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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

Washburn College, at Topeka,
Kansas, offers unusual facilities to
young persons DESTROYS of Il thorough
education. The expenses are very
low. Fall term begins Sept. 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

III. E. Smith was in from Red
Wing, Saturday, having lots Of good
Kings to talk about.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

1t should be remembered that the
Kansas State Fair will be held at To-
peka September 18th to 22d.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

There were more delegates present
in the seventh congressional demo-
cratic convention at Great Bend, than
in the state prohibition convention
held in Hutchinson on the same day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

Uneasy lies the head that has been
hit by a base ball-or been to re-
publican ratification meeting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

w. G. Bradshaw and Tom Lyons
were not afraid to ''speak out in meet
in" at the convention.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

Mrs. L. Schwemley and children
arrived home from Iowa, Saturday
evening last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

Cabinets $3.50 to s2-duplicates 81
per dozen at Mrs. Hale's for the next
two weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

The desire for praise is like an un-
healthy appetite that grows with in
diligence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26
Is THE BOSS!

c w Fosburg
John Rodgers
Joe Hiss
H S Everett
B F Larimer
G. H Fluth
Mike Daily
F w Smith
Henry Schlagle
John Omacht
G. w. Gillispie
A. Bush
D. HI. Sterling
Levi Gum
Joseph Schinel
Gray & Bowles
Joe Waterbu
Thos Dentry
A Simpson
DIR Pleger
John Nichols
Ferd Bitner
G G. Gerts
Oscar Hartshorn
Sam Seeley
DAWN Bower
Phil Newforth
Chas. Gum
Henry Tampe
Henry Nordman
A G Taylor
Vim Brandt
Ira Brougher
Uhl & Carney
Thomas Irons
w G L Hughes
VIM Stetler
Henry B. Unruh
Taylor & Horet
r. w. Williams
F, Edingsheld
Ulry & Avery
Cory & Naian
Jno. Keely
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

Ladies Bazaar still selling out al
cost, under attachment. Trimed hats
81 90.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26
LOCAL NEWS.

"Who weeps with you when you are sad,
And laughs with you when you are glad,
And smiles on you when you are mad?
The editor.
Who owns heart as well cheek,
And shows spirit proud yet meek,
And lives on forty cents week?
The editor -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

Deering, Knowlton
and Buckeye Mowers,
Eagle and Deere Gull
tivatOrs, Standard and
New Home Sewing .
Machines, and any
thing else you want
in Implements, Bug
gies, Wagons, Pumps,
Hardware,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

Threshing coal SIS ton Allison Bros.
Lee Sowle has gone to Topeka and
Kansas City on visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-07-26

