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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-04
PATHOLOGICAL FACTS.

A Series of Parallels Collected by q Well
Known Scholar.
There are two methods of studying
ethnology-one by studying the growth
of a single culture, the other by COM
pairing isolated phenomena among a
great number of tribes. While the
former yields results of historical in
terest, the second is of prime import
ance to the student of psychology. who
investigates the laws of the growth of
human thought. r Andree, who has
for long time continued the latter
course of studies, has collected series
of essays on chronological parallels.
most of which have previously been
published in various journals. One of
the most important results of such
that many similar customs must have
originated independently in regions far
apart. Among many other phenomena,
the author traces the occurrence of
masks among various peoples. and
shows that they occur all over the
world. in America as well as in Aus
tralia and all parts of the Old World.
It seems that the games in which our
children delight are well-nigh univer-
sal The children of the ancient Egypt
ians played tag; they had balls and dolls.
Bodies of dolls were made of wood,
and might be mistaken for modern
fabrics. Undoubtedly they were
dressed by the Egyptian girls, as our
girls nowadays enjoy dressing their
dolls. There were even movable ones,
the hands and feet of which could be
moved by means of strings. Others,
made of painted wood, were very i'm
perfect in form. and had strings of
beads instead of hair. In the museum
of Leyden there is an ancient toy that
looks as though it had been bought at
q Christmas fair. There were figures
of animals with movable mouths, and
balls of leather. Among Greek and
Roman antiquities, dolls made of wood
or clay, and others of wax and ivory,
are found. Dolls houses with lead
furniture; the saving-box with slit
on top; toy COWS, horses and hogs
were known to the children of ancient
Rome, as they are to our own. From
this evidence it might be supposed
that our dolls are 'sdescendants'' of the
ancient dolls; but it must be remem-
bered that there is hardly any people
tina. does not have them. Their use is
90 general, and SO natural to the
child. that even the laws of
Mohammedanism is disregnrded BY
the childish desire The Koran
forbids representations q human be-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-04
AFTER-D.hNER WALKS.


10y Are Indispensable to the Preserve
~ ton Of Robust Health.
i After dinner sit awhile, after sup
par walk q mile. That was suitable
uds1ce for the ssgood old times when
dinner was taken at noon. 1.-The wise
mAn changes his mind" We moderns
have changed ours, and our habits
TOO The couplet may be changed to
&uit the new circumstances. "After
auncheon sit awhile, after dinner walk
= mile" This advice is by no means
universally followed It may be
doubted whether it is universally
given or believed in. One thing, how
ever, 10 certain; the ssmile'' and much
more ought to be walked some time
during the twenty-four hours. Nay,
Sc must be walked if health is to be
maintained. Indoor air can not be
breathed all day long without serious
Injury, nor can sufficient measure of
physical exertion be dispensed with.
Nature is stronger than all the doctors
and drugs in the world, and she will
not let man be well who persistently
disobeys her. She has made our
limbs for movement and our lungs for
pure air. If we do not use the limbs
sufficiently and breathe enough of per-
fectly pure air, she insists upon stOr-
ing up quantities of poisonous waste
In the system, and makes the arms and
legs as limp as a jelly fish. Men of
business and professional men seem to
have no time for walking and taking
the airr except in the evening. But
how can a man walk after a heavy
dinner2 Most true; and therefore a
man should not eat a "heavy
dinner habitually. Whether he walks
or not, the s.heavy dinner" will do him
nothing but harm, and all the more
harm If he does not walk. Most men
eat good meat lunch. Many take
both meat and pudding; in fact, to all
intents and purposes, they ''dine."
They do not then need a heavy meal in
the evening. After a substantial
luncheon at one, moderate dinner at
six or seven is all that is required. If
such a meal be taken, followed at about
eight o'clock by a cup of hot coffee.
the man who has not been overworked
during the day, should feel perfectly
fresh for walk at $3.50. If he then
goes out and walks until $3.50, he will
soon begin to find his walk a great
pleasure. and the advantage to his
health will be marked. indeed. Does
he fear the might ARP" That is nom
sense, Night air is as good as any
other air, except that it is a little cold
Or. He can provide against that by
wrapping up a little more. For get
ting rid of the cares of the day, for
producing pleasant sense of relaxa-
tion. for purifying the blood. for rails
ing the spirits, for encouraging sound
and refreshing sleep. there is nothing
better than an evening walk after a
moderate dinner. To those who have
not practiced the habit the first few
walks may prove fatiguing and disap-
pointing; but let them give it a fair
trial. Perseverance will amply justify
what some may consider rather novel
advice II .OndOu HOSnita1
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-04


