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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12

~ valued was the right OF peer Of
the realm to demand a trial by a jury
of his peers if charged with treason or
felony. Such trials. however. are of
very rare occurrence and the privilege
amounts to very little. 1t is largely
responsible for the ancient saying
about there being one law for the rich
and another for the poor, especially as
in times gone by a peer had to be
wealthy. and was even dispossessed of
his title If his fortune fell below what
was considered the nobleman's mini
mum.
Among the other privileges of the
individual is freedom from arrest in
civil actions and the exemption of the
person from attachment. To-day this
does not amount to much, as arrest in
civil suits is a very rare occurrence.
But it was different in the old inn
prisonment-for-debt days, when the
privilege was often extremely con-
venient. 1t is quite commonly sup
posed that peer can not be arrested
by the police for criminal offense,
but this is an error, and of late years
several nOblemen have been run inn
for misdemeanors Exemption from
jury service is often more
valuable privilege. and peer
has also the right to sit in any
court of justice with his hat on. a right.
it is needless to add, that few noble
men are caddish or idiotic enough to
take advantage of. The Barons of
Kingsdale possess. in addition, the
right in perpetuity of sitting in the
presence OF royalty with their heads
covered. In an American novel there
is an amusing reference TO nobleman
who was granted the right to sit in the
presence of the King, and it is to be
presumed the author had the Kings
dale privilege in his mind when he
penned his little satire.
There are few other privileges pos
sessed by peers. They may, under
certain circumstances, decline to be
sworn, pledging their honor instead of
their oath, and it is still, according to
the statute books, a most serious
offense to criticize or malign peer.
But the old scandatuna msagndtun,, de-
scribed by Blackstone. is partially
Ill
for a peer to treat his traducers with
silent contempt. American visitors
often express establishment at the bar
renness of the honor of peerage, and
possibly some readers may imagine
that a nObleman is in receipt of some
kind of remuneration. Such is not
the case. There are many sinecure
offices connected with politics which
are always, or nearly always. given to
peers. but the salary often fails to
come up to the expenses. Even the
granting of a peerage does not involve
royal Or national grant Some peers
owe their titles to the immortality of
certain female ancestors. and still
draw pensions in part payment
for their great great grandmoth-
er's shame; others. the Marl-
boroughs for example. draw PEN
sions as a result of nations graft.
tude to a successful General But
speaking generally, a peerage is
source of expense and not of revenue
No man will accept peerage unless he
is comparatively wealthy. Hence, a
peer is often peer because he or his
ancestors were blessed with plenty of
this worlds goods, but it is to confuse
cause and effect to imagine that peer.
age involves wealth. 1t is often just
the other way.-St. Louis Globe-Dem-
Ocrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12

In the front row Of the dress circle.
"What beauty does such a goose see in a
compression that sends her shoulders up
into the air and makes her neck; face and
arms look like boiled lobster, pops her
eyes half out of her head and gives her a
taking advantage of the fact that the or
chestra now gives him an opportunity to
speak in his natural tones.
"Hush! do be quiet" say; sssome one
will hear you," but my words fall upon I'M
needing ears, and he rushes madly on,
pouring a cataract of invective over the I'M
conscious little damsel who sits tanning
herself and chatting merrily with her COM
panion with an air of satisfaction that
physical discomfort.
81 haven't any use for a girl like that.
Suppose she thinks that fellow Of hers ad-
mires her. Bet he's ashamed Of her and
would like to crawl through a knot-hole if
he could. She's about as ornamental as a
bump on a log. If she was my sister
wouldn't use her for scare-crow in our
corn field?" e4E 16
'You really shall not go on in this way
any longer" I whisper at this last out
burst. II came here to enjoy the music,
not to listen to q TRADE upon feminine van
ity. just wait until after the operas over
and will meet you on your own ground,
you cross old boy; have settler for you,
l think,"l remark significantly, as I open
my hbretto and begin studying the argu-
ment.
Jim smiles, looks over my shoulder, and
we are soon lost in the mazes of a modern
opera-plot. Miss Wasp passes from our
memory, and would, doubtless, never have
reappeared but for the fact that just as we
are about stepping into the aisle, at the
close of the entertainment, the offending
creature crosses our path again, brushing
hastily past Jim in her anxiety to make an
early exit
''There's manners for you,'' breaks out
my irate companion once more, and there lie
no calming him now.
"Do wait until we get out Of here, and
then you can say what you please" plead,
and he does manage to hold his. breath un-
til we are in the outer air, and then Jim
bows himself in manly strength, grasps
the very pillars of the temple of fashion,
and down comes every frivolous daughter
OF the Philistines in the general disaster.
''You women rave about classic beauty
he growls, as we walk rapidly along toward
the station. ''You trot out your Venus of
Milo on all occasions, and demolish every
adjective in the language in your effort to
describe her lovely form, and then you &c
and work the reverse lever and bring your
selves up standing, a perfect monstrosity
to the eyes Of all beholders. What is more
inconsistent than a woman!'
"a man," reply, with q GOODNESS that
seems to nettle him for moment, then the
absurdity of such an assertion strikes him,
and he bursts into a hearty laugh.
eyes, man. repeat, with additional
emphasis. "You've had your say now Pm
going to have mine. I feel that in the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12
AFTER THE NORTH POLE

