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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22
yhy?'' said Percy. "Do you know

'.Why?'' said Percy. DO you know
him?''
'T was introduced to him the other
evening and he has pestered me with
attentions ever since. He came here first
the day after you left for New Orleans"
us there any thing very unpleasant
about his attentions?" was Percy's next
question.
Decidedly so. He is man toward
whom formed dislike at first sight,
and besides, he dyes his beard. Some
how I never could like a man whose
beard was black all over except at che
soots."
'.You must be OF an ultra-obseFvin8
nstuse," remarked Percy.
''Thas is one OF the things any woman
will observe" was the reply. Theushe
con tinued: Ellis attentions are the
more Objectionable because they are so
marked. Were he TO see me now he
would be out here in . moment asking
me to dance. / really imagine, IL the
truth were known, that he Is at an ego
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22
DRESSES FOR HOME WEAR.
They Are Light and Soft and of Any Color
Desired.

They Are Light and Soft and of Any Color
Desired.
There is a peculiar individuality and
charm in a woman's house dress which
appeals to the fancy as subtle revela-
ton of the personality of the woman
who wears it Street gowns are neces-
sarily modified by conventionality to a
monotonous degree of similarity. The
woman of true gentility and refinement
takes glad refuge in this monotony,
which efectually protects her from an
noying recognition and observance on
the street, and considers the most per-
feet street dress the one that least in
dividualizes her, and never singles her
out as the target for even admiring
notice. Evening dress, by its required
magni6cence and elegance fails to ex-
press the personality OF its wearer and
avoids individuality lest 10 take on the
appearance of eccentricity, even as con-
versation assumes conversational tone
il accordance with the etiquette of the
occasion and reveals nothing of the
inner life and soul Of the speakers. But
in the shelter of her own inglenook
the sweet simplicity, the innate luxuri-
BUSINESS, or the regal splendor of
wonan's diverse nature reveals itself in
the manner of gown she chooses and
the daintiness or elegance Of the
little accessories wherewith she
embellishes it. There is no particular
color for the home gown Every woman
wears the color she loves best remem-
bering always, if she would please the
man she loves, TO select light shade
or bright one. The only color not
seen in house dresses is the one not vet
invented by man.
The favorite material is something
light in weight and soft in fold, while
in point of richness any thing is admir-
able, from the simplest woods to the
richest web OF Lyons weaving. The
interest and novelty Of the costume cen
tiers in the bodice, whose details are
ornamental, elaborate and complicated,
while the skirts are, as a rule, plain
and simple, with one or more little
frills or insertions about the bottom,
and are cut very full and long in the
back, sometimes extending in quite an
important train. The main effect
sought is that of picturesqueness
through the entire gamut, from the
picturesqueness and simplicity Of the
peasant to the picturesqueness and
pomp of the court. Vatican dresses,
Grecian draperies, Eliza bethan statei-
ness, beginning Of the century quaint
ness, French fanciiulness and German
uniqueness. all are seen in their vari-
Gus notifications and com binations in
the house dress Of the Season.-N. Y.
SIM
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22
German
Syrup

For children a medf-
ACougn cine should be absoe
and cro,,n 1utely re1iab bic. A
mother must be able TO
Medicine. pin her faith to it as 10
her Bible. 1t must
contain nothing violent. uncertain,
or dangerous. It must be standard
In material and manufacture 1t
must be plain and simple to admin
ister; easy and pleasant to take.
The child must like it. 1t must be-
prompt In action, giving immedi-
ate relief, as childrens' troubles
come quick. grow fast, and end
fatally or otherwise in a very short
time 1t must not only relieve quick
but bring them around quick, as
children chafe and fret and spoil
their constitutions under long cou
hnement 1t must do its work N
moderate doses. A large quantity
of medicine In a child is not desira-
bic. 1t must not interfere with the
child's spirits, appetite or general
health. These things suit old at
well as young folks, and make Boz
schee's German Syrup the favorito
family medicine. @
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

