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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
TRYING TO GET HOME.

The Cholera Scare Causing American
Tourists to Make a Rush For Home-How
an Outbreak Would Affect the Worlds
Fair.
er hailing from the continent of Europe
will be permitted to enter an American
port until after her passengers have
thoroughly fumigated," said the secre-
tary Of the treasury yesterday.
Quarantine has been established all
along the Atlantic coast and every pos
sible precaution is being taken to pre-
vent the introduction of cholera into
the United States. It is learned that
take any passengers for the United
States from the continent and no Ger
man Or French ship from the infected
ports is permitted to touch at British
ports.
Westward bound steamers from Great
Britain are reported to have their sa-
loon and second cabin accommodations
engaged to their utmost capacity for
months ahead and many Americans who
sailed for Europe few months ago in
state rooms are only too glad to get &C
commodation in the steerage on their
return.
It is believed that the precautions
now being taken in Portland, Boston,
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
will result in keeping cholera from our
shores this year, but it will surprise the
officials of the marine hospital service
if the great influx of visitors in 1898 is
not followed by an outbreak.
WOULD RUIN THE WORLDS FAIR
CHICAGO, Aug. 26.-Dr. w. Z. Reilly,
secretary of the state board of health,
says that if the disease should secure a
foothold in this city it would mean
practical ruin to the worlds fair; that
one or two cases would be almost as in
furious as great many, as visitors
would fear it's temperance next year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
PHILOSOPHY OF BAGS.
HsSw to Have Things Handy at AL Times
and In All Places

HSSw to Have Things Handy at AL Times
and in All Places
There should be added to the philoso-
ply of clothes chapter on the philoso-
ply of bags; ''for better or worse near
ly every article of clothing that we pos
sess has a special bag for its contain
ment- If order is to be considered and
a nice keeping of opera glass and fan,
of stockings and shoes, and nightdress,
and fancy work, and dresses and silver,
and what not, they are a blessing and
often real convenience. But if time
had any value, consider the hours con-
sumed in putting ones self away.
That which is not put into a bag is
laid in its twin sister, a case, one for
gloves, one for wells, another for court
plaster, and collars and cuffs, and laces
and Jewels, and perfumed satchets for
dresses and underwear, and mothproof
bags for furs.
A bag that is real convenience for
the summer outing is made of colored
linen, and, when the seams for making
are taken off, is usually about twenty
one inches long and seventeen inches
wide. 1t is made like the black silk
and satin handbags used for shopping,
and has draw string at the top and
the edges turned in above it to form a
deep frill Blue, hax-colored, or yellow
linen are pretty for these bags, which
may have monogram worked
on them in rope linen, or a spray
of leaves or flowers Blue denim is
also a good material for the bags.
Sometimes they are not decorated with
needle work, but covered smoothly
with large meshed cream white fish net
caught to the bag with silk stitches
When the fish net covering is used, the
bag is prettiest when made of some
bright colored fabric. like cardinal
silesia or sateen. Into these piazza
bags are put the needle work, books,
glasses and everything likely to be
needed when the morning is spent on
| the piazza
| A bag is said to be great convent
| ence to those crossing the ocean,
especially to a party of two or three
[ women who like to travel with comfort
| is the large canvas bag with q bottom,
| draw strings and straps of stout leath-
er. which sailors call a exit" as it fast
ems with a paddock. In it may be safely
! put pillows, rugs, bed shoes and wraps,
or it may be used as a laundry bag
| when sending Soiled linen out at ones
| hotel.
| Though denim and linen are much
used for travelling pillows, many prefer
for them a covering of black satin. the
| appearance of which is not injured by
smoke or spray. Pillows intended for
the head should have stout ribbon, tape
| or cord securely fastened on the sides
so that they will keep in place on the
| steamer chair-N Y, Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

Then, after they're taken, instead of dis
turbing and shocking the system, they act
ia a mild, easy, and natural way. There's
help lasts Constipation, Indigestion, Bilious
Attacks, Sick or Bilious Headaches, and all
arrangements Of the liver, stomach, and
bowels are promptly relieved and perman-
emily cured.
They're put up IN glass walls, which keeps
them always fresh and reliable, unlike the
ordinary pills IN wooden or pasteboard
boxes.
And they're the cheapest pills you can buy.
for they're guaranteed to give satisfaction,
or your money is returned. You pay only
for the good you get.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