ITO keep the house free from
moths. never put down carpets It'll the
foor is thoroughly dry.
If you are careful to keep the far
rows straight you win do faster and
better blowing.
old. WORKOUT and dull imple-
ments are the most expensive things
that can be used on the farm They
cost the user more every year than he
would have to pay for new improved
machinery. and are always source of
trouble and vexation.
The cherry, says the Rural Cana
dian. Is about the only fruit tree which
can be recommended for shade in past
ures along roadsides. as the hardy vari-
cites of cherries are not affected by
the trampling of stock or the passing
of vehicles. which would prove mos.
injurious to most other fruit trees.
All the cereals. even rice, are far
better to be put to cook in boiling
water. This bursts the starch cells at
once, and prevents the raw taste and
stringy dark look which these prepa-
rations frequently have They should
not be stirred while cooking, as it
breaks the grains and makes them
pasty.-Mother's Magazine.
When fat-irons become rusty.
black them with stove polish and rub
we'll with dry cloth The yelk of an
egg to wipe them over with has also
been recommended. 1t pays to care
for ones irons. Good work in ironing
can not be done without good irons.
And it pays to be careful about every
thing in our home, or how can good re-
suits be expected?
Home is the chief school of hui
sorrows. smiles. tears, hopes and So
Hcitudes form the chief interests of
human life Go where a man may.
home is a center to which his heart
turns. The thought of his home nerves
his arm and lightens his toll. For that
his heart yearns when he is affair off.
There he gamers up his best treas
ures. God has ordained for all men
alike the highest earthly happiness in
providing for all the sanctuary of
home.
IA Qus1lnG loSSOu III eCOUO Was
given by an Englishman of wealth. and
position to an American friend. 1t is
related to the method of preserving Q
stair-carpet. and to keep it in its en-
tirety as long as possible. She and her.
husband had agreed, the one to keep
always to the right in going up and
down, and the other to walk only upon
the left-hand side of the carpet 1t was
expected that the company would keep
exclusively in the center of the stair
way. and that, as result of the ar
rangement. the stair-carpet would
grow old with equal rapidity.
Have trees and grass and flowers
around the house to eat up the Stops
and dish-water thrown out and emp
tied here and there on the premises,
and to render harmless all these sub
stances that in their decay might en-
danger peoples health. This plan is
better than to have drains or sewers as
usually constructed in and near farm
homes. There is q safer way, how
ever, of dealing with house-slops, wash
ing-suds and liquids of that sort Keep
barrel on wheels near the kitchen
door as a fitting receptacle for all such
substances, and empty its contents
from time to time upon the garden, on
meadows, or upon the compost heap
American Agriculturist-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-04
CARE OF sILvER-wARE.

Some Useful Things All Housekeepers
Should Know.
Whenever silver or plated ware is
used it should afterward be washed in
clean hot suds; a soft dish-cloth being
taken to rub it well. It should next
be rinsed, and then wiped dry with a
fine, soft and perfectly clean towel.
Only a few pieces Should be washed at
q time. Cared for in this way your
ware will keep bright four times as
long as it will if carelessly washed.
When there is need of polishing the
silver. buy a pound of whiting, and,
after rubbing it through very fine
sieve. put it in box, ready for use.
After carefully washing and wiping
each piece of silver as directed above,
put small quantity of the whiting in
one saucer and tablespoonful of aqua
ammonia and three tablespoonful of
cold water in another; also put large
sheet of thick paper on the table and
another sheet on a large tray. Dip
piece of soft flannel in the ammonia
water and then in the whiting, and.
after rubbing the silver, piece by
piece. place it on the tray. When all
the silver has been polished. rub off all
the whiting with piece of soft cloth.
Use q soft brush to remove the whiting
that remains between the tines of the
forks. or on any part of the silver that
Ii ornamented. It is very important
that this rubbing-off of the whiting
shall be thoroughly done. Now wash
fhe silver in clear, soapy water and wipe
dry with soft cloth. Silver cleaned
in this way will not only look brilliant
1t once, but will remain so for con-
siderable time.
Silver that is not in constant use.
should be wrapped in soft tissue paper,
md put in boxes or Canton flannel
bags never in bags made of common
flannel, because that cloth is likely to
contain sulphur, which will tarnish
the metal Be careful, also, to keep
IS away from rubber. water and the
gaspipes. A closet where neither gas
nor heat comes is the best place to
store it in
A word before closing, in regard to
Ivory handl ed knives. They should
never be dropped into hot water. Hold
them In the hand to wash the blades;
4iping the handle with a dry
towel Heat will crack ivory
handles; therefore the knives should
Be kept in cool place. In house
that Is heated by furnace this is in
Dome closet. If the blades are steel,
and all the knives are not in constant
use. select those which are to be put
sway and. after dipping bit of cloth in
a1ift1e sweet-oil. rub it over the blades,
and then wrap each blade in tissue
paper. This will prevent the steel
from rusting. Maria Parloa. in House.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-04