THE BARTON COUNTY DEMOCRAT,
WILL E. STOKE,
Editor and Proprietor,
(Ofce in Opera Biock)
GREAT BEND, KANSAS
LOCAL NEWS.
'fWho weeps with you when you are sad,
And laughs with you when you are glad,
And smiles on you when you are mad?
The editor.
Who owns heart well cheek,
And shows q spirit proud yet meek,
And lives forty cents week?
The editor. -
Threshing coal SIS ton Allison Bros.
Lee Sowle has gone to Topeka and
Kansas City on visit.
Ladies Bazaar still selling out at
cost, under attachment. Trimed hats
S1.00.
The desire for praise is like an un-
healthy appetite that grows with in
diligence.
Cabinets $3.50 to s2-duplicates 81
per dozen at Mrs. Hale's for the next
two weeks.
Mrs. L. Schwemley and children
arrived home from Iowa, Saturday
evening last.
Barton county delegates to the
Hutchinson convention returned Fri
day morning.
Ellinwood sent a solid dele cation
to the convention and ratification
Wednesday last.
III. E. Smith was in from Red
Wing, Saturday, having lots of good
hings to talk about.
w. G. Bradshaw and Tom Lyons
were not afraid to "speak out in meet
in" at the convention.
The prohibition senatorial conven-
ton for this senatorial district, will
meet here on August 9Th.
Uneasy lies the head that has been
hit by base ball-or been to re
publican ratification meeting.
1t should be remembered that the
Kansas State Fair will be held at To-
peka September 18th to 22d.
Many a young man who gets
caught in the matrimonial knot regrets
that he monkeyed with the lass-so.
Blank deeds, mortgages, notes,
liens, etc., for sale at this office. All
kinds of job work neatly and quickly
done.
For the next two weeks Mrs. Hale
will make duplicates from Mrs. Gains
ford's or her own negatives for 81
per dozen.
r. A. Charles, of the Register, was
an interested listener at the jollifca-
ton meeting held by the prohibition
lists last Friday evening.
Every farmer should read Sol. Put
MANS article on the first page of this
paper. After you have read it hand
it to others who have not.
Wichita has got boom on candi-
dates. Wichita is united on all she
does, but she will have a great time
leecting all her candidates.
j. NJ. CARRIER, of south of the river,
was in the city Saturday and renewed
on the DEMOCRAT. Mr.. CARRIER says
he has fine prospects for corn.
q. S. Ely, the democratic nominee
for congressman, is man who sur
prises an audience by the eloquence
of his address and the force of his ar
gument.
The republicans are promising us a
grand rally at an early day, to take
place in Great Bend. We earnestly
hope they will do as promised, good
democrats will assist them.
Washburn College, at Topeka,
Kansas, offers unusual facilities to
young persons DESTROYS of thorough
education. The expenses are very
low. Fall term begins Sept. 18th.
There were more delegates present
in the seventh congressional demo-
cratic convention at Great Bend, than
in tho Stota DrOb ihifiO,, convention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16
Party First-Country Afterward.

To defend corruption in their own party seems to be the mission of certain Repub- Hcan papers. The spells system is the outgrowth of the Republican party and whenever Republican official is called to account for his laches 8 protest is recorded
 by partisan organs. The idea that the office was created for the oficeholder and not for the people became dominant under Republican rule. It was like taking the life blood out of the Republican party or ganization to have an administration purge the civil service of bad Republican officials who were antagonistic to the national policy. The good of the service demanded this and it was done and the Republican leaders and party organs claimed that ruin would follow. Four years of the best service ever known, and four years of prosperity testify to the wisdom, right and justice of the administrations course. The change wrought under Democratic control is cer- office was Republican No Democrat could be found in any capacity in the 110,-: 900 offices. simply because twenty-fv years of Republican rule had brought this, about. The Republicans no sooner ob-' tained control than every Democrat was compelled to walk the plank. This is true not only of the national administration but also in every state and municipality in the Union. Three years ago Governor Foraker was inducted into office and in ninety days time every Democratic official under the state governor left over from Governor Hoadly's administration was, forced to resign. These facts show that the Republican leaders have made the Republican party the party of spells. It shows that they, the leaders, have sub ord1nated the country's welfare to party interest Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16
african Laws and Penalties.

In the interior of Africa there is very little thieving, so strict are the laws and so dreadful the penalties Sometimes @ man is charged with killing another by the exercise Of some charm, or by witch craft. The penalty for that is that the man shall drink decoction of the bark of the sasswood tree. The bark is beaten in 8 mortar until thoroughly crushed, water is added, and the result is poisonous drink. The drink is given to the prisoner to test his innocence if his stomach re- jects it, he lives and is innocent, but nine times out of ten the victim dies in few minutes. The different tribes have differ ent punishments for theft. In some tribes the guilty one is sentenced to bel killed, unless he can be sold into slavery.
 So dangerous is drunkenness considered that kings and chiefs along the line of the caravan path from Matadi to the Congo have made a law that no man shall be allowed to carry gun on market day" There are markets all along the line of the road and regular market days" They are not allowed to carry their guns on market days for fear they will get drunk and shoot somebody. On 'eSe- cution days, solemn occasions, when the trials of offenders take place, the people are allowed to carry their guns.
 There is no punishment for drunken. ness. but there is a dreadful punishment for man who brings his gun on market day. A missionary told me of man who brought his gun to the market near Ngombe, and was solenanly warned by the chief not to bring it again. But the next market day he violated the law and brought his gun. He was arrested, and on the following execution day he was led into the market place, and rope was tied around his neck. A hole was dug in the center of the market deep enough for him to stand in, leaving exposed the upper portion of his head, the earth being com pactly filled in around him. Then the natives turned and fired, shooting his head off.-Bishop William Taylor in The Epoch
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16
Two Kinds of Courage.

