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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08

government and that of Vienna: and
it is due to this circumstance more
than any other that Russia is to-day
the paramount power in Constantinopie
where the British ambassador, a few
years ago the porte's official mouth
piece, is now barely persona grata. Had
Austria Hungary been blessed with
centralized system of government dur
ing the past so years. it would to-day
dictate the policy of the east instead Of
setting at the feet of Russia table
waiting for thescrumbs the czar may be
pleased to bestow upon it.
The inertia of Australia ungary is
paraileled only by that of Spain. which
is at present passing through MOST
serious crisis Instead of dismissing
Premier Canovss and his ministry. who
had rendered their resignation, and en-
trusting the liberal party with the man
OageInent of the government. the queen
regent-a member of the Austrian i'm
Perial family-has concluded to keep
the conservatives in power This act
is equivalent to a continuation of the
suicidal war in Cuba and a repetition of
internal struggles at holEr. 1t also
means official sanction of the policy
pursued by Gen. WeyIer and his friend.
the duke of Tetu who, in his capacity
of minister of foreign affairs. has made
Spain the laughing stock of the diplo-
matte world. Had the queen-regent
called upon Senior PraXedes Hates Sa-
gasta, the leader of the liberal party.
tC form a new ministry the trouble in
Cuba might have been adjusted in a
manner satisfactory to Spain. the in
surgents and the United States. Sa-
gasta was minister of state under the
republic of 1870, and continued in the
cabinet under King Amadeus He was
minister of foreign affairs under Pres
ident Serrano in 1874, and year later
gave his adhesion to the cause of King
Alfonso. father of the present boy king
On the death of Alfonso. in 1855, Sa-
gasta again became leader of the gov
ernmeRt. He was overthrown in 1890,
and retired until the Cuban crisis in
duced him to resume an active interest
in politics. He is above all things pa
triot. and cares very little for the ponp
and circumstance Of royalty. The lat
ter is probably the reason why the
Queen-resent, who is a firm believer in
the divine right Of kings, refuses to
place the affairs of her tottering realm
in the care of the only man who might
be able TO give it permanent lease Of
life. c. W. wEIPPIERT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
PrTH AND POINT.

--Mfstress-.sI told yon half an hour
ago to turn on the gas in the parlor.
Bridget" Bridgct-''Sure. an did,
mum: don't veg smell it-s-Tit-Bits- :
When you hear man talking about
tip that he has received II Is not
always easy TO determine whether
he is a writer or only a bieyclist--
Boston Transcript
"A man is never safe Whats the
matter noyv?'' Il answered an adver-
tisenent offering light home work.
and ran upon my wife hunting man 10
beat Chicago Record
Putting 1t DelicateIy-@'I hope you
appreciate the fact, sir, that in marry
ing my daughter you marry large
hearted generous girl Il do. sir
with emotionl and / hope she inherits
those qualities from her father.'-Har-
lem Life.
A rural editor expressed his thanks
for a basket of apples thus. I'VE have
received basket of apples from our
friend Gus Bradley, for.which he viii
please accept our compliments. some
of which are nearly six inches in diam
eter."-Tit-Bits.
Stern Party-~WeTI. sir. I don't
know as I am particularly DESTROYS of
becoming your fatheF-in-law.7 young
mani" Choliy Seeke = '>Er-eh-I
n-ee-never thought Of that. You
w-wo-would b-be my father-in-Iaw.
wouldn't you? g-guess We'll l-let the
-er- nl-matter drop; g-good d-day.'s-
Truth
The Customary Boast.-''There is a
great deal of luminosity in the harem
just now" said one of the gossips in
the Turkish court. Are the sultan's
wives quarreling?" inquired another.
Yes Every one of them claims indi-
vidual credit for having made her hus-
band the successful man he is to-day
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
A country divided against itself has

