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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11
A Question of Economy.

Irrespective of the fact that one
wishes to look we'll, there is economy
in having one,or, if possible, two house
gowns. More wear is given to a frock
by sitting than by walking in it, and
more bodices lose their shape when
their wearer Tolls in an easy chair than
from her walking five miles in them.
Then, too, the house gown is positive
rest. One casts off with the street
frock all the worries of the outside
world, and starts in to enjoy the pleas
llres of home. That the inf uence of
the gown is felt can not be denied; con-
sequently the wise woman will under
stand why she elects to have dainty,
well fitting house gown in preference
to a loose, i'll shaped wrapper, for GER
tainIy each has an effect, not only upon
the appearance, but upon the mind and
morals of the wearer, and, while the
wrapper has it's special use, it is GER
tainly not to appear in the drawing
room, or, in fact, outs ide of ones own
apartment That the wrapper habit
naturally combines with curl papers
and other untidy ways cannot be de-
MED, and certainly it is one which we
should all make every effort to avoid
Ladies' Home Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

Not workingman in this country
can say with truth that he received an
advance in wages on account of the
Mckinley tariff when it went into
operation or afterward as long as it re-
manned in force. Not a workingman
can say with truth that his wages
have been reduced on account of the
new tariff. The threat of the sub
sidized manufacturers to reduce wages
was mere bluff. The prophecy that
wages would be reduced was a mere
wan-Chicago Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11
Business men remember that t

business men remember that the
republican treasury management I'M
der Harrison was a continuous skin
ming along" as Senator Hill puts it
and regular system of 'kiting." II
had created deficit, threatened the
outstanding currency obligations with
dishonor and was striving to conceal
its bankrupting tactics by the articles
tricky business always employs under
such circumstances. Cleveland's adj
ministration has been honest anc
square. The people who own the
treasury have had the truth at all
times. Strict and confidence-inspiring
methods have quieted uneasiness
Compare Harrisonian ''kiting" with
Cleveland square dealing.-St. Louis
Republic
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11
Do You Wish the
Finest Bread and Cake?

It is conceded that the Royal Baking Powder is the
purest and strongest of all the baking powders.
The purest baking powder makes the finest sweetest
delicious food.
The strongest baking powder makes the ghtest food
That baking powder which is both purest and strong
est makes the most digestible and wholesome food
Why should not every housekeeper avail herself of
the baking powder which will give her the best food
with the least trouble?
DIR. Haines, of Rush Medical College, Consulting
Chemist of the Chicago Board of Health, says Royal
only the pures but the strongest baking powder
with which acquainted"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11
His Last Name.

..What is your name?'' inquired a
teacher of a new scholar. Peter,
ma'am," replied the small boy.
s.Peterr echoed the teacher. s'What
Is your other name?"
'.Fairbanlzs,'' responded the boy.
'sThen Fairbanks is your last name,
of course said the teacher, cycling the
round-eyed, vacant-faced Peter with
considerable severity.
t'No'm,' replied the child, respect
fully. My name was Fairbanks when
was born. but mother says they didn'
name me Peter for most six months"
YOUTHS Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

The republicans in their plat
form denounce the income tax as q
tax upon prosperity" Are we to in.
fer that if that party comes into power
in the state it will levy the taxes upon
adversely and look to the poorhouses
insane asyluins. orphanages and the
like for the revenues?-N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

THE Lady of the House-tsNhy don't yoxs
go TO work! Don't you know that rolling
stone gathers no moSs2'' Browning, thss-
Tramp Madam, not to evade your Ques-
ton at all, but merely to obtain information,
may ask of what practical utility moss -
to a man in my condition 2''-Tit-Bits-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

FIGG-''What would be your opinion of
man who borrowed a V of you one day and
cut you dead next time he met you2" Fogg
1T would not be necessary to give an
opinion when he had settled the matter thus
cOnclusively. boston Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

