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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

Margaret will be very glad to see you,
I expect. She's been fretting after you
terribly this last few days"
Ruthven colored with pleasure
Fretting after him! God bless the
dear, innocent heart that must let even
this be scent
"And Master Hamilton, too, he's
been wanting you to come home, sir %
continued the housekeeper.
Hamilton Shore was a very minor
consideration in his uncle's eyes
"Oh, is Master Hamilton in?''
mo, sir; he's been gone over an
hour
"And Miss Margaret"
"Oh, she is in the parlor, SIR
But she wasn't in the parlor; she
was standing in the doorway, waiting
to receive him, blushing as only a
lovely English girl can blush, with an
ticipation and bashfulness.
Ruthven gazed at her. She looked
more beautiful than ever. He felt ne
could not bear his suspense another
moment
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

Dispatches say that Mayor Strong
did not kiss the bride at the Vanderbilt
Belmont wedding. This strengthens
the suspicion that the bride isn't the
dream the New York society reporters
and artists would have us simple west
erners believe. Still. a Chicago mag
istrate would have had the moral
courage to do his duty even if it point
ed to New York face.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

When 1 see how amply you have re-
warded my care, like to think that it
was fate.''
How HAYES I rewarded you, Mr.
Ruthven? How can I ever repay you?
1 have taken all, and have nothing TO
give in exchange
you have everything to give. The
question is if you will give it,
"Oh, try mer'
Perhaps some day I will Mean
While, you are content to live with US,
are you not? and to put up with our
ways and customs?''
am more than content
Then never LET the word gratitude
pass your lips again. If I have done
anything for you, my child, I am repaid
fourfold already
In his anxiety to reassure her, he
had laid his hand upon her shoulder.
Margaret caught it and covered it with
kisses.
owe you more than life she cried
IL would have broken my heart to
mink any less of you than I do
RuthVen started from the contact of
her soft lips as if they had been burn
ing Goals, and when Margaret had dried
her eyes again, he had left the room
After this occurrence the girl observed
that her guardian seemed to avoid her
presence; she would have thought she
oHended him had it not been for the
sweet smile with which he greeted her
whenever they met. The days and
weeks went on until RuthSen abruptly
announced his Intention of spending a
snort time abroad, whittier he depart
ed, leaving Margaret in the strict
charge of Mrs. Garretc. Hamilton was
delighted at his uncle's absence. It
AFFORDED him the very opportunity he
desired of making himself agreeable
10 MS new companion; and a pleasant
Time OF 1t The boy and girl friends en-
1oyed, albeit the housekeeper generally
Kept within ear-shOt of their conyersa-
lions. Meanwhile, Ruthven went to
Paris, and for several weeks held COM
mune with his own neart there. He
joined freely in the gayetfes of the city,
In hopes of treading down the question
that would continually present itself to
him; but in vain. Wherever he went
and whatever he did, one idea haunted
his imagination; would it be too alb
otii III lie WOriQ eyes IL ne were %
propose to marry the girl he had picked
up IN the streets-he a man of nearly
forty, and she a girl of sixteen? Had
any other asked his opinion on such d
transaction, he would at once have pro-
nounced it mad-impossible. But it
did not seem so viewed by the new
light his eyes had acquired; and he
seemed to have little doubt of the feel
1ngs with which the girl regarded him
He recalled her tears and emotion on
viewing and reading THE Poisoned
Flower" and could not but flatter him
self they arose from her fear lest the
supposed parental relation between
them should preclude any other So
easily do we persuade ourselves that
what We desire is the case
The result of his months considera-
ton was that he had decided his life
without Margaret O'ReilIy would be
worth little, and resolved, at all risks,
to win her for his own This done, he
selected the prettiest presents he could
find in Paris for her acceptance, and
took his way homeward, full OF the one
great idea.
TlFr7T~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