A country divided against itself has
very little influence in international
affairs Austria-Hungary. by reason
of its geographical position and its vast
army, to say nothing of historical ira
dition, should be the ruling power In
Levantine affairs. In centuries gone
by the Magyars Of Hungary and the
Germans of Austria repealed the adj
vance of the victorious Moslems and
preserved Christian civilization. To-
day the descendants of these heroes are
hardly consulted when Turkish affairs
require adjustment The Vienna gov
eminent, cognizant of its 0inherent
weakness, has degenerated into.a mere
adjunct to the foreign offices of Russia
and Germany, whose decisions are ac-
cepted without question by the a ustro-
Hungarian officials. And yet it cannot
be disputed that Russia, ever since the
Crimean war, aas been Austria s worst
enemy. When FfanoH and Great Brit
ain united with Turkey IN 1853 to pre-
vent Russia frem taking possession of
the ears government
waited in vaiR tor Austria TO SUPPORT
its cause. The allisd pew eEs eoaauered
Russia, but theS did got crush the J1a-
tional spirit witch 8as then and is now
dreaming of a aaiversa1 empire in the
east, with Russia at its .ea8s The
punishment eY Austria Syas tie first
move in Russia's a3TlamasIc garse after
the Crimeaa, disaster. Napoleon LII.
was permitted Is take haaa ia the
struggle for Italfah liberty. which led
to the less OF AsstFia ; Possessions In
the north ef ITALY. fsa 1855 Prussia was
a.
seize two Rrssiaess, besides wrestling
from the HaBsgaHs dynae5S the leader
ship of Germany. la ass.. wfhen Aus
tria was ia s0r9 strsits en aeeeupt of
internal troub4es, che car declared
war against Jersey and weazd have
seized Constan tsaeBle and Eefanean
Turkey had it Eet AeeA FER British jeaI-
ousy which. persehified in Lsrd -Bea-
consfield, conrpelle6 Russfa IS with
draw It's troops from Turkey and con-
sent to the establishment Of the Bal
garian and Serviap government sne. tie
virtual cession of Bosnia and Hefze-
govina to Austria.
Since then Russia has ceased epen
antagonism to Austria-H unaapy, and
her diplomacy has been directed toward
making the dual empire a tool in the
bands of more powerful peighoors.
Germany, which has no interest whate
ever in eastern affairs. has shaped its
policy in conformity with Russian
wishes, actuated by the hatred OF its
for all things British. ard Aus
ria has cooperated meekly with her
powerful ally. Count Mouravieff, Rus
sia's minister of foreign affairs. has
to restore the most amieable
relations imagina BILE between his own
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
Saw the Battle of waterloo.

Mrs. Julia ZasZinski, who is now in
her second century, being 101 years old,
is one of the romantic characters of
the west. GRANDMOTHER Zaszinski is
remarkably strong and preserved for
her advanced age, and is being well
cared for by the Sisters of St Joseph's
hospital in Tacoma. She came TO the
sisters one cold day, several years ago,
out of the street, and has made her
home with them ever since. She was
born in the land of Kosciusko, and when
child removed with her parents to
Prussia-on-t on account of a
desire on her fathers part to keep his
head on his shoulders after the tri-
umph of the political party he had been
opposing. She lived there until young
womanhood. and saw the country dew
astated by war more than once. When
q girl about IT years of age she heard
the lannon's opening roar at Waterloo.
and from treetop. where she had
climbed to keep out of the way OF the
soldiers, witnessed the last charge of
the Old Guard and saw the closing act
in the great drama of which Napoleon
had been for years the star yelling
ton and his staff stopped at her fathers
house on their way to theEbattle field
San Francisco Chronicle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
historic MLEoRAM.
Its Sender Recently Retired ON a PEN
sion for Life.

sion Tor Lie.
One of the greatest services ever
rendered by the telegraph was the
Transmission from Delhi of the famous
Telegram OF May II, 1857, which warned
The Punjanb of the outbreak of the In
dian mutiny. The telegrapher, Bren-
dish. who sent the message, has just
retired from the service in receipt of
a special pension equal to his salary.
Brendish and Pilkington were the
two young signalers under Mr.. Todd,
the superintendent of the Delhi tele-
graph office. On Sunday, May 10, at
four p. M, it was found that the line
from Meerut was interrupted, and Mr..
Todd started to find out the break. At
the bridge of boats across the Jumna
he was met by the mutineers the fol-
lowing morning and murdered. The
lads, ~ho were left alone in the office
outside the Kashmir gate, saw the mu-
tineers pass. and continued steadily
tclegraphing to Lahore all the news
brought in by poems as to the doings of
the mutineers in the city. Brendish
went cut at noon to see what was GO
ing on, but was desired by wounded
British officer to go in and close the
doors. There for two hours the two,
with the widow and child of Mr.. Todd,
remained, and at two p. m. Brendish
went to the Umballa instrument and
telegraphed the historic message: 1.-The
Sepoys have come in from Meerut and
are burning everything. Mr.. Todd is
dead, and, we hear, Several Europeans.
We must shut up. And now am off,
The little party then made its way
is the flagstaff tower, where the Euro
peans had congregated, and from there
saw the blowing up of the magazine.
That night they fed to Umballa. Be
fore they left the tower Pilkington
went back to the Office to send mes
sage for an officer. Every step of the
way was taken in danger of instant
death, but the daring mission was ac-
complished, for the messageis recorded
as having been received. As the last
click died away the mutineers burst
in and the signaler was slain. The
effect of Brandish's warning message
to the Punjaub was that, the regi-
ments tainted with mutiny were dis
armed before they knew what had
taken place at Meerut and Delhi.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
LOST FOR 1000 YEARS.
a Great Find of the Highly Priced
Thessalian Marble.


Thessalian Marble.
The quarries from which the an
cients obtained their highly priced
Thessalian or yerd marble have been
discovered. and are again being worked
by an English company. The quarries,
which have been lost for more than
1909 years, are III the neighborhood of
LafisGa, in Thessaly. Greece. The an
cient workings are very extensive, there
being no fewer than ten quarries, each
producing a somewhat different de-
scription of marble. proving without
doubt that every variety of this marble
found in the ruined palaces and
churches of Rome and Constantinople.
and likewise in all the mosques and
museums of the world, came originally
from these euarries. In fact, the very
quarry from which the famous mono
liths Of St Sophia. Constantinople, were.
obtained can be identified with abso-
aute certainty by the matrices from
which they were extracted.
In modern times verd antice marble
has only been obtainable by the de-
struction of some ancient work, and it
has, naturally, commanded eNtraordi-
narily high prices. AS a consequence,
number OF ordinary modern greens OF
Greek, French, Italian and American
origin have been described and sold as
verd antique marble. No one, however,
who is really acquainted with the dis
tinctive character of the genuine ma
terial could be deceived by these in
ferior marbles. Thessalian green is
easily distinguished from any other
green marble by the following charac-
teristics: It is ''breccia" of angular
fragments of light and dark green,
with pure statuary white. the whole be-
ing cemented together with brighter
green. while the snow white patches
usually have their edges tinted off with
a delicate fibrous green. radiating to
the center of the white. The cement
ing material is also of the same fibrous
Observation-Disclosures Record.
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palities which constitute the empire OF
Austria. In its fo1eign relations the
Austro-Hungarian confedera ton is rep
resented by joint officials, but there all
sembiance of unity ends. Hungary has
its own parliament and ministry and
retains absolute control of its trade
and currency. Every act of its legisia-
ture must, of courses be approved by the
king, but the approval must be pro-
claimed at Pesth, the Hungarian capt.
tai. In Vienna Francis Joseph is en-
peror of Austria, in Pesth he is king of
Hungary, to the>ambassadors of foreign
nations he is emperor of Austria land"
king of Hungary. His official acts at
Pesth have no bearing whatever on the
affairs of Austria, and pronunciamentos
issued at Vienna are not respected in
Hungary. @
! In 1867, when the Hungarian consti-
tuition was restored, it was agreed by
Austria and Hungary to maintain the
customs union and the commercial and
economic unity which had existed be-
tween the two countries under the old
regime. The proportion in which each
state has to contribute to the COMMON
expenses is settled by mutual agree
AhOAS 80 I'LL SeiA anu CT liz Pi 60
ent time committee representing the
two governments is attempting to ar
rive at an understanding for renewal
of the compact for the ten years begin
ming in the fall of 1897. The privilege of
the Austro hungarian bank expires at
the same time as the customs and COM
mercial alliance, and should the com
mittee fail 10 arrive at settlement
l. Il
economic and fiscal liberty. Each could
then pass it's own tariff laws and coin
its own money. In commercial trans
actions they would be as independent
of each other as of any foreign coun-
try. In short, they would be held sto-
gether by nothing but a common SOW
ereign-a noble old man whose family
is none too popular in Hungary, and
whose demise might easily lead to the
dissolution of the confederation. 1t is
believed, however, that an AMIGA BILE set
Element of some sort will be arranged,
as neither Austria nor Hungary is
in a position just now to tempt the
fateS.
In Vienna Francis Joseph has lately
had annoyances which would have tried
the patience of Job. The new Austrian
parliament, which consists of repre-
sentatives from Austria proper. Boz
hernia, Poland and other provinces, in
duiged in disgraceful rows and had to
be summarily dismissed by the crown,
at the request of Count 'Badeni, prime
ministereof the empire. Some time ago
the rabble of Vienna elected one Lueger,
a violent anti-Semite, mayor of the city.
The government declined to recognize
Lueger. A second election was ordered,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
HOW TO VENTILATE A POULTRY
HOUSE.

lator being arranged so as to be opened
or shut as desired. The roosts being al
the rear side and low, there is less la
bility to draft than when the yentila-
ton is directly over the fowls. No vea-
tilation is necessary during very cold
weather. and the drop door should only
be opened on clear nights During the
day both the ventilator and the win
dows may be opened The opening may
be protected with wire if preferred
The building may be of any size de-
sired-Farm and Fireside.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08

which resulted in his reelection and rec
ognition by the crown Since then the
progressive liberal German element,
although in minority, has battled val
iantly for the preservation of civil
rights and, a few weeks ago, succeeded
in out-filibusteringth the Czechs. Poles and
ard anti-Semites, and bringing the ses-
sion of the reichsrath to an abortive
close. The BoheTnians managed, how
ever, to secure the passage of bill
making Czech the official language of
their kingdom. thereby winning VIC
tory for which they had fought for
many years The entire performance,
laurhable as 1t was at times. is of pc
culiar interest tc Americans. as it
proves conclnsiveIy that the union of a
government OF states must be strong
and centralized to win the respect of
its. own people. 20 say nothing of the
admiration of foreign nations. With
out absolute union there can be no true
liberty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
PORTABLE PIG sTx.
one That Anords Ample Shelter and
Is Warm and Dry.

We fully appreciate the fact that the
hog is not an attractive feature about
the home or dooryard, and would not
tolerate him running at his dear, sweet
viii and risk chances of breaking some
of the ten commandments. We would
put him to the rear of buildings, out
of sight. out of hearing (maybe) eand
load his snout with curyefsteel.
We doubt the proprlety of erecting
permanent hog houses, to be used for
years and years on the same soil, there
by often inviting disease and unhealthy
swine Two years ago, while spending
day with your able correspondent
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
CHANGE IS BENEFICIAL.
Why Hogs Should Not Always he
Kept In the Same Field.

why HOGS should Not Always He
Kept in the Same Field.
One of the important things general
Iy overlooked or disregarded by farmers
is the changing of hog pastures. 1t
would be a grand thing for hog raiser
if his land was located so that he need
never keep hogs in the same lot two
years in succession. Of course we know
this is ideal, and wholly i1npracticab1e
in most cases, but every man who keeps
hogs should arrange to change as often
as he can. The greater the number of
animals to the acre the more need of
frequently changing from one field to
another. The eNcrement permeates
the surface to such an extent as to
make it a veritable hot-bed of disease
in many cases. .
The character of the soil and the form
of the surface are also factors. A
mucky soil without good drainage is
especially dangerous. Land upon
which hogs have been pastured usually
produces the best corn. BY cuItiva-
ton the soil is purified and again rem
dered healthful. AT least two lots OF
fields should be used if possible,s even
if you have to move the fence when you
make the change. If you cannot do
more you can at least move the Sleep
ing quarters, and change the feeding
place; clean out the filth and whitewash
the pens and fences. All these things
require time, and may necessitate the
expenditure of a little cash, but the
pigs will thrive better and you will be
amply repaid in the end.-Rural World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
Queen yfctoria,s HERES.