CdIne IhUO inc CITY W. ". BLACkWELL.
over roads that enter the union depot,
100 trains-sixty-six regulars, forty
three specials. These bore between
43, 600 and $4,000 people for all were
densely crowded. The roads that do
not enter the union depot landed quite
1000.
So fully $4,000 people came to town
during the day.
OF these, according to the calm dec
laration of Maj. Carnahan, 10000
were knights of the Uniform Rank To
day will bring 5000 more knights
and how many more strang-
ers nobody knows But it is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
IT WAS ONLY A BLUFF.
But 1t Enabled the Thin, CoRsunpttvs
Stranger to Quiet ss8fg Nike

But 1t Enabled the Thin, CoRsumptfve
Stranger to Quiet s.f5ig Mike
A few years ago bully known as
s'Big Nike was the terror of southern
Wisconsin. Big Mike was monarch of
all he surveyed and his rights there
were none to dispute GAINESVILLE, Be
lott and Waukesha We're his favorite
haunts- He was always spelling for a
fight, and as he stood six feet six and
was put up like Hercules nobody
cared to accommodate him, and, like
Arkansaw, in Mark Twain's DER true
tale, he travelled chiefly ON his bluffs
and bad looks
One night Mike was IN Waukesha
saloon kept by German with the
patriotic name of Yankee. Mike was
hungry for trouble. He insulted every
body present, imposed on the bartender
and made himself a disagreeable nuis-
ance generally. Presently tall,
gaunt, consumptive-looking chap
drifted in. He looked as though good
stiff breeze would blow him away. He
lounged up to the bar and in a
voice sweet and deferential as that
of bashfuI school girl called
for brandy and soda Mike swag-
gered up to him and announced
his intention TO drink at the
strangers expense. The latter paid no
attention to him, swallowed his fire
water and turned away. Mike became
abusive. He followed him about the
room. cursing him and making pugi-
istic demonstrations. Finally the
consumptive-looking stranger turned
and sweetly said: MY Christian friend,
you appear to be yearning for a thrash
ing. Be kind enough to give me your
address and 1 will send you home to
your family when 1 get through with
you" He handed Mike a notebook and
pencil, and carefully removed his coat
The cool audacity of the stranger
paralyzed Mike. He tried to crawfsh,
but the stranger wouldn't have it
I've heard of you for two years past,
and came to Waukesha especially to
whip the insolence out of you,' he said,
land right here we mix" But they
didn't Nike made break for the door
and has not been seen in Waukesha
since. 1t was a beautiful bluff. The
thin stranger could not have hurt him
with hammer. He died two weeks
later of consumption.-S Louis Globe
Democrat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
A Veteran Printer Dead.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Aug. 26.-Enoch
May, Sr., the oldest printer in Burling-
ton, died here yesterday, aged 81 years.
He was born in Boston in 1901, and was
connected with early journalism there.
He saw Gen. Lafayette lay the corner
stone of Bunker Hill monument. and
heard Daniel Webster's speech, setting
it up in type the next day in Websters
manuscript He came to Burlington in
1910, and set type on the Burlington
Hawkeye until old age compelled his
retirement He never used glasses,
reading the daily papers with ease up
TO the day he died
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
\ Courtesy to I.iber,a

WASHINGTON, Aug. a3.-The secretary
of state has requested the navy depart
ment to send a naval vessel to Liberia
some time during October. The request
has no significance beyond the observ-
ance OF the usual custom of this gov
eminent OF sending an American ship
TO Liberia twice a year for the purpose
OF establishing n precedent for other
nations, and as mark OF recognition
oy the United States of the Liberia
government The request will be COM
phed with and some vessel now near
that country wiz be ordered 20 fulfill
this courtesy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
a GRAND PARADE

A Gay Day at Kansas City-The Parade q
the Knights OF Pythias Witnessed BY
Tens Of Thousands-A Grand Street
Pageant.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. e4--The SUI
preme lodge Knights of Pythias met IN
session yesterday. Mayor Cowherd
welcomed the delegates to the city. 3.
M. HARDER, grand chancellor of Mis-
souri,, responded
When Gov. Francis was introduced
hearty applause greeted hun As the
executive officer Of Missouri he greeted
the Pythian army In an address which
was frequently applauded-
After the cessation of the applause
following the governors address, Chair
man Maybury introduced Maj. Warner
who, in neat address, welcomed the
visitors
Supreme Chancellor Shaw responded
in a neat address.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
ANOTHER STRIKE.

