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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
UNslGHTLINESs OF THE HIS.
ToRIc coNsTANTINoPLE.
imperial City Fallen Into Decay, and
HoVeIs Fill the Gates Through
Which Emperors Once
Passed.

Begirt on all sides by ruin and de-
cay, neglect, filth and miserable novels
not fit for beast to say nothing of man,
Constantinople stands to-day sad re-
proach to the days of the modern
Turk. That imperial city through
whose gates emperors and the trade of
the east once passed has fallen upon
evil days. The sea walls have been
pulled down to make room for wharves
and houses, and the land walls have
suffered almost as much from the
hands of their conquerors as from
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AT
CARRIAGE, COSTA RIGA.
Fine Edifice the Gift of Andrew Car
negie-Piaee Where Central Amer
lean States Will Seek Set
Element Of Disputes.

Carriage. Costa RIGA, promises to
assume great Importance and distinc-
ton among the Central American
states owing to the fact that the pal
ace Of justice for the Central Amer
lean court Of justice is being erected
in that city. We show herewith the
ground plan and the front elevation OF
this new building which was made
possible by the munificence of An
drew Carnegie. 1t will be remem
bered that Mr.. Carnegie, who gave
$4,000 for the new building Of the
International union, provided FUND
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
A Modern Miracle.

81 caused the dumb to speak to-
day"
How was that?"
ct was stopped in the street by a
beggar with an I Am Deaf and Dumb
pIacard on his breast, and when ex-
pressed the opinion that he was an i'm
poster he Immediately recovered his
speech and in vigorous Anglo-Saxoa
requested me to go to-er--he place
that the new theology tells us doesn't
exist, and mind my own business and
ned mind hist"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
The First Word.

THAT is what / call an ideal mar
rage" Hardy declared to his wife as
hey were walking homeward after an
evening at the CAROLS. Actually:
believe both think absolutely alike"
Yes, they are certainly charming"
assented Mrs. Hardy; "but about
thinking, Joe, If you will notice, she
generally thinks first Youths Com
paniOn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
From Plutarc,h.

Neither rich furniture nor abun-
dance of gold, nor a descent from an
illustrious family, nor greatness of
authority, morn eloquence and all the
charms of speaking, can produce so
great a serenity of life as a mind free
from guilt, kept untainted, not only
from actions. but purposes that are
wicked.-Plutarch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

lasting. cure, not
merely a temporary
benefit. Profit by
the example of
Rev. J. M. Sufheld,
of 2179 s. 9Th ST.,
Lincoln, Nebr., who
confirms a report
Of his cure after
several years. II
told in a state
ment made for pub
LEGATION in 1900 how
Doan's Kidney Pills
had relieved me
after other RENE
dies had failed"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
Words and Deeds

you have said some remarkably
sensible things" remarked the encour-
aging friend.
Yes" answered the youthful states
man, its easy to say EN-. but don't
always manage to do 'em."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
PALACE OF JUSTICE

will become the home for one of the
most important institutions that has
been organized by international action
during the past century. All the
world is watching the work of the
Central American court of justice,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
NOT A WEIGHT LITTER.
"Is the baby strong?"

Us the baby strong?"
well, rather! You know what a
tremendous voice he has?"
Yes
''Well, he lifts that five or six times
an hour!"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

said Rev. Suff1eld. Il have no hesita-
ton in confirming that statement now.
1 have used Doan's Kidney Pills at
various times and they have never
failed me-
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box,
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. 7.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

ONLY ONE "BROAIO OUININE."
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QU1NINE. Look foi
the signature of +. W. GROVE. Used the World
over 10 Cure q Cold in One Lay. Sc
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
Speaking of spooks.

Rasmus-What did der ghost say
ter you?
Rastus-How yer tink l know?
never turned de dead languages
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

It's difficult to get crooked man
interested in the scenery along the
straight and narrow path.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

Wise people use Hamlins Wizard Oil
to stop pain because they know it always
makes good. Foolish people try expert
ments. Ask your druggists about it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

Remember you have once been
young. and never forget you may one
day be old.-Piggott.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

When man gives more than a dol
lar to charity he usually manages to
get caught in the act
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar
Made of extra quality tobacco. Your
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
SNAP FOR JIMMIE.

