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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

According to a lawyer of much ex-
perience at the bar of Maine. the old
custom amongst attorneys of pleading
important eases early in the term has
completely died out; in fact. 1t has not
only passed away but there is. on the
other hand. very unpleasant ten
dency to procrastinate to the last de-
gree. and to postpone the trial of lead
ing cases until the Very end of the
II used to be the custom. so I'm told,
amongst the leading lawyers. to get
their heavy cases to trial as soon after
the opening of court as could be. in or
der to dispose OF the weight of the
work and get ii cleaned out of the
way: that done the attorneys could
prosecute the business of the remain
der of the sitting with caimncss and
free minds. unhindered by the haunt
ing of reminders OF the hardest work
yet To come, says linotype in the
Bangor Commercial At the present
time. as one sits in court on the day
when the docket is called. it is almost
amusing TO sec how the lawyers strain
every power t. get their most i'm
portant actions put off To the end Of the
term; thus it happens that the first
days of a term are seldom occupied
With business. and the iures sit
around at the expense of the coGuty
while the lawyers fritter away on iittle
cases and continue and continue and
continue, Senator Hale. when h. Mas
trying cases in Ellsworth was one Of
the men who was never willing to let
an important case drift along into the
middle Of the term. he was always
clamoring for an early hearing; Let $
get this to trial at once. and have it
out Of the way he would say, when
discussing big case with his partners.
From May LIST until November ist.
there will be a fleet of coal schooners
between Portland. largely the polt of
distribution. ami Sidney and Louis
burg, c. =. This coal is to be used
upon the Grand Trunk railroad. by
this time these coal companies have
learned that Portland is nearer to
Quebec and Ottawa than any Canadian
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Lewiston Journal: That veteran o.
many tales and memories. Historian
Porter of Bangor, says that Our Ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15
Our Kind.

(New Haven Palladium)
Thomas Bracket Reed is our kind of
people. His Eepublicanism has the
SAVIOR to it that we know and like.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Reporter journal: You cannot beat
the band perhaps. but there will be lots
of opportunity to beat the carpet. this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

that the railroad companies must carry
the. bicycles of passengers rs free
baggage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Wa!doboro has decided that that
$4,000 in the pocket is better than that
amount in these Penobscot shore line
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

There's at least one man in Maine
who bids fair to earn the reputation OF
a political prophet as the following
story will Indicate: The first man to
suggest Thomas &. Reed for President
was Rodney l.. Fogg. at present the SUI
perintendent of the LIMERICK railroad,
with headquarters at Rockland, Me.
Mr.. Fogg made the suggestion in the
fall of 1874. 1t came about this way
Mr.. Fogg was an ardent Republican.
and in small way a party leader. Al
the election of 1874 he was arrested.
charged with bribery at an election.
The Gay before the trial he was taken
to Portland by Marshal Marble
Hamlin man, who has since held high
office in Maine. At Brunswick they
went into the mail car. and found there
Hanniba; Hanlin. seated among the
mail bags smoking an old pipe. Rod
ney how are you?" he cried. catching
FoGg by the hand. Il have kept run of
your case, and, speaking as a lawyer
and not as politician, think you are
coming out all right. BY the way, who
is your lawyer? You want a good one,
for they are out for your scalp" Fogg
replied that his lawyer was Thomas T..
Reed. "Good-good again. said Ham
lin. You couldn't have found a better
man if you had hunted Maine all over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

The New England fair management
is endeavoring to have an exhibit of
congressional dispensary seed: if Sec
rotary Morton complies with the man.
date of Congress before the middle of
next August. Seems if exhibits are
running low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