Dr.. hansen, the Greenland Explorer, to
Head = Polar Expedition.
An expedition with the purpose of
reaching the North Pole will set out
for Norway next year. There is
plenty of money behind the enter
prise. MIR. Camel, the merchant who
fitted out the little party which crossed
Greenland last summer under DR..
Nansen. is its chief capitalist About
300, 900 has been subscribed and more
can be had if needful. DR.. Nansen
has accepted the command and for the
next few months he will be q busy
young man. He has to write q book
on his adventures in Greenland. to be
published in Europe and this country.
He has to superintend building a stout
little vessel for the North Pole.
DIR. Nanseu says there is only one
route by which the North Pole can be
reached and that route he intends to
take; but for the present he
declines to speak more precise
ly on this important question. 1t
Is learned from other sources,
however. that he hopes to reach a
higher point on the east coast of Green
land than that attained by the German
expedition, and then advance along
the coast to Lockwood's farthest point,
practically completing the mapping of
Greenland's coast-line, and thence final
ly start over the frozen sea to the pole.
Many expeditions to the white north
have spent about as much energy in
securing their retreat as in diminish
ing the distance between themselves
and the pole. 1t is Nansen's idea that
the only way to go to the pole is to go
there or perish in the attempt. He
says he will waste no time in securing
his retreat An old Morse proverb,
There is before us only Heaven or
hell" is his motto. He will establish
no base of operations. but push for the
pole. He remarked in London the
other day that he expected it would be
1.-THE North Pole or DEATH" but he
added incidentally that it might be the
west coast of Greenland. 1t is quite
certain that after his northern
explorations he hopes to cross
Greenland in its broadest part to the
west coast settlements, having learned
in his recent trip that the difficulties of
this ice-bound country can be over
come by skill and determination. He
does not expect to land on the east
coast till autumn next year. and the
following season will be spent in ex-
plorations.
The North-Pole quest is mania that
will probably afflict daring young spir-
its. eager for Arctic laurels. until the
goal has been reached and photo
graphed. If it is ever attained it will
probably be by small expedition of
picked men in charge of a leader like
hansen, who has plenty of dash, vigor,
strength and Intelligence. If next sea-
son proves to be an unfavorable ice
year the expedition may return to
await more hopeful occasion; but if
Nansen. finely equipped, has such a
chance to steam as far north as Leigh
Smith enjoyed on some of his trips to
Franz Josef's Land he will be likely to
make notable Arctic journey, wheth-
er he fetches the pole or not--N. y.
Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12
THE WORLD OF FASHION.
Costumes, Jewelry and Accessories AZ
fected by Society Women.

