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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
NEWS OF THE WHEEL

In Spain bull fighting on bicycles is
becoming popular. Not long ago Carlos
Rodrigues, famous cyclist- and Senior
Dadila, famous picador, mounted on
cycles, tackled bull in the arena in
Madrid. The bull won-in q canter.
It is said that one well-known Eng
fish wheeler has earned $4,000 in prizes
alone during the past seven months
apart from the heavy retainer which he
receives from the tire and bicycle manu-
facturers whose properties he uses.
It is claimed for the Boston Bicycle
club that it is the oldest in the country.
It was founded February II, 1878, and is
still in vigorous existence, with a mem
bership of about 100 riders, despite its
rule that none but riders of at least ten
years standing are eligible for election.
In order to give the 1897 models 4
thorough road test, one company has
had Is bicycles of next years pattern on
the road daily since August 8. They
have been ridden each day, and the COM
pany reports that it is fully satisfied
with the tests. During that time wher-
ever minor defects were discovered they
were corrected in second lot of Is bicy-
Giles, which were subjected to the same
kind of testing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
CuRioSiTIES OF NATURE.

In the year 1858 Leigh Sotherby, in a
letter to DIR. Gray, of the British mu-
scum, describes a talking canary bird.
1t is estimated by competent author
tiles that 100000 tons of water tumble
over Niagara every minute. night and
day.
The famous dragon tree which for
ner1y stood on the Canary islands was
estimated by Humboldt to be 6.ooo
years old.
As late as the year 1545 the people of
France entered complaints against cat
erpillars and had lawsuits to stop their
devastations.
The anabas scandens, or climbing
perch, is Brazilian fish that will cross
great stretches of dry land or climb
any tree that comes in its way.
DR.. Seemann says that to touch the
leaves or stem of the fleetwood tree
sis like letting the hand come in con-
tact with a red-hot poker" It grows
In FIT
Sharks grow a new row of teeth for
every year Of their age until they
reach maturity. The jaws of full
grown specimen can be extended about
1S inches.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
FOR YOUR HEALrH.s SAKE.

Persons who have never eaten bread
made of whole wheat have a treat IN
store which they would do well TO par
take of at the earliest opportunity.
They have also at hand sovereign rem
edy for many of the ills superinduced
by the daily eating of white bread made
from the whitest flour.
The best form of stove is the old.
fashioned Franklin stove, with its open
front creating circulation of the at
mosphere and consequent renewal OF
the air. The Franklin stove is superior
10 the open fireplace as far as heating
power is concerned, otherwise the open
fireplace is the best means OF warming a
room.
Superfine white bread is the worst
sort of bread for sedentary people, for
in them. particularly it produces in
testina1 sluggishness and stomachic
disorders. 1t has been predicted that
in few years from now only the most
foolish and ignorant people will eat
fine white bread. Well-informed per-
sons are giving up its use already and
turning to the unbolted grades OF
wheat for breadmaking.
Feeble persons and feeble children
need all wool underclothing from the
first of November to the first of May.
Vigorous people should warm them
selves by exercise; they need less cloth
ing than the feeble and sickly. Ex-
ercise imparts more warmth than the
best Of stoves, for such warmth per
meates the whole body, whereas stove
warmth only warns the surface while
1t lasts The warmth that comes from
lively circulation of the blood is the
most delightful and permanent and
hea1fbf1l
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17

uncertain elements. No track, no course,
no rudder, no certainty that any breeze may
not bring destruction.
So with the sick man. His disordered
constitution renders every natural operation
uncertain. No organ can be depended on
to do its normal work. The stomach will
not digest food; the liver will not filter bill
ious poisons from the blood; the kidneys
and skin will not excrete the waste. No
regular nourishing or purifying process is
going on. There is no certainty except the
certainty of suffering.
In ali dyspeptic, bilious, debiiitated con-
ditions, what is needed is to change the alb
normal, cratic operations of the system
into natural, regular, straightforward pro-
gress in the right direction. Nothing in the
world will do this so rapidly and certainly
as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
1t directly regulates the vitalizing func-
tons. It sets the stomach and liver into
natural, healthy operation and gives the
blood-naking glands power to manufacture
an abundance of pure, rich blood
II creates appetite; builds up muscular
strength, and banishes nervousness and
neuralgia. AS it can be assirui1ated by the
weakest stomach, its nourishing properties
are far superior to nauseating cod liver oil
in severe coughs and all wasting diseases.
The druggist who recommends something
else as lust as good is thinking more of
his extra profit on the Just as good kind
than of your welfare
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
Away.

