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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24
MUNGER'S CAT.
BY BERTHA LEE WALTON.

An HAWTHORNE
was swinging gently
to and fro in the
hammock, nestled
among the pillows,
and idly wondering
why other people
did not make their
summer cottages as
attractive as her
mother had made
this one. The sight
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

Dohbins' Electric Soap Is cheaper for you to use,
II you foiioW directions. than any other soaps would
Ia II Vireh to you for by its clothes are sdped
Clothes cost more than soap. Ask your grocer for
Dobbns'. Take no other
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

No specific for local skin ailments can cope
IN popular favor with Glenn's sulphur Soap.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

The indictment of certain anc-
tioneers charged with fraudulent prac-
tices by the September grand jury has
borne first fruits. Three men we're
arrested the other day and held for
trial. l am not prepared to declare
these men, or any one of them, guilty
in advance of the jury's verdict At
tho same time, the grand jury is very
slow to assail mans bust
ness reputation and stamp him as
q criminal without evidence of o sort
that appeals strongly to ripe intelli.
gence and experience in affairs. What.
ever the outcome OF thes, three cuses,
cudgel is being welded against dis.
honest methods that must in the end
benefit honest auctioneering mer.
chants and afford increased protection
to the public.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

In Paris there is cab made Of aluminium,
and race horses are shod with 1t. NE43
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

CAsCARErs stimulate liver, kidneys and bow.
els. Never sicken, weaken or grippe. lOc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24
Glddness Comes

Myth better understanding of tho
w transient nature of the many phys.
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff.
4crts-gentio emu, 30 pie astiuL eGUrLs-
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness ire not due to any actual dis.
ease, but simply to constipated condi.
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt.
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and ia
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
all important, In order to get its bene.
fetal effects, to note when you pur.
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep.
utable druggists.
IT 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, ono
may be commended to thc most sl1illful
physicians, but if in need of q laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede everywhere, Sy,upof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

WHEN bilious or costive, eat q Casoaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 10c., 26c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

JUST try 10c. box Of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24
A CURE FOR ALL
Summer Complaints,
DYSENTERY, DIARRABA,
CHOLERA MORBUS.

half to q teaspoonful of Ready Relief in half
tumbler Of water. repeated as often a. the dis
charges continue. and a flannel saturated with
Ready Relief placed over the stomach bowels,
will afford immediate relief and soon effect cure
Internally A half TO a teaspoonfnl in half tum-
bier OF water will, in y few minutes. Cramps
Spasns, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Vomiting, Heart
burn Nervousness, Seeplessness Sick Headache,
Flatulenc. and all internal pains
Malaria In Its Various Perms Cured
and Prevented.
There Is not . remedial agent In the world that
will cure fever and Ague and all other malArtous,
bilious and other feyers, aided by RAILWAYS
Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

TOW PRICE HIGH GRADE PATENT
buggy carts free from all horse motion.
Farmers or contractors carts with short pole
or shafts. Low price, strictly first-clsss work
fully warranted. Get particulars of CUR
NEY BROS, So. Wareham. Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

Nature makes
but few
mistakes,
and every
thoughtful
person must
admit that a
ca use exists,
why so many
women are
childless.
The subject
battles the
cries of ply
Icians. Such
es are cura BILE
, times out of
nc ayideupad
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

come OUT TO welcome tnom as tnoy
drove up, for it seemed as if she could
not hold up her end of the converse
ton any longer, and Harry Morford
was beginning to be provoked. She
reused herself now, and entered into
the fun. though her heart was not in
it. They danced, boated, played
cards and tennis, and she led them all
in everything; but she found no pleas
ure in it, and in her secret heart she
knew why.
Her mother invited Tom to dinner
on Friday, but he declined on the score
of previous engagement, and Nan
saw him on the hotel piazza with one
of the girls, later. She did not care,
and showed she didn't by bowling
coolly, and chatting away with Harry
Morford as if she enjoyed it.
Tom, too, was miserable, but it never
entered his head to think Nan was
really angry. de only knew that she
had not given him as pleasant q well
come as the other girls had, and he
did not want to see Harry Morford
basking in her favor for all the world
like Munger's cat basking in the sun.
For that animal Tom had no sympathy.
1t ought to know best what was good
for it, after its large experience with
fits; and as for it's eating capacity, he
thought 1t might more tittingly have
been named "Hunger's oat.".
Meanwhile, having grown weary of
seeing Nan among the gay company,
after having refused, ON various pleas.
all invitations to join them, he became
very attentive to his mother. When
she was tired or busy he took long
walks by himself in the woods. On
one of these rambles. - he sire lied by
the river, he heard plaintive "mew"
from . thicket by the path. Pushing
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-24