Plans are in progress for the settle
ment near Phoenix, Ariz., of large
Mormon colony Brigham Young, Jr.,
of Salt Lake City is now negotiating for
the purchase of the Buckeye irrigation
canal and a large area of sland adjacent
thereto for this purpose. The canal
heads on theP ella river, twenty-five
miles from Phoenix, and 100000 acres
can be irrigated, extending it across
the Hassayampa.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06
HIGH PRICE FOR POTATOES

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse. Wis, pay high prices for new
things. They recently paid $500 for
Fellow rind watermelon, 1000 for so
Gu. new oats, $500 for 100 lbs OF pos.-
toes, ETC., etc! Well. prices for pota-
toes Will be high next fall Plant =
plenty, Mr. Wideawake, You'll make
money. Salzers Earliest are At to eat
In Is days after planting His Cham
pion Of the World is the greatest yielder
on earth and we challenge you to pro-
fuce its equal.
If you Will send Ii cents in stamps
10 the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, you Will get, free, ten
packages grains and grasses. including
Teosinte, Spurry, Giant Incarnate
Clover, ETC., and our mammoth cata-
togue. Catalogue sc. for mailing. W.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

DR.. G. Frank Lydston, distinguished
nerve specialist, gives the following
cure for hiccoughs: Il always cure my
self of hiccoughs by holding the ends
OF my two index fingers as close as
can without allowing them to touch. In
that way 1 concentrate my mind so
closely on the fingers I forget the hic-
coughs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

The king of Corea is constantly sur
rounded by Japanese spies, and fears
that he will be assassinated. The dis
patch added that his majesty was night
ly guarded by the American mission
aries.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06
CHAPTER VIII

[ was morning
when he arrived.
Mrs. Garrett re-
> ceiVed him with a
mysterious look
upon her face, that
prompted him to
ask if anything
had occurred dur
ing his absence.
"Oh, no! Mr..
James; but Miss
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

The census of Germany, just COM
pleted, shows the population of the en-
pire to be 81, 75S, 1854, an increase of g.
329.894 during the last five years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06
In 1898 the amount of gold mined in
Venezuela was 1900 ounces

The French dolls have grown 70
such formidable size that it is no Won
der the live baby looks somewhat
aghast at a gift that overshadoSs hen
IN height
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

With Germany at his back. President
Kruger ought to be the most formld-
able figure of the time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

Turkey has been roasted by the press
long enough: it is now time it was
basted by the powers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

1t will be found in good time that
the United States treasury can go a
loan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

The things which do the most to
make us happy cannot be had for
money
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

The preacher who does not practice
all he breaches, breaches too much.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

Is what gives Hoods Sarsaparilia its great pop
ularity, increasing sales and wonderful cures.
The combination, proportion and process in
preparing Hoods SarSaparila are unknown
to other medicines. and make II peculiar to
itself. 1t acts directly and positively upon the
blood, and as the blood reaches every nook
and corner OF the human system. all the
nerves, muscles, bones and tiSSJes come TN
der the benefcent influence of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

We sometimes pray for more grace.
when what we need Is more grit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

Our trials do not weaken US. They
only show us that we are weak
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

The religion that bears no cross is
not the religion of Christ.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

The man who is not willing TO serve
God for nothing, is not willing To
serve him at all
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

1t is hard to understand why unas-
suming people are so apt to wear
squaking shoes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

Wade-Nething' ever lost through
politeness.
Butcher-ENcept your seat in the a
crowded street car.-Pucl1.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

Selfshness is self-destruction.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-06

To BE ooSrISUED-I
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
JoHNNY's MOTHER.