If You want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever. be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-worl1er that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from
your own druggist, who will guarantee a
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
GENERAL NEWS.

DAN CREEDoN, of Australia, fought
Dick O'Brien, of Boston, at the Broad
way Athletic club in New York on the
18th. At the ninth round the referee
gave Creedon the decision.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17

WE often hear people say they viii con-
tribute to the support of the church even II
they have to Wear their old. clothes to do 1t.
We notice they never wear the old clothes.
washington (Ia) Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17

ssToMMY," said the teacher, ''what is
meant bv nutritious food2" 'Something
to eat that mint got no taste to it, - replied
Tommy.-HouSehold Words.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17

has lost his mind2'' ''Fhere Is no reason to
hope that he has, madam. Detroit Free
Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17

SHOWING our best side to others viii
cause them tc show their best side to u.s.
RAMS Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17

SUDDEN weather changes bring rheumaf
tism. st. Jacobs Oh makes prompt cure
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17

BEING gentleman is hiding your mean
neSs.-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
SarsapariIIa
How'z This 2

HoWsa This
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
Tor any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
put any obligations made by their firm.
WEST Sc TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALDINe, K1NNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of See system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
CHARITY BALL NETTED THE ST.
LUKE'S HOSPITAL WOMEN
ABOUT $I,4OO.
THAT WILL HELP LARGELY
IN THE RELIEF OF THE TROUBLES
THAT HAVE BESET
THEM.
MISS LANIPREY INTRODUCED.
Mrs. j. B. TarbOx Gives a Charming
Reception and German for Her
Daughter.

From present indications 1t seems
certain that the Charity ball will net
ST. Luke's hospital 81 400, if not more.
The women of the hospital board are
highly pleased with the result finan-
ci9lly Of the ball, though not all the
money is in. The board held it's regu-
lar monthly meeting yesterday morn
ing at the hospital and heard some of
the reports for the month. Those not
ready will be heard at the next meet
ing. Many of those taking tickets
to sell were unable to report, as they
had money still due them, but several
hundred dollars was reported and the
indications are that the ball netted
above all expenses enough to pay the
interest on the hospital debt, and, if
this is so, the women of the board are
more than satisfied with the result
The expenses, as to the ball of last year,
We're much smaller and the money
ma de even at the lowest calculation
will be greatly above that of last year
The women feel that, while the ball
was decided success both financially
and socially, still they may profit by ex
peIience and make the next one even
better in regard to certain details.
Miss Lamprey, another of st. PauPs S
charming young women, made her de-
but yesterday afternoon at a large re-
ception given at the Aberdeen by Mrs
j. B. Tarbox, her mother. The affair
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
Phillips Upholstered Tourist Cars
Are the Most Popular.

More California passengers travel in Tourist
cars under Mr.. Phillips management than in
any other way. The Minneapolis st. Louis
Phillips Tourist Cars, which makes that the
favorite line. They combine cheapness in
ticket rates, superior finish of cars, select
class of patrons, eXcellency of road bed, the
best route and gentlemanly and experienced
managers to look after the travellers.
Cars now leave st. Paul at 9:15 a. M every
Tuesday, via the Southern Route, arriving
at Los Angeles Saturday afternoon: and at
p. m. every Thursday via the Scenic Line
of the World reaching California in four
days.
TO insure good accommodations. arrange
ments should be made far in advance as
possible. Consult J. II. Whitaker. G. T. A..
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
Everyday Excursions