he had NJ the Other day-frOm over
eating, and I concluded that warm
bath would be beneficial to him. I
warrant the treatment to kill or
cure"
"Did you have a pleasant time in
the city. Milly?" asked Nan, kindly.
'Sure we did," replied the child,
picking up the dripping cat, Except
the baby. He swallowed pin, and
had to be 'sperimented on by the doc.
tor. Cost Ave dollars and was pretty
exciting"
"Must have been-for the baby"
said Tom thoughtfully.
"We've all enjoyed having the cat
with us" said Nan, land we'll miss it
when rs gone"
at you ever want to give it away"
Tom said, ''send it to Mt. Henry Nor.
ford, in the city-I'll give you the
address. No, but really, Milly, Miss
Nan became very particularly engaged
few minutes ago" added Tom, hold.
ing out his hand to help Nan to the
boat, into which she obediently
stepped; land besides, she's going
for row, so we'll have to excuse you.
Good by"
"We'll invite her to the Wedding"
he continued, fitting the oars firmly
in the locks. 81 think she'd make
lovely flower girl"
Then. as the boat Aoated rapidly
away in obedience to his strong pull.
ing, Tom took out his handkerchief
and waved it to the little girl, who was
still standing on the wharf, holding
the damp, ugly cat she so much ad.
mired.
"Good BY" he called. "Good by,
Munger's cat l"-Munsey's Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Frank j. Cannon and Arthur Brown
are the Republican caucus nominees
for senators from Utah.
Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma carried
his free homes bill successfully
through the public lands committee
of the House.
Senator Cuflom says the United
States cannot send the Red Cross re-
lief committee into Turkey again st the
porte's wishes.
The whisky trust is about to ship
10000 barrels of stuff to Marseilles,
being able to compete with Germany
because of the low price of corn.
All the leading English papers now
have good things to say of America
friendship and predict a satisfactory
settlement of the Venezuela trouble.
To prevent mixed schools at Perry,
Okla, all the schools have been closed.
until the race war is settled.
Johnny Brown. aged 10, of Perry.
Okla, killed a chicken thief in his
fathers hen house at midnight.
Boston Fruit Company's steamer
Barnsta BILE collided with the fishing
schooner Fortuna. off Highland light.
and the latter went down with nine
of her crew.
The volksraad of the Transvaal has
adjourned until May 1. to let matters
cool down before attempting legis-
lation.
A Denver grand jury has indicted
ex-District Court Clerk Matt Adams
and w. r. Perry for embezzling coun-
ty money. Adams is in South Amer
lea. Perry is in Denver under bond.
Stealing exceeds $40, 600.
The death sentence of. Joseph Don
nelly of Audrian county, Missouri. was
committed to fifty years in the peni-
Tertiary.
The steamer Congo sank near Car
uthersville, Mo. Four persons are be-
lieved to have been drowned and two
were injured
Peter Hougaard of Chicago turned
| on all the gas jets in his house, caus-
| ing the death of his wife, his five chill
| dren and himself
| Five hundred delegates attended the
| fourth annual session of the Texas
| Live Stock association at San Antonio.
| President Pryor stated that the Texas
cattle supply was short 200, 900 head
In the case of Arthur Draestrow
there is strong reason for believing
| that Prosecutor Zachritz would be sat
: isfied with a life sentence
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
CAMPOS SUPERSEDED,
NO LONGER COMMANDERS
OF THE SPANISH FORCES.
General PoIayija Succeeds HIm-He il =
Very Different Man From Campos and
is Thoroughly Hated by the Cubans on
Account of His Cruel Methods.

