet memories in after days.
Married in Augustus heat and browse,
Lover and friend in your chosen spouse.
Married in golden September's glow.
Smooth and serene your life will flow.
Married when leaves in October thin,
Toll and hardship for you begin.
Married in wells of November mist,
Dame Fortune your wedding ring has
kissed.
Married in days of December's cheer,
Loves star burns brighter from year to
year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
The Bob Cat Sat Down to Observe
Joe's Vocal Exercises.

and started back to the house His
father. however, continued.
Joe had gone but a short distance
when he heard steps behind him and
kind of hoarse laugh. He looked
around expecting to see his father.
Instead he saw big bobcat approach
ing him with an ill-concealed smile"
on it's face
Joe didn't stop to reply to the ami
mails friendly advances, but took of
toward his home, over mile away, as
fast as his legs could carry him. The
bobcat trotted after him in a sportive
manner, and every time Joe looked
around the beast was little nearer.
Finally Joe felt the cats warm breath
blowing against the back Of his neck.
This so terrified him that his legs tan
gled and he fell fiat in the snow.
Instead of devouring him, as Joe
expected, the bobcat merely surveyed
him pleasantly for few minutes, then
lay down close beside him and began
to purr. Joe says he could have
touched the animal easily with his
hand but didn't dare. After a time
Joe thought he'd better go on. But
when he started up the bobcat grinned
broadly, showing all his teeth, long
and sharp, and laughed again SO
hoarsely that Joe became frightened
and lay still. Thereupon the cat
purred again.
After a while Joe began to cry for
his mother. At this the cat became
very sympathetic. walked around the
child in circle three times, looked
at him smilingly again, and finally sat
down to observe Joe's vocal exercises.
About this time some hunters came
along the road nearby. The cat looked
at them in disdain and continued his
friendly chances at the child. One of
the hunters yelled to Joe to lay very
still-then he took careful aim and
fired, and the cat fell over dead
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
JOY WORK
And the Other Kind.

Did you ever stand on a prominent
corner at an early morning hour and
watch the throngs of people on their
way to work? Noting the number who
were forcing themselves along be-
cause it meant their daily bread, and
the others cheerfully and eagerly pur-
suing their way because of love Of
their work.
1t is fact that ones food has much
to do with it. AS an example:
If an engine has poor oil, or boiler
Is fired with poor coal, bad result is
certain, isn't it?
Treating your stomach right is the
keystone that sustains the arch Of
health's temple and you will find
"Grape-Nuts" as a daily food is the
most nourishing and beneficial you can
use
We have thousands of testimonials,
real genuine little heart throbs, from
people who simply tried Grape-Nuts
out of curiosity-as last resort-with
the result that prompted the testimo-
NAL.
If you have never tried Grape-Nuts
it's worth while to give it a fair impair
tial trial. Remember there are mill
lions eating Grape-Nuts every day
they know. and we know IL you will
use Grape-Nuts every morning your
work is more likely to be joy-work, be-
cause you can keep well, and with the
brain well nourished work is a Joy.
Rood fho ssRooa -, yVo1y,,srl,,s a. ,-,--.
package-There's Reason"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
A GUESSING Contest.

1 hope that the readers who have
requested new guessing contests will
appreciate this issue of the depart
ment, for there has been a special ef-
fort made to get together as many
new games as possible. The answers
to the following all end in ''ure," and
they are all words in common use:
Where are cows kept ............ Pasture
The mother of us all. Nature
What students love-. Literature
To what many aspire. Culture
y name applied to an animal. Creature
What we should lay up in heaven.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Treasure
What most grocers are not generous
Of what we do not have enough. Leisure
What artists make. Miniature
What speaker uses. Gesture
MADAME MERRI.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
MONKEY AS BODY SERVANT.
Pennsylvania Student Says Simian
Makes Effective Valet.