A MATTER of Doubt.-"Maria,' he said
thoughtfully, II want to ask you sOEse>
thing" ''What is itl" ''Do you think that
you'll ever have a vote?" 81 do, assuredly-S -
IF you get one, and 1 run for Office, wiz
you cast it for mel'' She was thoughtful for
say yet Not till our debating society has
passed on the question whether a wOmaH'S
first duty is to her f1reside or to her coED-
try."-Washingto Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

Elect us to congress-" say the
republicans. I'VE can't do any harm
because the senate and the president
won't let u.s. Such is the platform
of the grand old party this year
Louisville Courier-J ournaI
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

AT $50 a. m.-N1rs. Green-''A woI, an
has to marry man to find him out" Mr..
Citizen she finds him out a good deal,
doesn't Shes"-DetrOit Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

DR.. EMDEE-''Years ago the doctors used
to bleed their patients for about everything
they had" Van Pelt-''The practice doesn't
change much. does it2''-Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

Mrs. GRIMES Henry, Willie is teasing
me every day for sweater. Iwish you'd ger
him one" Mr.. Grimes-tA sweater2 What's
the matter with a buck-saw2''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11
a FEW GOLD FACTS.
Unpalatable Evidence for the Calamity
HowIers to Swallow.

Unpalatable Evidence for the Calamity
HowIers to Swallow.
There is instruction in the record of
failures for the last nine months as
compared with the corresponding
period in previous years.
The whole number this year, accord
ing to Bradstreet's record, was 1881,
with actual assets to the amount of
$50, 7O7, 031 and liabilities to the
amount of S11O,674, 349. During the
corresponding period last year the
number was lilo, with assets of
S227, 373, 231 and liabilities of 1897. 275.-
100. It appears. therefore, that while
the number this year is still large. the
liabilities are not much more than
one-third as great as they were last
year.
The decrease this year is not re-
marka bic, as the comparison is made
with the period last year which in
cluded the panic months. A COMPARE
son with the same period of 1891.
when the country was in the high tide
of prosperity under the Mckinley law,
according to the republican Orac1es, is
more instructive. Then the number
of failures was $500, with ST., 81. $40
assets and S13S, 81, $40 liabilities. The
number was only 365 greater this year,
while the liabilities were actually $685.
1876, $40 less, and the proportion of as
sets to liabilities was per cent
greater.
This is a cold fact that the calamity
howlers will take good care to ignore.
A comparison of this year with last
by quarters will be not less instructive.
Following is a statement of the num-
Der of failures and the amount of liza
bilities by quarters for the two years
1894 and 1898:
FAILURES. LIABILITIES
1894 1898. 1894. 1898.
1st quarter. $500 s,0e9 s49.o85O cas- sss 4s4, ~
I'd quarter. 1859 $40 3c,.70,251 131,436, 07d
| Sd Quarter 3 723 49O1 28.119,,Sa5 156, .S87
The comparison shows that both the
number of failures and the amount OF
liabilities were greater during the first
quarter 'of this year, after the panic,
than they were during the first quarter
of last year, before the panic. It also
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

pain, headache, backache, and nervous dis
turbances, or the general health not good.
the judicious use of medicine should be-
employed. DR.. Pierce's Favorite PrescrIS--
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11
BUDS, Society


buds, young We
men just enteTTzE
the doors of SOci-
ETY. or WON an
hood, require the
wiseSt care To
be beautiful and
ch a in G they
must have perfect
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skin, rosy cheeks
bright eyes and
good spirits At
this period the
young woman IS
especially sensi-
tive, and NJ any
nervous troubles
which continue
through life, have
their origin at this
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

SHE-''What can woman do for amuse-
ment when she has no money2' He-1AGG-
shopping. ''-Brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

HEARTS are like apples; they fall when
they are ripe and get picked up by the first
comer.-Kate Fields Washington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11
" WOMANS Ills"

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Ohio, writes
"a few years ago I
took Doctor Pierce'S
Favorite Prescription,
which has been a great
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excellent health now.
I hope that every wo-
man, who is troubled
with woInen'S ills
will try the PreScrip-
ton and be benefited
as I have been"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-11

HOPE can never die while love lives
RAMS Horn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-24
Her Ono Regret.

