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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-18
STORY OF a TRAMP.


Extracts From the Diary of a Fu1l-F1edged
American Nomad.
An interesting estimate of human
nature from the tramp's point of view
is revealed by various entries in the
diary kept by member of the greasy
fraternity, man finally tried and con-
victed for stealing. The record of his
experiences is not calculated to mako
one in love with a nomadic life. ssOr
Tuesday," he writes. 81 chopped wood
for a woman and got ten cents for it
mean old screw! Bought some break
fast; no more till eight o'clock in the
evening: carried a pOrtmanteau and
got a quarter; in clover that night"
A little later we find candid avowal
of our friends reason for going to
church, as he generally seems to do:
II suppose I'll have to 60 and put in
another Sunday in church for the
sake of seat and to get warm The
latter part of this interesting docu-
ment contains some bitter reflections
upon those who are fortunate enough
not to be tramps. Il feel as if / could
bite the throat" says our now trucu-
lent tramp. ''out of some of the fat,
self-satisfed-lookin brutes, as they
loll in and out of church Last Sum
day, when they went sailing past
me, and 1 tho ught of all the good
things they would have to eat and
drink while 1 was almost starving. /
hated them. every one" No doubt
some one will say that this is a very
natural and excusable feeling. and
there may be persons of somewhat so
cialistic tendencies who will sympa-
thize with the tramp, and even declare
that he is justified in hating those who
are well of. But the antidote to the
sympathy is given by the diarist him
self. eff only had my life to live
over again from the time father died
how differently / would have done!
Oh, for only one of my lost chances,
my wasted opportunitiesr' Here In
the key to the prob1em-the mans
confession that he has brought his
misery upon himself We do not wish
to be hard or uncharitable, but it Is
only fair that the matter should also
be looked at from the side of those
who have Lot wasted their opportuni-
ties, and have not idled their time
away. The literary quality of this di-
airy indicates that the man. If he had
so willed, might have been something
better than a tramp convicted of petty
tarceny.-Christiana at Work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-18
Wax Made BY Insects.

The insect wax'' of China is an
emulation from certain trees, formed
in consequence of the puncture of the
insects are white when first developed,
but. when they yield their wax, are
red. and attached closely to the
branches of the trees. At first they
are about the size of grain of rice;
but. after the wax is produced the &C.
cumulatlon Is as large as a hens egg.
The insect commences to secrete the
viscous substance in the spring, this
taking the form of a silky down. which
thickens and hardens. In August or
September the balls hang like grapes.
which are gathered by detaching them
with the fingers; and, after being dried
in the sun. they are purified and re-
fined. This wax is in general use in
China and Japan, where large tracts
of land are planted with the trees re-
ferred to, upon which the insects are
reared The insect is propagated by
means of its eggs. which are collected
in clusters in the shells of the balls.
As met with in commerce the wax Is
nsarly pure. and melts at 100 degrees
Fab 1t Is sold In cakes of a circular
form, and of different sizes. 1t dis
solves easily in naphtha, and contains
eighty-two per cent of carbon. four
teen per cent of hydrogen and four OF
oxygen II is used like beeswax In
making candles, and for other similar
purposes. where its high melting tenn
peratur6 is an advantage The light
of these candles is of great brilliancys
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-18
Pensioning Government Employees.

The Civil-Service law protects Govern
ment clerks in their positions, if worthy.
When the law was pending objections were
made by Senators and Representatives. who
feared that it might establish s'class' or
caste system in Washington. Now
comes wellorganized movement to Ere
tire Government civil-service employees
after period Of years, on the ground that
they are as entitled to public support az are
the military and naval officers and men. 1t
is reasonable to predict that, after several
years Of agitation, this thing may be accom-
plished. 1t is not enough that the Govern
ment shall pay better salaries for less work
than private enterprises can afford to do
but the public Treasury must support those
who become aged and are poor because i'm
nrovideut
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-18
He Didn't Licker.

