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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25
How a Snake Dimes on Frog.

A naturalist in Dakota was tier.
ested recently in a snakes feast on a
frog. He tells about it in the Natural
Science Monthly. Frogs may be sue
culent to snakes, but their deglutition
is very much like hard work. 1t is
difficult to tell where the fun comes
in. The greatest trouble is to swal-
low the frog after catching him. He
is swallowed heels first. 1t is prob
lematic whether this is done by pref
erence or to wedge the victim down.
When caught the frog cries out pitt
fully. This seems to delight his
snakeship. The frog soon finds it is
useless to struggle to release the one
leg swallowed and tries to keep the
other out of the trap. But the snake
gives a gurgle and leap and catches
the other leg. Then poor froggy's
eyes dilate and assume CLASSY stare;
the body is stupefed. The snake does
not swallow; it simply crawls over its
prey by contracting the muscles in it's
throat. When the frog gets fairly in
the snakes belly the latter seems to
have terrible case of indigestion. 1t
rolls over and over and looks as if it
would give a hundred dollars to get
out of the scrape. Then it becomes
stupefied and doubtless resolves never
to make fool of itself again, but when
hungry it goes for frogs just as
eagerly as before.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25
Friendly Advice to Farmers.

To labor with vigor and energy is
well. but just beyond the boundary of
judicious and well-directed efforts is
the dangerous extreme that ought to
be avoided. The advice of the farm
er's best friend will be: Don't work
too hard. When you have labored to
the limit of your strength. stop, rest,
recuperate. no matter If something is
left undone. Health and strength are
your working capital If you overdo.
the reserve fund is exhausted to a
greater or less extent. Nothing that
you are striving for can be sooner
gained by the sacrifice. or will be
worth it when gained. To you, the
life is more than meat, and a sound
body than raiment. Around you are
farmers-perhaps near neighbor.
possibly your own father-bent and
crippled. enduring an old age of
pain. as the penalty of too hard work
in the prime of lusty manhood. Hus-
band strength. and you will accom-
plish more in the long run, and when
your season for a mans full share of
labor is over. be able to enjoy the
afternoon of life. Not least among the
advantages of your vocation is the
privilege of regulating your hours of
labor to suit yourself The farmer
has no overseer or timekeeper.-
ford Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25
Your Picture on a Stamp.

The latest fad in photography is the
portrait stamp. This unique device is
miniature photograph on a piece Of
paper the size of a postage stamp. It
is gummed on the back side and is
used in a variety of ways. In writing
to absent friends the portrait is pasted
at the head of the letter or in place of
the signature. The stamps are also
used on birthday and wedding cards.
programmes of entertainments. and in
autograph albums. Businessmen who
are anxious for notoriety use the
stamp on the outside of letters The
idea is English, and the photograph
stamps have been in use on the other
side for several years. They are now
being introduced in this country. The
cost of the photograph is SO low that
a large sale is expected-N. 7. Mail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25
FAITHFuL UNTO DEATH.
(MAY 31sr. ]

(MAY 31ST)
Fly Tor your iifel The deiuge is upon us;
It soon will food the town.
Because such messages are crowding on us,
Are we to wait and drown?'
fingers
Tick OF one message more"
And DER the wires with blanching face she
fingers
Amid the rush and roar
OF maddening waves that gather fast and
faster.
my God, Thy will be done,
One life may save a thousand from disaster.
And shall grudge that one?
Another warning yet" win naught alright
She struck the Key and cast
One backward look. Her ashy cheek grew
whittier.
She murmured: "'Ifs my lastP'
One moment and the overwhelming torrent
Swirled her within its sway;
The next, beneath the maelstrom's deadly
current
ALL all was swept awayi
What soldier at the cannon mouth of duty,
What martyr for Christ's cause
Ever showed sacrifice of Drawer beauty
Than this pale womanS was?
Surely she heard above the seething water,
Above the wrack and rife:
'"Thou hast been faithful unto death, my
daughter:
Take now the crown Of life -
Margaret j. Preston, in Harper's Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25
Wash Your Hands Frequently.