To all parts of the world can be arranged
for any day in the year, for one or more per-
sons, upon application to any principal ticket
agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway. Itineraries carefully prepared for ex-
cursions to California, Florida, Mexico,
China, Japan and to any part of Europe. Es-
Inmates furnished, including all expenses.
Tickets furnished for the complete journey.
1t is not necessary to wait for any so-called
Personally Conducted Excursions In
these days of progressive enlightenment, with
the English language spoken in every land
under the sun. one does not need to depend
upon the services of guides for sight seeing,
but can go it alone in small family par
ties. with great comfort and security, and at
ones own convenience. Apply at City Ticket
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
HRouGH CALIFORNIA sERyIc,
Via "The Milwaukee.v

fine Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car now
feaves Minneapolis at S:25 and st. Paul at
1886 every Saturday morning and runs through
Santa Fe System. without change, arriving
at destination 20 p m. foliowing Wednes-
day.
interesting portion of America. ana the hard
ship incident to winter travel through the
more northerly climate is avoided.
Rate per double berth $500 through. For
berth reservations. furthe. Information as to
rates, etc., apply to "THE MILWAUKEE,"
agents, or address j. T. Conley, Assistant
General Passenger Agent. ST. Paul Minu.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
THE SHORTEST ROUTE
20 Los Angeles and California

To Los Angeles and California
Is the Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf
Route) A handsome new Pullman Tourist
Sleeper leaves ST. Paul every Tuesday at 80
a. m, running through to Los Angeles via
Kansas City and the Santa Fe route without
change, arriving at Los Angeles the following
Saturday at neon. This is positively the short
est route to California and the only one
that avoids any Sunday travelling. The cars
are as complete and comfortable as the stand
ard Pullman, while the rates are very much
lower. Full information will be furnished
gladly by G. e. Robb, City Ticket Agent of
the Chicago Great Western Railway, corner
Fifth and Robert streets.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
ROW OVER UNIFORMS
Causes Some Scandal in Military
Circles.

A Minneapolis paper printed a state
ment Sunday to the effect that the uni
forms being furnished the state militia
by the Henderson-Ames company, of
Kalamazoo, Mich, were unsatisfactory
and that out Of Is suits recently re-
ceived by Company f, of that city,
fully a dozen would have to be return-
ed. The militiamen threatened to
bring the matter up at their meeting
of the National Guard association at
the state capitol the last of the month.
There was some complaint at the time
the contract was awarded for the
reason that the various bids were kept
secret and the contract was allowed
to go outside of the state
Adjt Gen. Muehlberg said yesterday
that there had been no complaint made
to him, officially, but that the trouble
was being stirred up by Minneapolis
tailor, who had wanted to secure the
contract
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
HoMEsEEKERs' EXCURSIONS
Via "The Milwaukee. !.

On December 1st and 18th the Chicago.
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway will sell
homeseekers' tickets to points in the South,
Southeast and Southwest at half-fare for the
round trip. For complete information call en-
"The Milwaukee" agents in st. Paul or Min
General Passenger Agent, st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
Comfort Besides Art.

"The cars on the North Western Limited
to Chicago are models of comfort as well as
of art. Roomy berths with soft mattresses
and generous pillows spoil the business
Of the witty men who write Jokes
about sleeping cars for the funny papers.
Large plate glass windows afford a fine view
of the picturesque country through which
the road runs. At night the cars are lighted
by the soft light of Pintsch burners, of which
there is one for each secti~n. The domed cell
ing has uses aside from its artistic effect
1t permits better ventilation, and each upper
berth Is ventilated so thoroughly that it is
as cool as the lower, even on hot nights -
ST Paul Pioneer Press
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ANNUAL MEETING.

St. Paul, Mimi, Dec. s, 1895.
The annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Germania Bank, st. Paul, Mimi, Will be
held in it's bankingSroom Wednesday even
ing, Jan. 13, 1897 at o'clock p. M, for
the purpose of electing fifteen directors for
the ensuing year, and for the transaction of
such other business which may probably
come before the meeting.
p. NJ KERST, Cashier.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
Charming Dining Car.

The dining car on the North Western
Limited" to Chicago differs from other dining
cars in that it is not crowded with heavy
tables and stuffy with heavy hangings Cheer
ful, bright and perfectly appointed to the
with de,fehtNA A more CHARMING Mace for
the consumption of well-cooked meals and
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
phillips, California Excursion..

