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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
SHE TURNED UP AGAIN.
Raft Proved to BE n Poor Conveyance fol
an ElOpement.

Raft Proved to BE Poor Conveyance for
an Elopement.
81 rode up to cabin in Knox county,
KY" said John Williams, a travelling
man, to a Star reporter, land as 1 ap-
preached the man of the house, in
quired:
Stranger, did yo' see a red-headed
gal with a yaller sunbonnet comm from
town.
"sNe.'
Il reckon she'll be hyer termorrer.'
Expecting company?'
"'No; jess my darter. She's been
down ter Frankfort. She TUX in her
head ter git married an run off with a
no-'count Teller, Tim Hadley. They
stole a raft o mine an foated down the
Kaintuck ter Frankfort
:" Did you stop them?'
No; mail gifts ter Frankfort quick
er'n a raft, so ] writ ter Jim Wakefield
down thar ter buy tn logs, put Tim in
Jail fer stealin' tn raft, an send tn
money back hyer with Sal. Ireckon she
missed the stage
"At that moment a girl turned the
corner of the road, and the old man
said:
"'Waal, Sal. yo' got back?'
"'Yaas, dad
"'Tim in jail?'
'Yaas, dad
Bring back tn money fer the logs? p
"'Yaas, dad
WAL, go in an cook supper, an mex
time yo' git married. run off with a
man who has more gumption than ter
try ter git away on a raft
"'Yaas, dad and the girl went to
the kitchen as though she had never
left t.''-Washington Star
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
CHAPTER XIV.
NOT A DOUBLE WEDDING.

At 7:3O on the night of the 10th, the
little chapel was brightly illuminated,
and a number of neighboring planters,
with their wives, were seated and wait
ing the arrival of the contracting par
ties to the two marriages that would
soon take place.
The first dozen seats in the chapel as
one entered the door were filled with
number of the old family servants of the
Hills and of John Lloyd.
Uncle Job was there, and felt his im-
portance much. for had he not belonged
to Squire Hills father before him. and
had he rot trotted on his knee, in their
childhood, all of his masters children :?
Dinah was there, rugged out in fur
bellows and ribbons, her round, black
face beaming with smiles, and aside
from those on the inside of the chapel
there were a good number on the out
side, waiting to catch glimpse of young
master and miss when they entered the
door.
At Is minutes to eight q carriage
rolled up and the clergyman, Rev.
Elliot Chambers, with his wife and
daughter, descended from it and entered
the chapel.
Placing his wife and daughter in seats
we'll advanced, Rev. Chambers entered
the vestry, from which ten minutes later
he emerged clad in the robes of the
Church of England.
At this moment two carriages dashed
up from opposite directions.
From one descended Squire Hill, his
wife, Clarence and Clara; and from the
other Fannie, Herbert Lathrop and
Aunt Mag.
Il would Tom were here" said the
squire. land the guests from Whining
ton. Something must have delayed the
steamer. It can't be helped; they may
be here to join us in the wedding supper.
1.-THE time has arrived, Clarence. See
The clergyman is waiting. Let there
never be delay in marriage"
A moment more and Clarence and
Fannie stood before the man of God.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
a b. g o. Novelty.

Among the many advertising novelties be.
ing issued by the B. & .. is one which is sure
to attract very considerable amount of at
tention. 1t is known as The Book of The
Royal Blue" and is issued monthly BY Col
d. b. Martin, Manager of Passenger Traffic
Of magazine size and filed with attractive
half-tone Illustrations and good reading mat
ter, T he Book of The Royal Blue is bound
to make hit One splendid feature is
list of names and address of every passenger
and freight agent
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
Not So md After An.

Torn Tomkins, who had fragment of q
newspaper "a his hand, rolled over until
he faced Woebegone Williams, nearly set
ting the haystack on fire in the operation,
and remarked:
Say"
'Wot!" returned Woebegone Williams.
Il guess mebbe water amt so bad after
all, If Teller tackles IT right"
Such as howS demanded -Woebegone.
somewhat startled by the suggestion
wy, here's item that says Count Maltke
has sailed for Havre in tie saloon of the
Bretagne."
Say! / thought there was somethin'
funny IN the way them swell guys keeps
crossin' the ocean Now / understand it.
And after full and free discussion botf,
decided that they would risk the water
themselves under such conthtions.-Chicago
Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30

eff any of my friends call" said the candi-
date for congress, YEARLY, as he came down
from his private parlor and walked up to
the clerks desk, tell them I've gone out for
a walk"
;, Going. to stretch your legs bits" asked
the affable clerk
just the other one" said the candi-
date sadly.-Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
Sounded Like IL.

