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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

There's good deal of
guarantee business IN the store
keeping Of to-day. It's too
excessive. Or too reluctant.
Half the time it means moth
ing. Words-ouLy aU0ras.
This offer to refund the
money, or to pay a reward, is
made under the hope that you
won't want your money back,
and that you won't claim the
reward. Of course.
So, whoever is honest in
making it, and works-not on
his own reputation alone, but
through the local dealer whom
you know, must have some
thing he has faith in back of
the guarantee. The business
wouldn't stand a year with
out it.
What is lacking is conf
dence. Back of that, what is
lacking is that clear honesty
which is above the average
practice"
DR.. Pierce's medicines are
guaranteed to accomplish what
they are intended to do, and
their makers give the money
back if the result isn't ap-
parent.
Doesn't it strike you that
a medicine which the makers
have so much confidence In,
is the medicine for you?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
E,opers Caught By Telegraph.

POUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Feb. 14.-Mrs.
George L. Hustled, the wife of well
known farmer of Clinton County, this
State, eloped on Thursday with Orlando
Briggs, her husbands hired man, taking
with her several hundred dollars be-
longing to her husband. The couple
were traced into New York and Ho-
boken, and at the latter place it was
learned that the runaways had started
for San Francisco. The authorities at
Buffalo were asked to intercept them.
and the clipping couple were arrested
at that pluce. They will be brought to
this city to answer several charges.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

THERE is one remedy that has saves
many debilitated, blood poisoned mortal
to a life of happy usefulness and robust
health 1t will save you If You viii give ii
a trial. 1t is DIR. John Bulls Sarsaparilia
ANY medicine dealer will supply You. You
do yourself injustice if you fail to use it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
ADMIRAL PORTER DEAD.
The Admiral Of the Navy Sur
renders to Death.
Although Not Unexpected His Call Some.
what Sudden-His Long Career
in tho Navy Briefly
Sketched.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Admiral David
d. Porter died yesterday morning.
His death resulted from fatty degen-
Grafton of the heart, which relentless
disease fixed its fatal clutch upon him
at Newport. r. L., last summer, when,
contrary to the advice of his physician,
he overtaxed his strength by taking
violent exercise, and was stricken down
with complication of diseases, includ-
ng congestion of the lungs and dropsy.
His death this morning was calm and
peaceful. 1t came almost entirely with.
out warning. When DR.. Wales left him
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
Co-uenJahye

All claims not consistent with the high
character OF Syrup Of Figs are purpcsely
avoided by the Cal Fig Syrup ConIpaay
Il acts gently ON the kidneys. liver and
bowels, cleansing the system effectually,
but 1t is not a cure>all and makes no pre-
stantiate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
Borne on the Wings of the Wind

The miasmata, or aerial germs of chills and
fever and other miasmatic disease, are dis
seminated beyond the place of their origin.
Protected by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
you may breathe them unbarmed Other
wise, apprehend trouble. Not only malarial
infection, but rheumatism. dyspepsia, con-
stpatiou. biliousness, debility and kidney
complaints are successfully controlled by
the great preventive and remedy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
She Was Missed.

Mrs. Winter Gust back from visit t<
mother)-Did you miss me, dear, while
I was gone, and did the time seem long:
Mr.. Winter-Well, should say it did
I wouldn't build fires again every morn
ing for six days for farm.-West Shore
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

which induces coughing Immediately re
ieved by use OF ''BrsiCR- Bronchial Trochos =
Sold only in boxes
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

a WOMAN never feels sure that man Is
really loose until she knows that he:
tlCht--Elmira Gazette
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

"PIECE be with YOU" remarked the tranI
as he lett remnant of his ccat-tail witt
the bull dog.-Binghaulton Republican
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

with LOCAL. APPLICATIONS. as they can not
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or Con ttutional disease, and in order
to cure il you have to take internal rene
dies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally. and acts directly on the blood and
no quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country
for years, and is a regular prescription 1t
is composed of the best tonicS known, COM
directly on the mucous surfaces The per
feet combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

ALL that sre can say as to the merits of
MSS before the story it will tell you itseff of
its own perfect quality, if you will give it
one trial Don't take imitation. There are
lots of them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
Tben He Went A~.v,

Mr.. Stayne Sleigh lat 1859 p. ny
Well, I really must go, Miss de Muir.
I suppose I've stayed too late.
Miss de Muir (archly)-Oh, better late
than never!EPuck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