Indifference to danger is not always thel form of courage which should entitle it's possessor to the highest credits It is al negative virtue as compared with the. quality which enables one to perform a dangerous duty while realizing the full measure of the peril encountered. These two traits are best illustrated by the old story of the two soldiers whose regiment was charging up a hill in a desperate at- tempt to capture battery When half way up, one of them turned to the other and said. Why, you're as pale as a sheet; you look like a ghost, 1 believe you're afraid" '.Yes, am. was the an- swer; .tand if you were half as much afraid as am you'd have run long ago. It is something higher than physical cour- age, it is species of moral courage, which recognizes the danger and yet over masters the sense of fear When the famous mine in front of Petersburg had been completed and the national troops drawn up ready to charge the enemy's works as soon as the mine had done it's work in creating breach, the signal was given just before daylight, the fuse was lighted, and the command stood waiting with intense anxiety for the explosion which was to follow. But seconds. then minutes, then tens of minutes passcd. and still no sound from the mine Tie suspense became painful, and the gloom of disappointment overspread the anxious, faces of officers and men. The fuse had been splced about midway. It was now thought that there was defect in the splice, and that it was at this point that the fuse was hanging fire.
 The day was breaking, the enemy was becoming alert at sight of our unmasked columns, there was not a moment to be lost. Lieut.. Doughty and Sergt Rees. of the Forty eighth Pennsylvania infantry. now volunteered to examine the fuse. They entered the long dark gallery which led to the mine, and without stopping to- calculate the chances of life, calmly ex- posed themselves to one of the most hor-! rible forms of death. With no excite ment to lend them it's intoxication, with nothing to divert their minds from the fate which seemed to await them, they followed the course of the fuse through the long subterranean passage, found the defect at which the spark had been ar rested, and made new splice On their. return the match was again applied, and the train was now prompt to do it's deadly work. These men displayed even higher order of courage than those who after ward charged into the breach. ' Gen. Horace Porter in The Century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16
Progress Against Reaction.

This is the issue of the election-that of progress against reaction. It depends, not upon the individuality of the Repub- ,ican candidate, but on the essential conditions of the Republican party. Whether Gresham, Depew, Hawley, Har- .rison, Sherman, Allison or any other be the Republican presidential nominee, does not matter. The question before the people will continue the same: Shall the country go forward in the path of peace, progress, prosperity and equal rights, or, turning it's back to the light and it's face to the darkness, retreat along the road leading to the despotism of monopoly, in- dustrial and commercial confusion, ad- ministrative extravagahce and sectional
 hate?-New York Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND will in a few days issue an order placing the 5000 em- ployes of the railway mail service under the civil servil service rules. These men are now appointed at the pleasure of the postmaster-general,a and given probationary appointments of six months. If their work during that time is satisfactory they are permanently appointed. They are exam ined from time to time on the practical working of the service and promoted on merit. Under this system about half the number appointed by the republican ad- ministration are still in office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16
How Bismarck Keerls Posted.