At the trial three Augusta men tes-
tilted that on election day Mr. FoSg Of
fercd them money if they would vote
the Republican ticket that after max
ing the best terms with him they could.
they accepted the money, and that they
voted as they agreed. On cross-eNam d.
ination they told the same story In
defence Mr.. Fogg stated that he did not
offer or pay any money for votes that
day. Then the municipal court records
of Augusta were produced, showing
that all three of the men spent their
winters in Augusta Jail and that they
were common thieves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Then Tom Eced got on his feet. He
reviewed the character Of the COM
plainants and contrasted their looks
and manners with the witnesses Who
had appeared for Mr. Fogg. He dwelt
at length upon the mental and moral
degradation OF the men. OF Mr. Fogs
he had many kind words to say. n
life long resident of Augusta, an elo-
Quent platform speaker. an honored
member of society, and a trusted Off
cial of the nation, was he to be ruined
for life by such men? Reed thought
moi. The jury agreed with Reed and
Fogg was acquitted. \ day or two la
ter Fogg returned to his duties. Reed
had made the greatest speech ever
heard in Maine Fogg, who STAN
mered a little and swore when excited,
spoke of his defender as follows:
Why, the critter is a whole band in
himself. He-he-e has more quavers and
trlls in that big chest of his than a
church organ. live heard Beecher
and lngersoll, but for real eloquence
give me Tom Reed. He's going to be
nominated for Congress next time in
stead of Burleigh. and going to be cleo
ted, too. After that who knows what
he will do? I'll bet $40 that I'll live to
see him President. Yes, I'll bet $40 to
s5-whO takes it?"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
COUNTY CONVENTION.

A delegate Convention OF the Dem.
ocrats Of Barton county is hereby call
ed, to meet in the court house, Great
Bend, on Saturday May Is, 1896, at
II a. M, for the purpose of electlng Z
delegates and alterna ties to the Ma
tional Delegate Convention at Topeka,
June Bird, 1895; and delegates and
7'alternates to the State Nominating
Convention OF Hutchinson August
4th, 1896; and to select, or provide
for the selection of delegates to the
Congressional. Judicial and Senatorial
Conventions.
Each to wnship and city ward will
be entitled to one delegate at large,
and one delegate for each 10 votes
and fraction over cast for Ira D.
Brougher for Representative in 1895,
making the representation as foil ows.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
FROM NEIaHBoRINe TOWNS.
HoIs1NGroN COMMENTS.

HoIs1NGroN COMMENTS.
From the Dispatch.
Will johnson and Ed Ruggles have
changed places.
The high winds lately have not in
jured the crop in this part OF the
county.
Geo. Fenno left this week for Hen
son, Colorado, where he has work for
several months.
Mrs. Foulks of Utica Is here visit
ing her daughters, Mrs. Moran and
Mrs. O'Donnell.
r. L. Harvey's family have gone
to the farm at Galatia and left him a
poor lone WILDLY"
Wanted-The obituary of a rail-
road president written by a man who
is not pass holder.
We heard the best joke of the sea-
son last week. Great Bends brass
band came near accompanying the
special to the Messiah concert at
Lindsborg.
Mr.. Jenkins, father in law of Henry
Ford. died Friday. The funeral SER
vices were held Saturday in the Pear
son school house, and the burial in
Elmdale cemetery.
Tuesday evening being Mrs. Ella
Jessup's 18th birthday, few friends
concluded 70 surprise her. They met
at Rev. Woodburn's and went enmasse
spending a few hours in social enjoy
ment and leaving as token a hand
some center table as mark of esteem
and memento of her friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
ABOUT ELLINWOOD.