Rev. Henry n. Storrs, the celebrated
sions, was recently at the Ebbitt in Wash
son Carl one evening, the reverend gentle
man was In the hotel lobby and fell in with
q chance acquaintance. The pair sat upon
one Of the twin seats and commenced to
converse The preacher talked about pol
itics, the Administration, possibilities Of ap
pointments, and all that sort o. thing. The
stranger ascertained that the preacher wa
a Republican, and ut last said: ssSay, pard-
ner, this Administration il too slow for me.
Let's lcker." But DR.. Storrs introduced
himself then. and didn't ticker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-18

HE FINDS HIS CUSTOMER HARD TO SUIT.
merous instances where young girls and
wellknown professional shoplifters, and
some Of these juveniles have confessed
that they have been taught how to steal
TO become successful in the business. it
is necessary not only to acquire dexterity
in taking articles out of boxes or from
counters. but also to learn to pass the goods
quickly and secretly to q confederate. The
first lesson taught beginners is how to re-
ceive stolen goods from the hands OF the
more experienced thieves. Then. step by
st3p. the youpg shoplifters are advanced in
the art until they are permitted to do the
fine work of stealing laces, silks or jewelry
.7irectlv under the noses of the statesmen.
IF young and inexperienced thief is
caught she is usually terrified. while an old
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-18

1t is told of pious, welI-meaning
man here that upon one occasion in
Sunday school he prayed: ..And bless
the superintendent of this school, who
has led such long, tedious, Christian
life" Even the superintendent could
not suppress smile. livingston Free
man
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-18
SHOPLIFTERS.
Why Dry-Goods Stores Employ
Private Detectives.
1housands Of Dollars Lost Each Year BY
Large Establishments--Sho plifters,
as . Rule. Are WOmen-How
They Operate.

HE profes sional
shoplifter's season
is approaching, :"
said the superin-
tendent Of a store
on West Twenty
third street to me
the other day.
The holidays and
the spring and fall
openings are the
times when your
professional reaps
the richest har-
vests. At a store
which does a year
~ business of sew
eral million dollars
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-18

of a short distance, and then submit
ted to fate with scarcely show of re-
sistance.
We thought we had the king of
whales alongside. but this fellow
measured nine feet more in length,
and yielded twenty-one barrels of oil
over our first capture. The collision
had been a bad thing for him. There
were nine great slivers of oak from
the broken keel sticking in his head.
and in several cases the efforts of two
men could not pull them out While
bailing the case found an iron spike
ten inches long. driven into the head
full length. The right jaw was broken.
and there were two long gashes across
the head several inches deep, and
wide enough to place the hand in.
Whether the injuries received would
have caused the old fellows seath I
can not say. as whale will carry of
three or four harpoons and still live
his time out, but it was evident that
he was badly broken up and had no
spirit for fight when we came up.
It was bad loss for the Russians.
bit they took it so much to heart that
we fell to ridicu1e them Il was two
weeks before we could transfer them,
and then there were only four left
The others had jumped overheard in
their dependency and committed sui
cide.-N. 7. Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
WaterMorks nj the Pnsi.

The estimates for q proposed
waterworks system TO be put IN
at Fort Keogh has been approved at
Washington and an appropriation Of
$4,000 will be made for the necessary
Improvement. The money viii be
forthcoming at the end OF the fiscal
year, which will be June SOth, when
bids will be advertised for and the
work OF constructing the system will
be Immediately begun. The quarter.
master and his department will have
full charge Of the matter. II is IN,
plan Of the system TO procure th,
water from the Yellowstone and puml
II into large storage and distributing
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
ON the Top Of the Nose.

John Lee came In yesterday from q
ranch on Powder river and swore out
a warrant against Samuel Gilmore,
there or thereaoouts abiding, who be
avows and swore assaulted him Of
late, and with the blade Of q knife
stabbed him on the top Of the nose,the
instrument penetrating the soft palate
aud %infictlng AZ ugly and peculiarly
painful wound. A depaty sheriff
started out in search of Gilmore yes
terdsy.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
LOCAL TIE M 5.
Agony is Courted

BY persons who, attacked by a mild form Of rheu-
natism, neglect to seek prompt relief subsequent
torture j. prevented by an immediate resort Il
Hosle,t'Ts stomaeh Bnterz, slight exposure, IN
occasional daught, viii beget this painful maladyi
where there Is a prcdispOsltion TO 1t in the blood,
II I not diheult to arrest toe trouble a; the outset
but we'll nigh impossible TO eradicate Il when ma
tured. No eyidruce in relation To This superb
blood depurent is more positive than that which
establishes its efficacy as 3 pev nti,e and remedy
for rheumarism, Not only is 1t thorough, but
safe which the vegetable and mineral p%oisOns,
often taken as c~uraiives Of the disease, arc not.
Besides e~xp"lling the rheumatic virus from the
system, il ovsrcOmss fever and ague, biliousness,
constipation aud dyspepsia.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
The court was occupied the emit