MADRID, Jan. lS.-The cabinet has
decided to appoint General Polayija
to replace Martinez Campos, who is
i'll, as captain general of the Spanish
forces in Cuba and governor general
of the island
When the Spanish government was
organizing its forces to oppose the Gu
ban insurrection last year, General
Polavija was slated by public rumor
for the position of captain general of
the Spanish forces in Cuba to succeed
General Callea, it being doubtful at
that time whether Campos would be
willing to undertake the task. But
his success as a pacificator in the
former 1nSurrection led to the selec-
ton of Campos. and a reliance upon
the more conciliatory policy which he
avOwed it was his intention to pursue
toward the CubanS, with the hope OF
winning them to peace.
General Polavija, according to all
reports, is very different character.
He is commander of the Spanish Sixth
army corps, and has not been without
experience in Cuba. where his name
seems to be hated and feared by the
insurgents. He was on the island as
a subordinate to Martinez Campos at
the time of the Virginia affair. Gu
ban patriots tell many stories of his
inhpman methods during the last Gu
ban rising. One of these stories is to
the effect that he once sent a company
of soldiers to escort some Cuban
prisoners from the interior to
Jail. On the way all the prisoners
were shot. 1T is said. by order of
Polavija. 1t has been claimed by the
CubanS, when previous rumors of Pol
avilaS appointment to succeed Campos
have been circulated. that his appoint
ment would drive many residents of
the island into the insurgent ranks
who had hitherto refrained from join
ing, owing to the confidence that Cam
pos would adhere strictly to all the
rules of warfare in his operations
against the insurgents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
MONROE DOCTRINE.
ITS POLITICAL AND CONNER
CIAL SIGNIFICANCE.
The Building of the Nicaragua Canal
Will Give to Trans Mississippi Gulf
Ports the business of Exporting the
Products of the West.