"oh, Jimmie, our pas been appoint
ed postmaster
Good! Now won't have ter put
any stamps on de letters 1 sends
youse!"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
MUST BELIEVE 1T.
Every Reader Will concede the Truth
of This Statement.

One who suffers with backache or
any form of kidney trouble wants a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
Give Him Time

DO you cultivate the muses?'
"No-I'm stranger in town, and
only know few people, SO far"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
Try Murine EVE Remedy

For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes.
Compounded by Experienced Physicians
Conforms to the Pure Food and Drugs
Law Murine Doesn't Smart Eoothes Eve
Pain. Try Murine for Yonr Eyes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

Dyspepsia and constipation are avoidable
miseries-take Garfield Tea, Natures Herb
laxative.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

FELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsrGHrLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers sell large OF. package, 5 cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

at $500 an acre. The 100000 contented
American settlers making their homes IN
Western Canada is the best evidence Of
the superiority of that country. They ara
becoming rich, growing from Is to SO
bushels wheat to the acre; 90 to 10 BUSH
els oats and As to 60 bushels barley, be-
sides having splendid herds of cattle raised
on the prairie grass. Dairying is an inn
portant industry.
The crop of 1908 still keeps Western Canada
in the lead. The world will soon look to 1t nc
it's food-producer.
The thing which most impressed us was tho
magnitude of the country that Is available for
agricultural purposes National Editorial
Correspondence. 1898.
Low railway rates, good schools and churches,
markets convenient, prices the highest, climate
perfect.
Lands are for sale by Railway and Land COM
panles Descriptive pamphlets and maps sent free.
For railway rates and other Information apply to
the authorized Canadian Government Agent:
Us. CRAWFORD.
No. LIS ". Ninth Street. Kansas City. Missouri.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

Samson was the first actor on record
to bring down the house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

IF YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball
Blue. Large 2 or. package only 5 cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
Az the R,,+char,.

as this meat dear?"
NO. ma'am. sheeDi"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
Western Canada the Pennani Winner
'sTheLast Best Yves"

The government Oh
Canada now gives
to every actual set
tier I6O acres Of
wheat-grOwin6
land free and an
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

From the blackmailer's viewpoint,
keeping secrets is paying business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14
important to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-04-14

of 100000 for the construction of this
new hall of justice at Carriage.
This new building when completed
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
The couaAIna Bean.

10 the ordinary housemaid the fall
ing Of q house plant into a violent
paroxysm OF coughing - naturally
disconcerting. Yet there are plants
which win do this when the broom
or the buster begins to make dust iy.
This singular plant Is the coughing
beam" known to the botanist as the
Eutada tussiens. It Is a native Of
warm and moist tropical countries and
cannot and will not stand dust When
dust settles upon the breathing pores
In the leaves OF this plant and chokes
them a gas aecumulates inside the
leaves and when Il gains sufficient
strength forcibly blows or" clearing
the pores Of dust and making a sound
exactly like coughing. At the same
time the leaves tremble and the plant
actually gets red in the face" through
the sinking OF the green chlorophyn
grains and the appearance Of red par
ticles on the leaves. This plant Is
sometimes used as q house plant and
sweeping the room sets It coughing, to
the intense establishment OF persons
not familiar with its peculiarities.-
London Chronicle.
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
OF POST MoRTEM PRAISES.

