Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-27
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The funny thing about this campaign
IS, that nobody can be switched off of
the one dominant question-that of
whether we want bi-mettalic or
mono-mettalic financial system. One
republican friend of silver said, Satu-
day, when his republican neighbor was
trying to tell him that Mckinley was as
good silver man as Bryan. law,
rats! Mckinley may have befriended
silver heretofore; but he'll not do to- tie
to. We propose to elect a man for
president who will stand hitched over
night on the silver question, and who
will not be blinded by the glare of
British gold.,'
In speaking of ''Old John Sherman's'
threatened invasion of Kansas the
Evening News says: HE has horns,
cloven foot, and a tail with pitchfork
prongs slashing about flashing light
ming" We knew ''Old John" was
somewhat of monstrocity, but hardly
looked for one of his imps to so graph
ically describe him. However, as the
News is republican proper with the
usual failing for preYarication, due
allowance should be made.
A young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bennett, of Great Bend, died Mon
day, after an illness of few weeks.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Philburn of west of town Mfr. and
Mrs. Bennett desire that this paper ex-
press their heartfelt appreciation of the
kind offices of neighbors and friends.
A young lady explained to one of our
printers the difference between printing
and publishing, and in conclusion she
shyly said: Nov you may print a
kiss on my cheek, but you must not
publish it." With that he locked the
fair form in his arms so that it would
not pi and went to press.
Out at Dodge City the A. o. U. w. |
and M. W. A. lodges have been COM
ing together as rival base ball clubs |
Why not get up match game between |
the WOodmen and Workmen of this |
city? We could have some sport out |
of tiff the weather is not too hot.
A student of the bible comes to the
front with the seasonable truth that |
but one man is automatically on record |
as having told true fish story. and he |
is dead. 1t was Peter who said: 1--WE |
have toiled all night and caught moth |
ing"
The DEMOCRAT issues supplement
again this week. It is also paid for by
the publisher of this paper, and not by
any aggregation of wealthy bankers in
the east, nor by political organization
drawing money support from the east
ern money holders.
Saturdays democratic convention
was the most enthuastic and harmoni-
Gus one the party has held in this coun-
ty tor many day. Free silver men
are in earnest and are also inspired
with a certain knowledge of coming
victory.
VIM. Clark, of Oklahoma, but for
merly of this county came up last week
to see old friends. He reports the sit
uation in his locality (south of Hume.
we'll. Kas. } about the same as in Bar
ton, with possibly a better yield of
corn.
A number Of our subscribers have
agreed to pay arrearages on Sept. LIST.
We hope they will not neglect it. We
are depending on you, and have bills
to meet at that date which must be
paid.
Among Kansas cities, Great Bend
stands 10th in population, having now
population of 2, 158. She has nearly
1000 more residents than Lsrned which
stands I'D on the list.
Walter Tindall, the new Waterman
at the Mo. P, moved his family over
from Hoisington Monday, occupying
the Day property, first ward.