For twenty five cents You can get Carriers
Little Liver PiliS-the best liver regulator IN
the world Don tfo-get this. One pin dose
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

ALLcases of weak or lame back. backacbe
rheumatism, will find relief by wearing one
of Carriers Smart Weed and Belladonna
Backache PlaSters. Price % cents. Try them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

"a MANS work is from sun to sum- and
woman's work descen6s from daughter 10
daughter Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

No REMEDY has saved so many sickly
children'S lives as DR. Bulls Worm De
stroyers- They never fail and children like
them too
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

= PRUDENT housewife viii not nut of
baking until tomorrow the bread thai
should be done to-day.-Texas SiftingS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

FoGGs-"Every thing seems to go awry
with me latelyl'' Van Pelt-"Switch of
and mix 'rscil' with itI'-Brooklyn Eagle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

Do NOT judge by surface indications. Til
wearer of trained dress may herself b
very wild.-Boston Transcript
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

II HAVE the drop on you," said the rain
to the man who had forgotten his umbrella.
Washington Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

DEBToR-"Why do you come round so
Cftenl" Creditor-''I have to to keep
square !''-Brool1lyn Eagle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

THE duck takes to both water and In
for divers and sun-dry reasons--DallE
News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

NONSENSE is the straw that tickles hu
manity the world over.-Pittsburgh Dis
patch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

A NEW book for practical tree planters is
thus endorsed by the wellknown Orange
Judd:
The entire book is ably written and gives
trusty information for all who grow fruit of
any sort or kind Stark Bros nurserymen,
Louisiana, Mo-, will send it free to all in
terested--Orange Judd Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

| BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso s Cure for Consumption.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

How Ny THROAT HURTS, Why don't YOU
use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tarl
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

joss ailnent never confined him to the
house-hc was continually ''breaking out
Boston Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
WILL1srox. FLORIDA. Oct 18th. IS

"ILLiSIVN. Il LOffIDA- tJCN
MESSRS. A. T. SHALLENBERGER & Co
Rochester, Pa. Gents.-Since my first
order for your Antidote, in 1885, have kept
the medicine constantly in stock. Ii is I'M
Questionably the best medicine for chills
ever saw / know of one case of eight
months standing which was cured perrua-
nently by one dose, after all other remedies
had failed. / have never known it to fail to
cure in single instance. Yours truly
j. B. EPPERSoN
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

WHAT shock it is to find out that the
man whose conversation you have been I'D
miring is not worth Observation-Disclosures
journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

TAKEN by storm-A town swept out of e,
istence by cyclone--Dral1e's Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
The Lost Opportunity

Little Johnnie dad. what makes
the baby cry every time it wakes up?
Brown-Well, from what l know of
babies, it cries from vexation to find
that it has kept still for a reasonable
length of time-Jury.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

SWEETNESS and light - The cake GU
mother used to bake--Boston Transcript
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

IT Is just as wicked to indulge in mental
profanity es to swear right out loud, and
much more injurious to the digestion.-In-
dianapolis Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

i. Under Kochs treatment many have improved
O. 1t only be used in the early etsges Of Con-
sumption
g. It is dangerous. and Sometimes fatal
4 Only q few obtain the lymph
D Physicians with
g. L is said that by its disease Is Sometimes
transferred sound CrEaDs-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04
About SunstrOke.

Among probable causes of sunstroke
are the presence of stagnant atmosphere,
excess in diet, as tending to retard tissue
changes, pulmonary oppression by cloth
ing with consequent moderation, great
physical exhaustion with cardiac fatigue
and the consumption, even in moderate
amount, of alcoholic liquors during hot
weather. The habitual wearing of some
what loose porous clothing, by encourage
ing perspiration and assisting the re-
moval of its products, will also contrib
ute materially toward the reduction of
the general temperature.
1t is needful to keep in view the ex-
IRENE sensitiveness of the cerebro spinal
nerve centers, especially those of the
medulla. The means by which protec-
ton can best be accomplished call for a
brief notice. Among these may be men
toned the adoption of the familiar white
veil behind and over the head, the in
terposition of wet white linen cloth
between head and hat and the effectual
ventilation of the latter.-London Ian.
cat
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04
An Amusing State of Affairs.