"A resident of Santa Cruz, Cal, re-
Gently fouD1 two-headed snake about
q foot long. The heads were distinctly
separate and both were perfect. The
heads were little over an inch In length.
When aroused the snake would throw
3 forAed tongue out of each head 6im.
s,1taneously as if they we're onel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-04

trates the absorbing power of the law
strong and healthy as that of MIR.
Tulliver:
What / want. you know, said Mr..
Tulliver; what want is to give Tom
a good eddication; an eddication ash
be bread for him. That was what
was thinking of when I gave notice
for him to leave the academy at Lady
day. mean to put him to down.
right good school at midsummer. The
two years at tn academy 'ud ha' done
well enough. If I'd meant to make a
miller and farmer of him; for he's had
fine sight more schoolin' not ever
got; all the learnin' my father ever
paid for was a bit O. birch at one end
and the alphabet at the other. But I
should like Tom to be bit of schol-
AIRED, 50 as he might be up to tricks
o. these fellows as talk fine and
write with flourish. It 'ud
be a help to me with the lawsuits, and
arbitrations and things. / wouldn't
make downright lawyer o. the lad
should be sorry for him to be raskil
but sort o. engineer or surveyor.
or an auctioneer and vallyer, like
Riley; or one o. them smartish bust
nesses as are all profits and no outlay.
only for a big watch chain and high
stool. They're pretty nigh all one.
and they're not far off being even with
the law, believe. For Riley looks
Lawyer Wakem i the face as hard as
one cat looks another He's none fright
ened at him. "-Christian Union.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

PERKINS, Universal Photography,
simplest, most legible and rapid Of I'll
shorthands, complete in ten easy les
sons. Speed for practical work in
from three to Eve months. according
to time devoted to study. Instruction
also given on the typewriter. Short
hand also taught by mail. For full
particulars, terms, etc., call at the
Central Normal College, or address
e. STEVENSON,
Great Bend. Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

WHEREAs, In tho dispensation al
devine providence it has pleased oul
heavenly Father to remove from earth
our beloved friend and brother, M. r.
Bell, therefore,
Rcsolsod, That in his death the fami.
" have been bereft of a kind and
affectionate husband and father, the
Grand Army of the Republic one of
its most honored comrades, the Relief
Corps an esteemed brother, who was
always ready and willing to assist in
the promotion of this Corps, and the
community highly respected citizen.
That we tender the bereaved widow
and children our sincere sympathies.
That copy of these resolutions be
spread upon the records, and a copy
furnished the family and the press.
Mrs. G. p. TowNsLEY.
Mrs. w. w. p. CLEMENT.
Mrs. j. F. HESS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31
Council Meeting.

The city council met Monday night
and held an interesting meeting. The
most weighty business claiming the
attention of our city fathers was an
argument between City Enginee;
Chamberlin and Citizen Thatcher as
to the price Of mapping pens" A
number of bills were allowed; the
members of the fire company approx.
ed by the council; a new stone cross.
walk ordered on the south side OF
Forest avenue, across Williams street,
and other plans laid for street i'm.
prt vements. The council also pledged
the city to stand by Marshal Airheart
in q threatened lawsuit for the pre-.
mature demise Of worthless canine
sent to king,lomcome by the marsh
ais unerring aim. The council will
meet again in regular menthly session
on next Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31
A Rare Novelty in Roses.

A pink rose, striped with white,
which is perfectly hardy, enduring
northern winters without protection Of
any kind. The flowers are large and
fragrant, the color soft, satiny pink,
distinctly striped, and dashed with
white and earn inc. It is very profuse
bloomer, and is distined to become q
most popular rose.
James Wick, the Rochester, n. Y,
Florist and Seedman, offers this new
rose free Why or how, we do not
understand; but it can be learned by
writing him. The house is an old and
reliable one, and has an enviable rep
utation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

A CRUsTY old bachelor of the city
wants the baby buggy driven from the
sidewalk! "Out into the streets, where
it should be, along with the hucksters'
carts and street car mules" says he.
The brute! To put the dainty. sweet,
innocent bits of helpless humanity on
a level with odious vegetables, decayed
fruit and bob-tail mules! To make no
more of them than a sprouted potato, a
half rotten orange or sour cocoanut!
Go to! o, curmudgeOn of the withered
heart! Make way for the future rulers
Of the world, and il they jOstle you rs
they pass, reflect with pride that those
tender sprouts of humanity grow into
the heroes and herOines of mankind.
Even such as they, remember, are OF
the Kingdom Of Wichita
Beacon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31
Obituary.