The court was occupied the entire
day yesterday In the trial of the case
Of Westervelt We, Brandenburg, which
was completed about adjournment
time. The jury went out and not
agreeing were instructed by the court
that II they did not agree before s
o'clock at night TO render a sealed YER
dict. placing it In the hands OF the
bailiff, when they might then die
perse. Up to a late hour last night
they had not agreed upon a verdict.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
n0mnn from the diary OF tout
WTTH\ lists, commercial trav.I
NuluU ers, business men snI

1T0mnn from the diary OF tout
UUluU ers, business men snI
others has revealed:
That the Wisconsin Central has Oh
unqualified endorsement OF all,
That the Wisconsin Central has TODAY
the most popular line between Mir
neapolis, st. Paul and Milwaukee
and Chicago;
That the Wisconsin Central Is daily
adding to its admirers as the rec. .
nized Pullman line between Mime
apolis, st. Paul and Milwaukee iBi
Chicago;
That toe Wisconsin Central toueh.-
the most prominent points in w.
coDsin. and that Il has more impuJi-
ant business centsrs on lis thro.l IA
line than any other railway in Ne
Northwest;
That the Wisconsin Central hiss msde
Al enviahle reputation With its p.,t
less Dining Car Service;
That the Wisconsin Central runs fat
trains on which al cla-sps OF pass.i-
gen are carried with eommod M
and distinct accommodation for ~:
That the Wisconsin Central has re -
seutAtives distributed through snt
the country, who will cheetf ,lv
give any iniormati n that ma, -
desired and that Its terminal Apa,,1-
ere specially IN structed 10 look ~ ~
the comfort Of passengers who NAY
he routed via its line.
For detailed information, apply ~
your nearest Ticket Agent or 10 n p,.-
s~entatives Of the road.
WIN. S. MELLEN, JAMES BARKyR.
General Manager Asst Geo Psssr-A TkAu
LOUIS ECKSTEIN,
Asst. Genl. Psssr. a Tat AIT
MILWAUKEE,, WIS
T H. ANS0N, Northwestern pss.ares ~
! Nieollet House Block MfSrEAroLas. eSs
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
In the appeal case of A. w. Church

In the appeal case of A. w. Church
We. The City of Miles City, which Ii
expected to come up to-day, Hon. c.
r. Middleton will appear for the city
owing to the fact that the present city
attorney, w. A. Burleigh. was at the
inception OF the case engaged for the
prosecution. DIR. Burleigh will not
appear In the case at all, he having re.
tired IN favor of John Fairfield, who
will conduct the prosecution.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

tanks, wnich will furnish agrsvity OF
pressure upon the tipes of the plant
which will 5e introduced into the sew
eraI h,uses aud about the grounds of
the post. The introduction Of the
plant will Ill a long-felt want and put
an eDd to n great Inconvenience which
ha. been experienced for n long time
to the post.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Judge Liddell gave notice yesterday
that benceforth during this term the
hours of court would be from 9 to IL a,
m, from . to s p. N. and from 7 p. IN.
till exhausted. Whereat the attorneys
murmured and gave vent to many
grunts of dissatisfaction.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

The post string band at Fort Keogh
gave d concert last night at the hall at
the post. The selections were numer-
Gus and very beautiful and were much
appreciated by the large audience
present.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