Two little boys in knickerbockers
were gazing through the gate of a North
River ferryboat al an ocean liner as she
forged majestically up stream.
whats the name on her stern ?'' said
one little boy.
81 don't know, Johnnie" said the
other. 81 can't read it,
''The name is Cevic," volunteered a
fatherly-looking man with gold-bowed
spectacles.
Both little boys looked puzzled.
What name did you say it was %
asked Johnnie.
''Seasic, though he said" replied the
other little boy. That's funny. amt
it ?''IN Y. Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
He Didn't sTake.-

81 welt in for amateur photography
during my vacation said the sum
mer man. "There was no end of girls for
subjects
But how did you make out among the
girls?''
..Oh, got a lot of negatives. "-Philadel
phia North American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
The EIues.

This is a synonym for that gloomy, har-
assed condition of the mind which has its
origin in dyspepsia: All the ugly spirits that.
lis" .'megrims' and 'mullgrubs'' torment
the dyspeptic almost ceaselessly, vanish
when attacked with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, that, moreover, annihilates bilious
ness, constipation, chills and fever, kidney
COMPLAINTS and Nervousness
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
A Good BOy.

why are yez decorating, Mrs Murphy"
Me by Denny is coming home the day"
thought hewas sent up for foive years"
Yes, but he got year off for good be-
havoure''
''Sure, it must be comfortin' for yez to
have good by loike that. ''-Tit-Bits
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
Slightly marked Down.

docs she really belong to the 4C0e''
'*Um-well, l should call her about three
ninety-eight."
The feminine intellect is prone to subtle
distinctions aphical journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30

We often wonder why so many people
tell the same story so many times.-Wash
ington Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me many a doctors bills. F. Hardy
Hopkins Place, Baltimore, Md, Dec. 2, "a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30

If some one would find a remedy for the
bad memories of debtors he would make q
;ortune.-Ram's Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30

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No fits after first day use of DR.. Kline's
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
Star Plug Combines All Good Quaif-

All the desirable qualities YOU want in
tobacco are found in Star plug to a special
degree. Its constant use produces no evil
effects.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
Glad He Was Glad.

Post-Well, how did you like the picnic
Host-I was so glad to get home AGAR
that was glad l went-Up-to-Date
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30

TO Cufe q Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
An Invitation

Harry-A kiss is drink of rarest nectar.
Carry-Have one on men Y. Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30

1t is doubtful honor to be fondled by
curs.-Ram's Horn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30
Had Earned Tt

Togg-Who gave you that black eye?
Mildew-Nobody; / earned IT. I
called man iar.-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-30

I'm MY CASE, THE SEA GAVE UP ITS
DEAD"
The times., 1897-12-21
New Orleans Races.

New Orleans, Dec. 20. Mazarine's VIC
tory in the fourth race wa today's feature.
She was comparatirely an outsider Until
they lad gone to the post, when flood
of money reached the ing, and the colts
odds were cut from 70 / to 10 /.
Ma "a rine beat the Barrier by 4 length
and opening up 4 gap OF four lengths,
maintained i'll until the finish, winning
pulled up. The ring was hit hard on
the victory Summaries: H
First race Six and half frrlpngs.
Dudley E., Z to o, won: Mr.. Hunt. sec
und Palance All, third. Time, 1:27.
Second race Six furlongs. French
Gray, = 10 / won: Pontet Canet. second;
Gypcie,er, third. Time, 1:1S.
bird race Mile and twenty yards. His
Brother, 3 to !, won: Elkin, second; Jolly
Son, third. Time, 1:4S. ~
Fourth race. Mile and twenty yards
NJ "a rine. 2 to /, won: Charina, second
What Next, third. Time, 1:47.
Fifth race-One mile. Viscount, 8 to
2. won: Rushfield, seconds; Miss Young
Third. Time, 1:46 IA .
The times., 1897-12-21
THIS KID Mccoy DYING
Ex-Aetor, Reformed Burglar and
Namesake Of the Champion.
From IA Park Row Hotel
Proprietor.

New York, Dec. 2O.-"Kiu" Mccoy, re-
formed safe-hnrglar, ex-actor and name.
sake ofthc present ruiidleweight champion.
lies dying II. the Hudson Street Hospital
from bercrrhage of the brain. John j.
AlcGinpis, proprietor OF 4 hotel on Patk
Row. has been arrested and locked up
ON i Gbarge of having assaulted Mccoy
with n club. Mccoy used to star with
another ex-convict OF the name If Spike
IIeunessy' in sensational n.IudraTna. 1t
was wfile they were in the performance
ofthe;r lightly presentation of cracking "a
safe @hiie pla Wing in anilndiaHaReliSt thea
ter-fhat q hog III the gallery became en-
auinred uf tbei SKILL of Kid MeCey.G That
boyswas Norman sehyr how farIeuss as
"Kid1 Mccoy, the champion figltsr.
The times., 1897-12-21
Pictures of ~rne Passion play !"