An Indignant Switchman Strikes Grand
Master Sweeney For Ordering the Strike
OLA Bitter Feeling Developed.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 26.-The call
ing off of the switchmen's strike has
caused much adverse comment among
the strikers
Sweeney's action was received with
maledictions by most of the strikers,
and when he appeared on the street
he was surrounded by crowd
of switch1nen, who demanded that
he declare a general strike from
New York to- Chicago. Words
ensued and Switchman Quinn, Of the
Nickel Plate yards, struck Sweeney a
ferocious blow, knocking him down.
Blood flowed in stream from Swee-
ney's nose. Quinn then got his leaders,
head against a telegraph pole and
punched and pounded him until pulled
away.
Mr.. Sweeney had his wounds dressed
in a drug store A number of strikers
assembled on the sidewalk in front of
the place and threatened to do further
violence to the grand master. Sweeney
was frightened and the police dispersed
the crowd. A bitter feeling against
Sweeney has developed among the late
strikers, who consider that they have
been duped and betrayed by him
It was stated vaguely last night
that the men who would have had
the fight maintained are in meeting in
some hall down towards East Buffalo,
and there are suggestions even that
those men wish, without knowing just
how, to open up the strike again upon
their own reSpOnSibility
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
Old Joe shook.

VAssAR, Mich, Aug. 26.-Joseph
Shook, OF this place, cannot be per-
suaded from walking to the Grand Army
encampment in Washington. He is 81
years of age, and he must average
twenty-five miles a day to accomplish
the crazy feat He will carry q silk
flag with the following inscription:
Joseph Shook, aged 81 years, company
D, Forty-fourth regiment, Indiana vol
unteers. Gen. W. T. Sherman post, No.
40, Vassar, Mich" If anything should
befall him on the way people are
requested to notify the post in Vassar,
and assistance will be sent to the old
man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

Syrup

Mr.. Albert Hartley of Hudson,
N. c., was taken with Pneumonia.
His brother had just died from it.
When he found his doctor could not
rally him he took one bottle of Ger
man Syrup and came out sound and
well. Mr.. S. B. Gardiner, Clerk
with Druggist J. E. Barr, Aurora,
Texas, prevented a bad attack Of
pneumonia by taking German Syrup
in time He was in the. business
and knew the danger. He used the
great remedy Boschee's German
.Syrup-for lung diseases. @
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
POPULAR SCIENCE.

PROF STIRLING, English naturalist,
has found fifty species of electric fish.
A PARTISAN meteorologist has written
a book OF three hundred pages to prove
that the electricity of thunderstorms is
caused by the friction of rain drops on
hailstoHes.y
THE Koch tuberculin has been found
to be an excellent diagnostic agent for
tuberculosis in cattle, as it gives con-
siderable rise in temperature in cattle
which are affected with tuberculosis
THE difference between the so-called
chemical focus and the visual focus of
a telescope may be little or it may be
half an inch In either case the photo
graphed image will be decidedly out of
focus if allowance for this difference be
not carefully made
A NEW method OF quickly rendering
glass transparent during the process of
manufacture consists, according to the
Industrial World, in forcing into the
melted materials stream of oxygen
gas. the enormous heat generated oxi-
dining all de1eterious materials
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

sure that with all
the excursions and
extra trains planned
the prophesies Of
10000 visitors will
be fulfilled, much
as timid people mis-
believed the proph-
cts a week ago
Every body within a
days travel of Kan
sas City is coming
to see that great
parade. His honor
the mayor has de-
clared a public holt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

there is no indica-
ton of rain, and
while some of the
wonderful array of
decorations are a
bit soiled, all is in
fine shape for the
parading knights.
Such throngs of
people will behold
them as never be-
fore gathered in
Kansas City.
Yesterday there
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
Twenty Jumping Toothaches Rolled Into