delphia.-Monkeys for Wallets,
That is the newest idea at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania.
It's originator is Wendell Eckard,
senior medical student, who lives in
Craig house, and he has experimental
to the stage where he is ready to de-
clare that the monkey is the ideal
servant, inexpensive, and always
prompt on the job.
A few nights ago the dormitory was
set in an uproar by the sound of a
piano at two o'clock in the morning
coming from Eckards room, and the
investigation which followed resulted
in unearthing the monkey.
The monkeys house is the fireplace
in Eckard's room. A wire door keeps
the Simian valet confined when not on
duty, and a curtain hung in front of
the door keeps him hidden. A string
attached to the top of the door runs
through a pulley directly over the bed
in which Eckard sleeps.
When the alarm clock rings to rouse
the sleeping student in the morning,
Eckard pulls on the string. The door
raises, and the monkey is at liberty
According to other students, who have
seen the valet at work, he at once
closes the window and opens the
steam heater. Then he takes his mas
ter's shoes and blackens them easily.
This is not merely monkey shine; il
is one of his Wallets duties
There are numberless things which
the monkey does Eckard is said to
have bought it for ten dollars. The
opinion of those who have seen the
handiwork of the monkey is that he is
inexpensive, capable, and an altogeth-
er to be desired servant
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
THE HOS TESS
Birthday DiDDer, Described by Mn0s. Merrf,
Sure to BE q Most Enjoyable Event
-RDtertaiDr7eDt Suggestions.

A birthday dinner which is to be
given next week is so charming in its
appointments / can hardly wait to
tell about it for the benefit of others
who may claim the first month in the
year for their natal day 1 used to
think that winter functions were not
half so pretty as summer ones, but of
late it seems as if nothing could be
more suggestive of hospitality than a
room warm with red and green deco
rations, quantities of candles and
blazing fire in an open fireplace, with
out which no up-to-date house is COM
plete.
To return to our dinner: The table
cloth is of cluny lace to be laid over
red silk, with a huge cake for the
center piece, surrounded by a wreath
of red candles and red carnations,
which do not fade as quickly as roses.
The mantelpiece is to be banked
with poinSettias, and a novel as well
as decorative feature will be the in
dividual and relish dishes, all to be Of
red Bohemian glass. The place cards
are to have the verse for January writ
ten in red ink and they are to be deco
rated with red beads in lieu of gar
nets.
The gift for the birthday girl is to
be handsome garnet ring set in sill
yer, which will be presented on a ring
holder OF red Bohemian glass. The
maid is to bring it in on tray when
the dessert is served.
There are to be eight guests, all
college chums. After the dinner there
will be theater party, chaperoned by
the birthday girls mother Afterward
there is to be chatting dish supper,
with delicious welsh rarebit Each
girl is to ask her best boy friend to
this. 1t all sounds exciting, but as
this mother said to me: You Just
have to let them do things, so you
just might as well be in touch with
1t all. 1t pays in the end to keep pref
ty close to your daughter"
Isn't she a wise woman? Would
there were more like her. She is the
same one who always sits up to well
come her daughter home, no matter
how late the hour, and she is bright
and interested, too. And, what is
more, her first question is: What
time is it?'
There is whole sermon right there.
Ponder it We who have young daughters
Just entering into the joys of social
life.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

Many of the designs recall the old
polonaise of 1860
Faded colors are more in evidence
than the distinct shades.
Paris is smiling at present upon
metalized gold and silver net.
A color known as kingfsher is be-
ing shown in the various shades.
Gold and silver lace is being used
for yokes instead of tulle and net
Sleeves are never worn on ball
gowns nowadays except for the merest
apology.
Ribbons are playing foremost part
in the construction of the new evening
gowns.
Charming theater hoods, which look
we'll with every kind of costume, are
made of ermine, with a pale silk lin.
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
BOBGAT SMILES" At
FIVE-YEAR OLD BOY
HUNTER FAILS TO SEE HUMoR IN
SITUATION AND PROMPTLY
SHOOTS FESTIVE FELINE.