Two through cars weekly from st. Paul
via the Minneapolis & st. Louis railroad,
ALBERT Lea Route Tuesdays car runs via
Kansas City, and thence through Texas New
Mexico and Arizona. Thursdays car runs
via Omaha and through Colorado and Utah
For full particulars apply ticket ofice, 1896
Robert street. corner Sixth street.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
CAN HOLD BUT TWO MORE.
State Insane Hospitals Are CrOvding
the Limit.

the Limit.
Secretary Hart, of the state board
of corrections and charities, has COM
pleted his statement of the population
of the state institutions for November.
The statement compares the month
with November, 1895, and shows a total
increase of 1888 in the population of all
the institutions, the aggregate number
a year ago having been 1883, while at
the close of November of this year it
was 5,371. The number of insane has
increased from 2,S10 to 1908, an increase
of 1873 over last year. The soldiers
home shows an increase of AZ, the
school for feble minded, 81; the state
public school at Owatonna, 10; the state
training school at Red Wing, 10; school
for the deaf, 13. The school for the
blind shows a decrease. of 5, having
only go members this year, as against
65 a year ago. The state reformatory
has increased the number of inmates by
10, and the state prison by 81. Follow
ing Is the statement in detail.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
Is WISHING the schools.

Superintendent Curtis. of the city schools
yesterday addressed the teachers and students
of the Central high school in the morning,
afterward inspecting the work OF the various
departments. In the afternoon he similarly
visited the teachers training school.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
Homeseekers, Excnrsion.

Tuesday Dec Is, via Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf at rate of one fare for the
round trip, with $500 added, to nearly all
points in Iowa, the Southwest and South.
Good twenty-one days. Stopovers on going
trip. See G. e. Robb, c. P. & T. A.. Fifth
and Robert streets.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09


An entertainment will be presented Thurs
day by the pupils of the visitation convent
The children will be under the direction of
the sisters, assisted by Miss Grace Bee
the vocal pupils Greek tableaux will be
given. The physical culture class will claim
attention. 1t has been instructed by Miss
Wn1trldge in series of calisthenic drills.
The following programme will be rendered
this evening at the entertainment by ST.
Johns Auxiliary Association of st. Johns
Parish:
March-"Gay Coney Island. ..............
Venetian Orchestra
On; On. Haste as e, . Crimson Morning. From 4.
Messrs. George and Churchill, FRANKLIN PH1eSy. W.
Krieger, Accompanist.
adoress ...............- Judge w Willis
Selections on the Chinese National In
ReeitationLT en Whstine Mr S9ag gss Dock
Miss Agnes MsDermott
solo-"My Home, My Happy Home
Miss Lille Mcmahon
solo-3The Volunteer Organist'' .........
Mr.. John Stack
Melodies ,Characterisque-'The Virginia
By requesD .............. Venetian Orchestra
1 Back to Erin Mrs. a j. fIsaiOn BsiOn
solo-''Roses Underneath the Snow,
Remarks for the good of the society
notwithstanding Under Dificulty''
Miss Laura Hickey
Duet-selected. Mrs. Tate and Miss Haynes
Song Selected ... Mr. Ed. H. Slater
Finale-Piano solo ....... Prof. Fred Rihen
The Ladies Sewing Circle of Peoples
Church met yesterday with Mrs. Warren, on
Victoria street.
Plymouth w. F. and H NJ society met
yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. ]. F.
Jackson, 1S9 East University avenue. The
afternoons programme was an interesting
one, and devoted to a discussion and
papers on the work of the A. N. A. Mrs.
Sydney r. De Graw, the secretary of the
society, gave the first paper on the Fifty
Years Work of the A. M. A., whose jubilee
year the present one is. Mrs. Nichols paper
of A. NJ. A. and Mrs. Addie Bixby read
a paper on the Jubilee Anniversary and
Fund.-
DR.. John Wright will give his lecture upon
Russia in st. Clements guild hall Thursday
evening at O'Clock. Proceeds in aid of
the organ fund.-
The Corona Cinch club met Thursday with
Mrs. Bowels, of the Buckingham. Mrs.
Brown won first prize Mrs. Davenport second
prize and Mrs. Hale consolation prize.
The Young Ladies' Sodality of st. Mary's
Church gives a birthday social tonight in the
hall, Ninth and Locust streets. An excellent
programme will be rendered and refreshments
served in the hall.
The ladies of st. Clements church will
hold their annual sale in the guild house
today, beginning at 10 o'clock and continu-
ing throughout the day until 6 p. m. Every
effort has been made to render the sale an
attractive one and many novelties will be
offered in the line Of plain and fancy arti-
cles and home made candy.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

the ouafing of fine old coffee could not be
found.-St. Paul Dispatch.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
Do You Want a Home.