In the case of Dawson W. Elmhirst
& Lindsay DR.. Burleigh and Jonn
Fairfield have been retained for the
plaintiff, aud Strevell q Porter for the
defense.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union meets this Saturday af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock, at the home of
Miss Ross. All ladies' are cordially
invited to be present and enjoy the
meeting.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Dr.. Cline. U. S. A., has arrived at
Fort KeoRh from Camp Sheridan, in
Yellowstone Park, TO relieve DR.. Tur-
her, who will take DIR. Cline's place at
Camp Sheridan.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Having purchased the Excelsior
coal mine from Jos. B,teman We are
now prepared to furnish this coal on
short notice. Leave orders at Birkle's
or Miss Batemau's. THos. GIBBS,
CHAs. OXFORD,
NJ. X. SEELBYt
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Judge Schwartz; emphatically:
There's DO Use talking, Mr.. Jackson,
it's either $40 OF twenty days"
Mr.. Jackson, thoughtiully: "Well,
Jedg, | reckon I'll take de money"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Edward Cassidy, a soldier disturbed
the serene peace Of Main street Thurs-
day night, so Judge Schwartz said he
must pay IS and costs. He paid the
money.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Prof. Bach has just received a guam
tity Of imported family wine. which
sells at $3.50 per gallon. This is a
splendid summer cordial and its pur'
ity Is guaranteed.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
To NV Patrons.

As / cannot afford 10 keen an agent
for the summer, / respectfully request
all to leave their orders personally at
Harmo3's or Smith & Hayn-s' for
Carbon Hill coal. JOHN GIBBS. ="
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
MHIe Helm Manie,l.

hALEsMES-Ns wish n few men TO sell our good,
b. sample TO the wholesale and retail Iraie. Larg.
ost MANURE In our line. Enclose 2.cent stamp,
Wages s3 per day. Permanent position. No pos
tai answered. Ncnev advanced Tor RACES, I'D
Nertising, etc. C~rNTESNtAL MAS'F'G CO., Tn
CiNSAII, OHIO.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

when Baby was sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was q Child, she cried for castoria,
When ahs became Miss, she chung 10 castora,
When shs had chndren, she gave them cassoriA
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

favorite remedy. II Is plea ipg to tie
eye and to the taste, gentlt. yet effect
ual in acting on the kidney s,liver and
bowels.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
Give Them a Call.

E. Whitney and G.. e. Stouffer open
to-day a new Ice cream psrlor four
doors east of the postofiice.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Mrs. o. G. Beck has been confined
to her bed for several weeks past
through Illness.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

The peculiar purifying and building
up powers Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
make 1t the very best medicine to take
az this season.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Henry Davis, the well known
rancher OF Eureka valley, was In town
yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
The Ladies' Delighted.

The pleasant effect aud the perfect
safety with which ladies may use the
liquid fruit laxative, Syrup Of Figs,
under oil conditions make II theil
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Cool and refreshing soda water with
pure fruit syrups at Savage's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Mixed drinks artistically prepared
at the Club saloon.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

The latest novelty in summer bev-
erages, can be had at Savage's
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

]. r. Mckay, one OF the Tongue
river horse men, Is In the city.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Chicago mixed paints in every
known shade at Savage's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Now 10 the time TO paint and the
place to get your paint Is at ~Savage's.s
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Miss Mamie Clifford las returned
from a protracted visit to relatives In
the east.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

The big discount on ladies shoes
still open at G. b. Towers & Co. y
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Randolph sPudlow, Of Forsyth, Ia
attending court.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Milwaukee and st. Louis keg beel
on draught at the Club Saloon. .
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Chas. E. Clarke, OF Lawrence, Mass.
Is at the Mcqueen.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

The finest Alternative and Anti-Bil-
ious medicine on earth is Samaritan
Nerviue. $3.50. "Tbe doctor said my
child must die with spasms. samari-
tan Nervine cured him.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

Peter Marshall, of Forsyth, was
noticed In the court room yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

WIN. T.. TANNER, Dayton, Ohio.
Samaritan Nervine cured a friend OF
mine who had dyspepsia very badly.
MICHAEL 0'CoNSoR, Ridgway, Pa.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

The stage leavss Miles City Monday. w-dssss,
and Friday mornings, 81 8 o'cloeE. FOR pss ses
or sny Information apply TO srge once 81 I.
Campbell & Co.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11
LOCAL 1T S.

Jesse Haston is in from the ranch.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-11

A full line of mixed paints atsavage''
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-07-24
HOW THEY LIVE QUIETLY.
Western Characters Who Have Set
tied Down In Peace.

