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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10
Blue Ribbons as Beer Checks.

It is useless to deny that a great
many bogus Murphy ribbons are be-
ing worn. consequently when fell
Low is seen with knot Of blue fabric
In his butsonhoie 1t doesn't necessa-
rily follow that he has been to the
Murphy meetings or signed the
pledge.
It is probably true that the bogus
ribbon received its impetus from the
plan inaugurated by q half dozen
Water street saloon keepers Of max
ing the price Of a Murphy ribbon a
glass of beer. The traitor Murphy
ties crank the malt liquid and the
bartender received the azure ribbon
as trophy.
The plan worked well enough for a
day or two, and no doubt a number
of genuine converts were captured.
Now 1t has been worked to death by
the FOUNDERS" who are quick to
adopt any scheme that promises a
drink without paying for it. Any
way the plan has been abandoned,
and the price of beer is a nickel a
schooner again
~Irish" Burns, who is an admir-
able Crichton in his way-an indie
fatigable student of Shakespeare, as
well as adept burglars credited
with being the inventor of the bogus
ribbon racket" and the fantastic
jag which Burns had one day when
he succeeded in eVading four police
men by lodging around the piles OF
humber in lumber yard is said to
have been purchased solely with blue
ribbons Union.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10
Public Sale of Fine Stock.

Nine co head of high grade Nor
man mares (served by thoroughbred
Norman horse); 6 head of Norma
geldings; 1 Cruickshank bull; farmi ng
machinery and household goods. VIII
sell on Monday. May 81, at my place
1 mile n. w. of Heller, Sec. 81 & SO
Eureka TIP. Time given upon pur-
chaser giving good security.
2w W. J. CARSON.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Those in a condition to know, say
that there is more snow in the moun-
tains of Colorado this spring than has
been known for many years, and the
coolest inhabitant" will tell you here
that when there is plenty of snow in
the mountains there will be abund :
ance of rain in this locality that
season; and we hope the coolest in
habitant" is correct.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10
County Irrigation Assoc iatiOn.

Notice is hereby given that the
Barton County Irrigation association
is called to meet at the court house,
Great Bend, Saturday May 18th. at 2
p. IN. Let all farmers and others
interested in irrigation matters make
a special effort to attend.
l.. BALDWIN, Pres.
' ILL E. STOKE, Sec.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Parties living on or near the line OF
the streets, where the electric lights
are, can have electric lights furnished
on application to the Electric Light
Co Also electric bells, and all kinds
OF house bell work done, in this and
adjoining towns.
FRANK ROSE, Supt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10
TOT California,

The Missouri Pacific will take you
through the Rocky Mountains, Salt
Lake City to San Fracisco, when am
pie time will be allowed to visit the
Midwinter Fair; from there to Los
Angeles and return to Great Bend
allowing you to stop off anywhere in
California as long as you wish, so that
you get back within SO days, strictly
first class, for s35 80. One way, first
class, $50. Please remember that oul
time to San Francisco is four hours
the shortest. j. RAsoR, Agent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

When you know anything that will
make good local item drop card to
this paper. stating the facts, and we
will write it up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10
Bronchitis.

Billiards. Horehound Syrup absolute
ly cures bronchitis and all other dis
eases of the throat and lungs. It gives
instant relief and will cure the worst
cough. 1t is guaranteed remedy.
Sold by NJ. K. Hooper & Co. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

SHoCKEY's for a ha ircut, shave, or
shampoo. Only BATH rooms in the
city. Second door west of Aliens
corner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

You should remember that
Z. L. REIN, the Merchant Tailor,
has complete stock of elegant,
seasonable goods, which must be
sold. See me before buying.
Great Bend. Kas. 7. /. REIN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castorie.
When she was Child, she cried for Castor:a.
When she became Miss, she chung TO Castoria,
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Charles Gabel, of Albion township,
an old resident in the county, died
Thursday night last and was buried
Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

John Phillips, northeast of town,
bad a runaway the other day, which
resulted in the MASKING up of his
buggy, a brand new one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Elmer Mitchell, of near Galetia,
recently returned from trip to Texas,
glad to get back into rainy Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

A meeting to effect the permanent
organization of creamery company
at CIafin, will be held at the Clafin
Hall Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Chas. Blanke, brother of DR.. L.
F. BJanke, from Burlington, Iowa,
visited the doctor last week, returning
home on the I'd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