,Iohnny's pa-he took an died we n
Johnny wuz so small
He couldn't tell you how he looked
if he wuz short, or tall,
OR had a beard, or anything; fer boys,
wen they amt growed
Amt good at keepin' things in min
so Johnny never knowed.
But jest you mention mother to
Johnny, an you'll see!
Fer purity soon he'll tell you 'at he
knows her to a ''T;"
Cos wy? Wen Johnny's pa wuz gone
an things wuz lool1in' slim,
His mother KEEP alvin on, an went
an worked fer him!
She KEEP him jest as neat an nice as
any boy in town,
She'd take him to the factory, an there
she'd set him down;
An Johnny'd hear the spindles hum,
an stare all roun' the place,
An then the girls 'ud love him some
an pat his rosy face.
An wen the man at run the shop
warn't lookin', like they does,
An couldn't see his mother, or tell
wher' Johnny wuz,
She'd come a-creepin' up to him, an
hug an kiss him so
lie couldn't hardly ketch his breath, or
see the spindles go!
An wen her work wuz over she'd call
him good an ''sweet,
An take him in her arms, an walk
through all the crowded street;
An cook his supper fer him, an they'd
have cakes an tea,
An his mother'd ask blessin' jest as
happy as could be!
But by an by, wen Johnny growed to
be right stout an tall
He said he guess they'd turn about, an
he'd Jest work for ALL
He toll his mother: "Stay at home!"
jest wouldn't let her stir
An wen the store folks paid him off
he'd give it all to her!
An so, they KEEP alvin on; an wen
his mother said
She guess she'd marry some one else
his father bein' dead
Then Johnny, he jest cried an cried;
but soon he wiped his eyes
An said: 'I'll take keer of her wen
the other TELLER dies!"
Frank L. Stanton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
IMPROVEMENTS TO BAY LINE
STEAMERS

The Baltimore Steam Packet Go. is
making extensive improvements TO It's
steamers. and has just completed this
work on the Alabama. Although she
is practically a new vessel, the com
Dany decided to refurnish her and
make other betterments. Expense was
not spared. and it is safe to say that
there are few vessels in the coastwise
or transatlantic service that are more
luxuriously furnished and appointed
than the Alabama Many of the car
pets in the staterooms are Administer,
while the carpets and hangings in the
saloons are Of the choicest patterns.
The prevailing colors, white and gold.
which were originally used to decor
ate the saloon and cabin interiors,
were utilized I'D the redecoration
with very artistic effects.
The Alabama is Southern craft
from keel to pilot-house. She was coii-
structed by the Maryland Steel Co. at
Sparrow's Point. Md This boat has
triple-expansio engines, using four
cylinders form of construction
adapted to balance the weight and
power with the view to having a
steamer void of vibration. 1T has four
boilers, with all the latest improve
ments; steam reversing engines, steam
feed pumps. donkey pumps for salt and
fresh water service throughout, one
powerful steam pump to be used in
case of fire or leakage, double engines
for working freight elevators. double
engines for working steerage gear,
double engine for working windlass,
double engines for working capstans,
and q powerful search-light of 1900
candle-power, run by independent en-
gines and independent dynamo. The
hull is steel throughout, without a par
ticle of iron in it, and was built under
the rules Of the United States Standard
Ship-builders and Underwriters Asso-
citation. The Alabama is classed as Al
by marine insurance men. She is Of
nearly 1000 tons.
The Baltimore Steam Packet Co is
closely allied with Southern interests.
as ii forms the Baltimore extension Of
the seaboard Air Line. The officers Of
the Packet Company are Messrs. II. G.
Hoffman. President. John r. Sherwood,
general manager; Edward w Thomp-
son, traffic manager: r.. L. Poor, gen
eral freight aren't; Emmett Brown. gen
eral ticket agent. all of Baltimore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
STEAMER COMMODORE SEIZED.
Alleged Violation of the Navigation
Laws Reported by the Crew.

Charleston. S. c., March 3l.The
collector of the port to-day seized the
steamer Commodore, which recently
arrived here, after having, it IS al
legged, discharged a number Of men
and d cargo of arms and ammunition
on the coast of Cuba.
A few days ago, several Of the crew
became dissatisfied with the wages
paid them for the trip and made re-
port to the collector 10 the effect that
the vessel recently violated the nayiga-
ton laws in delivering arms and am
munition on Cuban soil, while sailing
on coastwise papers. The collector
deems the evidence sufficient to war
rant the seizure Of the vessel and the
prosecution of her owners. He has ac-
cordingly turned the case over to the
United States attorney for his action.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
CARLISLE TO SPEAK IN CHICAGO
Will Address Laboring Organizations
on Money Question.