Nantucket people delight 10 tell the
story Of an old resident of that quaint Is
land who confessed TO "A single regret--no
moro. Her family had lived for genera
tions In tho same house, and beside it's old
fashioned hospitable fireplace she spent
the greater part Of her life, except In very
warm weather, knitting famous stockings
and telling old time stories To any who
cared TO listen.
She was such picture Of peace and con
tentment, and her stories were 50 FUN of
happy reminiscence, untouched by any
sense Of what many people would have
called the narrOwness and baroness Of her
life, that a chance visitor wss one day
moved 10 ask haven't you single re
gret Ia your lifos l. there nothing you
would have liked that has not come to
you''
Yes, my dear, replied the old lady,
dropping her wsrk for msment "Tber.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-24

Division, uniform rank, X. of p, and his
wife from Manchester, N. H., have been
visiting Mr.. A. Il. England, president of
the Third Ward Republican Club. Mr..
and Mrs. Watts were on their way from
Washington where they were attending
the encampment of the X. of p.
Mrs. Michael Major is visiting her son
and daughter in law, Mrs. Casper Major
on O'Neil street. This is Mrs. Majors
first visit TO the land OF Roger Williams.
Farrell j. Higgins, Mayor of Wanskuck
made very fine appearance yesterday af-
ternoon with his silk hat and Prince AL
bert coat in the parade.
A handsome new steeple is being acded
TO st. Thomas Episcopal Church on
Douglos avenue. Professor A. III. q.
Barnes is now organist of this church, and
IS giving very good satisfaction.
A horse, belonging to Riley Bros. on
Branch avenue, took a fit Saturday even
ing. One of the spectators plunged n
knife in the horses mouth, and, although
IT seemed cruel thing to do, 1t cured the
horse of the fit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-24
The Snow Plant.

The snow plant, which blooms a vivid
crimson in California, is a parasite on the
roots of the pine tree and Is obtained by
digging little way into tho soil after tho
snow has melted. The flower Is In Size
and structure much like that Of a medium
sized pineapple and loses its beauty immo-
diately after removal from tho sod A
great variety Of Pine trees, as we'll as those
of the cedar, madrono and manzanita, are
found in California forests and there are
TO be seen the strange tree tendrils Of the
white pine, which project along the body
of tho tree from Its base to its topmost
branches, assuming diverse and fantastic
forms, and clothed with brilliant golden
moss. These tree tendrlls remind one In
every particular, save that Of their gigan-
tic sizs Of coral formations and seem apt
ly to deserve the name Of moss coral as
they droop their brilliant armlets toward
the earth, apparently recognizing an affin-
ity with the coral creations Of the deep
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-24
Ne IMPORT NE VS..
c. Vanderbilt and Chauncey
Depew Heard Dr.. Greer.
From Our Regular Correspondent,