We noticed when q fellow dies, nc
matter what he's been
A sanity chap or one whose life wa
darby STEPPED IN sin
His friends forget the bitter words
they spoke, but yesterday,
And now they Ind q multitude q
pretty things to say.
fancy when I go 10 rest some ont
win bring TO light
Some kindly word OF goodly act lonl
buried out Of sight;
But. II it's all the same to you, JUS
give to me instead
The bouquets while I'm living and
the knocking when I'm dead.
Don't save your kisses TO imprint upoT
my marble brow.
While countless maledictions arr
hurled upon me now;
Say Just one kindly word to me while
mourn here alone.
And don't save all your eulogy tc
carve upon q stone! Hif
what do I care If when Pm dead the
Blomingdale Gazette
Give me q writeup with a cut in
mourning borders set; .
It win not fatter me a BIT, no mat
ter what Is said.
So kindly throw your bouquets now
and knock me when I'm dead.
II may be fine, when one Is dead. 20
have the folks talk 50.
To have the flowers come IN loads
from relatives, you know;
II may be nice to have these things
for those you leave behind,
But Just Is far as I'm concerned, and
while I Iinger here.
Lend me q helping hand at times
give me a word OF cheer,
Just change the game q little bit;
Just kindly swap the decks,
For win be no Judge Of flowers when
I've cashed IN my checks.
New York Sun.
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
EnaIlsh pimeuIt to Pronounce.

The difficulty OF English for stran-
gers does not lie In its orthography,
but In its pronunciation Abroad peo-
pie VIII constantly say that they can
read and write English readily, while
unable to utter q word or to under
stand a word OF the spoken language,
as, OF course, vice versa, q great many
English and Americans can read and
write French long before they can IN
derstand or make themselves under
stood. The other languages are Just
a. difficult for them to pronounce as
English Is for others. The only off
ference Is that English stands alone.
with its system or lack Of system or
pronunciation When q Frenchman
knows how to write German be q at
the same time able to speak the Ian
guage, II not beautifully. at least 80.
a. to be understood The same holds
for q German speaking Freneh.-Pro-
fessor Albert Schinz IN North Ameri-
can Review.
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
LILY WHITES BEING ROUTED.
Msssrs. PIesants and Hopkins Lead
ing Political Fight In Virginia.

MsssrS. PIesants and Hopkins Lead
ing Political Fight In Virginia.
/ am glad to see that the Lily
Whites are being routed in old Vir-
ginia. and especially am I glad to see
that the good work had its beginning
In Goochland county, where, as a boy.
remember that there were but two
regular political parties-the Republic
an and Democratic. Each then worked
along fits own party lines. The third
party within a party, the Lily Whites,
was at that time unknown. Il did not
exist In the days Of William Malone
and william P. Moseley.
To our good friends, J. +. Plesants
and d. Hopkins, whom we have known
for many years, we say: "Bravol Go oni
You are on the right track. Let the
Negro manhood Of old Virginia rise
up as one man and fight the enemy OF
lts civil and political rights to q finish.
We know you to be capable men who
have never yet bent the knee to the
Baal Of freedom and liberty. "-Thomas
P. Moseley, Brooklyn, N. 7.
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The Esrs'. Ksllnr Opportunities
(Concluded from maze ~

Concluded from page l..
South, because OF the shittless atti-
tude Of Northern Negroes. This class
Of Negroes seems to be hopeless. As
q general rule the young compose
this class and their number COM
prise those who have had some ad-
vsntages at schooling. They seem to
be living for one thing only, the
amount Of injury they can do the
race. That they are accomplishing
this end in an alarming manner, no
one who knows the conditions obtain
ing here win deny.
This slack attitude Of our people
affords excuse and cause for the
growing spirit Of opposition to them
waged by the whites The Negro Is
the only race in the North which Is
contented and satisfied with his pre-
sent condition, and which Is making
no effort to better their condition.
An other races are striving to forge
their way 10 the front, but the Negro.
He is satisfied TO see every other race
get ahead Of him. He tries to excel
in but one thing-a good time. That
Is his highest ambition, and his wo-
men are no better. Dress is their
highest ambition. They think this
win supply everything, including
in many instances. So that
extrsvagance and spend-thriftness
are added to Incidence and slothtul-
ness. The result Is q motley combtn-
alton affording excellent opportunity
for the white man to continue 30 fur
Their Cypress them. This Is subject
that should claim the earnest solicita-
don Of the leaders Of our people, for
their own safety, as wen a. that Of
The race.-The Metropolitan News,
New York. City. N. p August d.
1908.
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
coLoRED LAWYER IS REsUKEn
~ VETERANS.
?. L.Meehee's Action Toward old
Soldier Calls Forth Resolutions.
eoNnftcr coNnruuEn

r. L.Meehes's Action Toward Old
soldier Calls Forth Resolutions
CONDUCT CONDEMNED.
r. L. McGhee, Negro attorney, who
threatened to spit IN the face Of L.
@. Prendergast, custodian at the old
capitol during a dispute some time
ago. has been formally rebuked by
Worth Bagley Camp No. 2, Spanish
War Veterans.
Following a report on the matter
by committee appointed for that
purpose, the camp Monday night adop-
ted the following resolution:
'Wheeras, we have learned OF the
actions of one F. L. McGhee. citizen
Of St Paul. and HIS unbecoming con-
duct toward one OF our comrades of
the Grand Army Of the Republic, and.
whereas, upon investigation Of the
case. we find that such conduct was
uncaIIed for, as II is apparent that
Comrade L. G. Prendergast was sim
ply performing the duties Of custo-
dian, as they were prescribed. There
fore, be Il
Resolved. that Worth Bagiey Camp
No. 2. United Spanish War Veterans,
indorse the action taken by Hancock
post, Union Veterans Union. In cen
surfng the actions Of Mr.. McGhee, as
unbecomIng & citizen Of our great
city and state"
During the convention Of a Negro
fraternal society IN St Paul IN July
McGhee had some trouble over secur-
ing q room in the capitol and, It is
said, threatened to. spit In the custo-
dams face.-From the Daily News, St
Paul. MINI, August "a. 1903.
The white lawyers Of St Paul, also
met in that city a short time ago and
passed resolutions severely condemn
ing +. L. McGhee. for his ungentle-
manly conduct, during the meeting
Of the United Brothers Of Friendship.
and for threatening to spit in the face
Of an old gray haired soldier, and We
also pass resolutions condemning Fred
McGhee for his rash act and for fall
ing to pay the three dollars he owes
rs as subscription to The Broad Ak.
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
Round About porkInn.

The neighborhood Of Dorking, where
George Meredith lived, has many liter
airy associations independent Of its
connection with that famous novelist
1t was at BurfOrd Bridge, near Dor
king, that Keats completed "Endym-
ion" In November, 1917; close by, at
the Rookery. was born Father Nal
thus, the popular economist, and at
West Humble Frances Burney, after
her marriage with General d'Arblay,
built Camilla cottage with profits OF
her novel q that name and settled
down Sheridan resided at PolesdeD
and John Stuart Mn at MIekleham,
while other nlustrious residents In the
locality In earlier times were John
Evelyn and Daniel Defoe. To most
people, however, the chief literary as
ISOLATION OF Dorking Il with Dickens.
for was It not at the Marquis Of Gran
by's, Variously identified with the White
Hart and the Old Kings Head, that
Mr.. Weller. ST., made the fatal blum
der OF proposing to 'VidderT-West-
minister Gazette.
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
Paid For the Kisa

Lord Northcote was once made curl
Gus use OF while governor general Of
Australia, says London n. A. P. Stroll
ing one night through an avenue Of
sOmber trees to a friends house to
dinner, he was suddenly pounced upon
BY a maidservant, who kissed him ef.
fusively and pressed little parcel into
bis hand. Here's q sausage for you.
l can't come out tonight, as master has
company" she whispered and as mys-
teriously disappeared. When be got
to the house he found one Of his
servants lettering by the gate. What
are you doing thereY' asked Lord
Northcote. I'm waiting for my sweet
heart" the man stammered. where
II sheT' an service here" "Ah, then,
/ am right Here Is q sausage from
Jour sweetheart, and she wishes me to
tell you that she cannot come out to
night. as her master has company"
Seeing that the man looked nervous, he
added kindly: she also gave me .
Kiss for you, but perhaps you would
rather wait until you see her. Here Il
5 ShIlings instead"
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
Thought She Had Arrived.