The illustrated lecture on The Passion
Play at Ober-A mmergau' attracted a large
auuience to the Columbia Thoater las
night, and all seemed to enjoy il. The
lecturer told, in a simple and gra phic way,
the story OF the play, pausing now and
then as the pfct ures illustrating special
scenes were thrown upon the screen. Fhe
first part OF "The Passion Play" deals with
Old Testament Characters and scenes, and
perhaps third of the evening was taken
up with these. There were scenes from
nearly every book of the Old Testament,
and the reproductions OF these were much
more lifeiike than the ordinary stercopticon
views, because they were made 10y the
cineniatographe. The action in some ca ses
WAS almost startlipgly real
The second part OF the play dealt with
New Testament scenes. representing first
the Annu notation, and then successive
episodes in the life of Christ, some of the
scenes eyoking subdued applause from the
audience. The movement and animation
OF the picture representing the visit Of
the Magi made q decided impression. but
this was only GnP OF many. One of the
most effective tableauX was that repre-
senting tie Last Supper. which was evi-
IDENTIFY nlodeled somewhat after the IA
nous picture by Da Einci.
Altogether. this exhibition will prove
most Interesting t. those who cannot hone
for the rare treat of witnessing the real
Passion Play ana as a ph6togra phic
reproduc;ion OF that marvellous Spccta Gle
IL fs very successful.
The times., 1897-12-21
w. A. G. SMOKER.
Mccoy, Burley and Raedy Will Ar
pear in Sparring Bouts.

The Washington Athletic Club Smoker
to be given this evening in the club SYM,
nasiun, on South Capitol, near o streets,
promises 10 be the most attractive affair
of its kind ever held by this organization.
In addition To several gymnast site features
by + rof. Joyce and his pupils OF Carroll
Institute there will be two wre sitting
matches and ten sparring bouts. IN the
latter will appear all the b7st of the local
talent, including Pat Raedy and Nick Bur
ley. OF the contingent from iogt.of-towl
Kid MCCOY VIII be the ,sfar performer.
He will appear in an exhibition bout with
Burley. Admission win be by card, which
may he obtained only at tha giu bhouse.
The times., 1897-12-21
Jim Janney Defen,s waits.

Baltimore, Dec. 90. Jim Januey. Of
Washington, defeated Jim Watts, 0f Louis
Vile, here tonight. In the seventh round
Janney started iii 70 do his man, nd when
the round closed had hn,i groggy. Watts
made some show of fighting in the eighth
at.G got In some good licks, but the back
man was never In any danger. WATCHING
his opportunity; Janney caught Watts on
the point o the jaw and laid filp. out.
The times., 1897-12-21
washington in Their Schedule

New Haven, Dec. 20.-Capt. Peck, of
the Yale ebasketballteam, tonight announced
that his team would take a Southern trip
playing as follows: Wednesday, Decent
ber 20, Penn Wheelmen, in Philadelphia;
Thursday, December 80, Germantown A tn
letic Club, in Germantown; Friday, De-
cember 81, Washington Light Infantry, in
WaShingtuu
The times., 1897-12-21

The will of the late Charles Fleischmann
was probated yesterday at Cincinnati. His
estate was valued at $5,ooU,oOo, but all
he left to charity was $40 ZOO, divided
among the denorninational charities and
orphanages Of Cincinnati. The remainder
of the estate was divided in equal shares
between bis wife, his sons, julius and
Max, and his daughter, Mrs. DR.. G. L.
Holmes. itslssrt
The times., 1897-12-21

Fred Taral, the famous Jockey, is now
the proprietor of billiard reYp, located
at Fourth avenue and First. street. New
York city The place was opened few
days ago. Taral Intends TO Continue rid
ing, but, always devotee Of povi. thought
ne would like to own a tagIe-eE two him,
self. ysErs-
The times., 1897-12-21
what Yale Ball Players VIII Do

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 20.-Capt, Green
way, of the Yale baseball nine, announced
tonight that although Princeton, Brown,
Georgetown, and Harvard would have
professional baseball coachers the coming
season, Yale would, as usual, be trained
by her own former players. The Yale
baseball team will rot begin trimming
till about March ! -
The times., 1897-12-21