Princess Ena of Battenburg is becom-
Ing quite little personality at both Os-
borne and Windsor. She accompanies
her mother, Princess Beatrice.sto most
public functions, and her sunny hair
and face and gracious manners make
old people talk of the childhood of the
queen Princess Ena is fearless horse
woman, like her royal grandmother,
and may often be seen dashing about
the long walk at Windsor on her pony.
Home
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY.
Tie Which Binds Them Together
Is a Very Weak One.
The Most Remarkable Confederation
Now In Existence Russian DE-
plOmacy Triumphant The
Present Crisis in Spain.
1SneciaI Lstter.l

Poor old Francis Joseph, emperor of
Austria, king of Bohemia, etc., and
apostolic king of Hungary-by nature
and training the kindest sovereign of
the century-is a striking illustration
of the adage that uneasy lies the head
that wears a crown Francis Joseph
wears two distinct crowns-that of
Austria and that of Hungary, to say
nothing of the auxiliary baubles of
Bohemia and the scoresof other princi-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
CbarcoaI for PouIfry.

It is not necessary for anyone in the
west to go to any trouble TO procure
charcoal to feed to fowls It can be
made at home out of corn. The drier
the corn is the better it viii char. Put
the ears in baking pan in the stove
oven and let them remain until the core
is burned crisp and black The fowl
will eat it gresdily, and it is well to feed
thesu full feed of it once week This
is especially good for over-fed hens and
for chicks that have any tendency to
bowel troubles For little chicks the
corn should be broken up before feed
ing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
Fuu of Promise.

WickwireHave you been following
Timmins' career lately? He has writ
ten several short articles full of prom
Use.
Mudge-So have I. but haven't been
able to pay any of them yet.-Indianap-
oils Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
Pnt I'm to Keen.

De .Caverly-old Soaque is a peach.
isn't he?
Van Ciove-Yes. branded. = Town
Topics
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
PROPER VENTILATION.
Without 1t Poultry Cannot Be Ex-
pected to Thrive.

A small opening as ventilator makes
more direct draft than larger space.
The design is to show deep and warm
house with plenty of light. the venti-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
Producer of Profanity.

Editor-Why did you introduce Sc
much profanity in this cory?
Author wrote it with u fountain
pen.-U p-to-Date.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08
She Changed Hf. NINA

Il Thought you said, Grumpy. that you
would never allow your wife to ride a
wheel?-
so did; but she happened to hear os
it."-Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-07-08

Rye win grow on even poor soil and
is fine for sheep
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-05

kindness. The man was dead. His dying
breath was spent in saving the hfe OF a foe.
Tive days Peters dragged himself about
that bloody field OF battle before succor reached
him. He had been reported dead in the list.
He was sent to the AcQuia Creek hospital, but
eleven days passed before his, wounds were
dressed. His case being decided TO be hopeless
He was there a month, during which il was ex-
pected hourly that he would die, so desperate
was his case. But he did not die. and | heard
subsequently, having quit the hospital service,
that he had been discharged from the hospital
so much restored in health that he was prepar.
ing for a third enlistment. Whether he did
enter the service aEain ! never know"
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SMOKE IN THE POST OFFICE.
The Crowds ON the street Thought II Wal q
fire and Were disappointed.

the Park row sidewalk of tho Federal building
attracted a crowd about noon yesterday. 1.-The
Post ONCE is on Are a man shouted, as he
dashed into the building to tell tho watchmen
about 1t. Custodian Flaherty was notified, and
he went down into the basement to investigate.
He learned that a small quantity OF excelsior in
q vault just OF the engine room In the sub
cellar had caught fire. but the blaze had been
quickly extinguished.
Some one must have thrown a cigarette upon
the excelsior, but no damage was DONE" he
said later, and | don't see how there could
have been any. The vault 10 lreproOf and there
is nothing inhammable any where near It,"
The crowd on the sidewalk went away disap-
pointed.
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The Big and The small

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