Il have moved into a perfect gem Of
an apartment on the sixth door Of one
Of those new houses" said the woman
who paints china, "and am reEelIng In
its liberal supply Of fresh air and sun
light"
But don't you find the stairs an
overbalancing disadvantage" asked
IN acquaintance.
The thought Of the coy quarters at
such moderate cost colors my climb
with the roseate hue Of optimism"
laughed the artist, but one Of my Gus
toners, middle aged and filed with
good food and the Joy Of living, evt
IDENTITY found It 4 narrowing expert
ence.
at seemed ages that waited In the
hall after the ringing Of the lower
bell, and upon hearing the labOred
breathing OF my ascending visitor
ran back for the smelling salts.
when l had administered all the
means Of resuscitation at hand she
managed to articulate between gasps:
= Z thought St Peter always opened
Ne door New York TimeA
The broad ax., 1909-08-28

Sunset In -ths Red City" Of Bavaria.
The numerous entrances to the old
town Of Rothenburg are guarded by
beautiful watchtowers, which are In
habited by impoverished old women,
who rent their airy lodgings for q
nominal sum. The red twinkle Of
their lamps high over the dusky streets
Of Rothenburg at night-for It IL as
medieval In its lighting as in many
other ways-is very charming In ef-
feet The walls Of Rothenburg are a
constant delight to visitors, who, by
dint OF much squeezing through mar
row passageways and cropping In dark
ness, are able to make q circuit Of the
city, getting glimpses on the way
through loopholes Of the green country
outside. Wondrous views OF the town
are also to be had from many OF the
distant hills. At sunset the sight Of
fits graceful towers and clutter Of red
roof tops Is like q fair vision Of TO
nance The city blazes for q mo-
ment in a fiery mist, then suddenly
melts, mirage-lIke, in the gathering
dusk, leaving a sense Of something
born Of dream, the Illusion Of an en-
chanter's Notwithstanding Letter to
HogueS,-A- -
The broad ax., 1909-08-28

son, and the firm of Clark. Hayes and
Co, 37O5 State Street, phone Aldine,
2eS6, and they are doing nicely and
meeting with much success.
Mrs. J. T. Robinson, 451, s5th street
Is still having a good time with rela-
tives and friends at Hannibal, No.
Several parties and receptions the
past week have been given in her
honor and she has spent much time in
taking pleasant drives around the
country.
Messrs. s. Laing Williams. Virgil
Humphrey, Atty. Sims, C. Webb, Noah
d. Thompson C. R. Harris and Jesse
Binga the banker have returned from
Louisville, KY, where they attended
the recent convention OF the National
Negro Business League. as delegates.
The gentlemen report a great and IN
spring time at the convention which
was a success in every particular.
ct"
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
rh. aattl. q .h. N.tinn..

The conflict called the Battle Of the
Nations" was the battle OF Leipsic. It
was fought on Oct 1913 1913. BE-
tween the soldiers Of Russia, Prussia,
Austria. Sweden. Denmark and Hol-
land. under Schwarzenberg, on the one
side, and Napoleon's army OF allies, on
the other. II was one Of the greatest
battles Of modern times. A half NIL
lion OF men were engaged. and the
casualties on both sides were $4,000.
Il resulted In overwhelming defeat for
Napoleon and the liberation Of Ger
many. Troops from every nation Of
Europe participated IN e. hence the
Battle Of Nations."
The broad ax., 1909-08-28
WHITE MAN TRIES TO eoBsUE UP
coLoRED PARAMoUR's
FORTUNE.

New Orleans, August 21-Frank
walker, a white man who had been
named a. lesatee Of $4,000 estate
By virginia r. Davis, = muIatto wo-
man. was tDday dispossesssd By a
decision Of the civIl district court,
which upheld a contest Of the wiI
made BY George Campbell. Mash
vie Negro. Who Is a natural son Of
the woman
me court handing down fhe decis.
ion condemned walker IN terms ex.
cssaingiy ssvsre. and emphasized the
fact that his association Win the Neg
10 woman Wis IN violation Of the state
law. aiding: And the pubic policy
q TIE eDulhsrn civfllzatic1. the IN
tegrity of the Nhlse rice IN the south,
aunands tie endorsement q tie law
Judge Ansn. formerly u TIE su-
brsns c1.fk q Tennessee. ana vho
sseentiY prosecuted ne night rlder
czsel. cane dawn 70 prosseuts tie
eo,est On bshslfiof campbs1.