NEWPORT, Sept. 24.-An extremely fash
ionablc congregation gathered at Trinity
Church yesterday morning to listen to the
sermon preached by Rev. DIR. David III.
Greer of st. Bartholemew's Church, New
York. DIR. Greer took took for his
text "ln the midst of the gar
den there is a tree of for
bidden fruit. "From this passage OF Scrip
tnre he drew the conclusion that, in every
mans life, there was a similar tree. He
spoke especially in regard to capitalists
and bankers. They hold in trust large
estates, and this is their forbidden tree.
but which is too often stripped OF its
fruit. The sermon was a most able one
throughout. DIR. Greer is the guest of
Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was present,
accompanied by Chauncey Depew
Ice dealers are complaining of scare
ity of that article. Last winter was
very cold one. and there was an excellent
Ice harvest, but this summer, having been
proportionatety not, the demand mas been
almost double that of 1893. ship is
daily expected from Maine with q cargo,
but in the meantime consumers will have
to go on half rations.
pany are having all they can do to fill
their numerous orders, and yesterday
were obliged to run the mill during the
morning. In fact, every body In Newport
is busy, and the prospects point to good
winter.
Seaman Peckham of the Naval Reserves
fell overheard from the Reserves Pier
yesterday morning, but three strokes
brought him to the steps. A weak rail-
ing was the cause.
"On the Bowery." with Steve Brodie.
VIII be presented at the Opera House this
evening az the annual benefit OF the Police
Relief Association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-24
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Yesterday at the Congregational Church
Rev. III. T.. Johnson preached at 10:45
In the evening at g 80 the Y. p s. G. r.
met
At the Haven NJ. r.. Church Miss Olive
Mrr1s or BrOCKIOn, Mass, addressed very
largelcongregation. At $3.50 the Epwort h
League held its service.
AT the Second Baptist Church there
was preaching in the morning and at 80
the y. i. >. &. T.. met.
These three churches were combined in
the evening and met at the Town Hall
under the direction of Mrs. T.. X. LoQee.
the evangelist. There were 900 i'm attend
ance, the largest number ever present in
this hall since the dedication.
Saturday night about midnight an un-
known person entered the rear OF Mr.
Jones' apothecsrv shop with the aid of a
hatehet. The window was forced out.
The money drawer gave the visitors $50
and they also took a box of nice cigars
The reports of the East Providence fire
district are finished and ready for distri-
button. At the meeting the collapse OF
the standpipe was discussed. After tho
fall OF this pipe IL was surveyed and left
the way 1t fell and no definite idea of the
cause OF the collapse was ever reached.
The East Providence w. G.. #. II. met at
the residence OF Mrs. Walkers on Grove
avenue TO elect officers for the coming
year, and adjourned until tomorrow after,
noon.
The school commrtee will meet tonight
i'm the council chamber.
Yesterday woman was arrested for
being drunk. She paid the usual fine.
Yesterday man came from Attleboro
and seeing n pretty good bicycle throught
he would hke to have it. lie was ar.
rested
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-24
A SWlNDLER ARRESTED,

few days ago an enterprising young
man by the name OF r. Westly Gyon,
thought he had discovered an easy road
TO wealth. He tried his scheme and IL
worked, but the sequel of his
enterprise Is not all that he
could desire. A few DAYS
ago he called at the Office OF DIR. Charles
y. Ballou, and was informed that the
physician was out. lie told the domestic
who answered the bell that he
owed the doctor $40 which he
wished to pay Immediately as he
was about to leave the city. The servant
said she would take the money and give
Gyon receipt, whereupon the sun
posed creditor produced q s23 check
and the unsuspecting servant gave
MIN S OF her money in return.
when DIR. Ballou returned he was in.
formed OF the Circumstance, but could
md no such bill on bis books a, the one
psid by GyoD. The check, OF
course, was worthless. The ser
want happened to recognize gyon
on the street last evening and he was
promptly arrested. This morning he was
arraigned before Judge Cook and bound
over In the sum Of 5000 TO appear for trial
Oh September y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-24
ATHLETICS CONCERT.

Tomorrow evening will be gala night
|0t the Providence Athletic Association.
There will be musical reception In the
gymnasium and Reeves orchestra with all
fhe famous soloists will play from to
~ O'clock. In addition there will be vocal
music, Mrs. Celia ckington, soprano.
and Mr.. Herbert u. Brown, tenor with
Miss Brown as accompauist, having
Kindly volunteered their services. The
entire third and fourth floor, including
|the gymnasium, promenades and cafes
viii be "open house" for this
occasion. II is understood that
Che entertainment committee OF the eov-
'erning board, Messrs. Howland, Harring-
Son and Hoppin, are planning a series OF
entertainments, of which this is the in
pugural, for the winter, and il is believed
tney VIII be highly popular with the
ssoies and gentlemen OF the club.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-24
HEARD IN COURT.
A Complicated Land Dispute Be.
tween City and Citizens.

