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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
A VindicatfOn.

II don't understand why you dislike
Herbert so," said Mabel to her father
Il don't think he has any ideas Of
finance"
I am sure you wrong him. He is de-
voted TO it. He stopped right in the
middle of his proposal to me to ask
how your business was getting along-~
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
There Were Others.

81 am proud to say that my, grand
father made his mark in the world, ,
observed Mrs. Colonial Dame.
We'll, L guess he wasn't the only man
III those. days who couldn't write his
name," replied Mrs. Lutton.-Tit-Bits
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
Too Good fo Lixe,

Murray Hill-My wife is the best
hearted woman in the world. L don't
believe there is another one like her.
Pete Amsterdam-Is that so?
Murray Hill-When she ISLANDERS any
- her friends she don't believe it her
self-N Y World
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

AmeIia-Swear not by the moon. the
inconsisteRt moon
Augustus-Then what shall swear
by?
Amelia-Swear by that which you
hold invaluable; something that you
cannot live without
Augustus-Then. Amelia, / love you'll
] swear it by my bicycle.-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
Cold Comfort

--My landlady is very set in her de
termination not to have any smoking
IN the dining-roon." said Hawkins
We've never even had a buclzWheel
.ake or a cup of coffee that smoked. -
Harlem Life
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
where Ienor.ncs i. Biz.

Mr. SlimPurse-What. Want to get
new maid for Fashion Beach? WHY
don't you take the one you have?
Mrs. Slimpurse-She knows how We
live when we're at home-N- Y. Weekly
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
Ennul.

I'VE have found out why Nora breaks
so much china"
why is it?'
She says she gets SO dead tired wash
ing. the same old dishes over and over
and over."-Detroit. Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
Appropriate NomeneIature.

And this beautiful hybrid" contin-
ned the enthusiastic fioriculturist, Il
have named The Candidates Pledge +"
why 500"
Because it fades so quickly Chi
ago journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

She-I want a change, L must have it.
Do you think it is interesting to see the
same tiresome face day after day?
He-Why on earth do you stand before
the mirror all day, then?-Fhegends
Blaetter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
Supply and Demand.

Hostess-What has become of Sandy
Smith, who stood so high in your class?
Alumnus-Oh, he's taken orders.
Hostess-He's in the ministry, Them
Alumnus-No; in a estaurant-Har-
lem Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
A Sign of Pro.per.tv.

Chatterton-Hardup seems to be hav-
ing better luck lately.
Wiggins-What? Has he paid you
what he owed your
Chatterton-No; he hasn't called to
borrow any morel-Philadephia Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
YOU smell this Stew

Mistress-Didn't you smell this stew
burning?
Bridget-Yes'm-
Mistress-well, goodness gracious.
why didn't you take il off?
Bridget couldn't reach IL from
here, mHuf. Me arrum's not tin foot
long.-N. y. Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
As Usual

He called her a rose,
He called her a pink:
He called her all
That is sweet, I think
And when they were wed
He let her call
When breakfast was ready
Dust like them alb.
-ROSfOn I'd,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
A Wise Precautton.

Start-Neyer kick a man when he's
Town.
Dart-And if you kick him when he's
Town, better see to it that you kick him
nard enough to keep him from getting
I'D again-N Y Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
Just shifted Him.

fgure?''
Said pretty little maiden that met,
And. remembering she was heireSs TO Z
million,
said her figure suited Eae. you bet!
Town TonirS Q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
PREFACE.

\ 1881 the At
lantic coast was
for several months
held in a state of
terror by a pirate,
who, from the fact
that he was always
reported by those
who laid claim to
having seen him as
wearing a black
b e ard, became
known to the
coast as Black
Beard.
T h o u g h the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

He-There is only one time woman
doesn't exaggerate-
She-Nhen is thaI2
when she speaks of her age.EN. Y
Cimes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
The Real Truth.

Though man may boast with lofty frowns
His wife's old-fashioned state,
He likes to see her hats and gowns
Made strictly up to date
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Those people next door are still in
their honeymoon"
Have you seen him kissing her2H
NO. but he lets her read the morn
ing paper frst.-Chicago Record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
The Popular Implement.