Cases of infection that could be &C.
counted for in no other way have been
explained by the fingers as vehicle.
In handling money. especially of
paper, door-knobs, banisters, car
straps and a hundred other things that
every one must frequently touch. there
are chances innumerable of picking
up germs of typhoid. scarlatina, diph-
liberia. smallpox. etc. Yet some per-
sons actually put such things in their
mouths. if not too large! Before eat
ing. or touching that which is to be
eaten, the hands should be immediate
~ and scrupulously washed. We hear
much about general cleanliness as
''next to goodness" 1t may be added
that here. in particular. it is also ahead
of health and safety. The jews made
no mistake in that except they
washed they ate not" It was a sani-
tary ordinance as well as an ordinance
of decency.-Sanitary Era
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25
SAPRISTii MORBLEUi
Common Continental Oafhs of q Very Mild
Type Indeed.

Common Continental Oaths of a Very Mild
Type Indeed.
1t is curious that we are quite un-
able to realize the enormity of some of
the cOmmonest continental oaths. We
can, OF course, to a certain extent, ap-
praise such terms as sacre, sapristi
and morbleu (euphemistic for mort
dieu), but on the other hand we wholly
fail to appreciate the swearing value
OF mile tonnerres and tausend dom
nerwetter. Even though these latter
be regarded as an invocation of Thor.
the god OF thunder and summer heat.
We can not see any thing very dreadful
or juratory in them. Anglicized they
become perfectly harmless. and indeed
would be welcomed in the room of
some of our own more opprobious
idiOms. Thunder" or even .sThun-
der and lightningr' we consider a very
temperate exclamation; so, too,
thought the author of the tragic story
OF the bagman's dog, which may be
consulted with advantage on this head.
Applying the Johnsonian maxim of
''claret for boys. port for men and
brandy for heroes" we should GER
tainly be inclined to class either or
both of them with the claret. nav.
even with the yet milder variety of
Gladstonian claret. vintage happily
unknown to the learned doctor. To
our insular minds they convey abso-
iutely no idea of improperly. We
might go about Donnerwetterino for a
month together and not feel one atom
the better for it, or the worse: while
our character for propriety and decent
speech would not be one whit dam
aged. whatever might be thought of
our sanity. The German soul. how.
ever. Is conscious of distinct sense
OF relief after a judicious indulgence
in the same pastime. Hence we are
confronted by the strange paradox
that what is a round oath in one coun-
try Is not even smart ejaculation in
the next -Macmillan's Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25

quiet. lady like department.. ".
graceful and winsome.
ssMy dear. dear child. said. taking
than welcome"
you will believe me then" she
said. earnestly. when tell you that
have conquered my fault. my GRIM
inal inclination? I look back with
wonder on my own weak yielding TO
temptation that leads strong men to
prison cells. and which only morbid
sentiment would ever excuse as an ir-
resistible disease"
I assured her most warmly of nv
sincere belief in her statement. my
deep Joy in her triumph She told me
Of her struggles, her prayers, and the
gradual wearing off of the desire to ap-
propriate the property of others.
For a year." she said. 81 have pur-
posely watched opportunities for
theft, for you are the only one that
ever detected me. excepting Carroll.
who knows of my old infirmity. I
could have stolen largely from friends
visited, for even my own parents
knew nothing of my old temptation.
But the desire has left me, and feel
only loathing and contempt for the
shallow excuse with which I once
quieted my conscience. Carroll may
trust mei''
And Carroll did trust her, and has
never regretted his confidence. He
comes, with his wife and children
to pass the summer months at Locust
Grove. and he is not more stern and
strict in his teaching to the little ones
or the value of honesty. than is
Agnes, his wife. who once believed
herself an incurable case of klepto-
mania M. Shields, in n. 7.
Ledger
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25

1t Is just as proper to keep rich
milk separate from that of an inferior
quality and secure for it an extra price
as it is to assert other articles on the
farm II dairymen would make it
point to sell milk of the best quality
only they could secure a class of Gus
toners who would not object to pay
ing an extra price for it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25