Globe-Democrat, St Louis. Mo
The reception of the Presidents mes
sage demonstrated that the American
people are a unit on the Monroe doc
trine. Between nations no doctrine, no
principle, no action can be upheld ex-
cept by force. Twenty centuries OF
civilization have failed to establish the
golden rule as the basic principle or
the acts of nations Thirty days ago
English writer's characterized it as the
"nebulous Monroe Doctrine To-day
that principle has an entity, an in
dividuality in the unWritten Laws be-
tween governments.
A writer in the December number of
the North American Review says: We
all know that the development and eX-
Dansion of nationalities follow the
lines of least resistance and are gov
erned by inf1exible natural laws. Equal
ly well known are the principles which
govern the redistribution Of trade cen
:ers resulting from the opening up of
new channels Of commerce" The same
writer says .Then the Nicaragua Canal
IS opened Europe will be brought to the
very doors of America.
The Monroe Doctrine assures the
Nicaragua Canal. The Nicaragua Canal
will build up Mississippi Gulf
ports The total value of the exports
of the United States of the United
States is $793, 1872 $50. The transmits
sissippi furnishes of that amount $44S,-
643,727. This business will be done by
Gulf ports.
Great Britain is still suffering from
the detection of commerce from the
Cape Route to the SueZ Canal. Com
neerce follows the line of least expense.
These incontrovertible arguments no
doubt decided the great banking house
of Alexander Brown & Sons to under
take the work of developing the natural
harbor of Arkansas Pass, Texas Al
ready they have so nearly completed
the work that a festival Of rejoicing on
the occasion of the Homeseekers' Ex-
cursion, February 18th is being pre-
pared. The railroad fare for the round
trip from any point in the vest is only
$500 more than the fare one way. A
steamship ride through the harbor out
into the Gulf, Green Turtle and Can
vass Back Duck Barbecue will be given
to the excursionists. Everybody is in
vited to be present and look over the
new town of Arkansas Pass (whose
motto is Here Everybody Shall Make
Money! and the rich and cheap lands
surrounding that port.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
BATTLE WITH TOUGHS.
One Killed and Four Arrested at Cedar
City. Mo.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. iS.-One
killed. four jailed. one escaped. sum-
marizeS the present condition of q
gang Of toughs who invaded Cedar
City yesterday afternoon, and whose
apparent design was to visit Jefferson
City. 1t is probable that the dead
man and three others were profession
al cracksmen. and that the others are
simply plain, everyday tramps who
fell into bad company.
All six went into a Cedar City sa-
loon and after drinking refused TO
make full payment More drinks
were ordered, but the barleeper would
'sSlim. one of the gang. undertook to
do a little barkeeping on his own &C
count. Citizens of the town appeared
and slim whipped out his revolver
and began a fusilade. All of the
toughS reiterated out of the building.
One of the men, who was not so drunk
as the rest. made his escape. and has
not since been captured
Slim walked backward, firing as
he went. Other members of the gang
were too drunk to act with him. Citi-
zens, armed with shotguns. rifles and
pistols. gathered rapidly Charles
Gilbert. of Cedar City. emptied a
double load of shot into .'Slim, killing
him instantly. and then the other
members of the gang weakened. Con-
stable Holt and Marshal Trail arrested
them and succeeded in protecting
them from the now thoroughly ex-
cited people. Cries of Hang them
Lynch them ''Get ropesI' etc.
were very common. but better counsel
prevailed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
BOLD AMERICANISM.
THE MONROE DOCTRINE IS
CLEARLY DEFINED.
No Foreign Acquisition of Territory on
This Continent to Be Permitted by
Any Means Whatever without Uncle
Sans Consent.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1s.-The resolu.
ton drawn by Senator Davis and
adopted by the Senate committee on
foreign relations yesterday, will prove
to be clear and strong enunciation
of the Monroe doctrine when its text
is made public 1t is a more forcible
declaration than any that has been in
troduced in Congress on this subject,
and its terms are so explicit that they
cannot be misunderstood.
The maintenance of the Monroe
doctrine as set forth in the resolution,
is held to be vital to the welfare of
this country and the countries of the
American continent. The doctrine, it
is asserted. is now in force, and has
been in force evere since it was es-
tablished by President Monroe. The
resolution declares it to mean the
acquisition. by purchase, aggression
or otherwise, of any territory on Che
American continent, by a foreign
power is an unfriendlv act. and such
acquisition will not be permitted by
the United States.
The most important feature is that
which touches upon new phase of
the Venezuela questionable report
that England and Venezuela may
reach an agreement and that English
money will settle the boundary dis
pute The resolution declares that
when boundary disputes on the Amer
lean continent between foreign gov
ernments and American governments
are decided by arbitration, agreement.
purchase. or in any manner whatever,
the United States shall be the sole
Judge as to whether the Monroe doc
trine has been violated in such arbitra-
ton, or agreement In fact, it means
that arbitration or agreement between
foreign governments and governments
of the American continent as to bound
airy disputes cannot become binding Or
effective unless sanctioned by the
United States. and this government is
satisfied that no part of the American
continent has been ceded to a foreign
power by such arbitration or agree
ment This practically makes the
United States the arbitrator between
foreign governments and those of the
American continent in all boundary
disputes.
This portion of the resolution is con-
sidered most important and far-reach-
ing in it's effects. 1t caused miSap-
prehcnslon among some members OF
the committee. as it is claimed that it
may lead to MANY entanglements. On
the other hand. the supporters of the
resolution say it leaves everything in
the hands of the United States. where
the final decision should be, and that
the United States will interfere only
when the Monroe doctrine has been
violated.
The resolution is drawn with a view
of covering every possible contingency
that may arise in boundary disputes,
or the acquisition or sale of territory
by one foreign government to another
on the American continent, or islands
that are considered part of the
Western hemiSDhere
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
P.fker's Ginger Tonic.

of the many good things to be found In
American homes we do not believe that
any are held in higher esteem, or nave
done better service than Parkers Gin
ger Tonic It has grown to be q mouse
hold necessity and is seryiceable In al
most every case where there is weak
ness and infirmity. There are forms OF
female debility that make life bur-
Den. The same is true OF persistent
coughs and colds, and distressing stom-
ach and nervous ills They have held
high revel in many homes until ban
isi1ed by Parker's Ginger Tonic and We
are proud OF the record that has made
% many hearts grateful
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
s VENEZUELAN DISPUTE.
Commission Will. Apparently, Prove 8
Useless Body.