Costumes, JeweIry and Accessories AZ
fected by Society Women.
Diamonds inserted in the ivory are
now seen in miniature portrait jew
elry.
A large white pearl held between the
| nippers OF a realistic crab is a recent
design for lace pins.
Initials formed by sprays of gold
backed enamel forget-me-nots are lace
pins recently seen at the watering
places.
A gold, ruby-eyed snake. coiled
around the head of tortoise-shell
hair-pin. attracts considerable atten-
ton from lovers of the unique.
Diamonds, rubies and sapphires
formed into three-leaf clovers on the
surface of dull gold matchbox are
costly, but effective decoration.
Sleeves are now made with a band
of tulle fastened with a bow on the
shoulder, and do not leave the arms
quite so exposed as was lately the
fashion.
Short skirts are mounted with large,
fat plaits at the back, and either
slightly gathered in front or quite fat
on cross-cut piece, with a piping or
corded edge.
A floral bonnet has a coronal of corn
flowers and spray of buttercups gar
landing it-a Tuscan straw folded into
a close shape. and girt with bow and
strings of narrow green velvet
Another example of the extremes to
which the prevailing taste for odd
jewelry is tending is a representation
in diamonds of the common garden
slug, as homely worm as ever grew
Etched grotesque Japanese figures
of storks and celestial warriors, ap-
parently performing dance of victory,
are executed on a recently-produced
silver jewel box, with great minute
ness.
A dainty little capote is tiny shape
OF brown crinoline, with cockade OF
cream lace in front. fastened in by
butterfly arrangement formed of the
wing-teathers OF some little brown
bird.
White gauze dresses embroidered in
colors are still more elegant and alto
gether more dressy; they are also made
up very much in the same way and
trimmed with a profusion of bows or
ribbon.
A peacock's feather formed of dia-
monds makes a handsome and artistic
aigrette. The round picturesque spots
for which the plumage of this bird is
remarkable are initiated by small dia-
monds circling stones of larger size.
Another charming bonnet, with
touch of quaintness to boot. is of close
shape, pointed in front, in white straw,
and trimmed with a bow of black lace.
run through with the straw in lines,
and cluster of large black wheat ears
with straw-colored and green stalks
and leaves
Young ladies very generally favor
the plated bodice in the ''reserv1ste
style, with three round plaits In the
middle OF Doth back and front. ano
fitted round The waist with belt o.
pros-graiu ribbon A small roIeo-uP
collar forms dainty finish to the 0oc-
ice, with the regatta cravat-St Lonn
Republic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12

)VERTY is hereditary
w it b som g people,
each generation en-
hibiuing it in a higher
state of development.
The man is industri-
GU s an d sober; his
face grows premar
turely old with toll;
but the shine of his
eye is not the sparkle
of the diamond of
hope, but the dull
glisten of the pewter
Of satisfied despair.
He owns nothing but
the clothes he wears,
and how or when he
hon pht them il hevOnd
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12

HE r e is something
after all in the say
in g that clothes
make the man. It
is not easy to iden-
tify a man whom you
have never seen but
once, and then he
happened to be IN
the water bathing.
One Of the professors
of the Texas Univer
sity at Austin can
corroborate this as
sertion if he is ques-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12

dY in heavens name
d o e 8 q w o N q n
squeeze up her waist
until it looks like
t hat a' indignantly
asks Brother Jim, in :
dicating one of our
Chicago young ladies
arrayed like a but
terfiy and s ha pc
like q wasp, who has
just passed downt the
aisla and taken a seat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12
"a SETTLER.

6rother Jim Criticises Woman's Follios
In Dress and Gets Worsted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12

keep to the left" IL . sign to b
found upon all french highways = Z
caution to drivers,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12
BLOOF ATKINS.

The Story of q Man Who Was Born to
POvertT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12
THE PROFESSORS FRIEND.

How He Made His Acquaintanco and His
Subsequent Recognition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-12

vanishes in the sssmoker," leaving me to my
pleasant reflections.
JULIA h TuAYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13

Robert G. Eldert. Valley Stream. n. Y,
writes. | am bostman, and upwards Of
sixty wears Of age. have suffered severely
from rheumatism of the lower part of my
back. NV back sched without cessation,
and at times thought would be psrslyzed.
| procured two Alcock's Porous Plssters
aud put them scross the lower part of my
spine. In twenty-four hours all pain had
ceased. At the end of = week put on two
fresh Allcocks Porous Plasters, wore them
ten DAYS. then took them of, and washed
nv back with little alcohol which removed
every trace Of the plssters. 1t is now three
months since the plssters cured me, and |
feel very much stronger and better than ever
before.
July l3iit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13