simes ana aSraid my crude efforts are
SAe result OF indigestion or something
equally unpleasant However, / write
my verses and leave my friends to Judge
oSthe propelling power
O ArTnida passed into the adjoining room
and soon returned with o scrap of paper
On which were penciled a few lines.
Here" said she, lis something iot-
ted down last night after you left
Shall read it to you?" And somehow
ahere was merry twinkle in the girls
eye, which passed unnoticed, however.
by the sedate Blodger.
AZ shall be delighted to hear you do
Co." was Mr.. Blodger's response. So in
aclear, sweet voice, in which the slight
By hooking tones could only have been
discerned by far sharper ears than
Blodger possessed, Armida read. as fol-
lows: o
Ihave lovers and beaux half dozen.
Who poster me day by day
Not to mention a gay, handsome cousin,
Who Is always, alack in my way.
But they bore me SO much witho their chatter
And worry me half to death,
Till It's really wonderful matter
possess cen one spasm Of breath.
For. You know, your young. highly-dressed
dandy
In not my ideal OF q man
tAlthough confess he comes handy
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22
A becALgay fact with ref

A peeuAa> fact with refer
ence to DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is. that,
unlike sarsapariIlas and other
blood medicines, which are
said to be good for the blood
in March, April and May. the
Discovery" works equally
we'll eli tie 3nor round, and
in all cases Of blood-taints or
humors, no matter what their
name or nature.
It's the cheapest blood
purifier sold through drug
gists.
1Vny 2 Because its sold
on a PECULIAR plan. and you
only pay for the good you
get.
Can you ask more,
Golden Medical Discov-
cry" is a concentrated vege-
table extract, put up in large
bottles; contains no alcohol
to inebriate, no syrup or
sugar to derange digestion !;
is pleasant to the taste, and
equally good for adults or
children.
The Discovery" cures all
Skin, Scalp and Scrofulous
affections, as Eczema, letter,
Salt-rheum, Fever-sores, White
Swellings, Hip : joint disease
and kindred ailments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22
Make Glad Hearts That Are sad.

The youth of both sexes that find them
selves II state OF Ill health at that interest
ing period when they reach manhood and
womanhood, should not let themselves
despond. Away with gloomy melancholy
Life is before you, and with proper treat
ment and care perfect health will be your
portion. A perfect man, A perfect woman
literature They seek to rob you of your
purse and to gain this end would frighten
the very life out of you All you need at
this time of life is an occasional use of that
excellent strengthening medicine invented
by that eminent physician DIR. John Bull, of
Louisville, KY, called DIR. John Bulls Sar-
saparilla- 1t IS a complete regulator OF
power to every part. and assuring perfect
self control How glad hearts that are sad
viii be when they know this.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure i.
all its stages, and that is Catarrh- Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
being constitutional disease. requires
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work TIE
proprietors have so much faith IN its cura-
tive powers, that they offer 800 for any CASE
that it fails to cure.Send Cor list of test
Iaonials- j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
So!1 bs Druggists, 75c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22
CHAPTER WI.

