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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
a woman Two Hundred year. old.

A case is on record of woman who lived
to this advanced age, but it is scarcely nee
essary to state that it was in 1.-The olden
time" Now a-days too many women do not
due to functional arrangements in the
weaker sex is simply frightful, to say moth
ing of the indescribable suffering which
makes life scarcely worth the living to so
many women. But for these sufferers there
is certain relief. DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription viii positively cure leuchor-
rhea, painful menstruation, prolapsus, pain
in the ovaries, weak back; in short, all
those complaints to which SO many women
are martyrs. 1t is the only 0,Iaranfeed cure,
see guarantee on bottle wrapper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

For "run down. debilitated and
overworked women, DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is the best of all
restorative tonfcs. 1t is q potent Spe-
cific for all those Chronic Weaknesses
and Diseases peculiar to Women;
powerful. general as well as uterine,
tonic and nervine. 1t imparts vigor
and strength to the whole system. 1t
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
Governor Rusk Potato.

A magnificent new potato, originated by
man, who no doubt grows more seed po-
tatoes than any firm in the world. 1t is an
enormous cropper, fine shape, cooks mealy
and white, is medium late, and contains all
the qualities that go to make up a good po-
tato. 1t is named in honor of the great
farmer Governor of Wisconsin, jeremiah
M. Rusk, at present Secretary of Agricult-
John A. salzer. La Crosse, wis. at Il SO
per bushel, or 50. so per barrel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
Worlds Fair Company Organized.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, April 1.-THE re-
port of the commissioners licensed to
organize the corporation of the Worlds
Exposition of 1899 has been filed with
the Secretary of State and the certifi-
cate of Incorporation has been issued
The CORPORATION is now Tally organized
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

ASK for DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers
Don't let your druggist sell you some othe
kind of worm medicine None other are s.
safe and vet so sure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
Triumxtrate Dead.

LONDON, April 1L.-Signor Safi, who,
with Mazzini and Armellini, formed the
triumvirate in 1S4S, VIXEN the people
-ose I'm rebellion. drove Plus TX. from
Rome and established a republic, ID
dead
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

IFyou are tired taking the large old fash
toned gripping pills, try Carter Little Liver
Pills and take some comfort A man cant
stand everything. One pill dose. Try them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

All are entitled to the best that their
money will buy, so every family should
have, at once, bottle of the best family
remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the sys-
tenn when costive or bilious. For sale in
SOC and 81. 90 bottles by all leading druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

Sir Norcls Free, will be sent by Cragin &
Co., Philada-, Pa, to any one in the U. s. or
Canada, postage paid, upon receipt of %
Dobbins' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
of novels on circulars around each bar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

COUGHs, Hoarseness. Sore Throat, etc
quickly relieved by Browns BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs. A simple and effectual remedy
superior to all other articles for the sam
purpose. Sod only ia boxes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
Antiouitfes Purchased.

BERLIx, April 1.-THE Emperor has
bought for the Berlin chronological Mu-
scum Ehlingensberg's valuable col
lection of antiquities. dating from the
fourth to the eighth century, discovered
near Reichenhall
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

KNOW of man who was cured of forty
year old sore his leg by Bulls Sarsa-
parilla also lady that it cured of erysip-
elas which doctors failed to benefit.-Jo-
seph D. Andrews. Mitchell Co., Ga
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
Railroad Man Dead.

OMAHA, Neb., April 12.-Phil A. War
rick. assistant general freight agent OF
the Union Pacific railway, died this
morning from pneumonia
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

PATIENT ION diet)-''Doctor, have
strange craving for baked beans Are
they healthy?" Doctor-"I never
treated any."-Lawrence American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

SOMETIMES the lover who is fired with
passion for the daughter is put out by the
father.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

IT is a mistake to say that rain falls alik
On the just and the unjust The latter q
ways has an umbrella--Puck-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

A PIrTsBrRGH reporter tells about
Fawning oil We'll Somebody must hav
been boring it--Bfnghamton Republican.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

LIFE INSURANCE is great consolation to
ME wicked nofl,inoNN. v. CommerciaI
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

MANY beau who wears a sweet smell
ing boutonneire is without a cent in his
pocket.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
Consumpt.on Surely Cured,

ToTHE EDITOR :-Pleasei nform your read
ers that I have positive remedy for the
thousands of hopeless cases have been per-
manently cured. Tshall be glad to send two
bottles of my remedy FREE to any of your
readers who have consumption if they will
send me their express and post-office ad-
dress. Respectfully, 7. A SLoCUM. NJ c.,
ISL Pearl street, New York.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

THE cool poker player never shows q dusl
On his face.-Binghamton Republican.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

ZONE good turn deserves another is the
motto of the economical dressmaker.-B os-
ton Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

ARE unlike all other pills. No purging @
pain. Act specially on the liver and blk
Carter's Little Liver Pills. One pill dos
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

THE iceman weighs the block and block
the way simultaneously.-Wa shington Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

THE end sought in business transactions
is dividend
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

HALE's Honey Of Horehound and Tar re-
ieves whooping cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

HAILsToNEs intended for publication are
usually as big as hens eggs-N. o. Plea
yune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

TIE u. g. Government makes regular puf-
ehases of ssTansiI's Punchs' for the army.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

Best. easiest to use and cheapest Pfso'
Remedy for Catsrrh. By druggists &c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
Entitled tn the Pest

IT does not require legal education to go
into the Son-ln-law businesS.-Rome Sen
finRl
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

WHEN strong fiber is used paper can
be made into a substance SO hard that IL
can be scarcely scratched.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

IT can never be said of the miner that he
does not 'get down to business ''-Yonkers
Gazette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
All Sorts and Conditions of Men

Acknowledge the efficacy of Hostetter' s
Stomach Bitters means of extirpating
dyspepsia, constipation, malarial and bilious
ments. The learned and sacred professions.
the press, the mercantile, manufacturing
agricultural and mining communities have,
for the past thirty years, been furnishing
each their quota of testimony in its behalf,
until that has reached unwieldy but graft
flying proportions, affording unequivocal
proof that the public is discerning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17
SUPREME COURT EVILS.
California Cut Up Over Legal Delays ana
Conflicting Decisions.

California Cut Up Over Legal Delays and
Conflicting Decisions.
SAN FRANCISCO, April IA circular
has been issued by the California State
Bar Association. which contains an ad-
dress by ex-Judge Thomas P Stoney,
president, in which he states that q we'll
founded dissatisfaction with the condi-
ton of the law and with the admins ira
ton in this State prevails widely. He
says there is deplorable uncertainty as
to what the law is, owing to the want of
harmony in the opinions of the Justices
composing the Supreme Court and, added
to this condition of affairs, there is An
intolerable delay in obtaining justice in
the ordinary courts Of judicial procedure.
He declares that if the evils complained
of are as serious as they are claimed to
be, the only adequate remedy will be in
thorough reorganization of the system
by an amendment of the Constitution.
Corrupt Aldermen.
MMNEAPoLIs, Minn., April fe.-The
grand jury is making it extremely warm
for Chief Clerk Haney and ten or dozen
of the City Council, and it is said TIA at
many indictments are to follow the
revelations It developed that a good
many aldermen had stone pavements
laid in front of their houses free of
charge in consideration that they award
contracts to the right party. The ten
der was not made to them in that hare
faced way, but they voted and the
streets in front of their houses were
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

CLEANSE the liver, stomach, bowels and
whole system by using DR.. Pierce's Pellets.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

As FENCING is such manly art it is odd
that there is so much feinting in it.-Balti-
more American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-17

Adolphus paused outside the door
To interview the scraper;
Within those walls her father sat
Intent on Sundays paper.
Six times before he'd sought that door
On this same mission bent;
His courage failed-but now. tonight,
He will ask papa'e consent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08
Shut in with a Mad Sea Lion

KANSAS CITY, No., July S-Frank Terry,
Wells, Fargo & Co. express messenger ;
his helper and baggage man had thrilling
experience on Santa Fe train near Argen.
tine on Sunday with big sea lion which
with three others. had been shipped from
San Francisco to New York. The animals
had been brought down from the Seal L.
lands in the Pacific for the owner OF q Z)o-
logical garden In New York. They were
taken from the ship, where they had been
in water, and shipped In three large wooden
cages. The heat and absence of water proved
disastrous for the ANIMALS. The first one OF
them died at Denver. On the train be-
tween that point and Kansas City one of the
males went mad and attacked his mate. kill
ing her almost instantly by biting her head
nearly of. The animal finally quoted down
and gave no further trouble until Argentine
was reached. Then he became furious again,
broke the cage into pieces and made an a..
tack on Express Messenger Terry. who
jumped on q pile of express matter, but was
quickly driven from that position. The
men at last made their escape through the
side door OF tho Car and closed 1t behind
them. The seal ragged for five minutes and
then dropped dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A meeting in the interest of the projected
Northern Neck Railroad was held at Gior-
cester Court House yesterday.
Meior VIM. T. Sutherlin, of panville, will
he acting chairman OF the Virginia demo
cratic executive committee during The abb
sence OF Chairman Elyson In Europe.
After an absence, as he asf erts, of over sc
years an old colored man has just returned
to Richmond from New Orleans to look for
his descendants. He Gays be Is 126 years
cid.
Frederick G. Rust, of stauntou. who haa
been confued In Khkbrde Asylum. Pbila-
dephia, for the insane, end Is said to be
dangerous lunatio, has escaped from that IT,
stitution.
The Virginia Society of the Sons OF the
Revolution was organized in Richmond yes
terday with the following officers Preai
dent VIM. Writ Henry vice president, Gen.
w. H. F. Lee secretary, Thomas Nelson
Carter treasurer, Levin Joynes register
II. a. Brock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08
Congress-.

10 the Tilted States Senate yesterday
Mr.. Morgan spoke against the steamship
and mail subsidy bils end Mr. Frye in favor
Mr. Morgan yielded the Il 'or temporarily,
and Mr.. Sherman presented the conference
report on the silver hill. After it YVES read
in full be gave no.ice hat he would call ii
up for action 1, lag. AT the close OF hlr.
Rsagan's remniks the election hill was re-
ceivtd from the House, AID was, on motion
of E1r Fry ordered to lie on the table nm
ill the return 10 Washington of the chair
man Of the committee on privileges and
elections (Mr. Hon).
The House was engaged in the consldera-
ton of the land fprf-iure bill passed by the
Senate. During the debate MIR. Store, OF
Missouri. severely scored Speaker Reed. He
said the Speaker, Mr. Reed) in the Forty
seventh Congress, when chairman of the jr-
dietary committee, had reported that Con
gress had no power to forfeit an acre of the
Northern Pacific grant. Since then Thomas
B. Reed had heen the recognized friend and
jealous champion of that great arrogant
and corrupt corporation On the floor of the
House. Mr.. Coggsweil, of Massachusetts,
introduced bill to appropriate s., 600 coo 10
Establish industrial training schools for ne
oroal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08

A WHALE CAPTURED-There was IN ex
citing Il ght with whale al Brigsntine Beach
Atlantic City, yesterday. 1t was discovered
snoriing aronnd in tho shallow water by n
son of Charles Smith. proprietor Of the hotel,
and he at once not fl ID party Of fishermen,
who were near by. They rowed ont to the
restless monster, but the moment their frali
boat came within reach Of it, out shot its
tail with such force as to upset the boat and
throw the occupants right and left, two OF
them being pitched fully fifteen feet. All
scrambled safely TO the shore. however, aud
held consultation, which resulted in theif
opening fire on the invader of Ruay's fish,
ing premises. Pistols and lles were freely
used, but had little fleet. Then couple Il
small anchors were thrown over the whale,
and to the line two-horse team was attach
ej. IL took long and steady pull to bring
the big mammal up TO the beach. hut 1t was
finslly secured and promptly dispatched.
L. is fully fifteen feet long. has mouth like
r cavern, and is, altogether, the stronges
oking monster ever seen by anybody IN
taat vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08
The Silver Bill.

The agreement On the silver bill WAS re-
ported to the Uaited Ssntes Senate yesterday
ever irg providing for the coinage OF 4 800,
900 canoes monthly. the bullion redemption
feature being stricken ont and the ce.tif-
Gates TO be full legal tender and redeemable
in gold or silver coin. The agreement is a
substantial victory for the silver iIhationists.
They do not get free coinage. hut they Sc
cure the conversion OF 1850 600 ounces o!
bullion into coin every NORTH, the silver
certificates Issued to be full legal tender and
to be redermable, not In bullion, as was
proposed. but In gold or silver coin. The
agreement was reached by the republican
members of the conference committee dc
Gliding that An agreement could be more
speedily and satisfactorily reached by a
party consultation rather than in confer.
ence open TO both political parties. The
agreement YVES formally ratified, although
the democratic members refused to Sign the
report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08
Foreign News.

LONDON, July S.-Two members of the
police force charged with assaulting superior
officers yesterday have been sentenced tc
fourteen days imprisonment. The police have
90 organization and 1t is not likely that
they will attempt to enforce their demands
by q general strike. The constables who
were dismissed from the force are petition
ing for reinstatement.
MoNTEvIDEo, July Sin order to STOP
the run on the banks the Government issued
decree making yesterday national holt
day. One million FIVE hundred thousand
dollars in gold is on it's way here from
Buenos Ayres. and 1t Ia hoped that upon its
arrival the financial distress will be relieved.
The legislature met in special session on
Sunday to consider what course 1t was ex-
pedient to pursue, and finally passed a bill
saDctonipg the suspension Of specie pay.
ments for six months.
LONDON, July S-The Turkish govern.
ment has sent new note to theBritisb Gov
eminent demanding that 1t fix date upon
which Egypt will be evacuated by the
British troops without the right of again oc-
cupyiDg that country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08

THI LONDON PoLIcE.--As stated in yes
terday's GAZETTE q Serious state of affairs
exists in London among the policemen OF
that city who threaten strike of The entire
force unless the men are reinstated who
were dismissed for refusing to do duty Sal
urday night because constable who bad
taken part in movement for the improve
ment of Tho condition OF tho policemen was
transferred to another district. When the
constable attempted to make farewell
speech to bis comrades, he waa ordered 10
desist by an Inspector who waa seiz:d by
other conetables and thrown over balai-
trade, narrowly escaping death. Last night
a mob was on the streets, windows in ta'-
erns were broken and feeling of uneas'-
ness was aroused among trsdesmen and
bankers lest their places should be attacked
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08

NEWS FOE THE STAR GAzERs. There arc five
phases to the moon in July. with two full moo
ono on the Cd, the other on the 31st. This is
rather an unusual occurrence Tho southern and
western skics arc ablsz. with brilliant stars and
shining planets. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Sat
urn are all conspicuous objects in the heavens.
Jupiter is approaching the sun and is growing
moro beautiful every night. Mars is withdraw
ing, but is still magnifcently red and glowing.
There will lie several important njunctions dur
ing the month, one with Jupiter the last day
promising especial interest. VEINS will continue
10 be an evening attraction for some time to come
Saturn will come in conjunction with one of the
satellites on the 10Th, and will look quito hand
some tn rough a telescope
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08
Slsg5sss z=6G
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. o., July s.
SENATE.

b.
The Senate Joint resolution directing that
the names of sharp shooter and military
service institution medalisls be inscribed in
the Army Register, and authorizing the
wearing of decorations by such medslists
was reported back adversely and inde6-
nitely postponed.
The conference report on the Senate silver
bill wns taken up. and Mr.. Vest stated the
ressons why he should vote against the re-
port. He was followed by Messrs. Coke
and Voorhees,, who took similar ground.
HOUSE.
The Senate amendments were concurred
in 10 the House bill for e. admission OF the
State of Wyoming.
The Speaker having laid before the House
the Senate bill to adopt regulations for pre-.
venting collisions at sea, Mr.. Dingley, Of
Maine, asked for its immediate passage.
Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, asked him to
withdraw his request, as he had report to
make from the committee on rules, relative
to the Original package" bill.
Mr.. Dingley thereupon asked that the
bill be ordered printed and remain upon the
Speakers table.
Mr.. Cummings, of New York, objected,
saying that the saving OF life at sea was
more important than the passing OF bill
for the benefit OF prohibition cranks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08

Potomac RIVEE IAiPRovEMENT.-The
annual report OF Col. Peter G. Hams, In
charge of the Potomac river improvement
and the bridges which cross the river, has
been received by the Secretary OF War. One
half OF the sum originally estimated as the
cost of the harbor improvement, 81 ,423, 164,
ha been expended Up to June 80, 1889 and
62l acres had then been redeemed from the
river. This year only $l3J .94l has been ex-
pended on the work which, as there was no
additional appropriation, has been for 3
year practically at O standsiill. Some
dredging has been done in the Washington
channel, entertainments have been raised In
places where elevation was necessary Tor
protection, and the removal of the cotlerdam
at the sluice into the Washington channel
having been completed, the gates work sat
isfsotorily. An appropriation of $500, 900 Is
needed to put the improvement beyond the
possibility OF injury from freshets and to
make that appropriation now, Col. Halns
says, would be true economy. de again
urges the reconstruction of the Long Bridge
and presents cogent reasons in favor of the
construction of high bridge between
Washington and Arlington at q cost OF
So 591, 600 The proposed bridge would be
los feet above the water at mid-chsnne',
and would be made with two shore spans OF
652 and a central span Of ], 100 feet. He
makes statements az to the completion OF
the Pennsylvania avenue bridge, and urges
a new route ;or the wagon road at that
bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08

AN HISTORIC HoUsE-At Salem, Mass.
yesterday work began OF destroying one of
tina mos. historic buildings in the United
States-the famous old residence OF
Governor John Endicott and the
original seat of the first popular sell
government established in this country.
The building was framed in England, and
brought across the Atlantic and first set up
in Gloucester, and In 1928 was purchased.
The house was taken apart and brought
10 Salem, and was rebuilt by Endicott on
what Is now the corner of Washington
and Church streets, and was made the
permanent residence CT the Governor.
Eudicott died March Is, 1865. but the house
was occupied for years after by his family.
At one period, sessions of tho General Court were
held in til s house The oak timbors are Of i'm
mense proportions, and apparently as sound ss
when hcwn by some British woodman nearly
three centuries ago. Its last use WAS for stor-
ing II ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-07-08

A BIG BoNANz,.-A special from TincuP,
Gel, gives an account of what ia said to be
the most wonderful discovery of gol1 ever
reported. The find Is elk miles from Tir-
cup. on Cross Mourtain. The lowest assay
from This rock is four hundred and forty DO
lars per tor, and there are specimens which
return $50 600 in gold to the ton. Two men
are taking out 5000 each per day. The
average value is placed at 81 600 per ton.
The excitement over the discovery is in
tense, and thousands of miners are rushing
into the camr.