The city schools close Friday next.
The commencement exercises of the
city high school will be held at the
Opera house Monday evening the
14tb
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

w. j. Carson, of near Heller, was
in town Saturday, making arrange
ments for sale of fine stock. See his
advertisement elsewhere in this paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

"'Don't talk to me-" she said; q
know that in my cheeks rose; but
don't care to match it with that bios
som on. your nose.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Mrs. Rev. VIM. Hays of Winfield
came in last week from Pueblo, where
she has been visitsng sick daughter.
She stopped few days with her son,
Will E, in this city. Mrs Hays was
formerly resident of this county, in
the earlydays.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Mrs. G. A. Swartz and Miss Alden
visited the family of Mr.. Johns IN
Hoisington Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

A meeting was held al CIaflin last
Saturday to organize ball club.
Hoisington's amatures might try the
Clafin new beginners next.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

OBJ. F. Ogle officially announces
himself as a candidate for the republic
can nomination for probate judge this
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

For sALE-A lot of shelving, coun
tiers and showcases for sale cheap.
Call on or address [ n. Woodward !,
Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Millinery at hard times prices
Come early ard get frs pick.
Miss BELLE Brown.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Johnny Richardson and wife OF
Hoisington were visiting friends IN
this city Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

The women want to vote ''to purify
politics" do they? How long would
the women politicians be in catchin G
onto the old-time practices of the
naughty male bipeds? Not very long,
we believe. Recently petitions were
circulated in Great Bend in behalf OF
the female suffrage movement, and on
those petitions can be found the names
of several of our lady residents signed
two or three times. For instance one
Petition would be signed by Mrs.
Groggin as "Mrs. j. Groggin," an
other as Mrs. John Groggin," and
another as ''Mrs. Alice Groggin, etc.
This Is a very nice way to pad" :
petition, to be sure, but it is not hon
est, and is the stepping stone to other
crookednesses in politics that are sup
posed would be eliminated should the
ladies have the full elective franchise.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Henry Uden is talked of by the
populists for probate judge. Henry
would fill the judges chair all right
but he ought to be a democrat to be
elected
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Miss Pearl Whitney, of Larned
visited friends here Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Rev. Mize, of Larned will hold
Baptist services i'll the Hulme building,
opposite the Central School building,
the first and third Sunday in each
month. He held the first servic es
last Sunday, morning and evening
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Geo. Moses and A. l.. Pile are the
two champion eft-handed horse shoe
tossers of the Arkansas valley. Well
bet on them against any two other
professionals.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

The rainfall at Ellinwood, for the
week ending May Sd, according to
Martin Musii's infaleable calculations
was fourteen and thirty-two hun
dreths inches
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Miss May Meek visited friends il
Hoisington Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Miss Vida Shaw attended tn
musical Jubilee at Hutchinson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

d. A. Banta is out in a card in the
Register, officially announcing himself
as candidate for county attorney.
subject to the decision of the republi-
can county convention.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

We understand that Hoisington
is to have another bank. Fl. Wehr
will be its president
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

OF course Ellinwood needs a street
sprinkler. Bro. Wilkinson of the
Advocate is trying to awaken the
citizens of his town to g realization of
the necessity of laying the dust
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Editor Cooke has put a new head on
the Clafin Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

J. R. Taylor got out bills for his
horse "Sailor Boy" last week. The
animal will make the season of 1894
at George Kincaid's barn in this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Populist county convention Satur-
day of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Hon. G. F. Diffenbacher was up to
Russell several days last week, on
court business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Henry Boyle took time to come In
to the show Saturday. He says Albion
is booming.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Ed. Eaton has opened a repair
shop on Forest avenue, west of Joe
Troillet's cigar factory.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

The Ellinwood city schools will
close this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Every livery rig in town was gu
last Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

The man who makes the bigges
kick about fancied wrong as gen.
eral thing is not a subscriber" says
the guttersnipe. Yes, and he is the
same man who knows more about how
the paper ought to be run than all the
editors outside of the lunatic asylums
or poor house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10
RaIIard.s Snow Iinlment win Cure

Neuralgia. 1t will also cure lame
back, sore throat, wounds, sprains and
bruises, cuts, old sores. Ladies, it will
cure your back ache. Sold by NJ. K.
Hooper & Co. 2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