Another fruitless search. Days OF
anxiety passed only Go prove in the end
that the new cleW was false one. The
amateur detectives had been to New
Orleans, had watched for several days
man with an iron-gray muStache and
beard resembling Velasquez whom they
found in that city. From New Orleans
they had followed him to Cuba only 60
discover that he was an innocent Cuban
who had been out on protracted spree.
It was one more added to the many
disappointments they had already ex.
perienccd; so with sad hearts they left
the Crescent city and returned 60 join
Mrs. Delaro and her daughter at Long
Branch.
Their presence was never more " el.
come, for the widow was secretly long.
ing for change OF scene, while Armida
had openly expressed the same desire.
1t was about an hour after dinner OF
the day on which they returned. Mr..
Wilcox was up in the parlOr relating his
useless adventures and fruitleSs chase
after the innocent Cuban 20 Mrs. Delaro,
and Armida was keeping Percy Lowell
company while he smoked cigar on
the piazza. The two last named sat
near to an open window OF che ball.
room. and, as they talked. watched the
couples who were already sembling to
take part in the German that evening.
During the interval which had
elapsed since Percy met Mr.. Wilcox in
San Francisco che Englishman had
grown quite stout and had very much
improved his appearance by cultisating
beard.
AS he sat near 20 the lovely girl to-
night no one would have remarked that
there was great disparity OF age be.
tween them-that is 20 say che fact
would not have struck . casual observer
very forcibly.
Percy had grown into . handsome,
broad-chested man. ana possessed
healthy appearance which denoted that
he had forsaken most OF the foolish
ways of his youth and Was living as Q
reasonable-min3ed man should do. He
was q pleasant and fluent conversation.
alist, though he never unpleasantly OBJ
truded his opinions. de conducted
himself with that saaG Jroid FOR which
most Englishmen are, for some reason
or other, said to be ccle brated.
If he had any sorrows he never eX-
pressed them. Armida had tried once or
twice to get the affable secretary to
give Qer an account OF some Oh MS early
history, but she soon discovered hep
questions panied him and now fOrebore
to touch upon the subject
Between Armida and Percy bond of
friendship seemed to have been formed.
which, although the expression may be
considered stereotyped, is best de-
scribed as that of an older brother to a
sister.
They had long called each other by
their first names and had both drifted
into the habit quite unconsciously and
In an unnoticeable, innocent manner.
Percy had just finished his cigar and
they had each risen to promenade a
little while before joining the older
people.
Just as they moved away Armida laid
her hand on Percy's arm and said: do
you see that elderly gentleman stand
ing near the musicians?"
1.-The tall one with the dark beard?''
asked Percy.
"Yes, that is the man mean"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22
New Way of Cooking Beefsteak.

Buy nice round steak: spread over
it dressing made of bread crum bs
soaked in boiling water and season
with salt, pepper, butter and sage to
taste. Then make the steak, spread
with this dressing, into roll Tie it
round and round with string to keep
it together Place in dripping pan
with little water and bake in a
moderate oven. After taking from the
oven remove the cord and slice the roll
ready for the table. Il is very nice
either warm or colG.-BCstOn Globe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22
They Were Wise.

Briggs-While Robinson was reading
a poem OF his the other night at the
Canvas Club, lady in the audience
tainted dead away. Robinson had
hard time bringing her to.
Griggs-I don't see what Robinson
had to do with it. I should have
thought some of the audience would
have helped her.
Briggs left before it happened.
-Harper'S Bazaar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

THOSE OF you who are weary and heavy
adened with sickness and care, weighed
down with the infirmities that beset the
human system, can find the one thing nee
essary to restore YOU to bright buoyani
health. in Shermanss Prickly Ash BitterS.
1t invigorates aud strengthens the debili-
sated organs. aids digestion, and dlspels the
clouds arising from diseased liver.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

Indoors, particularly in the sitting posture.
are far more prejudicial to health than ex-
cessive muscular exertion in the open air
Hard sedentary workers are FAR too weary
after ONCE hours to take much needfuleHer-
else in the open air. They often need . tonic
Where can they seek invigoration lore Ger
tainly and agreeably than from Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, a renovant particularly
adapted to recruit the exhausted force of
nature. Use also for dyspepsia, kidney,
liver and rheumatic ailments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22
Gratifying to All.