The Wisconsin Central Lines will sell ex-
cursion tickets to the South and Southwest
on December list and 18th at one fare for the
round trip, plus $500 Great opportunity for
cheap rates. For particulars call at City
Ticket Office, 373 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

The ladies of the Norwegian-banish Bap-
tIst church opened fair last evening on
Woodbridge and Milford streets
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

Cheap Excursion Rates to Arizona.
December 9Th to 18th 1.-The North Western
Line c., st. p, NJ. & o. Ry., will sell tick
cts Minneapolis and st. Paul to Phoenix,
Ariz., and return at the low rate of $4,000.
For further particulars call at No. Is, Nicol-
street, opposite Hotel Ryan. ST. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

Schroeder Dickinson is East Sixth
street. just received a large consignment Of
reed and rattan furniture to be closed out
by December oath at about one-half price.
Come earlv
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

Mrs. Matthew Clark and Miss Clark enter
tam this afternoon at a large reception to
introduce Miss Jane Clark
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

Mrs. e. e. Merrill of Western avenue, en-
tertains this evening at progressive euchre.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

part1nent.
With every purchase of $500 we.
give free handsome Leatherette
Handkerchief Box-assorted colors
with gold decoration on corners.
NOte-We have made special ar
rangenents for orders placed NOW
for Handkerchief to be embroi-
dered with Initials, etc.-to be de-
Hvered within one week.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

The Fenelon Reading circle met last even
ing with Miss CWesss, 6S West College ave-
nue., and read Dante.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

A concert will be given Christmas week at
White Bear Lake for the benefit of the Sun
and Miss Hardy have the programme in
charge.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
Umbrella Specials.
Tor Wednesday;

y For Wednesday;
Gloria Silk Umbrellas, with solid
Acacia Handles; the regu- Q1 M
lar $1.75 value. mi .VeW
I Special. ................
Navy and Black Umbrellas. steel
rod, case and a choice selection
of newest style handles, Cf 20
worth $500. nj.
Special. ...............-.-
Black Silk U1nbre1las-an odd
lot-worth $500 and $500 O. E0
each, sDkseJV
Special. ..................
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
LOCAL NOTICES.
Par ExceIIence California Ron

Practical holiday goods, Shredder & Dick
inson, 16 East Sixth street.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09
Initial Handkerchiefs.

You never had such a chance to
get Initial Handkerchiefs- with
such complete assortment to select
from.
1000 boxes--containing half
dozen each-Ladies' Irish Linen
Handkerchiefs, narrow hens, small
hand embroidered initials. ds1 AG
|, worth $1.5O a box. nj
Wednesday special. ..... O
1000 boxes es--containing a half
dozen each-Men's Irish Linen
Hen1stitched Handkerchiefs, mar
row hens, small initials, Qs1 P0
/ worth $500 box. sMH.1eS
Wednesday special .......
See our display OF Embroidered
Handkerchiefs. Prices the lowest.
Handkerchief Boxes Free.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

Par Excellence California Route.
Phillips excursions, every Tuesday and
Thursday, to California points via Albert Lea
route. Through cars. finely upholstered DO
lite attendants, cneap rates. Apply 1886 Rob
ert street. corner Sixth street, for full in
formation.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

Mrs. Lyman, of Lincoln avenue entertain
this afternoon the Ladies' Euchre club.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

The grand bazar for the benefit of the
House of Good Shepherd opens Monday in
Ryan Annex hall.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

The annual sale by the women of Park
church will be held tomorrow afternoon and
evening and Friday afternoon in the chapel
on Mackubin street.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-09

The monthly meeting of the Mission class
was held yesterday afternoon in Christ church
guild hall. The subject for the afternoon was
, Missions in South Africa" and a number of
interesting papers the jubject were read
by Mrs. A. T. Gessner, Mrs. H. L. Gray
and Mrs. ]. M. Smith.