WASHINGTON, Jan. iS.-Aside from
the leisnrely manner in which the
Venezuelan commission is arranging
to prosecute it's work, there are other
indications that the administration
has become convinced that this august
body will not have the honor
of settling the great boundary
dispute. While it cannot be stated
positively that this belief is based enc
tirely upon any specific reports from
Ambassador Bayard upon the subject,
yet there is reason to believe some as
surances of satisfactory nature have
come to the state department that the
matter will be terminated shortly,
probably within two months, or. be-
fore report reasonably can be exc
pected from the Venezuelan commits
sion. and upon lines that will be un-
Objectionable to our government.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
a Very Desirable Calendar.

Calendars OF all kinds and sizes
herald the coming year. Many are to
be had for the asking-many without
asking-but to them as to other things
the rule might be applied that what
costs nothing is worth about what it
costs. The calendar we always welcome
has just reached us. We refer to the
one published by N. w. Aver & Son.
Newspaper Advertising. Agents. Phila-
delphia. This issue seems if possible
even better than it's predecessors Hand
some enough for the library, and yet
carefully adapted for everyday use, 1t
is naturally great favorite. The firms
well-known motto, keeping Everlast-
ingly At 1t Brings Success" appears
this year in a new and very attractive
form. The daily presence of this in
spring motto is worth far more than
the price of any calendar The date
figures are so large and clear that they
can easily be seen across the room. The
reading matter on the flaps will also
possess interest to the Progressive.
Those who have used this calendar In
other years will not be surprised to
learn that the demand for it is con-
stantly increasing. Once introduced it
becomes a welcome friend. Its price
C25 cents), includes delivery, in perfect
condition, postage paid. to any address.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
DOOLIN IS SAFE.
How Bill TIishsm Easily Captured the
Noted Desperado.

GUTHRIE, Okla, Jan. 11--Bill DooliH
was brought from Eureka Springs.
Ark. on yesterdays l rs south bound
Santa Fe train by Deputy Marshal
Bill 1ilghman. his captor. He was
met at the depot by hundreds of peo-l
pie.
The deputy marshal captured the
outlaw single-handed at Eureka
Springs and got him out OF town with
out even the persons who saw the cap
tureS knowing who the man was.
AbOtat the first man " HON the deputy
marshal saw when he arrived in the
city was Doolin. going to a hotel.
He concluded that he would GO
to barber shop before trailing
him. When he did so, to his sur
prise Doolin was sitting there reading
the paper. but did not recognize hiua
The marshal slipped by into the bath
room and reappearing quickly covered
the outlaw with his revolver and told
him to hold up his hands Doolin
made a move for his gun. but recog-
nizing Tnghman, knew it was no use
and held MP his hands. The propri
etor of the barber shop disarmed
Doolin while Tilghman still held him
covered with his revolver. He then
shacl1led him and left the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
DUN'S REVIEW.
business Men A-e Much Perplexed by tn
Present Situation.

business Men A-e Much Perplexed by tn q
Present Situation.
New YORK. Jan. 1S.-R. G.. Dun &
Co. S weekly review of trade says:
THE situation could hardly be more
perpleXing for business men. Practi-
cal merchants, manufacturers or bank
ers can have little sympathy for those
who minimize their difficulties. No
one doubts that the government will
raise money to meet obligations, but
how far the money market will be dis
turbed or the treasury reserve first
diminished no one can say. The bus
mess world cannot know as yet how
far foreign questions may upset calcu-
latlons, though there seems to be
every reason to expect peaceful settle
ment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-23
A Bank in a Failing Condition

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-. Jan IS.-The
Bank of Newmarket, Platte county,
has been reported to Secretary of State
Lesueur by Bank Examiner Gordon
Jones as in failing condition and
with impaired capital stock, and it has
in consequences been closed by the SEQ
rotary. Mr.. j. I'll. Hull of Platte City
has been named as temporary receiver.
The banks capital was SlO,