A novel boycott is reported from Ten
vile, village in Georgia. 1t came
about in this way: Some days ago a
young beau bosted that he could call on
any girl in town at will, they were all so
anxious for his company. The next
evening he was informed by a young
lady whose company he had solicited
that she had previous engagement.
She appeared at the entertainment that
evening with fourteen-year-old boy.
In some way the rejected beau gained
the sympathy of the young men of the
town, while the young lady's pluck was
Endorsed by those of her own sex.
The young men held meeting and
resolved to discontinue all calls on girls
of their acquaintance. Not to be out
done, the girls called meeting and de-
cided to scratch the names Of the boy
cotters off their visiting lists. The re-
suit is that young men from the neigh
boring towns are becoming favorites
with the Tenville girls, while the natives
are sitting around under the shade trees
plotting revenge.-Exchange.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04
A Deer In a Citx,s Streets.

On recent afternoon large deer en-
tered the city and made its way through
Main street. Men tried to capture it,
but without success. Finally it was
headed off in front of the postoffice. The
animal paused a moment and then
jumped over the railing of the bridge
into Kenduskeag river. The deer swan
gracefully up stream, with several par
ties in boats and canoes in hot pursuit.
They came up with the animal in a short
time and one party captured it. It was
thought at first that it had escaped from
some deer park, but it was found to be a
wild animal, and had been seen on the
outskirts of the city earlier in the day
Bangor Cor. Boston Herald.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

IU6X0 B1c00 ~ Do 11<144 4&lN ~
ths Bloomsbury county court "a action
Of an unusual character. the subject Of
dispute being an ARTIFICIAL leg. The case
for the plaintiffs was that the defendant,
Mr.. DEAFNESS, railway clerk, was sup
piled by them with an artificial leg,
the price of which was twenty-five
pounds, one-half of which was paid
when the limb was delivered. At
the time the order was given the de-
fendant was suffering a great deal in
consequence of his having for long
time worn boys leg.
1t was alleged that the leg was bad
fit, and for that reason he refused to pay
for it. On cross-examination the plain
tiffs denied having guaranteed that the
leg would last for seven years. The or
binary life Of leg with ordinary wear
and tear would be some years, but how
many they could not say. Defendant,
who appeared in court wearing the leg,
which he offered through his counsel to
remove for his honors inspection, an
offer which was not accepted, said the
limb was of no use to him, as it hurt
him very much, but he was obliged to
continue wearing it because he had no
other.
He was not man who could afford a
new leg every year, and he bought this
offending limb on the representation
that he would be able to wear it with
comfort for seven years. Plaintiffs had
altered it once or twice, but still it was
very uncomfortable, and he now asked
to be allowed to give the plaintiffs back
their leg and to have his thirteen pounds
returned. His honor thought the leg
was good fit and gave judgment for the
plaintiffs for the amount claimed, with
costs.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04
A Dream That Located Lost Shears

What's in a dream? Nothing, of
course, say most people, and specially
those practically inclined. Sometimes
their faith in this statement is some
what shaken however. Such was the
case with an Augusta (Me.) woman.
She had lost pair of shears several
months before, but the incident had
passed from her mind, when of an after
noon she fell asleep on the sofa and
dreamed that she had discovered the
scissors were about the sofa. Waking,
she began to grope around. Finally she
started to look under the sofa, and just
as she placed her hand on the carpet she
remarked, "What fool am" At that
instant her hand came in contact with
the scissors, which had lain under the
carpet since it was put down.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04
The Profits of Bric-a- Brac.

The grand total realized for the nine
days sale or the Cavendish- Bentinck
collection of art furniture was &c.,
$40 9s. The high prices of this sale were
extraordinary. The prime cost has been
exceeded by nearly cent per cent, and
in many instances even larger profits
have been obtained Generally speak
ing the prices realized show return of
per cent. compound interest on the
original outlay.-London Times.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