Western Characters Who Have Set
tied Down In Peace.
There is a host of men in these parts
who are leading quiet, respectable lives
who did not use to be so respectable
and quiet. They came to the West
when il was the fashion to shoot man
if YOU didn't like the cut of his coat or
thought his grammar TOO good. Being
at Rome they did as the Romans did.
But as custom changed they have con-
siderably changed with IT. Their blood
still runs brIskly, however, and you
don't want to swear at them unneceS-
sarily. Though they rarely talk about
it, they are quite proud of their carrier
career and like 10 have il understood
that once upon time they were ba-ad
men. One day last week o big, rough.
looking fellow entered Pullman car
and began to smoke and sing vulgar
songs. The colored porter begged him
to deSist, but he shouted back that he
would smoke where he pleased and sing
what lie pleased and no blamed Niger
coul stop him. An elderly gentleman
sitting near called the porter aside and
asked him If he knew the express agent
in the forward car.
Yes, sah.' answered the Porter, Il
does, sab; name o. Marshall, sah.'
We'll, you give him this card, and
tell him to come here immediately
The porter went of, and presently a
robust, heavy, thick-set fellow entered,
glanced about the car, perceived the
elderly man, and came forward.
DO you remember me?' said the
elderly man
I guess so, was the rather hesitatln2
answer.
Aren't you sure?'
Yes
DO you see that fellow yonder, yell.
Ing and smokingg'
Yes
Can you get away with him?'
Il amt fearful to try
Put him In the smoking car
The robust fellow promptly went over
to where the rough was sitting and
sid: 'Pardner, you've got to get out of
here. I'm told to put you out. FIghtin' 5
right IN my line, if you say fight.
don't want no trouble, but 1t all lays
with you. Come, now, git!'
For a moment there were signs of a
battle, but in another moment the
rough thought better of it and meekly
allowed himself TO be led away. The
that it was all right.
You've lost none OF your nerve sine
| saw you last remarked the elderly
man.
Marshall smiled all over. Il guess
I'm some account yet, sir, he replied.
L hope your knowln' me amt going 10
lose me my job?'
oh, no. Take care of yourself;
that's all.
Marshall retired. Another traveller,
speaking to the elderly man, observed
that the express agent looked like a
good tighter.
'Goodl l should say SO. l knew
him in the Black Hills years ago wi ell
1 WAS sheriff there. He was punching
cows He has killed Ills man .eyeIal
| times. Didn't it tickle him when
told him lie hadn't lost his nerve?'
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-07-24
Joseph and Joseph's Papa.

The small boy was fond OF music,
and there was an opera in town. 1t
was Sunday night, but he stole out,
having been refused permission by his
mother, and got away down in front by
the fiddles. He sat the listening de-
lightedly, when he turn around and
suddenly discovered his father all alone
III the next occupied seat. He made no
excuse. He looked up and nodded
pleasantly.
''How do you do, sir?H
"WhatY JosephI'
Yes, ST."
''Does your mother know you are
here?'
mo, sir. She wouldn't let me
come"
And aren't you u-well-ahem-"
y sense of justice struck the old man,
and the small boy knew he was quite
safe. So they enjoyed tie opera to-
gether, and then they started home.
There was an awkward silence between
them. The small boy waited for his
father to speak.
''Ahem! Joseph-we will not-it
would be better that is-you needn't
allude to this matter before your
mother"
NO, slE.
There was another long pause. Again
the old man spoke, hesitatingly:
''Aheml Joseph, how-how-did you
get out of the house this evening?"
''By the back door, sir.''
"Well-ahem-l-J we'll so
IN by the back way quietly, and not
disturb the household"
And they went in the back way.
Next morning at breakfast the two
met without any sign. The mother
spoke up:
Mr.. Smith, am sure do not know
whatever is to come of that boy
Joseph"
What is the matter. my dearF"
''Do you know he actually came and
asked me to let him go 10 the opera last
night Sunday"
You refused, of courseg"
Certainly; what a question:"
Then the father sternly turned to the
boy
Joseph, 1 am surprised. Are there
note nOugh week days for you to go 10 the
opera that you must go on SundaysT'
''I es, sir; and 1 was going to ask
you TO give me some money to 60 to-
night"
The old man looked at the small boy,
who was ingenuously looking up in his
face, and said nothing; but when they
left the table he took hun by the ear
and said:
You young rascal. L suppose you
are going to bleed me for tickets every
night2'
"Yes, SIR said the boy. csndidly.
And he got them