Tonight Chicago ring-followers will be
given treat when Joa Walcott and Tommy
Tracy Come together. The boat is for six
rounds Ills is the second meeting OF
the pair. enc it VIII no COUNT be Il rat
ting fair. The former contest was a
hard and very even one for fourteen
rounds. when in the fifteenth and last
Walcott crossed on Tracy's jaw, and though
the ldtter was nc. knock al out-was not un-
conscious he could not respond 10 the
call of time, and the black man was given
the decision. Tracy has since been anxious
for another chance 1T Joe with the result
that the present match was arranged.
The times., 1897-12-21
To Play Golf for Presidents Cup

The first round for the Presidents Cup
will be played 10y the members of the
Metropolitan Golf Club this afternoon, be
ginning at 2:30 o'clock. weather permit
ting. The qualification round, eighteen
holes, handicap medal, play was to hare
taken place yesterday afternoon at the
club links, at Rosslyn, but were postponed
ON account of the rain. The contest will
continue for Sur days.
The times., 1897-12-21

George La Blanche. the marine, the old
time rival of Dempsey, and in his day a
Fighter who commanded the attention (
the fistic fraternity here and abroad, has
gone the road OF many other good men Of
his profession. La Blanche made lot a.
money in his ho~ ing days, but now he is
penniless, homeless and appar emily friend
less. The other night he was given lodging
at the police st3rion at Chillicothe, Ohio
and the next NOR ming was p IL on a
freight train ard sent out of the town.
The times., 1897-12-21

George Slesson has announced that he
will not enter the billiard tour ma nent
scheduled for Chicago next month. and it
looks as though the Windy City people
viii not see any OF the cracs; pla yers in
that event. Schaefer has insisted all long
that he would not enter unless Slosson did, /,
and the terms of the agreement for the
tournam ent explicitly state Schaefer, Slos
son and Ives are To enter and play. Ives
who is Eow in Chicago, will return to New
York Gniess some sort of mitch with
Schaefpr is arranged.
The times., 1897-12-21

Tim Hegarty, the champion feather
weight of Australia, who talks OF coming
to America to meet George Dixon, fought
fifteenrcund draw at Melbourne the
other night with Billy Williams. brother
OF Tom Williams. now at New York. The
day of tte contest Hegarty and Mickey
Peach, another prominent fea ther- " eight,
got into a row, and after excha ngins q
few blows on the street they went to one
OF the club rooms Peach made Hegarty
quit in four rounds.
The times., 1897-12-21

DO you know TINT you can have
The Morning, Evening and Sunday
Times-the only COMPLETE news
paper published in Washington
served TO you by carrier for fifty
cents o. month?
The times., 1897-12-21

Reports from Australia of the race for
the Melbourne, Cup, tell of the magnificent
performances of Mrs. .LangtEy,s three-year-
old dcolt, Amum-. The youngster ran thirdto
Saulus ard The, Crater. full. brothers and
The times., 1897-12-21
pIlmmer and Healey Matched

London, Dec. 20. Billy Plimmer and
Patsy Haley have been matched to fight
for purse and f200 a side. The place
OF the right has not yet been decideSIanpon.
The times., 1897-12-21

Irving Harrison.ta lineman employed by
an electric light company of Ha ckepsack
n. j., has ridden since the 1st of January
a distance that would have carried him
around the earth at the equator had it
been in straight line. He discarded 4
horse and buggy for a bicycle TO assist
him i'm his work late last year, and he
rides from seventy to hundred miles
day in going his rounds, sometimes With
a heavy ladder upon his boulder.
The times., 1897-12-21

stable companions. The winner is n six
year-old, and carried twelve, ponn6s less
than Mrs Iangtry's coltsT9veT the two
mile journey. As-3ii
The times., 1897-12-21
DUR CHRISTMAS soCvEs1R.

OUR CHRISTMAS SOC NEN1H.
Free to every customer from Saturday. De-
cember is. until Christmas handsome panel
''CHRISTMAS GIFT"
Get one and ask to see the Seds and Child's
Books we give with each pound of Baking
Powder.
GRAND UNION TEA Co.,
621 Seventh street.
Stands and s Eastern Market.
Stands 46 a nd Al y. Z. Market
dei0-tf TEAS, COFFEES, SPICES
The times., 1897-12-21
They Stand the Test"
Eclipse Bicycles,
Fourteenth and H Streets