If apple trees are overloaded it
will pay to shake of a portion of the
young fruit. If Manipulating of the
extra fruit is necessary it should be
done. A crops of apples of first quality
win bring higher price than larger
crop of inferior ones.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25

-Currant Water-Ice.-Ap pint of cur
rant juice, a pint. of strip and the
whites of three eggs, made into paste
and frozen in the usual way. The
strip is made by boiling sugar and
water till it forms little thread be-
tween the thumb and finger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25

--Bashful Youtn-..Win you take
this chair, Miss Ethel?' Miss Ethel
s'Oh. no. It has no arm" Bashful
Youth (eagerly)-'.I shall be most
happy-ah-to supply the deficiency.
1 assure YOU" And he did.-LondoD
Tid-Bits-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25

Mime. Candeleria is living at San
Antonio. Tex, at the age of one hum
dred and seven and still preserving
most of her faculties She was an In
innate acquaintance of Davy Crockett.
and relates many interesting Incidents
Of his life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25

"A mar. may not like his own face
lined with care. but he does his por-
trait's.-Baltimore American
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25

6QaC maze agnes take your If1nKeCS,
why should we have sent to Sing Sing
the burglar who was caught stealing
the plate a few years ago? That poor
wretch was driven to crime by starva-
ton, but there was no sentimentality
in his lawyers plea He was merely
thief. and received the punishment
of a thief"
land you would send Agnes to Sing
Sing?"
Heaven forbid! / can not cease to
love her and pray that she may come
back to us as she promised"
So two years wore away and we
thought Agnes was lost to us. Carroll
came every week. as usual, to spend
Sunday with me, and we talked of his
betrOthed as we talk of the dearly
loved dead.
One Saturday afternoon was in my
own room sewing when knock upon
my door was followed by the entrance
of lady. little lady. who stood hes
itating about entering till said:
"Agnes. dear child. welcome!'
Then she nestled in my arms in the
old loving way. But in her face read
the truth longed to see. the princi-
pie that had overcome her temptation,
the triumph of prayerful effort.
The baby look was gone and the
violet eyes, retaining all their sweet
ness, were full of gentle dignity. The
baby manner, too. had vanished in .
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
NEW pEpARrUREs. R
Danziger & shoenberg Hold successfuI
spring Opeuinx Day.

spring Opening Day.
Hundreds of the ladies of this city, and
Just tew gentlemen, visited Danziger &
onoenDergs mammoth stores on Sixth
sIree. ana Penn avenue yesterday, and in
spected their new stock of goods.
A drygoods department has been added
to the many divisions of their large store.
So many requests have been made bv their
customers for such departure. that thew
finally acceded to their wishes.
On the first floor the firm had vesterdav
displayed full line of housefnrnishin0
goods, and are now able to furnish a bonse
complete, with the exception of such fuToi-
tUre as only dealers in chairs. beds, dressers
and the like handle and deal in.
In one department, on the first floor, they
have fine assortment Of lace curtains; in
another, ladies' underwear and other goods,
and in a third, laces, yelling and neckwear.
The gentlemen's furnishing department
contains all the neatest spring styles.
Tastefully arranged about the room are
counters at which jewelry, bric-a-b-ac, per.
fumes, umbrellas and odds and ends fol
decorative purposes are offered for sale. A
fine linen department was one OF the feat
ures of the display. Then there wert
heavy curtains, screens and portiers.
The millinery department occupies tht
extensive second floor Of the store. Herr
were hundreds of trimmed and untrimmeC
hats, and flowers of the latest styles. Th'
ladies' and children's cloak department ii
now complete, with the latest styles o
spring cloth jackets, silk, lace and beaded
wraps and capes, jersey blouses and jack
cts; every novelty in color and design, EN-
bracing all the imported features of thu
English, French and German markets.
Mr. Shoenberg, late of the firm of Sheen
berg, Freeman & Co., of New York, is nov
one of the members Of this firm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
FINISHED BY FATHER GARRIGAN.
A Convention of the Catholic Total Absti-
nence Union-Temperance and Educa-
lion are Considered.

A Convention of the Catholic Total Absti-
nence Union-Temperance and Educa.
Iion are Considered.
The convention of 130 delegates from the
different temperance societies in the Catholic
Diocesan Union was held in Lafayette Hall
yesterday afternoon. Rev. Father Canevin,
who is President of the union, opened the ses-
sion with prayer. The report of Secretary
Joyce was read showing that within the last six
months four new societies have been organized,
making in all So societies with membership of
1,l94 The receipts were S722 81, and the ex-
penditures S322
Treasurer T. D. Hensler's report showed the
receipts to have been STA 15, and the expendi-
lures S322; balance on hand 1892 Is.
Father Canevin made short address, in
which he stated that there has been an encour-
aging increase in the societies and their mem
bership, but there was still plenty of work to
do, and he urged the delegates to go to work
with will. He said that temperance was now
becoming one of the live issues of the day, and
had been taken into politics. They were not
assembled to dictate to men how they should
vote on any question, but to go along with their
temperance work under the rules of the Catho-
lie Church. The speaker also suggested the
necessity of hall for the Diocesan Union, and
urged that a hall be either erected or rented
and fitted up in becoming manner.
]. A. DAILY, acting on the suggestion of the
President. stated that new school was about
to be erected in Rev. Father Sheedy's parish,
and that the union might cooperate with that
congregation and secure hall in the new
school building. This question was discussed
at length, and it was finally decided that the
matter be left with the Board of Government,
who would act in conjunction with Father
Sheedy, and that their action would be final.
1t was decided to hold the annual picnic on
Saturday, August g. John A. Daily, Jr, Rev
NJ. A. Lambing and P. w. Joyce were elected
delegates to the National Convention, which
meets in Cleveland, August 6, after which the
convention adjourned.
In the evening Rev. Father Garrigan, Vice
Rector of the new university at Washington
City, lectured in the same hall on university
Education" In his address Father Garrigan
said that, no matter what her enemies might
say the Church is always eager to learn. She
would not be performing her commission If she
did not supervise and see that her people were
taught and learned the truth. She has been in
terested in the education of the masses. AS a
result of this advancement he pointed to the
magnificent Catholic University in course oi
construction at Washington; dwelling on the
many excellent features of the institution
which, he said, is not afraid to teach its truths
under the very shadow of the lcapitol of the
United States.
After Father Garrigan's address number
of pleasing musical selections were given, and
Father Canevin spoke again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
THE WoMEE'S CAMPAIGN.
The w. @. +. o. Proposes TO Go Into Every
MIL and Factory for Temperance Votes
Money and n Circular of Denlni.

The w. @. T. U. Proposes TO Go Into Every
MIL and Factory for Temperance Votes
Money and Circular of Denial.
About 200 members of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union of Allegheny
county convened in the Williamsburg Pres
byterian Church yesterday. Some OF the
members thought it advisable to have the
local unions make poll of the county 70 as
certain as nearly as possible the attltuoe Oh inc
voters toward the prohibition amendment. II
Vas decided to make an effort in this behalf,
and report as soon as possible.
Anew appointment, entitled. ION Peace and
Arbitration" was then created, and Mrs. Rev.
Ferguson was appointed superintendent Oh TINS
committee. 1t had been stated that this Dody
of ladies was to devise means to retaliate the
slight the w. G. T. U. had received at the
Grand Opera House temperance meeting last
Sunday But, while the ladies thought that
they had not been treated exactly properly,
still they held that this was not the time to
right wrongs and bubble about trivial matters,
while more important questions we're to be de-
cided.
Mrs M. s. Dfnger was appointed as the head
of the Department of the Relation Of Temper
ance to Capital and Labor. One hundred dol
lars were voted to be expended in obtaining
and distributing placards and other literature
referring to the coming campaign.
The Rev. E. A. Cheney, of Texas, made an ad-
dress to the meeting during the afternoon,
urging them to carry the question into the
schools and get school children to help the
cause. Mrs. Jones stated that it would also be
necessary to reach the foreign element OF
voters and get them interested in their labors.
"Without them 1 do not think we will sue
ceed," she said
Mrs. Hyndman then requested of the ladies
that two members Of each local union be put
at her disposal for the purpose of going among
the workingmen and laborers in all the manu-
factories and workshops in the county. 1t was
decided to do that. and the lady with her corps
of 120 aids will start the work as soon as possi-
BILE.
It was also arranged that a circu-
lar be printed to Offset the one is
! sued by the liquor men Tin which
| they state that the Introduction of prohibition
will mean less work and wages, especially for
the glassworkers). The w. G. T. U. circular is
to show that such will not be the case.
In the evening President George, of Geneva
College, Beaver Falls. addressed the meeting,
urging in very strong and illustrative language
the necessity of prohibition for the moral, So
cial, financial and political Improvement OF the
people.
The session closed with collection to defray
the campaign expenses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
The Glenmore, Our Own Exclusive Style.