change in the general character II the bui-
letins and reports issued BY the Departures
bureaus. There is presumption apon the
intelligence Of farmers, vnen il 10 intimated
thss they have not sufficient undertaking "a
be benefited By these reports, and that, there
fore, their yal1e il comparatively
lost upon them. We should exceed
ingly regret 70 zee the seposti
Of Prof Riley. Of DR.. Salmon, Of Prof
Galloway. Of Dr.. Taylor or DIR. Merriam,
put in any other language than that in which
they are prepared, which Is the only language
Of value 70 expert s,adsnss, and 10 also CON-
ing To be veil anderss0od by fArmsrs-shs
language Of science To have An editor
s-temps 10 modify Of adapt these valuable
fepor.s and ue2rise 20 70 the common farmer.
would be 70 Lessen their value aad render
them Of siiSh. worth. AZ veil nigh. the in-
valuable reports Of the Coast Survey be
edited. = 20 ~ 70 be within the comprehsn-
sion Of the man before the mast; OF those Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission ''rs-
vised'' for the use Of brakemen. The farm
ers want the reports Of economic science
bearing upon agriculture in the language Of
science. Please. Secretary Rask. don't
edit the value ont Of your reports and
bulletins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13
Y GU
DIZZY ?
Down River Gossip.

G. W Presby. the we'll known and pop
ular stage manager of the Madison Square
Theatre. New York, has purchased the cot
tage of J. Frank Pierce, at Ocean Point
Mr.. Presby has made many additions and
improvements to the property.
A large number of visitors are staying al
the Bay View House, Ocean Point, AMI
speak in warm terms of the excellent man
agement of Mrs Harlow, the genial land
lady.
Harry Woodruff, the well-known New
York actor, is at Ocean Point the guest OF
G.. W Presby.
A 600 ton vessel named the Joel f. Shep-
pard was launched at East Boothbay on
Thursday morning, in the presence of about
1900 spectators. She will be used in the
coastwise trade.
The new hotel at Boothbay is expected tc
be ready to open BY the Goth of this month
Landlord Walcot. of the Vendome. Boston
is the lessee. Every room in the house il
engaged.
The contractor for putting in the Booth
bay Water works arrived last Tuesday and
will at once proceed with the work. Thi.
settles much vexed question.
Columbia Hall, Bath is being fixed over
into a first class opera house and will be
opened the 9Th of September. The fire
commissioners have condemned the Alameds
on account of the nsutficiency of prope,
apparatus for escapes.
Moonlight excursions are all the 90 just
at present, and nearly every kind of craft
is called into requistion
DR.. Burdens steam yacht Marguerite OF
Boston was anchored at Boothbsy Thursday
and left for Bar Hsrbor yesterday. 1t is 4
handsome boat.
Notwithsta nding the fact that mackere
are scarce porgies never were so numerous,
and in many places the bay seems to be
fairly alive with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13
CT urch Notices.

Rev. A. I. Lane, of Waterville. will
preach a, the FIRST Baptist church tomorrow.
The other services will be as usual.
All young III are invited to the usual
gospel service in the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association At F. NJ to-
morrow
Free Baptist Church-Preachng by the
pastor at 10 30; SUNDAY School at II; Praise
and Gospel service in the evening at 40.
All invited
Universslist Church. morning service with
preaching by the pastor, 10 80 A. NJ. Sun
day school. ~ VI Conference and prayer
30 7, NJ
Christian church Childrens day will be
observed SerY ces at 1890 A. NJ Sab
bath SC lool at II O'Clock. sunday school
concert at 30 Z NJ
Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. T. +.
Jones pastor Preaching service, 1890 A.
NJ Sabbath School. ~ VI. Young people
PRAYER meeting 20. General prayer meet
ing. 20.
Unitarian church; Services at the Unita-
rian church tomorrow at 1920 A. NJ.
Preaching by the pastor, Rev. II. A. Griffin.
Sunday schoo' at u NJ. Seats free. All
are welcome.
Friends chapel-Services at 1890 A. NJ.
preaching by Rev. II. A. Jones. Rev.
Hannah Pratt will preach at 23o P. NJ.
Services in the evening as usual. All are
cordially invited
St Marks Church. 9Th Sunday after
Trinity. Holy Communion A. NJ, Sunday
School 9 30 A. NJ, morning service with
sermon 1890, Choral evensong $50 P. NJ,
All are cordially invited.
Congregational Church Preaching Al
10. 80 A. NJ, and 80 Z. NJ; by Rev Chss
W. Luck of Topsdeld. Mass. Sabbath
School, 10 NJ. Y. P S. c. E., $50 p. NJ
For July II, Committee of pulpit, supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13