Washington, March 31.--Secretary
Carlisle has accepted an invitation
from the principal labor organizations
of Chicago to deliver an address on the
money question at q mass-meeting to
be held in the auditorium in that city
on April Is. The Secretary has already
begun the preparation Of his address
which will he entirely non-partisan and
devoted exclusively to the questions Of
finance.
Mr.. Eccles, Comptroller Of the Cur
rency, has accepted a joint invitation
from the Chamber of Commerce and
several other trade organizations Of
Cincinnati TO deliver an address on the
money question III that city in the near
future.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
THE HARRISON WEDDING.
His Daughter Has Removed Things She
Held Sacred.


The society editor of the Washing
ton Star, who generally knows what
she is talking about, says:
so far there is no mention Of any
Washington friends as being expected
to attend the marriage OF ex-President
Harrison and Mrs. Dimmick The cere-
mony, which will take place under the
gothic arches of St Thomas Episcopal
Church, New York City, at o'clock
Easter Monday afternoon, will be at
tended by only the small family party
that will accompany the bride from
her home and few intimate friends of
the groom. 1t is expected that neither
Mr. Russell Harrison nor Mrs. Mckee
will witness the event, as it is not like
ly that either will be in New York at
that time. Mrs. Mckee, during her
late visit to her fathers home in IN
dianapolis, removed from it, by his
desire, not only her own personal be-
longings, but the things she held sac
red there as belonging to her mother,
or especially priced by her. Mr.. Har-
rison felt that his daughter, of all
others, would hold them in greatest
value. But Parker will give the hand
of his sister-in-law in marriage. An
nouncement cards will be scattered
broadcast over the land the day after
the event, for there is scarcely any
limit to the list of acquaintance of the
distinguished groom and his bride.
After the accepted fashion for widows,
Mrs Dimmick will be married in a
gray gown, so it is said, and will
travel in blush cloth one. After a
brief honeymoon trip the couple will
go out to Indianapolis and take up
their residence there. The house has
been greatly improved and beautified
lately. Mr.. Harrison has given his
bride-elect some elegant presents OF
jewelry.
'"The Rev DIR. John Wesley Brown,
rector of st. Thomas Church, will per-
form the ceremony and an elaborate
musical programme will be rendered
by the quartet choir supplemented by
the large chorus of mixed voices. The
church will be profusely decorated for
the event"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
THE TOBACCO TRrs ST CASE.

Newark, N. j., March 31-The SUIT
brought by the State Of New Jersey.
through Attorney General Stockton
against the American Tobacco Com
pany, otherwise known as the Tobacco
Trust, was continued before Nice-Chan-
cellorReed to-day. Reading Of testimony
taken in other States as to the forming
Of companies which compose the Trusr
is still proceeding, and no witnesses
will be called for several days yet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
CURE ZOE HEADACHE.

AS remedy for all forms I headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the
very best. Ii effects permanent cure
and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to it's influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure Il
bottle and give this remedy fair trial.
In case Of habituaI constipation Elec-
trio Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone to the bowels, and few cases long
resist this medicine Try it once
Large bottles only fifty cents. at John
x. MaeRae's drug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
GOOD MONEY IN BOTH.

Webster, Iowa, March 31.-Evange-
list w. A. Sunday, the retired baseball
player, has. it is said, received an offer
of the position of umpire for the Ma
tional Baseball League at salary Of
$3.50 a month and expenses. Whether
to accept this position or continue in
the evangelist work during the sum-
mer he is as yet unable to decide
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA sALy!E.

The Best Salge in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheun,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. II Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price rs cents per box. For Sale
by John Y. MacRae.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
HE NEVER SAID IT.