tailed as inspector of the Thirtsent
lighthouse district.
Lieut. w. B. Whittelsey has been ordered
to Bridgeport, Conn, as inspector Of
ordnance.
Ensign F;.A. Trant has been ordered to
the CONSERVATION.
Medical Inspector j. B. Parker has be IN
detailed AS member of the medical ex-
amining board, at Washington
Paymaster G. H. Read has been ortl,r ID
to the New York yard to settle accounts
The times., 1897-12-21

cycle rScing Las sadly degenerate
This is the condition in America, as it is
III Europe. In Paris little or nothing is
doing, and The racing men, even the
top-notoheIs, are sE- bad way. With
us the game las got into the hands of
few speculaiors, aided by league Officials.
There is no sport: only contest of money
grabbing. But what do they care?'' says
d writer III an exchange. ut seems as IL
little good can be accomplished by remon-
stratlng, Vet when the crisis comes and the
truth is known there is bound 20 be a re-
action. Somebody Will have TO stand t rom
un,lpr. Cycling has been fostered and
built up by riders who were actuated by
other than motives Of mere gain.
The times., 1897-12-21

Tonight the eAmericanboxfr Dick O'Rrien.
Will meet DICK Barge, the Britisher, in q
twenty-ronnd bout sffore the Olympic
Athletic Cleh, of Birmingham, England.
The times., 1897-12-21

The Amateur Athletic Union of America
has determined 10 send an all-Star team
TO the Clymniaa games at the Paris Ex-
position in 1900. This decision was
reached at the annual meeting of the
union recently held In New York. In ad
dition 10 tie regular track eventG, which
probably viii lie modified to conform
nearly as possible to the different ,iisia noes
and conditions of the yarioas nations, there
will be ]ong-distance race after the Ma ra-
tfr0n plar, wrestling, boxing, swimming.
fencing, ard all accredited sports. The
Paris event is yet two years off, but OF her
Countries are already laying plans for it.
Three colleges in Australia have raised
$4,000 for the training and expenses of an
all.A Australian team, and Great Britain,
Germany, and France willlend hand, The
Americans think they can send team
which Will win the worlds championship.
The times., 1897-12-21

London papers announce the death OF
Hampton, the noted English racing and
stud horse. Hampton was foaled in 1872,
so that he lived TO the ripe old age Of
twenty-five years. He had an unusually
successful career on the turf. but he is
chiefly remembered by the present genera
ton of horneniep through The equine celeb
rites he PRODUCED after retiring to the stud
These incicded three Derby winners, Merry
Hampton, a yrs,rire, and Ladas, Hampton
was also thetsire OF such noted performers
az Rookery, Royal Hampton, Rene Dor, an
Oaks winnsrs Sheen. Gay Hampton, Bay
Ronald and t,sslers that have made their
mark la turf history. 1t is estimated that
the anoun, OF money won by Hanpton's
stock from 1882 TO 1887 won!d foot NO
TO S1,163.116. ~
The times., 1897-12-21

The clean work in the McCoy 1Creedon
battle and the lack Of brutality have
served 10 give "a much-needed boom to
boxing in this vicinity, says the New York
Sun. f some lot the persons who con-
1inually cry out against glove contests
could have Rem the representative crowd
around the ringside at Long Island City
last Friday night, they could not help being
impressed witir the fact that per?ons in
all walks Of lie favor glove fighting.
The times., 1897-12-21
GOSSIP ABOUT THE SPORTS
Clean Work in the McCoy-Cree.
don Battle Approved.
GOTHAM A FROrTING CENTER
1t Will lie the Stronghold of the
HarLe Lesss Brigade Next Year
Death of the Famous English Rum
ming stallion Boxing
Boom in New York.

81
Indications are that New York State
viii be the stronghold of harness horse
racing in th East next year, Betting having
been Stoppe u at Boston, not one Of the four
tracks there viii attempt to give high
class meetings unless relief can be obta ined
before the SEA sou opens. With NJ Mystic, Read
vile, Saugus aid coiubination Park closed,
the two mile tracks in Maine, at Old
Orchard Bsafal slaldsPortiand can hardly
go 1T alone. III New York city, ON the other
hand, the otfioeeg for an active season
was never taare Z Favorable, barring the
uncertainty aiiahtisi new track. 1t is re-
ported that Buffalo aud Rochester viii once
more swing tntc lme in the Grand Circuit
now that pcolselling is possible under the
law. and Glers Falls will again apply for
admission to the big league.
The times., 1897-12-21

Should be read Gaily. as changes may
occur at any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded TO
the ports or sailing daily, anu the schedule
OF clOSings is arranged ON the presumption
OF their uninterrupted overland Transit.
Fer the week ending December 20 the last
connecting closes viii be made at this
sIfice q 5 follows: