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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23
POISONED ARROWS OF THE pYeM,es.
Terrible Havoc and Suffering Caused by
the Weapons of Africans.

Terrible Havoc and Suffering Caused by
the Weapons of Africans.
When we first encountered the tribes
who fought with poisoned arrows we
were not prepared to be greatly inn
pressed with the danger but we re-
ceived severe lesson in August, 1887,
during fight with the Avisibba saw
ages. Young fellows, inspired by the
example of Lieut.. Stairs, r. E., rushed
with brave homicidal intentions to the
front, and the tiny arrows sailed in
showers past them, but some of them
found their intended billets and were
arrested quivering in arms and shout
ders, With eontemptuous smiles the
young men drew them out and flung
them away, and some continued an
swering the savages with riheshots,
while others sought the surgeon, bear
ing with them the arrows with which
they had been wounded.
When the days fight was over of
couro we had more leisure to examine
the missiles, and our anxiety was great
when we observed that they had been
freshly smeared with brown, gummy
like substance which emitted a subtle,
acrid odor, with a suspicion of asaf9tida
in it. The arrows seemed to have been
plunged into pot containing a goodly
quantity of a resinous substance, and
twirled around in it and well soaked
and then lifted up in bunch and Gov
cred over with banana or piece of
phrynium leaf Quivers full of the
arrows showed us that the weapons
were considered by their owners to be
dangerous, for those so smeared were
tied together, head downward, and
apart from the others.
Yet the wounds made by these slen-
der arrows were mere punctures, such
as might have been made by finely
pointed butchers skewers, and being
exceedingly ignorant of the effect, we
contented ourselves with Swinging
them with warm water and dressing
them with bandages. In some instan-
ces affectionate men sucked their com
rades' wounds, to make sure that moth
ing of the substance should be left to
irritate them. In no instance was this
method of any avail. All who were
wounded either died after terrible suf-
ferings from tetanus, or developed such
dreadful gangrenous tumors as to in
capacitate them from duty for long
periods, or wreck their constitutions SO
completely by blood poisoning that
their lives became burden to them
Henry M. Stanley in Scribner's.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23

view of Gods goodness to you, and
that you would go to your room and
lock the door and kneel down and say ;
so Lord, have been an migrate
make me thy child, o Lord, there are
so many hungry and unclad and TN
sheltered today; thank thee that all
my life thou hast taken such good care
of me. o Lord, there are so many
sick and crippled children today; !
thank thee mine are well, some of them
on earth, some of them in heaven. Thy
goodness, o Lord breaks me down.
Take me once and forever Sprinkled
as was many years ago at the altar,
while my mother held me, now con
secrate my soul to thee in a holier bap
tism of repenting tears.
"For sinners, LORD, thou cam'st to bleed,
And I'm sinner vile indeed;
Lord, believe thy grace is free,
Oh, magnify that grace to me-"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23
PEDIGREE.

Young TRICEPs is years old; Is "a
hands high; weight 1000 lbs. chestnut
color with plenty of bone aud muscle,
can show fine trotting action; was sired
by TRICEPs, horse standing Is hands
high, weight $50, bright bay ami a fine
trotter. Showed three heats at ambridge
in 2:3S, 2 :36 and 2 "a without break
Trotted a race at Hoosick Falls the fol-
lowing week over a new track and won in
straight heats, and logged down thc
stretch, time , SO. lRICEPs ha~ five
colts thai can trot in 2 40 or better. all
from common mares The. rs one ~
Greenwich that can tiot low down liz the
sos.
Young TRICEPs' dam was Nrllie Has
kins; sired by young Erhau, he by old
Ethan; her dam by Darkey, he sire of
old Highland Grey.
F. A. RUSH, Owner.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23
Scarcity of Pumpkins.

A young lady from southern Connect
cut visited the city this week in quest OF
supply of pumpkins to furnish the
basis for a pumpkin party. The homely
but honest fruit is wanted not only for
pumpkin pies, but for jack o lanterns,
iardinieres and other articles of house
and piazza decorations. Not pumpkin
can be obtained in Connecticut at this
season of the year for love or money,
but by extending her researches into the
country the pumpkin seeker was success
full, and went back rejoicing with bag
ful.-Springfield (Mass.) Homestead.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23

The police force of Cicero, suburb of
Chicago, is continuing its war against
funeral professions using Washington
boulevard as thoroughfare contrary to
ordinance. Last week procession con-
sisting of two carriages, on their way to
the cemetery, was halted by the officers.
The first carriage contained the body of
child. The carriages, drivers, mourn
ers and corpse were taken to the town
hall. and a fine was imposed upon one of
the drivers who confessed knowledge of
the ordinance. The funeral then pro-
ceeded to the burying ground by an
other route Philadelphia Ledger.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23
Gross Carelessness.

Miss Breezy-That statue you made
for us, Mr.. Graver"---
Graver-Oh, yes-the copy of the
Venus of Milo; do you like it?
Miss Breezy-Yes, but isn't it un-
lucky2-its arms have somehow been
broken of. -Munsey's Weekly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23
How to Obtain Credit.

II wonder what must do to appear
rich2"
Quite simple; drop a threepenny
bit on the floor and don't stoop to pick
it up. DE SORENESS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23
S. NJ. AIdrich Farm, Peru, Vt.
TERMS

Ten Dollars to insure foal, payable
March lst 1892. Should any one lose
their Colt within that time they can re-
turn the mare free the following season.
All Mares disposed of will be consid-
cred with foal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23

When You are troubled with dizziness
your appetite all gone, and you feel bad
generally. take few doses of DIR. Hen
nv Bakers Mandrake Bitters, and you
viii be surprised at the improvement in
your feelings. Every bottle warranted to
give satisfaction.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23
Maine n Great State.

A Caribou physician recently took an
exciting ride that illustrates the extent
of Names unsettled domain in the north.
The doctor was called to a lumber camp
above the Allegash, one day, to perform
a surgical operation upon Luther Hen
derson, a lumberman. He started at 10
o'clock a. m, and beyond Grand Isle
there were relays of sleighs at four diff
ferent points awaiting him. He arrived
at his destination at midnight, having
made the distance of 102 miles in four
teen hours.-Bangor Commercial.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-04-23

This
is fine
type
but like the SITTER
it "gits thar
every time,
and
read it through,
and
only to learn that the SITTER Office
is
the
place
to get your Job Printing.
That's all!
And
what's
the use of
spinning out great long yarn about 1t?
Anything
FROM an
address card
toa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Camp Meeting.

A camp meeting will be held at
Heizer's grove, just west of town,
commencing August 9th and continu.
ing to September 7th. The large
district tabernacle will be On the
grounds. District quarterly meeting
will be held at the same time and place.
and there will be large attendance
of delegates and ministers from
abroad. Everybody cordially invited
to attend.
r. III. CLINE, Preacher in Charge
ROBERT TREvER, Chairman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13
Struck Center.

I have been long enough on the
edge of the business part of town, and
desiring to get nearer the business
center I have removed my furniture
and undertaking business from the
north side of the square to the Hulme
building, just west of the First Ma
tional bank, where I shall be pleased
to wait upon the public. All kinds
of furniture repairing neatly done.
e. SIMMONS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

The faint croak of the croaker is
still heard at intervals, ard OCCASION
allv as one looks back, the form of a
mossback is perceivable in the rear
ranks of the army of progress. They
are always with US, and it would be a
lonesome world without them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

M. Wright and Mrs. Mary Burns,
father and sister of Mrs. Frank Smith
of this city, came in last week from
Nebraska, to visit few days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

j. r. Hayes, who formerly lived
here and owns property in both the
town and county, came in from Iowa
last week, to look after his interests.
His wife and daughter may come here
shortly to spend the hot season.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

E. G. Kent formerly of this city but
later of Palestine, Texas, has sold out
his business down there and is, with
his family, at present visiting in Great
Bend. He liked it we'll enough in
Texas, but his health was not the best
there
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

VIM. Mauler and Amelia Raben-
seifner. both uf this county, were
issued a liceuse to wed, this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Our popular produce dealer G. B.
ellis, made a trip to his old home in
Michigan last week. He also took in
the Detroit reunion and had an all
around good time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Henry Schrldde, of Great Bend
township. has added his name to the
list of DEMOCRAT readers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

VIM. Friend last week bought the
Hubbard business block on Main street.;
consideration $4,000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

The best supply of Farm
Implements can be found at
the Great Bend Implement
Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Fire consumed email barn at the
place occupied by Mrs. ]. d. jackson,
south part of town, last Friday after.
noon. The fire company turned out
promptly, and though having a long
line of hose to stretch to reach the fire,
threw water in an incredibly short time
from the giving of the alarm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Ed Howard will teach the school in
district %, Eureka township, again.
Ed is one'of our most popular teachers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

When you come to town, peep in
the implement house Of G. n. & E. r.
Moses, look at the different riding and
walking plows, and leave your order
now for one, so you will be ready to
pillow when harvest is over.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

"Oh! how horrid these blotches look
on my face" we'll, do you know one
bottle of Beggs' blood purifier will
remove them? Every bottle guaran-
teed. ALI druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

All people in town who raised gar
dens this year struck it rich. A good
garden is half the living to families
that appreciate good and wholesome
food. Many of our town people also
have an abundance of apples, cherries,
peaches, pears etc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

John w. Smith, of Pawnee Rock
has received a pension of $12 month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

G. A. Willms, of Comanche town
ship, was in Saturday. He says that
late corn in his vicinity is needing
rain
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Rev. B. E. Shawhan has started a
paper at Burden, Cowley county,
which is under the management of a
sister and younger brother. It is a
local paper, but gives a considerable
amount of space to reports of the rev.
erend brothers revival work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

A license to marry was issued last
Friday to Maurice Koppltz and Miss
Nary Wagner, both of Ellinwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

VIM. Reece has been reelected
superintendent of the Emporia schools,
and his salary has been advanced to
$1,000. Kansas School Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

It is said that nine different churches
held services in Great Bend las. Sum
day. If the weather on that day was
taken as a foretaste of what will be
enjoyed by the unrepentant then
every one OF the nine should have
been we'll attended,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

The Ellinwood boys are going to
have horse race, Saturday the 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Pawnee Rock has lot of new ordi-
nances that are iron clad, copper-bot-
toned, hem stitched and warranted
not to rip, this time. If thoroughly
enforced they will make the town a
perpetual Sunday school.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

j. B. Prose has secured the school
in district No. so, South Bend town
ship, for the fall and winter term.
This will make the third term he has
taught school in that district.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Messrs T. A. Williams and j. Done
gan, who have been in the grain bust.
ness at Salina, we're in the city last
week on a dicker for one of the Great
Bend elevators.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13
81 MINER air.

A general supply of Hardware,
Stoves, Implements, Machinery.
Dishes and Crockery, and Watches.
Clocks, Jewelry and Sllverware, etc. E,
can only be found at G. N. & E. r.
Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

On Saturday las: young lad aged
Is or Is years, son of John Weltmer.
OF Walnut township, died after short
illness with typhoid fever. The
funeral occurred on Monday, the 10th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Little Giants! Little Giants.
Beggs Little Giants for constipation
They never grippe and no bad results
follow. All druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

For anything you want in the drug
line call on Simpson & Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Will Ferger has put new attract
i've sign in front of his popular bath
rooms.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Sherman Hart, of the south side, got
hurt by an unruly horse one day last
week. He is in fair way to recover
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

The Halliday and Woodmanse
Wind Mills at G. N. & E. K. Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Sam Pratt, of this city, had finger
smashed off, at the Great Bend Mills
Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Call on Simpson & Co. for Paints
Oils, Varnishes and White Lead.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

The DEMOCRAT force is under obi
cations to j. w. Baldwin, of the south
side, for a lot of fine, "sand hill"
plumS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

A splendid rain visited the vicinity
of Great Bend Monday night, soaking
the ground in good shape and adding
new life to man, beast. and vegetation.
1t is to be hoped the rain was general
throughout the county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

The boys are struggling in from De-
troit, all looking as though they had
slept in the pasture with the bars
down
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Rents in Great Bend are quite rea-
sonable, now, but the constant demand
for dwelling houses is likely to bring
rentals up q notch before fall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

There was more politics talked on
the streets last Saturday than we have
heard since last falls campaign. The
republican and peoples party central
committees each held meetings that
afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Miss Mary McTaggart has secured
a position as one of the teachers in the
Ellinwood schools. Miss McTaggart
is one of Barton's most efficient teach
ers. and we are glad to see her secure
g. remunerative school,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Simpson q Co. for fine chewing and
smoking tobacco.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

If you want a good Wind
mill, Pump, piping and fix
lures don't forget that we are
IN the business, Great Bend
Implement Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Captain L. e. Almond, of Pueblo,
COL. brother-in-law of Tom Slack,
formerly of this county, was hero last
week on visit to the family of Dick
Tou1or
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Try our so cent machine oil; ask
Levi Gum about it. Simpson & Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

These are busy times for biacksmiths,
all have their hands full sharpening
plows, repairing hay rakes, mowers,
drills, etc. The merry jingle of their
hammers make welcome music on the
an m NOR mir
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Lyons is going to organize a ladies
band. Good scheme, girls. Great
Bend had a ladies band some years
ago, and it was not six months, after
they organized, until every mother
daughter Of them had caught fellow
and got married. Good scheme.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

G. w. Pursell, of south side, called
Saturday and paid his respects to the
DEMOCRAT; also sending the paper for
a year to his son, Charlie, at jackson.
vile Oregon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

When you want to buy Star, Horse
Shoe, Climax, or any other good to-
bacco by the pound or otherwise, 60
- ENo-.or,,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

/. The mildest, pleasantest, safest and
surest laxative in the world is Beegs'
little Giants. We guarantee every
bottle. By all druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

The Free Methodist camp meeting
opens at the Heller grove, just west Of
town, on the 9th. The large tent or
tabernacle they have will hold 500 or
900 people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

T. 0. Hartshorne and Miss A. A.
Smith, both of Pawnee Rock vicinity,
were married on Sunday last by the
probate judge. Hot weather does not
seem to effect the matrimonial market.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

The Clair Pattee Comedy Company
will appear on the 23d Of September at
the Grand. Willard Simms is still
with them an they have good music.
They will play '.Cheek," comic
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

G. A. Hooper was the recipient Of
many congratulations over the arrival
of fine girl baby at his home, We'd
nesday last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Word has been received that Mrs.
DR.. Barr of Ellinwood. took danger
ously sick at Chicago while on her
way to Detroit last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

If some one don't bring us in that
flag" of hay before long we will have
to change the pony's picket pin to
some neighbours garden.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Don't fail to see the fine photos,
now at Harpers book store. Remem-
Der, you can get just as good, after
August 10th, 1891, at the Lightning
Studio.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

FARM LOANS renewed or extended
with option payments at lowest rates
and no delay. See me if you want
money on your land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Collie, Diarrhea and Dysentery are
dangerous. No family should be with
out a good reliable medicine for these
complaints at this season. Beggs
Diarrhea Balsam will relieve imme-
diateAy and no bad results follow.
All druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

. The next 6. A. R. encamrment
goes to Washington, d. G..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Academy board and canvas, at
SIMPSON & Co.'S.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Farmers, if you want to
draw a friendly smile over
your wives faces just make
them a present of a Standard
Sewing Machine. For sale at
the Great Bend Implement
Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

W. L. johnson, of near Dundee,
brought US sample of his potatoes of
this years raising that just lays it over
anything of the kind we have seen in
Barton county. They are the early
Ohio variety, and Mr.. johnson says
he has not failed to raise them suc>
cessfully for the last three years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Deering Mowers and Deem Rakes
at G. N. q E. r. Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Did you ever see the best
Family Of Riding Flows?
They can be found at the
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Joe Ewalt was home a few days
= last week. He has gone to Trinidad,
Colorado, to take position in gro-
cery house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

A New lodge Of Knights of Pythias
will be organized at La Crosse on the
28th of this month. It is expected
that some of the Great Bend Knights
will assist in the work of organizing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

A match game of base ball will be
played on the grounds on north main
street on Friday afternoon of this week,
between the first nine of Great Bend
and the first nine of Larned. The
game will be called at 4:15, and prom
Uses to be an interesting one. Turn
out and see our boys wipe the diamond
with the aborigines from Pawnee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

LOCAL COMMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

People generally believe that we had
terrible hot weather several days last
week. The facts are that the Their
mometer only REGISTERED 90 in the
shade during the hottest period of the
hottest day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13
AUCKLAND, Land Agent.

The Great Bend Tribune has COM
menced its sixteenth volume. Bro.
Townsley, through all the ups and
downs of republican politics in this
county, has proved himself a slayer at
anv rate
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-08-13

Wednesday of last week q little
eight year old daughter of Tom Lyons,
of Liberty township, fell from a tree
she was climbing and had an arm put
out of place and one of the bones frac-
tured at the elbow.