For Sale-An ice chest-enquire
at this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Hsusecleaning is the disorder OF
the day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

DIED-At her home in Claren ce
township, on Friday, May 4, 1894,
at 5 a. M Mrs. Anna Ummen, aged
81 years. Deceased has been sick for
quite a while, and has endured a
great deal of suffering before death
called her home. She was the beloved
wife of Martin Ummen, and one of
the older settlers in this county. Six
children are left motherless by her sad
death. The funeral services were
conducted at 2 p. NJ. Saturday the 9th.
at the German Lutheran church in
Clarence, and the remains laid ava y
in the cemetery near by. A large
number Of friends and neighbors deep
ly sympathize with the bereaved
husband and children.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

The "shell game" was worked in
the side show as usual, and the m en-
who do not read the papers, and VIII
want to get something for nothing
as NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. neat
little sums to the chestnutty old fake
as usual, also.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Do you want the St. Louis Sunday
Post-Dispatch? Will close our club
bling lists soon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Will Atkinson offered to haul the
circus, Saturday, to the next town for
50 so, providing the elephant would
walk. But when he found out that
the woman juggler had red hair he
resigned-threw up the contract.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

John Bauer, the tall sycamore of
the Pawnee Rock country, was up to
the Bend Monday, after seed corn. He
got a bad scald on his wheat this year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Every democratic committeeman
SHOULD remember the meeting of the
committee in this city on the 18th,
and make his arrangements to be
present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Mr.. Ditfen bacher was out in the
country Sunday last examining the
wheat condition. He is not favorabiy
impressed with =; says the plant is
not stooling out a. lly as itshould,
and that it appears H., 'he roots are
not vigorous. More rains IIring this
month will doubtless make an inn
prOVement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Farmer D. J. Newton has built him
a homemade wind will, made a
reservoir, and the wind is doing the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Col. Balm. May 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Young man, emulate the postage
stamp. Its usefulness depends upon
its ability to "stick to one thing" until
it ''gets there"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

The probate judge got his circus
money out of marriage license and
fee, Saturday last, the ceremony being
performed for Albert l. Moorehead
and Miss Cena A Canthlin, both of
near Seward, in Stafford county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

NoTICE-As 0. r. Wilson has
rented my pasture-known as the
Sowle farm-he will hereafter have
the management of the same, and
fulfill all contracts I have made for
pasture. j. r. TAYLOR.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Charlie Bacon took pity on the
Benders, last Monday, and came up
from Ellinwood to distribute some
funds among the deserving poor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Prof. Sartin, of st. John visited
friends in the city the first of the
week. The schools of st. John, of
which be was principal, closed last
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

THE DEMOCRAT.
q, 81 so PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. "a
GREAT BLIND, KANSAS
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
Col. Balm. May 18th.
Hsusecleaning is the disorder of
the day.
For Sale-An ice chest-enqulre
at this Office.
Every livery rig in town was out
last Sunday.
The Ellinwood city schools will
close this week.
Populist county convention Satur-
day of this week.
Editor Cooke has put new head on
the Clafin Leader.
Miss May Meek visited friends in
Hoisington Sunday.
Miss Pearl Whitney, of Larned,
visited friends here Sunday.
Miss Vida Shaw attended the
Hutchinson
Millinery at hard times prices.
Come early and get frs pick.
MISS BELLE Brown.
Henry Boyle took time to come in
to the show Saturday. He says Albion
is booming.
Hon. G. F. Diffenbacher was up to
Russell several days last week, on
court business.
Johnny Richardson and wife OF
Hoisington were visiting friends IN
this city Monday.
Mrs. G. A. Swartz and Miss Alden
visited the family of Mr.. Johns In
Hoisington Sunday.
OBJ. F. Ogle officially announces
himself as candidate for the republic
can nomination for probate judge this
fall.
Charles Gabel, of Albion township,
an old resident in the county, died
Thursday night last and was buried
Friday.
For sALE-A lot of shelving, cOun-
tiers and showcases for sale cheap.
Call on or address [ n. Woodward,
Great Bend.
"Don't talk to me-" she said; 81
know that in my cheeks rose; but l
don't care to match it with that bios
som on, your nose.
Henry Uden is talked of by the
populists for probate Judge. Henry
would fill the judges chair all right
but he ought to be democrat to be
elected.
Chas. Blanke, brother of DR.. T.
F. BJanke, from Burlington, Iowa,
visited the doctor last week, returning
home on the I'd.
A meeting was held al Claim last
Saturday to organize a ball club.
Hoisington's amatures might try the
Clafin new beginners next.
w. j. Carson, of near Heller, was
in town Saturday, making arrange
ments for sale of fine stock. See his
advertisement elsewhere in this paper.
The city schools close Friday next.
The commencement exercises of the
city high school will be held at the
Opera house Monday evening the
18th.
The rainfall at Ellinwood, for the
week ending May Sd, according to
Martin Musii's infaleable calculations
was fourteen and thirty-two hun
dreths inches.
Geo. Moses and A. l.. Pile are the
two champion left-handed horseshoe
tossers of the Arkansas valley. Well
bet on them against any two other
professionals.
ID. A. Banta is out in a card in the
Register, officially announcing himself
as candidate for county attorney,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