What promises to be lengthy and in
volved legal fight was opened before
Mr.. Justice Rogers in the common pleas
division OF the Supreme Court this morn
ing. The title OF the case is simple
enough, being Benjamin +. Smith,
trustee, and Freeborn Johnson VS.. City
OF Providence" but IL will involve no
end OF litigation.
The case relates to the condemnation of
large tract of land extending from the
region OF Broad street to the Knightsville
road, mile or more and including Cum
llns Pond, with ice houses and ot her inn
provement About three years ago the city
condemned this property for the
purpose OF extending Roger Will
iams Park and has never
been able TO reach an amicable agreement
In regard To the total damage, which is
placed by the plaintiff at $500, 900. Certain
claims have already been adjusted, but
there are Others involving values and titles
TO the property which are very confusing.
The case promises to last two weeks at
the end OF which time the jury will be in
state OF mind in which data from blue
prints and experts testimony will blend
in charming confusion. After the OPEN
ing OF the case this morning the jury
were taken for view of the premises.
Littlefield, Stiness and Potter appear for
the plaintiffs and the city solicitor sus-
tains the case for the city.
Before Mr.. Justice Wilbur this morning
the case of Edward Loughlin vs. Thomas
Cosgrove. executor, was heard. The case
was an appeal from the municipal court
on the probating Of the Will OF Emma +.
Loughlin, deceased, the plaintiff demand
ing jury trial. The will was probated.
The petit jurors were examined before
Mr.. Justice Rogers this morning. large
number were willing to serve for the full
period of four weeks.
There are no cases on the calendar of
the appellate division of the Supreme
Court for tomorrow The calendar for
the common pleas division Is as follows:
G97. Catherine G. Mcleod pro ami. va.
Calender, McAuslsn q Troup Company;
McGuinness g. Doran for plaintiff, J. NJ.
Ripley for defendant.
590S. Richard Richardson VS.. Eliza
Pierce. Page Il Owen for plaintiff; Van |
Slyck q Mumford for defendant.
lSS Lyman l.. Tinglty vs.. Richard Ba-
con. X. w. Burbank for plaintiff; q. J.
West for defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-24
WATCHING A GROUSE DRUM.
The Noise Is Caused by the Rapid Flapping
of tho Wings.

Early in one October had the only op-
portunity which has ever presented it.
eelf in my 20 years of experience I'm
forest and field of studying the method
employed by the cock partridge in produc-
Ing that peculiar sound known among
sportsmen as drumming. was out with
my gun looking for quail quite early in
the morning and was working toward a
small wooded swamp where / knew the
birds found safe shelter at roosting time
as well as from the gun when flushed by
dog, for no hunter, no matter how ardent
would have the temerity to brave the suck.
holes and wild brier vines Hearing the
call of quail, | stopped to listen and To-
cato him positively. / stood facing n stone
wall, distant about six rods. on each side
of which grew hazel bushes. Suddenly
out of those on the opposite side sprang n
fine old cock partridge, who dropped on
the wall directly I'm front of me, tail
spread, ruff standing out and crest raised
the picture of alertness. What chance
for an artist. / hardly breathcd. Between
us was small alder bush, tall and slim.
This was the only sholter, yet the bird did
not seem to notice inc, for after standing
moment he began preening himself,
seeming to enjoy the rays Of the sun, which
kbone warm and bright
/ stood and watched him thus for prob
ably 10 minutes and was considering
whether TO let him 20 altogether or flush
and try shot when he stopped, shook
bimsclf, stretched one wing and leg, then
The other, took look all around and
slightly raising his feathers as sitting
hen when disturbed raised his wings n
little above horizontal line and brought
them down against his body, increasing
the time until IL ended i'm fiutter, as it
seemed. This watched him repeat. Tho
third time / moved slightly He spotted
me and moved also But stopped him
not 10 feet from where he stood, and when
i heard him giving his last flutter felt
like murderer.
l am perfectly satisfied on one point,
however that the mysterious noise, " rs
some term IL, - produced ny striking tho
wings against the body. As many will
admit who havc had the opportunity to
observe, tho sound Is more pronounced and
distinct at distance than very near it.
where II has muf1ied. futteripg sound.
Forest and Stream