East Sangerville, Me.-A remarka-
BILE story of a bobcats treatment of a
child is told by woodsmen west of
here. A large bobcat followed a small
boy nearly mile until he fell down
and could go no farther, The cat lay
down beside him for some time, show
ing no signs of i'll will, until passing
huntsman shot the animal.
The boy was Joseph Fowler, five
years old, son Of Edward Fowler Of
this place. Early the other morning
the elder Fowler started through the
woods to his fathers house, followed
by his little son. When they got to
Flanders mill little Joe became cold
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
The First "Interxiewn

AS used nowadays by the newspa-
pers the word interview is said to
have been the invention of Joseph
McCullagh of st. Louis, and, according
to the Encyclopedia Britannica, it be-
came popular in England in the early
SOS. But it was known before that;
a writer on the subject in the Nation
of 1869 was possibly the first to use
the word in its present sense of talk
with a representative of the press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE will
cure p4SK any " possible case cas- of, Of DlSTEMPER,
of all ages, and prevents all others in the
same stable from having the disease. Also
cures chicken cholera, and dog distemper.
Any good druggist can supply you, or send
to mfrs. so cents and $l.00 bottle. Agents
wanted Free book. Spohn Medical Co.,
Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
Limited Understanding.
SOLD BY LEADING DRUGGISTS 50tAb0Tl

ut does seem strange" remarked
the party who seemed to be thinking
aloud.
What seems stranger queried the
innocent bystander.
THAT after getting a man In hot
water a woman can't understand why
he should boil over" explained the
noisy thinker.-Chicago Daily News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

Man gives every reason for his con.
duct save one; every excuse for his
crime save one; every plea for his
safety save one, and that is cowardice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
European Cities.

This contest was used to liven up
things before the regular game of
cards in which the club INDUCES once
a week. The cards were foreign pos
tails with thick white paper pasted
over the address side, on which the
following questions were written:
Where Americans go when they die
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Paris
make or carpets. Brussels
What housekeepers like in the cab
met ''''''.................... Dresden
Favorite name for n girl. Florence
Part of the neck and a Roman numer-
hi '''sss..s.s'...... Naples
"A toilet water .......................Co Cologne
y house of prayer ana a domestic ami
MAJ MOSCOW
Name of a famous modern writer. London
girls name and the French for
good ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. List bon
a girl elative..................... Nice
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
HIS FATE.

Mr.. Dude-I was thinking how much
I resemble your carpet-always at
your feet, you know.
Miss Sly-Yes, very much like my
CARPET. I'm going to shake it soon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc. Many
smokers prefer them to l0c cigars. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

Strong drug cathartics simply aggravate
the condition-the true remedy for consti-
patton and liver trouble is found in Gar
field Tea, the mild Herb laxative.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

Nearly every woman thinks she is
not doing her full duty unless she
warns her husband against his best
man friend.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

Skilled part of needle, and to suffo-
cate Observation-Disclosures. .Artichoke
What Pharoah saw in a dream. Corn
To draw, narrow bed and kind of
tree .SuccOtaSn
Frozen water with an ''R' prefixed. Rice
BEVERAGES.
Cowper's herb that cheers. Tea
AudiH dle ..'....'..... .....--......-... w aIer
An accompaniment to cold, and the
pay or lawyer Coffee
4 piece of crayon, an exclamation and
not on time Chocolate
The edge of thing, and to blunder
cider
To make a hole. Punch
a tract of low land. Mead
a tropical fruit, and an American
playwright .....................Le Lemonade
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

And the pretty girl usually has plain
sailing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
The Guessing Contest.