Prince Bismarck refers to the words of the press as nothing but printers ink spread on paper" But no man reads the papers more diligently than he. Besides personally reading every day 8 dozen or more of the leading journals from various European capitals, he keeps a staff of from four to six clerks constantly at work. like the exchange editors in news. paper office, scanning the columns of hun dreds and perhaps thousands of papers from all parts of the world, and clipping out every item that can possibly be of in- terest to him, These clippings. with the names and dates of the papers from which they are taken. are carefully classified. and indexed, and pasted in enormous scrap books. These volumes form a con- spicuous feature in the chancellor's pri- vate library There is one lettered on the back Socialism" another France Military" another "France-Civil," an- other Russia" another "Culturkampf, 5 and so on. Each volume is subdivided into chapters. and all so carefully indexed that the statesman can in moment turn to what has been said by any particular paper on any particular subject.
 This vast encyclopedia is made use of in many ways. A gentleman from Chi cago, a few years ago. called on Prince Bismarck. armed witha note of introduc- tion from the German minister at Wash ington. The prince received him cordi- ally, and after @ few general remarks, said: T see that your Chicago papers are pitching into me on the pork question. ' And he went on to quote the exact lan- iguage the various papers had used. and replied to their arguments. He told me" said the gentleman, more about the Chicago papers and the pork packing industries than knew myself, though 1 have. lived there all my life. And before left, in came Congressman -, from California, and the prince at once turned on him with lot of talk about the silver question. and what the Pacific coast news papers were saying about it."-Adolf Houssaye in Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16
Tho March of Progress.

Since the St. Louis convention of 1876 the watchwords of the Democratic party have been advancement and reform. It's policy has been liberal, entsrprising and suited to the duties of healiz48 the wounds of great conflict, restoring the healthy and united action of all parts of our gov ernmental system, and making laws and administering them in accordance with the requirements of the new era of peace and reunion. Fraud in 1876, and misappre- hension of issues in 1880, postponed the opportunity of the Democratic party to enter upon it's programme of progress through fraternity until after the election of 1884.
 During tenure of executive power of a little more than three years great ad- vance has been made in spite of difficult ties created by the survival of Republican laws and practices and the constant eppo- sition of one branch. of the national legis-i lature. Respecting public lands, foreign relations, the interests of labor and the administration of all departments of the government, the Democratic reform scheme of public control has made great headway. Every one now understands that Democratic policy is not merely safe,, but salutary, and that under it the coun-; try is bound to go on gaining in wealth and prosperity and in the enjoyment of the rewards of labor. All apprehensions have been dispelled, all sections dwell to- gether in unity, and radical theories have found no countenance in plain, practical, common sense course through which the conditions of the time have been met and dealt with masterfully.
 There has been no attempt at sudden or violent revolution either as to methods or as to men. The march forward has been straight and steady, without confu- sion or rush, and every step gained has been deliberately taken and firmly held until the next advance was made.
 Under the conditions that exist four years is not long enough to complete so' conservative and orderly g change, con ducted so entirely in accordance with the spirit of our institutions. But good be- ginning has been made, and the achieve ments of the administration are solid and enduring. This is what the Demo- cratic party has done and is doing for the country.-New York Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16

THE democratic congressional executive committee held their first meeting this week to make arrangements for the com
 ing campaign. There was full attends ance, with Senator Kenna in the chair A subcommittee consisting of Senator Kenna, Representatives Lloyd s. Bryce, of New York, and s. o. Fisher of Michigan, was appointed to meet and confer with the national committee which is to meet in Washington on the 26th inst. The object of this conference is to so arrange things, that the work of the two committees, the national and the congressional, will not conflict with each other. Senator Kenna, after the meeting, said to aDEMocRAT cores pondent: "We shall shortly have Q per manent headquarters in Washington. This meeting was held simply to appoint this committee of conference. We are sending out thousands of documents, and we do not care to duplicate the work of the national committee, nor have them duplicate ours, hence an understanding of the program of each is necessary in order to bring out that harmonious work that alwayslnads to success. Every one at our meeting was sanguine as to the result of the fight upon which we are now entering. We have magnificent ticket, and it will create enthusiasm. With such man as Thurman for the second place, it can in dicate nothing else than powerful and winning ticket. The republicans are all at sea. They don't know what they are going to do at Chicago, whether they will cut platform to fit the candidate, or pick q acandidate to fit the platform. Senator Daniels of Virginia, expressed his opinion as foIlows:'' There is no mistaking our ad-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16