The circus last Saturday was not
largely attended, though there was a
large number of people in town.
Dallars were too scarce. The show
though not near as large as some that
have visited this town, was fairly
good. many of the features being new
and interesting. The menagerie was
small, and cheap, but tie whole con =
Germ showed a prosperous condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10

Dick Taylor was around on the
street as usual Monday. He says a
little thing like few broken ribs is
nothing when you get used to it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-10
Wednesday evening last between

' ILL E. STOKE, Sec.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-18
A Dwelling Burned.

Tennille, Ca, June l7.-Mr Saxon, re-
siding in Harrison, Ca, had the misfor-
tune to loose his residence by fire last
night. Saxon and his family were asleep.
A Bout midnight one OF the children, who
was sleepingo on the floor, becoming cholzed
by the smoke, awoke, and aroused
Mr. Saxon, who threw open the door OF
his room and discovered the fire. It
seemed to be in trunk OF valuable pa
pers On Investigation he found the outer
door open. This leads him TO believe that
tho trunk was rined and set on fire. This
theory is sustained BY thefact that on the
night before Harry Ilotninsky's store. was
robbed and merchandise to the value OF
about $500 taken. Mr.. Saxon succeeded
in removing the furniture from two rooms
of the house and some from n third room.
There was some insurance on the house.
The dwelling was cottage building with
four rooms finished quite neatly, and
probably cost about $500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-18
THIS WEEK IN THE HOUSE.
A Struggle for Priority TO Follow the
Appropriation Bills.


Washington, June 17.-Now that the
appropriation bills, except that providing
for general deficiencies, are out Of the
way, the House is likely to be precipita-
ted into something of struggle for pri-
ority of consideration of number OF
measures Of more or less general impor-
tance. The contest may not take place
in the open sessions of the House. although
that is probable, but may be fought
out before the committee on
rules. The first struggle Is promised for
tomorrow, when Mr.. Hatch, dem, Of
Missouri, chairman of the committee on
agriculture, viii ask the House to take up
his anti-option bill. The measure is ma
terially different from the one that no
formerly championed, but the general
same. II will be opposed by
the representatives from the
large cities and their vicinities,
but it is believed that the majority of the
House favor the principle Of the bill. The
author hopes that debate on it will not
extend over two days. II there should be
difficulty experienced in bringing il to q
close the power of the committee on
rules will be invoked, so that it will bur-
den the calendar no longer than Wednes-
day at the furthest.
STATEHOOD FOR NEW MEXICO
Then Mr. Joseph, dem. of New Mexico
will bring forward his bill TO admit the
territory Of New Mexico to statehood.
This will be antagonized, it is supposed,
by the republicans, probably without
avail
After these two bills are out of the way
1t is thought the general deficiency bill
will be put on its passage. 1t will be re-
ported to the House, 1t is understood, ON
Tuesday Of this week. But should IL not
be taken up, Mr.. Cooper, dem, stands
ready to urge his bill providing for
the taxation of greenbacks, the same as
gold and silver are taxed; it has been
favorably reported from the committee on
banking and currency. The friends Of
the bill, providing for the election of sem
ators by direct vote Of the people, are
earnestly pressing the House managers
for day on which that measure may be
given the right-of-way. The majority
members Of the committee on rules are
understood to favor the consideration Of
the above bills in the order given.