We have just placed on sale lot of mems
fine tailor-made suits in Scotch cheviots,
English cassimeres, fancy worsteds and
diagonals. all we'll trimmed and handsomely
made. We call them the Glenmore, and
each and every suit, considering the quality
of the goods, the way it is trimmed and
made, is worth not less than S22 90. Our
price for the Glenmore will be S10-ten dol
lars-S10.
No such suits were ever seen for the price.
They are the finest of the fine, and now is
your chance to buy one.
We also show in our children's depart
ment line of school suits at 50 90, which
we guarantee cannot be bought for S4 90
outside of our store. P. G. G. c., cor. Grant
and Diamond streets, opposite the new
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
25O LOCOMOTIVES A YEAR.

The Pittsburg Locomotive Works to be In.
creased in Size.
The Pittsburg Locomotive Works during
the past year has turned out 95 new locomo-
tives and repaired IA. 1t is the intention
of the firm to gradually increase the output to
about $50 engines year.
Each year finds a new building added to the
already large works on Beaver avenue Allie
gheny and member of the firm said yester-
day that during the coming year several more
will be added He stated that the full increase
in size of the works could not be made immedi-
ately, but that he hoped to do it within the
next year or so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13

The finest cabinet photos made in the two
cities are made by Pearson, the leading
photographer. Nobody ever finds fault with
his work; on the contrary, his patrons are
always conlplimenting him on his elegant
positions and good likenesses of them. Go
and try him and you will find this the truth.
Galleries, 96 Fifth avenue and 43 Federal
street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
Wall Pnner.

Newest designs and colorings in every
grade Of goods at the new store of Crumrine,
.Bane & Bassett. 416 Wood street. Thomas
Palmer's old stand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
BIGGER NOT so BIG.

The Spokesman of Those Who Would Fight
Germany Explains.
James H. Bigger, of Allegheny, explains
that he was neither originator nor COM
mander of the regiment or company formed in
Allegheny to drive Germany away from
Samoa. Says Mr.. Bigger, in a letter to this
paper:
At the meeting Saturday evening was elected
Secretary (not Commander, as stated in the let
teri with instructions to write to Governor
Beaver as did. Mr.. Cahill of Race street, is the
originator of it. and. being military man, would
be the Captain. 1 have aided him, and win help
him all can. At present am a member of a mill
peace or war.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
A Big Cuf.

We have made big cut this week in
prices in suits for boys and children. If
you want boys clothing at half price, come
this week to the Hub. Remember every
thing must be sold and now is your chance
for big bargains in clothing for men and
boys. Call at the Boston Clothing House,
439 Smlthfield street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
Teeth Extracted.

The Bonell freezing process for benumbing
the gums previous to extracting teeth is alb
solutely safe. The danger of ether and
other ane sthetics is so well known that the
Bonell process must at once command the
support Of az an I'm lnteii,gent people. Inc only
F. II. Smiths Dental Offices, 5O4 Penn
ave. Office hours, A. M. to 5 p. M.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-13
HE TRIED TO SHOOT.

Officer somerville Made n Haul in Clay
Alley Last Night.
Last night Officer Somerville arrested
John Sullivan in Clay alley, as suspicious
character. He was trying to dispose of a
new looking glass at a ridiculously low price
Sullivan tried to shoot the officer but the nip
pers were put on him. When searched he had
three new revolvers and ten new pocket knives