Fall far short of inflammatory rheumatism
into which its incipient form, unchecked, is
prone to develop. Besides, rheumatism If
unrelieved is always liable, in one of its er-
raticleaps, to light on the heart and termi-
nate life. Checkmate it at the start with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which is also
an infalible remedy for malarial and liver
complaints, inactivity of the kidneys, dys-
pepsia, constipation, nervousness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
Best of All

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup OF Figs. One bottle will answer for
all the family and costs only so cents; the
large size 81. Try it and be pleased. Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
.JEST FILL


Of improvements
DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. To
begin with, they're
thu smallest, and
the easiest to take.
They're tiny,
sugar-coated anti
bilious granules,
scarcely larger
than m ust ard
seeds. Every child
- rooI- <Ao,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

ANYONE would be justified in recon-
mending Beecham's Pills for all affections
of the liver and other vital organs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

''THE more a man gets the more be
wants. except when he's receiving a sen
tence In a court of justice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

TIE person who is afflicted with klepto
mania always feels that he fought to talk
something for ib-"-W ashington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

-Jacleson-"Any sleeping apart
ments in the club you belong top
Snarleigh-"Not one, except the read
ing roOm.'-The Club
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

IF you do not want your feelings hurt
keep them out of the way.-Galveston
News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

THE average landsman believes that it
shivers vessels tim berS when she gets
coaled.-Boston Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

EVERY trace of salt rheum Is obliterated
by G1enn's Sulphur Soap.
Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

GET it of your Grocer. The American
Brewing Co. st. Louis "a. B. G. Bohemian
Bottled Beer" Has the true Hop flavor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

IT is an easy matter these days to warm
up for any emergency.-Bingham Re
publican
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

THERE is an ocean OF difference between
a mans rights and his wants.-Galyeston
News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

THE most graceful girl cannot try on &
shoe without putting her foot in it-Bing
hamton Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

j. A. JOHNSON, Medina, N. Y, says {:
ssHalrs Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold by
Druggists Use.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
War on sunday rnen1r,ca,s

CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.-For some time
the congregation of the Englewood
Baptist church and the management of
the Chicago opera house, which stands
next to the sacred cdifice, have been at
open war over the subject of Sunday
night performances. The church en-
listed the police and last night Lieut.
burdiek with a squad of men marched
upon the stage and threatened the act
ors with arrest if they proceeded The
play was stopped and the audience dis
missed As the audience fled out of
the theater the congregation of the
church headed by the pastor greeted
them with loud cheers of triumph.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

JAGsoN says you can take tramp TO
task, but you can't make him do it-Elmira
Gazette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
THE PYTHIANs.
Kansas City Alive With Knights
From All Parts Of the Country.
The Great Initiatory Parade Preparatory
to the Opening of the Supreme Lodge
Official Reports Show a Remark
able Growth Of the Order.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 23.-Through
Kansas CitY's streets to-day 1900 sir
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

THE number of fires in London has
increased by fifty per cent since 1882.
Twenty-Five per cent of the fires occur
in uninsured premises
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

knights parade. The
Pythi ia N armies
were gathering all
yesterday and far
into the night by
thousands. Wit b
tn EN- came the
promised throngs
-of unattached visit
ors Never before
not even at the hap
Ply time of the au-
tumnal festivities
have so many peo-
pie in one day en-
tered Kansas City.
have taken
theirs and they are
pressing enough for
TX of gaiety. Blazing
ming; a vicious little
rain in the after
vds did not care. The
grew and grew and
cts, overwhelmed the
mp George B. Shaw
attitudes, all quite
ty weather. To-day
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
OFFICERS CHOSEN.