Chas. McNmnee, Esq, has received
letter from Sterling Morton, Secre-
tary Of Agriculture, in which he says,
referring to the recent interview with
him by w. Il. Curtis, Of the Chicago
Record:
The expressions of con-
temptuous regard of the natives Of
North Carolina of course / was incap-
able of uttering, never even dreamed
Of such assertions. Asheville Citizen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-02
BASE BALL GAME SATURDAY.

Oak Ridge, n. G., March 81 (Spec-
iaD Brooklyn, National League Team,
and Oak Ridge will play at Green's
boro Saturday April 4th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-03
The GAS-WORKS SHORTAGE,
The Special Investigating Committee
Makes a Sweeping Report.
COUNCILMAN JOHN R. GRIMES BLAMED d.
Must Appear Before the Council and Show
Cause why He should Not be Expelled
fora Gross Disregard of the
City's Interest.

When the time arrived, at the meeting
Of the Common Council last night, for the
reports Of special committees. Mr. Marx
Guns;, the chairman Of the committee on
investigation Of the Gas-Works. rendered
the reports OF his committee. the result
Of five months Of searching inquiry.
A majority and a minority report were
submitted. Both were sweeping in their
nature. The majority report calls upon
Councilman j. II. Grimes. OF Marshall
ward. to appear before the bar OF the
body and show cause why he should not
be expelled for his connection with the
very questionable Gas-Works affairs.
il also asserts that Messrs Walsh and
Meredith have continued the unlawful
methods inaugurated by the late w. c.
Adams, Superintendent OF the Gas-Works.
This report also touches up Alderman
John Mann. Jr.
The minority report does not materially
differ from the majority report. except
that il goes into technicalities. and brings
city Auditor Warrens name unpleasanuy
I'm connection with he Gas-Works short
age
In presenting the reports, Mr. Gunst
said that after a full and careful consid-
GRAFTON Of all the testimony adduced be-
fore IL. his committee was ready 10 submit
its report. lie did not propose to discuss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-03

cign country with which we were on
friendly relations what sort Of a gov
ernment any OF her people should have?'
(Applause)
The plain English OF the resolutions
was that II Spain did not grant to the
Cuban patriots (so-called) A government
of their own, based upon the choice OF the
people then the United States was TO
give it to them by force Of arms.
KNOW WHAT WAR is.
'"rhe southern people" Mr. Tucker con-
tinued ARE not for war. They have had
enough OF IL. They know what IL Is.
They have borne the burden and heat of
the day through four years Of war and
they know what It means They are to-
day pursuing their peaceful avocations.
Waen the proper time comes they will
come TO the support OF this Government
and defend its interests against any at
tack. But to-day. without cause except
sympathy, we are boldly and dehanily
challenging war with Spain. This resolu-
ton. in my judgment, should not be
passed
Mr.. fuckers speech closed the argument
I'm opposition TO the resolutions. and the
arguments in support of them we're wound
up by Mr.. HIT Several propositions for
n division OF the resolutions and for
separate votes upon them were ruled out
by the Speaker.
THE VOTE.
At 3:4j the previous question was or
dered. and on a viva yoce vote the Ques-
tion Of adopting the House resolutions
was agreed 10. the few dissenting votes
being drowned i'm the chorus OF Yeas. b."
The yeas and nays were then demanded.
and the Cuban resolutions were agreed
TO by a vote Of 263 TO II.
Those voting in the negative were
Messrs Atwood. OF Massachusetts,; Bou-
telie Of Maine: Gnlett. Of Massachusetts,.
Grout. OF Vermont: Mccall. OF Nassa-
chusetts: Moody OF Massachusetts, Simp-
kins. Of Massachusetts: Walker. Of Nir-
ginia. and Wright. Republicans. and
Messrs Black. of Georgia Cobb. OF Ala
bama: Culberson. Of Texas. Elliott OF
South Carolina. Harrison. of Alabama
Russell. Of Georgia: Tucker. CT Virginia,
and Turner Of Georgia Democrats