You have heard your friends and neighbors
talking about it You may yourself be one
of the many who know from personal expert
euce just how good thing it is. If you
have ever tried it, you are one of its staunch
friends. because the wonderful thing about
it is. that when once given a trial, Dr. Kings
New Discovery ever after holds place in
the house. If you have never used IT and
should be afflicted with q cough, cold or any
throat, lung or chest trouble, secure bottle
At once and give il fair trial. II is guar
anteed every time, or money refunded.
Trial bottles free at J. NJ. Mixers drugstore.
jan2ld&wlvchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13

Rev. j. B. Jordan returned from the Isle
Of Springs yesterday.
Fred Groves. Of lewiston, vas visiting
friends in the city yesterday.
Joha Davis. snort stop on this season 8
GArdiners, was in the city yesterday.
Miss Gertie Tobey and her sister. Nellie.
have gone to spend their vacation in the
country.
Mr.. Arthur Pierce, clerk in q. C. Libby.
store. goes 10 the island. for a two weeks
vacation today.
Mr.. A. +. Page. cashier Of the oko~he-
gan National Bank. was in the city yester-
day visiting friends.
Miss Emily e. King Of Eastbourne. Eng.
Is visiting Mi. Helen Cunningham at her
home on Sevali street.
Messrs. W. A Baker, C.. II. Leasitt and
T. C. Dow Of Skowhegan were in tho city
yesterday TO witness the base ball game.
John A. Woodsum, Esq, has been acting
a. assistant cashier Of the Granite National
Bank this week during Mr.. Hedges ABSENCE.
Asa W. Hedge, Esq. assistant cashier of
the Granite National Bank, is on a three
weeks vacation to Hancock Point, the beau
tifui resort just opposite Bar Harbor.
The Cunningham brothers, who were for
merry connected with the Gardiner base ball
team, passed through the city, yesterday, to
play with the Portland team on their Pro-
yincial trip.
Rev. Miss Hannah Pratt is now taking
much needed rest from her srduous labors.
Contrary to her plans she consented. at the
earnest solicitations of her many friends to
preach at the Friends Chapel next Sabbath
afternoon
Mrs Sarah Ware Of Waterville, widow of
the late Hon. John Ware. celebrated her
10Th birthday yesterday. The whole family
Of four sons and one daughter were present,
thirteen years ago.
Miss Hannah Pratt returned home We'd
nesdsy from An extended evangelical trip
abroad and in the provinces During her
absence she has attended meetings in twenty
two townships including meetings Of unusual
interest in Paris, Boston, Annesburg, Rut-
land. Toronto. Montreal and Portland. Dur
ing her tour she has attended Il9 meetings
in l6 different churches. She speaks in the
warmest terms Of the beautiful sights OBJ
served in the White Mountains and on sail
through the Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario
aud up the st. Lawrence. She returns
somewhat fa'igued from her journey and
after ms .eek takes much needed rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13

H~Devine's Hair Grower is warranted to
atom hair from falling. We make this offer.
If after giving it fair trial you are dissatis-
ssd state the case to your Druggist and he
will refund your money, as he buys Of US
with that understanding. We back him for
ali such Losses. The genuine bears the
photographs Of the Inventors two daughters
on every hottle-take no other. Price IS
cts. Sold by all reliable Druggist
DEvrxE MEDICINE Co.
Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13

~Crbolic Acid, Copperas, and Chloride
of Lime are veil known, and popular de-
odorixers, and disinfectants. We have them
pure, and At . low figure Refined gum
camphor to put away With your winter cloth
ins and furs, and Dslmation Insect powder
to kill all manner of vermin can be obtained
Of u in an absolutely pure state. DEVlNE
Z COUGHLIN, ". End Kennebec Bridge
mArl9du
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The pleasant effect and the perfect safety
with which ladies may use the liquid fruit
laxative. Syrup of Figs. under all conditions
make it their fsvorite remedy. tis pleas
ing to the eye and to the taste gentle. yet
efectusl in acting on the kidneys, liver and
bowels. june25d&vlmfolrmSp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13

No matter what may be the ills you bear
from indigestion. q dose of Ayers Catharsic
Pills will ease you without question. Just
try them once and be assured; they have
much worse dyspeptics cured You'll find
them nice and amply worth the price.
july2d&v1v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-13

The Islander did not arrive at her wharf
in this city. last night, until after hslf-psst
eleven. The delay was due to lack of water
in the channel. This regular delay is getting
to be something of a nuisance. and the gov
eminent can find use for small lump Of
its surplus wealth in clearing out the channel
of the Kennebec.