The Advocate says:
There is plenty of new grass for
pasturing already.
The pestlferous mosquito as usual
is ON hand early and ready to present
his bill.
Joe Mayer is on the sick list this
week and is unable to be at his place
of business.
Gus Koch who has been prospect
ing in California during the past
month returned last week.
Herbert Sprinkler had the mis-
fortune to tear some of the ligaments
in his leg near the knee while wrestl'
ing with Chas. Vossen at Little
Charley's Parior.
The Great Bend DEMOCRAT has
started in upon its 18th year and
although this is by many considered a
very unlucky number Editor Stoke is
hopeful that the papers 18th year
will be very prosperous one. ' e
hope that it may.
DIED:-On Sunday, March 90, of
Appendicitis, George u. Hermer, age
eighteen years, six months and
twenty five days. The funeral ser
vices were held at the Catholic church
Tuesday at 10 o'clock and the remains
inferred in the Catholic cemetery in
the presence of a host of friends and
sympathizers.
Ellinwood is such quite and order
ly town that last year the police Judge
did not have single case. The con
sequence is he refused to be renom-
mated and now the Office of police
judge is chasing all over town trying
to find man to take the position. So
far it has been unsuccessful.
Rev. White who has been pastor of
this charge of the III. E. church dur
ing the past two years has been con-
signed to the charge at Lost Springs.
Mr.. White has given good satisfaction
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
AROUND CLAFLIN.


The Leader Says
Prepare for good rain within the
next week. This is official.
Strange to say there has been no
runaways in this neighborhood the
past week.
Will Chatter caught regular whale
in Cow creek last Friday. 1t was an
immense catfish, which tipped the
scales at 10 pounds.
The "Pumpkinville Hi Skule" en-
tertainment at Carey's hall last FRI
day evening was well attended and
very creditable affair.
John Weltmer is putting a new
fence around his home lots. using
dressed stone for posts. John is max
ing other substantial improvements
on his property.
The sad news was received here
this morning of the death of Mr..
James Powell, which occurred at his
home near Hollywood last night, Apr.
I'd, at S:45 o'clock.
The Logan township band will give
a concert Monday evening April Is
at the st. Peter and Paul school
house. A fine program has been pro.
vided and everybody is invited to
come out and have good time.
The Glen Sherold school will give
an entertainment at Carey's hall next
Friday evening. April 10. 1t will be
dramatic performance and will un-
doubleday be worth going to see.
The proceeds will go towards furnish.
ing library for the school.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

HERE is pure, simple, unadulter-
ated, innocent, characteristic republi-
can consistency for you! The Even
ing News of this city, whose editor
has for the past twelve years sustain
ed and held up the prohibitory liquor
law of Kansas, branding as bad citi-
zens all who have contended that the
law was not enforced and therefore a
dead letter, now asserts that "Gov.
Morrill, is in the field to stay, in spite
of the combination of sore heads, ex-
treme temperance men and the sa-
loon element" All this after Morrill,
has so disgracefully funked and
placed himself in the hands of his
friends-the political fxers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
Gard of Thanks,

We desire to hereby express our sin
cere thanks to the many friends and
neighbors, the Ladies Aid Society,
Epworth League and little Bertie's
Sunday school class, for their many
acts of love and sympathy in our be-
reavemeDt.
M. L. Grow.
R. a. GIBSON,
NJ n. GIBSON.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

SILVER free coinage cannot be re-
stored without party behind it.
The republican party cannot and a
silver party cannot. The democratic
party alone is willing and able. Put
free coinage on Jefersonian lines and
make it something better than talk.
Make it policy of the democratic
party and it will win.-St. Louis Re,
public.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

1t is recommended that the town
ship and ward caucuses be held not
later than Saturday, Nay 9th, and it
is also urged that list of delegates be
mailed to the secretary Immediately
upon their selection.
By Order of Central Committee,
WILL E STOKE, Chairman
w. 2. FEEDER, Secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

to the members of the church and is
we'll liked by all Ellinwood citizens
and is known as a man of extra
liberal views for one in his calling.
Rev. Reyes of Wichita has been sent
here to take Rev. Whites place. Mr..
Reyes is young single man and will
preach his first sermon next Sunday
April 5.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
To the GoIdfield Of the West!
via the Burlington. route.

a fast through vestibule train to
Denver making direct connections for
Cripple Greek, Col; also fast daily trains
to the gold fields of Montana and
Black Hills,-200 Miles shortest line
from Missouri River: ask your agent
for information about the Burlington
Route.
L. W, Wakley. G. P. a,
st. Louis, No.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

ALMOST every county in Missouri
has selected delegates to the state con-
vention to nominate delegates to the
National convention, and instructed
them to support only known free sill.
yer delegates, to the National conven-
ton. And yet the Kansas City Times
assumes to be democratic paper.
One of these days the Times will fall
all over itself to get into line with
western Kansas democrats.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
Cheap Rates.