DHD-In Beaver township, Dec.
9th, 1888, of paralysis, Henry
Slower, aged u years, II months and
8 days. Mr.. Slower was born in
Botetourt county. Va, and went to
South Bend, Ind, in May, 1887, and
from there went tn LaPorte, Ind.
where he united with the NJ. E..
church and continued faithful mem
Der Of that church until his death.
In 1880 he came to Barton county
and continued his labor by
organizing q Sabbath School IN this
(tben sparcely settled) township, and
had kept up an interest and growth
In the school until his death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31
Ladies

Will find relief from their Costive
ness. Swimming in the Head, Collie,
Sour Stomach, Headache, Kidney
trouble, etc.. by taking dose of Sim.
mons Liver Regulator after dinner OF
supper, so as to move the bowels once
a day. Mothers will have better health
and the babies will grow more robust
by using the Regulator. IF an infant
shows signs of Collie, nothing like a
drop in water for relief. The Genuine
has the red Z on front of wrapper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31
Pilesi Piles, Piles I

DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment is
the only sure cure for Blind, Bleeding
or Itching Piles ever discovered. 1t
never fails to cure old chronic cases
of long standing.
Judge Coons, Maysville, Kentucky,
says: CDR. Williams Ointment cured
me after years of suffering.
Judge Coffin bury, Cleveland, Ohio,
says: 1 found by experience that DR..
Williams Indian Pile Ointment gives
immediate and permanent relief"
we have hundreds of such testi-
monials. Do not suffer an instant
longer. Sold by g. A. Hooper. 49y
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

Great Bend always gives a liberal
patronage to home talent, and we
predict the baud boys will play to q
full house tomorrow (Friday) night.
The lads have been untiring in their
efforts to perfect themselves as a band,
and certainly deserve encouragement.
The proceeds of the coming entertain
ment will be used in paying for the
instruments aud for the instruction OF
the band.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

Some of the young fellows who had
the disgraceful roundup last week,
down on Main street, have not yet
mustered sufficient courage to appear
on the streets in the day time. 1t is
said there were, in the fracas, three
republicans, one union laborite and
one democrat. The democrat ought
to have known better than to be in
such a crowd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31
For Sale.

I will sell my residence property in
Great Bend, either furnished or un-
furnished. Will sell the furniture in
whole or in part AS my arrange
ments are made to renlove from Great
Bend prior to March LIST the property
and household goods must be sold.
j. d. WIENER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

The Great Bend Natural Gas anG
Fuel Co., obtained judgement las
week against one of its directors fol
some two hundred dollars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

The names of s. B. Chappell, G. F.
Difenbacher and ID. Nj. Woodburn
are mentioned as probable candidates
for councilmen in the first ward.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

For the next thirty days. we will
sell at Cost or below. Any Of our
Fine Parlor Heating or Cook Stoves.
Great reduction in all kinds of Hard
ware. See us soon and get first choice.
ROBINSON & STERErr.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

st. Valentines day is coming, and
the heart of lovely maidenhood begins
to 60 pat>a.pat in sweet anticipation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

IF you have ne other business q
this Office, just drop around and reg.
lister, if you are voter in the city
The city clerk will be glad to see you
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

Ladies should remember that they
will have to register if they want 8
vioce in the new city government.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

MARRIED-Jan. 18th, 1889, Mr..
Saml E Ruggles to Miss Mary
Stewards, of Union, KAN, by Rev.
Alex. L. DeLavergne.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

Judge j. B. Morris, from Punxsu>
tawney. Jefferson county, Pa, who
has been visiting A. L. Miller and
family of this city, returned home
Tuesday morning. Judge Morris has
been justice of the peace and corner
for his township for thirty years
successfully, and this is the first time
he has been able to get away from
official duties long enough to visit
Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

A. j. Unruh writes from Washing
ton, Kansas, and says he must have
tie DEMoCRAT-enclosing a postal
note for q years subscription.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

In the last issue of this paper, il
the communication of 49," the quota
ton from Emerson should have read
~to he great is to be misunderstood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

The communication from 3D." al
Hoisington, came too late to get an
insertion this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-31

.Ladies should remember that they
have vote in the election of mayor
cOuncilmen and school board.