These two contests were arranged
by a clever hostess who says they
proved most entertaining to her
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

Water from the River Styx should
be fine for preparing mucilage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03
VEGETABLES.

barnyard product and a vegetable
growth ..........................E Egg plant
Letters of the alphabet................ Peas
Employment of some women and the
dread of all ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Spinach
To pound. Beet
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-03

OF this
before TINS metal inlet with auze wings probably popular
crystals They mounted in front of fits neatly
The Washington herald., 1909-06-08

Tho Aggies shut out the Twining Ath-
letic Club IN the Independence League
yesterday. , 10 0. The game, which was
the best or the present season AZ Nc
Deyitt's Field. was well contested from
the start. and was witnessed by a large
crowd OF rooters for both Of the teams.
Each club made six hits. and two miscues.
were charged 20 each side so IL can be
seen at a glance that luck was a factor.
Burke. for the losers. and Seehorn. for
the Aggies. were the box artists. and
both lads outdid themselves 70 land a VIC
tory. and that the Aggies won does not
cast any reflection on the work OF Burke.
COnOver was the only man 10 make
more than a single. he getting a double
IN the first inning. Graham, for the Ag-
gies. and Marceron. for the TWining ag-
gregation, each had two singles 70 his
credit
Geibefs catching was noteworthy. but
one man stealing on him, and six runners
perishing in the attempt McQuinn played
all kinds Of good ball around the initial
sack. while DOwney and Gardner put up
a sterling exhibition ar short and second.
respectively.
This IS the ninth straight victory for
the Farmers. and probably means that
they are the coming champions. as this
IS the second time they have taken the
Twining crew into camp, and Twining is
the team that Is worrying them most
Although beaten and disheartened. the
Twinlng team deserves as much credit for
the good game yesterday as the winners.
and next time the shoe may ht the other
foot Score
The Washington herald., 1909-06-08
BASEBALL NOTES
AND COM MENT
Bob Groom is down to pitch.

Bob Groom is down TO pitch.
Here's where we get back to-day.
DOC" White looked natural-wish we
had him
For three innings Dolly Gray twirled
great ball
What do you know about Jim Dele
hanty2 Two hits Saturday and two yes
terday.
Jakey Atz got more hits yesterday than
he is likely to get during the remainder OF
the series.
Jake" stahI is hitting the ball for
keeps these days. Wonder how long it
Will last2
Jiggs Donohue had no trouble finding
the ball. but he could not drive It to an
uncovered spot.
The Maps got 10 Eddie Plank for nine
good welts. Plank has been pitching
great ball all the season.
Otis Clymer has gone to his home in
Pennsylvania for a good rest and to take
care Of his damaged ankle and knee.
Nick Altrock and his funny stunts AZ
the initial bag, during practice. kept
the first base bleacherites IN an uproar.
Glad TO see the New York Yankees take
a fall out Of those chesty Detroit Tigers.
Manning only allowed Jennings tribe four
hits
Bell seems to be the superbas' win
ming pitcher this season. Manager Lun-
ley should ring" IN a few more Of that
kind
George Browne gave a fine exhibition
OF his skill In the eighth by dropping a
bunt along the third-base line and beating
the throw to first
Purtell invaded TannehiIIs territory IN
the seventh. grabbed Unglaub's bounder
and with lightning slam nailed the run
ner at the initial sack.
Speaker. the Red sox Southern League
recruit, has regalned his batting eve
Many consider this sturdy outer gardener
the find of the season
Chicago and ST. Louis are now tied for
sixth place in the American League race
with Cleveland in the fifth position with
but small advantage.
The Pirates continue to win. Hans
Wagner claims this is his last season
at the game and he is determined to leave
a championship team in the Smoky
City.
Friday VIII be ladies' day. announced
one Of the officials TO the press box crowd
and the ready wit came back with the
retort, Every day'H be ladies' day By
and by"
The Sox had a bit OF luck IN the fourth.
Two were gone when Purteu sent a teaser
down toward Conroy. reaching Donohue's
station fraction Of a second before the
pan. Parent scored on this play.
Isoeu had eighteen put-outs at first
base while the Sox infield had as many
assists. showing that while the Nationals
were able to lift the bail. they had hard
work TO clout 1t outside the diamond.
Clarke GTif1lth's Cincinnati Reds won
another yesterday The former Yankee
chief Is the idol OF the Western fans. 4
winning team in Redtown is appreciated
BY those who have stood for losers for
many day.