Maud has paper-knives in numbers.
Bronze and silver. old and new:
But Whenever she cuts a novel
She just makes q hair-pin do
-Chic. GO Record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

The Bible societies OF. the>Nvorld
have printed the whole, or parts Of the
Scripture, in 412 different languages or
dialects.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
Another ExampIe.

These methods perverse fate So oft VIII
disclose
That it's useless to doubt or to scoff:
ms the girl with the new suit Of bicycle
clothes
Who at the first mud hole falls on.
washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

what so in my husband prize"
Cried Clara. lis. he Is so wiser
That may be true now Molly said.
But how he's changed since you he wedi~
Harlem Life
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Little Jack Horner sat in the corner
Eating q bakers pie:
He stuck in his thumb. and pulled out q,
plum
(Which proves that the story's Ie-)
Philadelphia Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

ChoIlie Softleigh (who is thinking Of
a friend)-A fool and his money are
soon parted
Mr.. Softleigh ?-N- Y. Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

And what brought you here?"
They caught me coming out."-Tit-
Bits
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
Went once Too often.

Yes, sir" said the convict. time was
when was admitted to the very best
bouses''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

'Pm sure it's angry. You go first.
Lucy; you're a vegetarian" -Pick-Me-
Up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
MAT RiMONY IN INDIA.

fro BE coNTNUED.1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24
South and Southwest.

During all the years of depression that afflicted this country from 1893 to 1897 one part of the land went on qui- etly having a little boom of prosperity all to itself That was the south The boom oyeraowed also iuto tho south west
 It is nothing but truth to say that the south did not feel the hard times as the other parts of tho land did. The northwest in its early settlement had Q boom unparalleled i'll history The de- pression that followed was a reaction equal in effect. The movement of south ern development advanced with no great bounds. But today it is perhaps, take 1t through and through, the most prosperous section of the Union. For years the population of our northwest has been slipping quietly southward to Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas and Mis- souri, Along the lines of railway agents bought great tracts of land, divided them into small farms and soldtthese to 6oIbiGt5 HUH tliO 1oIbAt WhO utbfb tAA4OtA- ly transformed them into fertile fields, gardens and orchards. It has been found that everything needed for food and clothing can be produced withoutlimit in the south While northern industries languished those of tho south took on new life and growth.
 Her mines of coal and iron are inex- haustible Tho coal strike of 1897 did not touch her. Manufacturing plants, cotton mills, rolling mills, foundries and machine shops are increasing so rapidly that it seems marvellous. The only wonder now is that with her mild climate and unlimited water supply, with her mines and productive soil, tho south instead of tho north did not be- come ill tho beginning the seat of pop ulation, of manufacture and of hustling business activities
 Figures are dry reading, but if recent commercial reports wore to be quoted they would show that at no time in her history has the fair south been so pros porous, so rich and so all round happy as she is today. The old days did not begin to be so good as these days are.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24
Savings Banks.

There are i'll tho United States 988 savings banks. For little time in 1894 and 1895 their capital did not increase much In 1896, however. it made a solid advance In the state in which savings bank arc most numerous and the richest New York - the deposits increased from $7Is, GOO, GOO Jan. l, 1893, to $s89, 900, 900 July 1, 1897. In the whole country the sum deposited in savings banks is over $2, ,000, 900. GOO, considerably moro than enough to pay the whole national debt twice over. Large as this amount is, however, our people have not to their credit so great sum per capita as the frugal and in dustrious inhabitants of Switzerland have
 It is becoming perplexing problem how to make the money of savings banks pay as high rato of interest to depos- itors as they have been doing. The pres ent rate is generally 3, 856 and per cent. The best of city bonds pay no more, and the railroads that pay as large dividend rates as these are not found in every locality. Money pours into the banks faster than places to invest it proftably can be found
 As remedy it is proposed that tho United States government should open savings bank department. It could, say those who favor the plan, take charge of the funds of small depositors and pay them or per cent interest instead of borrowing money on bonds and paying interest to the bondholders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24
poing Something For Posterity.