- ~ W4@4QI&4 ~ b<I4 -uIoI4 V4@@41I
propensities lives IN Shelton, Conn. Re
has acquired an appetite for live bull
frogs, and swallows them with the same
ease he would swallow the most dainty
morsel that ever was cooked. The mans
name is John Stowe, and he Is employed
by Austin Harris. Stowe has been a
resident of Shelton only a few years, but
it was not until recently that his appe-
tite for bullfrogs became known. One
day within week he laid wager that
he could swallow frog alive, and was
at once taken up.
Wednesday the test was made on bet
of one dollar, five parties being present.
The first one that was brought to him
was too large to work down his throat,
and he selected one from a creek on the
Harris farm small enough to go down.
He placed the frog head first in his
mouth, showed the remainder in with
his fingers, and in an instant the amphi-
bious animal was out of sight and prob
ably jumping around his stomach. The
story of the feat at once spread, and
within few days there were number of
doubling Thomases who, notwithstand-
ing the undoubted integrity of the many
witnesses, did not believe that Stowe
could swallow live frog Of their selec-
ton.
Stowe was willing to try the thing
again, and winlHing, SO to speak, to his
friend, took another bet and appointed
the day. On Monday the second frog
was swallowed, and the witnesses pres
ent were again astounded. Stowe is
ready at any time to swallow frog on
a bet, and as frogs are numerous at pres
emit he scoops in lots of dollars from
workmen with whom he comes In con-
tact. He says he does not feel any bad
effect, as they are dead shortly after
landing in the stomach. The food, he
says, is excellent, and people eat much
worse things every day. They are just
as good as live oysters or live CLAIMS, or
even live scallops.-Baltimore Sun.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04
When Silk Was More Precious Than Gold.

When Silk Was More Precious Than Gold.
Common as is silk nowadays, in earlier
times it was most precious material.
When it was first brought into Europe
silk commanded three times its weight
in gold, and so valuable was it deemed
that in the reign of Tiberius law was
passed forbidding it to all save noble
ladies, and prohibiting men from wear
ing it on the grounds Of its effeminacy.
So unusual was it even 200 years later
for man to wear silk that every histo-
rian of the time of Heliogabalus noted
the fact that that emperor had q silk
gown. For ages it continued at an alb
normally high price. Charlemagne, in
the year 7SO, could send to King Offa OF
Mercia no more valuable present than
two silk coats.-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

Choking, sneezing and every
other form Of catarrh in the
head, is radically cured by
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Fifty cents. By druggists.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

It's sometimes said patent
medicines are for the igno-
rant. The doctors foster this
idea.
1.-The people" we're told,
care mostly ignorant when it
comes to medical science"
Suppose they are What
a sick man needs is not knowl-
edge, but a cure, and the medi-
cine that cures is the medicine
for the sick.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery cures the "do
believes and the "don't be-
lieves." There's no hesitance
about it, no eff" nor "possi-
bly,"
1t says-"I can cure you,
only do as | direct"
Perhaps it fails occasionally.
The makers hear of it when it
does, because they never keep
the. money when the medicine
fails to do good.
Suppose the doctors went
on that principle. eve beg
the doctors pardon. 1t
wouldn't do!)
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04
Wounded by a Rooster.

1t seems that the gamecock is dangerous
to other than feathered enemies. David
Parker, of Los Angeles, CAL, has been
oddly poisoned by ROSTERS bite. Mr..
Parker surprised the poultry yard just as
q fight to the death had been finished.
Picking up one of the expiring cocks, he
received a bite on the tip of a finger which
led to blood poisoning.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04
Chili.. Curiou. Currency.

The money of Chill at present is pc
culiar. 1t consists Of small tags OF
pasteboard. on which man writes the
value for which he is willing to redeem
it, putting his name on the back. 1t
then begins to circulate, until 1t finally
gets back to the source from which 1t
emanated.-Boston Traveller.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

An excellent drink for warm weather
is made of lemonade to which half
teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda has
been added. The soda alters the taste
very little, but it makes the liquid foamy
and delicious.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

In Russia there is grave deficit in
the wheat crop. The peasants are starv-
ing, and there is small hope of relief.
In India there is serious anxiety; fam
inc prevails over considerable portion
of the country.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

Baron de Gondoriz, the Brazilian India
rubber merchant, who is trying to cor
ner the entire rubber output of the
Amazon region, is an energetic man Of
Portuguese birth, forty-one years old.
He is of short and very portly figure,
with light complexion and red hair.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

A bill posting machine, which sticks
bills on walls, even as high as fifty feet,
without the use of ladder or pastepot, is
doing successful work in Paris. Theat-
rical people are delighted with it.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

A Unity man who lost his false teeth
while in bathing on Sunday and found
them again while taking another dip
Monday thinks he has some slight idea
of how the renowned man Of bramble
bush fame felt.-Lewiston (Me.) Jour-
-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04

A veteran Provincetown (Mass.) fish
erman, who claims to know, says that
when mackerel are on the move the adj
vanced body is entirely composed of fe-
male fish, while the rear column Is
formed Of the male.