WHEN the programme of the Blaine coaching party was published, it was an- nounced that the party would be beyond the reach of telegraphic communication, when the republican national convention was in session. Almost daily reports of the progress of the party show, however, that they are not yet beyond the bounds of civilization. To man up in a tree there is suggestiveness in this, especially as it is known that the Blaine men have not yet given up hope of nominating their man. We have respect enough for MT. Blaine to believe that he was sincere when he wrote his letters of declination, yet we still cling to the belief, that he will not follow his better judgment, but will yield to the die tation of his friends and accept nomina- tion. To any one who has studied the sit uation it is plain that no other man can secure the nomination unless after long and bitter struggle, which will work harm to the party. It is our belief that when the convention settles down to business, host of candidates will be presented, and after several ballots being taken without choice being made, there will be stam- pede for Blaine. In such a case, the am bilious James will be apt to listen to the voice of the fiatterer and forget his letters of declination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16
N. H. < H. Railroad Time Table.
APRIL 9, 1888.

APRIL 9, ISss.
 Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: New York-53o s.e6, 1o54 a. m.: s4s 7.sI D. m. Sunday, 4.15 D. m.
 Return ,. S, a m: 1, {. 535 m New Haven-5.30. sa6. Ioss a. m: sss r8I nm Return, s.15. a.5s a. m-, I, s.3o, ss sso pm. Bridgeport-s.3o, sss io.si a. m.; 9 4s, Tsi: Sun day. 4- i5 D. m-
 Return 7.l5, 9.56 a. m; asi, 5.46. Ts3 p m. Sunday, s.5O a. m. Ansonia-5.30. sas. loss A. m esA -an Sunday, 5.i5 p. m.
 Return. 7.5i. I0.3 a. m.: sos G ss s IA n m Sunday, S.s5 a. m. '' Watertown-65o. s53 IL -ssa a. m.; 4 io C. 10 sys n m: Saturday. BIS D. m-
 heturn 6.50, s.5S. l0-l5 a. m.. 2.0-, sgs. GAS p. m. Saturday, 500 ?. m. Thomaston.s:ts, 1l.17 a. m.; a57, 7.io D. m.; Sun day, 9.I0 a. m. ' ~@' Return, 7.5s, l0.s7 a. m; a.ia. ss7 n m Sunday, $50 p. m. ' ''' Torrington-s4s. 11.17 a. m.; s57 7io D. m: sun. day. 9.10 a. m. ' Return. 7.3i, 1o.oi a. m; l46. s.ss n. m. Sunday, 3s6 D. m. winsted-s.ss, 1l.1s a. m.; a57, Sio D. m: Sunday 9.l0 m. Return. T.1s, a.so a. m; 1so. eio D. m.: sun- day, 500 p. m.
 O. M. SHEPARD, General sup.t
 CT. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass. Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-16
Visit lis the Great Money one Saving Sale at The Globe. Unequalled Bargains ]! Read every line, don't miss a word. The largest and most
 complete stock of Clothing,
 Furnishing Goods,
 Hats and
 Caps

in Connecticut. No old Goods. Clothing never so cheap before. We have the largest store, best Goods, largest stock and low est prices.
 Below are a few quotations and remember we never sacri- flee quality for price.
 MEMS SUITS-5Oo Mems Working Suits, not all wool, but strong and put together for service, $4.99.
 425 Mems Fine Cassi, cere Suits, we'll made and trimmed throughout and cannot be bought any where else for less than $12.0O per suit,,-this week they will go at $7.5O per Suit. 1000 Children's strong SC. viceable Suits, well made and trimmed as we'll as any $500 Suit sold, We have them in two different colors, all sizes, 4 to IA years. We will close them out this week at 99c per Suit. Come early-they can not last long at this price.