Tie high position attained and the univer-
sal acceptance and approval of the pleasant
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, Is tie
most excellent laxative known, illustrate
the value of the qualities on which its sue
cess is based and are abundantly gratifying
to the California Fig Syrup Company
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

You wear out clothes on wash board
ten times as much as on the body. Ro,r fool
ish- Buy Dobbins' Electric Soap Of your
grocer and save this useless wear. Made
ever since 1864 Don't take imitation There
are lots of them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

to economic. 1t is safe rule TO follow that
the Test is always the cheapest A cheap
physician may cost you your life. If You
have Malaria in your system, you Will not
only be miserable, but unit to work. Lost
time is money lost One dollar spent for
Shallenberger Antidote will cure you a.
twenty-four hours. Sold by Druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

KNOW from experience that DR. Bulls
Sarsaparilla is the right medicine to use
when one feels weak and debililated. Z be-
lieve it saved my life. for grew worse
every day from the effects of nervous debil-
ity, OF which this remedy cured ME COM
pletely.-C. J. 6rdUe, Wilmington, Del
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

'tCAN'r you stay for dinner, Maryf"
| Aunt Matte said mo, ma'am- Ma said
not. less YOU insisted She insisted
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

1t is no longer necessary to take blue pills
to rouse the liver to action Carriers Little
Liver Pills are much better Don't forget this.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

THERE are better things in this world
than money, but 1t takes money to buy
rhem@Iudiauapolis journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

BRowN'S BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs Like all
really good things, they are initiated. The
genuine are sold only ia boree.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

'',lAvE you any thing TO say, prisonere'
asked the Judge. ''No your honor, except
that il takes very little 20 please me.':-
Philadelphia Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

HAVE no equal a. prompt and positive
cure for sick headache, bihousnesS. consti
patton, pain in the side. and ali liver trou b
les. Cafter's Little Liver Pills. Try them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

IT is not wise to say every thing you
know. but how can some people help it. II
they say any thing at -Sonlervine
Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

''WHAT have you been doing for the lest
yeorl' asked one seed -looking man as ne
stopped another on the street Time, " was
the laconic reply.-WashinGton Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

WHEN are Brooklyn people like viel;e
etringSl Wien they croSe the bridge
BROOKLYN Eagle
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

SOMEHOW or other the college professor
who prefers to stand well seems to be-
always looking about for . good cEair.-
Elmirx (IaZeste
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

PEOPLE Are Killed by Coughs that Rale's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar would cure
Pixies Toothache Drops Curein one minute.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

BossINe is cheap nowadays Any one who
can employ typewriter can be q dictator.
-Binghamton Republican
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

A CHEERFUL home is where cheerful chill
dren play. They cannot be cheerful or have
good health unless they are occasionally
given Dr.. Bulls Worm Destroyers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

ETHEL(s'Dont You remember. Maud,
when first came out" Maud interrupt
ing)-.'Yes, dear. was but child then -
-Bostonian.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

para, can dogs tell timer "a watchdog
can. possibly Yale Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

"SHE actually broke her heart when Ter
husband died" THAT explains her present
anxiety 70 mend it by Repairing. "SPhilsr
delphia Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

IL The Car.--She (sitting down, thought
81 do so hate TO discomnode gentleman"
He-'O, YOU are doing nothing Of the kind.
madam, ! assure you" - indianapolis
journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

How easy il looks when you are sitting at
the parlor window watching man on the
sidewalk shoveling snOwI Is omeryilie
journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

BkoNCHITIs is cured by frequent small
doses Of Piso's Cure for Consumption
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-22

| The girl who wears .shoes like pun
boats should be fleet-footed creature
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-11
Further Information Apply at Home Office or any General Agent