Medical scientists begin to be serious fy concerned over tho survival and in- crease of the unfit among mankind Civilized countries are full of lunatio asylums, hospitals and charity homes. These take care of the feeble, the dis eased, those unfit in every way to sur Vive and propagate their kind. They have no care for the future, knowing that whatever happens they will be pro- vided for. There is therefore nothing to hinder them from marrying early and often and reproducing their kind in proportion. This they do. Here again modern medical and surgical science comes to the rescue and saves the lives of hundreds of thousands of the unfit to go and reproduce other hundreds of thousands of the same type. They do not care.
 On the other hand, the tendency among the intelligent, the ablebodied and the thrifty is to marry later and later in life in order that when they do u1Nb AalHlt16S tIGy WAL pb ehO4C bO bANS these every advantage of birth and eda- cation. The consequence is that man. kind are threatened with an oyerwhelm- ing deluge of the unfit tho fit being smothered out by them.
 In order to prevent such catastrophe Dr. E. T. Rulison believes that the law should take hold in earnest of the sub jeet of regulating marriage The mar riage of the unfit should be prevented His recommendation is:
 That medical staff be appointed to examine all boys and girls from 12 to l5 years of age relative to their physical condition and family history and that records be kept. He suggests three classes: (a) Those being physically and mentally sound, of good habits and having no history of hereditary disease for at least three preceding generations. (b) Those having the same qualifications, but with a family history extending to the grandparents only. te) All those not included in classes q and b. Nc one should be allowed to marry outside of the class to which he or she belongs This would tend to make classes q and continually stronger and better Class would at first predominate, but if those included in 1t were not permitted to marry outside of their class nature In q few generations would solve the problerl by eliminating them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24
Hoods Pills sssDaras ess s9s aTG5,ss F%es ase 5anl'

United States will be seriously erip- pied and the responsibility will have to be placed where it belongs, at the door of McKinleyism, which has un. dertaken to make this country pros porous by taxing the people and de- stroying their commerce. We can not blame Germany for retaliating, and it is not reasonable to expect that she will patiently submit to the injury the Dingley bill is doing her trade. New Orleans States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24

Just the one word Coal" ought to be enough at this time of year to bring you in with an order. By this time everybody In this town ought to knpw the kind of coal we sell and the way we handle 1t. We don't know of anyone who ever bought coal of us who was dissatis- fled either wish the quality, price or method of delivery. If there is such q nan in existence we would like to see him.
 We guarante satisfaction. EDGAR BREWSTER & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24

Now let Little Rock start move ment for State fair of sufficient magnitude to advertise the res0ur- ces of the State. An enterprise of this kind would receive encourage ment from all parts of the State and would prove | suceess.- Warren Seatiael
 Whats the matter with the Pine Bluff State Falr2 Pine Bluff has railway fac .lities equal to those of Little Rock, and the enterprise is deserving of the patronage of the people of the State
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24

Says the Vicksburg Herdld- "Gol. G. B. Gerald, who figures so promi- nently in the dispatches of the Bay -Brann affray at Waco, was well known by the Herald editor, and will be remembered by many Mlssissip. plans as the major of the Eight eenth Mississippi regiment. He commanded his regiment after Get tysburg, until wounded at Cedar Creek. He went to Waco from Yazoo City near thirty years ago. A brave and gallant soldier, he was physically noted for his towering figure, some inches over feet, and stentorian voice. Evidently the old veteran has not forgotten the charging tactics that won the Army of Northern Virginian so many vic tories. 1t is to be hoped that he will survive his present wounds, as he cid other severe ones in the old war times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24
Nothing

affords you 50 much qualification as to be able to. look at a home that IS ali your own. 1t gives you feeling of independent ce. Perhaps you cannot possess as much as somebody else, but we can furnish you with a nice little square oi land that you can build a comfor- table sized house on. We are anxious to see every man his own landlord. MM. BURKE.
 Real Estate Agent, Io7 West ed Ave.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24
Germany and the DingIey Bill