Election of Pythian Supreme Omcers-su-
preme Lodge Finances-The Sisterhood
Elect Officers.
KANSAS CITY, Aug. 26.-The supreme
lodge Of the Knights of Pythias of the
World elected this afternoon the fol-
lowing officers:
Supreme hancellor-William Worth
Blackwell, of Kentucky.
Supreme Vice Chancellor w. B.
Richie, of Ohio.
Supreme Prelate-E. T. Blackmer, of
of California.
Supreme Master of Exchequer-S J.
Wiley, of Delaware.
Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal
R. L. c. White, Of Tennessee.
Sprueme MaSter-at-Arms-J. H Lyon,
of Kansas.
Supreme Inner Guard-Aaron B. Gar
dinier, of New York.
Supreme Outer Guard-John Thomp-
son, of Washington, D. c.
SUPREME LODGE FINANCES
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug 26.-Supreme
Master of Exchequer S. j. Wiley, Z.
of P, has prepared for the consideration
of the supreme ledge report showing
the financial condition of the order. 1t
gives the following table of COMPARE
Bulls, SloNlhS eIio COAScTNdItfC ndn-
agement of supreme lodge finances:
Balance on hand April l. 1888. S25 1877 40
Balance on hand April l. 1859. 80. 49,. 1887 80
Balance on hand April l, 1890. ..-.. T.795 Is
Balance on hand April 1, 1891 ......... 25,S1l 90
Balance on hand April l, 1892 ......... 1919 90
Balance on hand July 1. 1892. ....... 70, s26 CO
OF which amount there is invested at4
per cent at 30 days call ............. $1,000 90
Cash in hands of 5. M of E......- p, $50 90
PYTEIAN SISTERS.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 26.-Ths
Pythian sister hood elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing two years:
Supreme chief. Mrs Hattie A. Robinson,
of Dayton, O.; supreme senior, Mrs.
Sarah ]. Golf, of Central Falls, r. l.;
supreme junior, Mrs. 81. W. Dodd, of
Fort Madison, Ia; supreme mistress of
records and correspondence, Mrs. NJ. D..
Wood, of Kansas City, Mo-; supreme
mistress of finance, Mrs Emma Bacon,
of Canton, O.; supreme manager, Mrs.
Alice Blossom, of Minneapolis, Mimi. (;
supreme protectress, Mrs Sallie Wool,
of San Francisco; supreme guard, Mrs
Anna Hammond. of Boston.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01
Growth of the Order.

The report of Supreme Chancellor
Shaw says:
At the time our Pythian congress was last In
session, July, 1880. the numerical strength of
the mem bership, as shown by the reports for
the year ended December 81. 1889, were as fol-
lows:
Number of grand lodges Observation-Disclosures. AZ
Number of subordinate lodges ............ 3,T24
Membership OF the order. ...............26 3, BAT
The official report for the year ended
December 81, 1870, shows, Wis
Number of grand lodges 81
Number of subordinate lodges. 4,269
Membership of the order S08, 200
For the year ended December 81, 1891,
viz:
Number of grand lodges. ............ 81
Number of subordinate lodges. ........... 1900
Membership OF the order.- .--. So!,sS4
And official reports as of July 1. 1891,
show, viz:
Number OF grand lodges. .................. 81
~Number of subordinate lodges. .......... 5, 500
membership of the order .............. .395, 600
*These figures. though approximate are
based upon reports so far received
From the foregoing is made the fol-
lowing computation:
Membership of the order July l. 1890. ....2S3 800
Mem bership OF the order July 1, 1893 zee, 600
Or an increase in the two years ended July 1,
1882 OF ll20o0 being at the rate OF nearly 40 per
cent for the time.
be safe to say that the membership is
now fully 400, 200.
From the foregoing it may be seen
that the increase of membership during
the present administration is approx
mately 1000, being greater number
of Knights of Pythias than composed
the entire membership of the order at
the end of the first eighteen years of it's
existence.
Concerning the growth of the rank
the report of the secretary will say:
Since April 1, 1892. fifty-nine sections
have been instituted, 1,472 members adj
mitted and So, $50, 900 new endowments
has been issued A comparison with
the same period of one year ago,
As well as with the subsequent quar-
tiers, will show that there has been
a continuous increase in the new
membership ana endowment over each
succeeding quarter. During the first
half of the year 1892 the new sections
organized number 1874. Nearly 5000
applicants were admitted, and the en-
dowment issued aggregates So, ss7, 600.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-01

The report of Supreme Chancellor
Shaw says:
At the time our Pythian congress was last In
session, July, 1880. the numerical strength of
the mbership, shown by the reports for
the year ended December 81, 1889, were as fol-