The Missouri Pacific Railway an
nounces the following cheap rates:
Annual encampment @. A. A. and
Sons of Veterans, at Beloit, Kansas.
April 21st to Oath. Half fare or S4.76
for round trip; direct connections and
quick time. On sale April Goth to 2Ist.
Return limit April oath.
Homeseekers excursions April 9TH,
21st and May 5th to all points in Ar
kansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma,
Texas, southwest Missouri and other
points, with liberal stop over privileges.
Half fare, plus $500. for round trip
F"r maps, connections and any other
Information see J. RASoR.
Agent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

GRADUATED sugar per Id &c.
/ lb package of coffee 18c.
Mocha and Java coffee per lb sec.
Good rice 6 lbs for 25c,
Navy beans 8 lbs for Csc.
Dat fake (best) 8 lbs for 25c.
8 crown raisens lbs for 25c.
2 crown raisens 6 lbs for 25c.
Choice evap. peaches 4 lbs for Csc
Choice evap. apricots 3 lbs for Csc.
Large sweet prunes 81 lbs for 25c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
Advertised Letters.

Following is list of letters remaining uncaIled
or in the postofice at Great Bend for the week
ending April 8, 1896:
Buckley, A L,
Persons calling for any of the above letters will
please say cad vertised.'' WILL E. STOKE P NJ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

A VEIN Of soft soap has been dis
covered down in the Indian Territory.
Now see if the eastern republican
managers don't buy up that mine
they will need the entire output dur
ing the coming presidential campaign.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
A GOOD story of the Kansas cattle

A GOOD story of the Kansas cattle
nam is going the rounds. 1t Illus
trates the high price of feeders. The
shipper in question went to the Kansas
City market with lot of fine cattle
which were in fair condition. He
got $3.50 per cwt. for them and left
an order for the commission man
to buy him some feeders which was
done at So 80 per cwt. When he got
home and after the cattle were unload
ed and put in the feed lot, his son
came into the house aud asked him.
dad, what did you bring that
'ornory old brlndle steer back fer?"
The man was astonished, and investi-
gated, which disclosed the fact that
he had bought back. at 1886 per cwt..
nine of the identical steers which he
had sold at $3.50, besides paying
freight on them both ways.
I am long on corn. Short on hogs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

Delegate state conventions of the democrats of
Kansas will be held as follows:
To elect delegates and alternates to the National
convention to be held at Chicago, Ills, July 7th,
1896. the state convention will be held at Topeka,
kansas. on Wednesday, June ard, 1895.
To nominate candidates for state officers, the
State convention will be held at Hutchinson. Kan
sas, Tuesday, August 4th. 1896
Each county will be entitled to the following
number of delegates and alternates to each of the
above conventions:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

We FIND the democrats of this part
of Kansas divided on the silver ques-
ton alb out Is to lie for silver to 1
for gold.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

WHENEVER elections have occurred
this year the results of last years cleo
lions are being reversed-democrats
are coming to their senses again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

For SALE 10 pounds of fresh picked
goose and duck feathers. Enquire at
this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

A father, wishing to bring up his son
in the way he should go told him when
he was in danger and needed help to
call On the Lord. Later in the day Willie
was punished for somn misdemeanor,
and when on the threshold of the dark
closet, holding his father by one hand
he dropped on his knees and prayed:
'Oh Lord, if you want TO help little
boy, now's your chance"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

FRANK BACON, Chairman.
W. III. L. PEPPERELL, Secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

from destructive prairie fires thus far
this SDr:np.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

I am long on corn. Short on hogs.
How are you? a. l. MILLER. IF
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09
GRANITE WARE FIRST QUALITY.