bc seen at the different aunt dinners, which
will this year BIO very swell affairs, particu
larry those of the Rockaway, M%eadowbrook
and Westchester hunts. these dinners are
essentially a European institution, and are
coming greatly into favor here. The men
wear their pink hunting coats and are sup
posed to enter the presence of the ladies',
just as they come from the forest or moor
In Germany and England this barbarous
gentlemen hunters, while not discarding
their riding or shooting snits, will at least
make themselves presentable."
1t is often asked what it costs to bring
out n debutante in society. Now, this is
the most costly of all social functions, if it
is desired to have it done in good taste. OF
course, there are many nice families who
bring out their daughters in 2 modest way
at very little cost, little more probably than
the expense of Il tea or luncheon would
amount to; but it is different with most
people in the best circles. A rich family
will not hesitate to spend $4,000 or even
$4,000 on the occasion of their daughters
coming out New furnishings for the
house and the finest decorations will enter
largely into the cost of such q ball. Where
the girl is an only child, and the parents are
anything short of nobodies. papa won't
grudge a substantial check for such an oc.
casion. Formerly it used to be the proper
thing to put these buds of Authorization
under the protecting wing of Mr.. McAllis-
ter, but now-welI. / don't think he is con-
suited rs to dates even.
There is no city in the world said Mr..
pinard, warmly. where the private enter:
exceed those of New York in cost
and magnificence. Everybody who has
travelled knows this. Americans are noted
for having Things dom in the best style,
and this is particularly the case.in social af-
fairs. Not only in the generous expendi-
tnre OF their money but in the assemblages
of beautiful women, graceful in carriage,
and gowned in a way that no European
woman has yet learned to approach are our
entertainments superior to those given
abroad. Our women dress better and are
quite as handsome. if not indeed hand
somer than those of either Paris or London.
A friend OF mine who was at nearly all tine
great events during the last London season.
tells me that he foun nothing to equal the
private balls given herein New York, which
are really the finest in the world.
Society 10 running on Burgundy a great
zeal now" adds the famous caterer. 1T is
a leading feature at every entertainment;
quite q heavy wine, l J know: but even the Ia
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-11
ew York society. and 1t cannot be wrested

New York society. and IT cannot be wrested
from her until she lays it down Of her own
accord. The rivalry has been very strong
at times, but Mrs. Astor's commanding
wealth. her splendid honse with its un-
equalled ballroom, and rare picture gallery,
added to tho genius she possesses as an on
~tertainer, have maintained her supremacy.
As everyone knows, an invitation to one of
her balls or dinners is the means Of open
ing all other doors In society to the recipi-
emf. 10 secure such an invitation is the
dearest wish of hundreds of good families
in New York. For a night under the great
lights in that splendid room. they would
surrender almost anything.
"Ihen there are besides these, the assem-
bly, balls in Madison Square garden, the
Patriarch's at Delmonico's, and q host of
other events, all in January. Mrs. Whitney,
reception and a dance OH the 18th, and Mrs.
Willie X. Vanderbilt, who, by the way,
WAS q hot rival of Mrs. Astor a year ago for
the leadership,) gives a reception on the
18th. followed by dancing of course. There
are more people at the receptions this sea-
son than heretofore. They will keep up till
Lent beR1ns. when a round of moderate fes-
~tivities consisting of dinners and lunch
cons will follow, continuing till Easter"
Did anyone ever compute the cost of q
single seasons festivities in New York;" /
asked.
wen. ~ wouio run well up In the mil
lions. Take an event like thai of Mrs. AS
tors ball. for instance. The menu alone
will cost not less than 5000 or $4,000,
being set for 600 or 100 persons; the flowers
will be as much more; there will be two
bands Of music and these, with the wines,
and decorations. altogether will easily reach
$1,000, or possibly $4,000. The Wander
bilt balls will be very little, if any. less.
Then there are those of the Beekmans,
kooseyelts, Webbs, Livingstone, Sands and
some hundred or more other families, all of
whom give fine entertainments in the 500
son. They will run all the way from &c.
90 down to a modest 5000 or $1,000.
These, of course. are only the dances. /
have said nothing Of the Thousand and one
dinners and luncheons, and the receptions
where a collation. is spread, or Of the small
dances, whose name il legion.
Are there no large balls conducted ON a
more economical scale in New York!''
oh. yes; the Patriarchs and the others
which Mr.. AcAliister has in charge are con
Quoted with q view TO economy. Some OF
these are pretty cheap; they probably aver
age from 5000 to 5000 each. Mr.. Nc
! Aliister has q certain amount Of o and