Large sauce pans 42c.
Pre- deriving kettle 40c.
Large preserving kettle 45c.
Water pals 72c.
Galvanized wash boiler Ole.
Galvanized wash tub 60c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

Good prunes 6 lbs for Csc.
Choice evap. apples 81 lbs for Csc.
Sun dryed apples lbs for 25c.
Best Cal. caned fruits all kinds lie.
Best tomatoes Beans for 25c.
Gallon can apples zoe.
Gallon can Cal. peaches soc.
Gallon can Cal. apricots Soc.
Pure cider vinegar Zoe per gal.
Best No. 1 syrup soc per gal.
Best sorghum Soc per gal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

Dairy pals &c.
Flaring pals 15c.
Galvanized pals Soc.
Strainer pals 27c.
Decorated chamber pals 30c,
Tea pots I5c.
Coffee pots 15c.
Preserving kettle 10c.
Copper tea kettles $1.10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

Large preserving kettle zoe.
IA ct. dish pans zoe.
IL ct. dish pans Soc.
Fl ct. dish pans 35c.
Dippers &c.
Tin cups &c.
Wash boiler copper bottom Soc.
2 at. pals &c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

Star tobacco doc per lb.
Horse shoe 40c per 10.
Battle ak zoe per Id,
Climax 40c per ID.
Good smoking tobacco 1
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

DEL,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-09

B ct. pals SC.
4 ct. pals sc.
5 ct. pals 12c.
Copper bottoms tea kettle 40c..
Milk strainers 14c.
Deep pie plates DC.
Pudding pans &c.
Large pudding pans 10c.
Large milk pans loo.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12

The states that Mckinley carried
represent just two-thirds of the popu-
lation of the union according to the
last census. The average per cent OF
illiteracy in the Bryan states is % and
in the Mckinley states 10. The aver
age wealth per capita in the Mckinley
states is ES1.044 and in the Bryan
states S66S. What further argument
is needed?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12

Speculation as to McKinley's cabinet
has already begun. There is no end
of good material in the party and most
of it is willing to serve its country. 1t
would be Il fair and courteous act if
Mckinley should give one good cabi-
net place to the gold Democrats who
contributed so much to his election.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12

Tom Watson gets twcnty-four cleo
toral votes for the vice-presidency. As
his letter of acceptance has never been
made public, how will these electors
dare to vote for him? They say that
this letter burned the paper on which
it was written before it reached Chair
man Butler.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12

The wheels of industry have begun
to turn, as was predicted would follow
if Mckinley were elected. There is a
strong feeling in every direction and
prices are generally advancing. Me
Kinley is surely the advance agent of
prosperity.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12
GludnesS Comes

With a better understanding of the
wv transient nature of the many phys
teal ills which vanish before proper ef-
&orts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
eighty directed. There is comfort IN
he knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
sase, but simply to a constipatedi condl.
zion of the system, which the pleasant
Sanity laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
~ removes. That is why it is the only
femedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts tits therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you plr-
chase. that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists. 80
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then Taxa
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most skllltul
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12

Connecticut transferred majority
of 1000 for Cleveland III 1892 to one OF
10000 Tor Mckinley. hurrah Tor the
Nntmeg state
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12

Dave Hill is winking the other eye.
Bryan had his triumph at Chicago but
Hill laughs last and best.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12

just think of the old-line city of New
York giving Mckinley 10000 plurali-
ty And brooklyn, too, with over
50, 900
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12

A new candidate has appeared for
the office of collector OF customs at
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Olin Merrill.
Its a merry dance and the end is not
vet
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-12

The result shows that the great ma-
iority of our people are honest and
sensible. American popular SOW
ereionty is not failure. Even if the
Democracy is not entirely knocked ont
it is certainly groggy.