Germany is alarmed because of
 the great injury her export trade has suffered as result of the high duties of the DingIey bill, which shut her goods out of the markets of this country. The American
 Consul at Chemnitz, in a report to the State Depal tment, says that in the September quarter of 1896 sev- enteen consular districts sent to the United States goods amounting to $14, GOO, 900, and for the same quarter in 1897 the same districts sent only $7 900, 900. The fact that the aver age loss of American trade all over the empire is nearly 30 per cent has caused much alarm, and the German press is urging the government to retallate by imposing high import duties on American cottcn, corn, aats and petroleum, of which pro- ducts Germany is large consumer, and to buy the same from Russia and India. If Germany lays retail atory duties on our products and manufactured goods as Argentina and other South American countries have done, the export trade of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24

IT is shown that there has been a tremendous decrease Of German ex- ports to the United States, says the Fort Smith Times. If this will cause the factories and other indus tries of the United States to employ more labor, pay better wages and work full time, the workin2men of this country will not feel so unkind- ly toward the talitf laws. But no beneficial effect is noticeably appar- ent yet in the betterment of the condition of the wage earners, generally speaking, from the de- creased German exports.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24
FROM FOOT TO KNEE

Ohio Woman Suffered Great Agony
 From Terrible Sore-ter Story of
 tho Case, and Her Cure.
 "For many years was afflicted with a milk leg, and q few years ago it broke out in a sore and spread from my foot to my knee. l suffered great agony If would burn and itch all the time and discharge a great deal. My health was good with the exception of this sore. tried great many kinds of salYe, but some would irritate the sore so that l could hardly stand the pain. could not go near the fire without suffering intensely. Some one sent me papers containing testimonials of cures by Hoods 8 sarsaparilla, and l told my husband l would like to try this med ieine. He got mo bottle and found 1t helped me. kept on taking 1t until my limb was completely healed. l cannot praise Hoods sarsaparilla enough for the great benefit 1t has been to me. It cleanses the blood of all impurities and leaves it rich and pure" Mas. ANNA E.. EAKEN, Whittlesey, Ohio.
 You can buy Hosda Sarsaparilla of all druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24

An interesting disclosure has been made in New York journalism. The Herald charges the Sun with having received $1O,00O in British gold to publish prosperity" articles dur ing the late campaign. The wonder now is in what way are Britishers interested in American "pros- perity."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24

TIE Chicago Inter 0cean has passed into the control of Chas. I. Yerkes, the Chicago street car magnate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24

FORMER Senator J. J, Ingalls,, of Kansas, has accepted position with metropolitan daily to act as Washington correspondent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-24

The man who invented the electric faf trap says he can make on the same plan q trap large and strong enough to catch wolves and bears.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-09
CARELESS ELECTION orrIcERa

1t is said that voter had his horse tax
receipt stamped when he voted on Sstur.
day last instead OF his county tax receipt.
This fact alone shows how careless some
OF the election officers can become and
theu fight for half an houf before taking
some mems votes because they didn't hap
pen tn know them and where they reside.
Tho department of elections on Monday
afternoon officially canvassed the vote cast
In the is districts of the city, for city
officers, on Saturday last. Every one Of
the twelve City Councilmen which the
election returns showed elected, received
their certificates of election from the de-
partnent of elections, and will take their
seats in city council on the first Thursday
in July.
MUST TAKE AN OATH OF OFFICE
Every officer Of the city, before he enters
upon the duties of his office, must take
an oath or affirmation to support the Con-
stitution of the United States and the Con-
stitltton of the State of Delaware, and
that he will perform the duties Of the office
to which he has been elected with fidelity.
AFTER THE LoAyEs AND FISHES.
The present encumbents In the different
city offices are applicants for re.appoint-
ment and are already importuning the
City Councilmen for their support. With
out doubt that body Will be Democratic,
and the deserving wire pullers are present.
ing their claims backed up by their friends
in the different wards In which they re-
side.
John Ryan, bailiff in Council, carried
the Eleventh Ward in his pocket and for
this reason he prevented an opposing
candidate from coming out and making
Harry r. Smith take back seat he can
rely upon his support for q second term as
bailiff
Numerous colored mon who have COM
planned that the Republican party never
did anything for them when in power,
forget that it Is the only party which has
ever recognized the colored man and help
cd TO advance him. But there appears to
be a disposition Of certain colored men to
break away from tho Republican party
and its teachings. Where are they drift
ingY Do ihey know? By the partial VIC
tory which the Republican party achieved
on Saturday there is no patronage to give
out, and the discontenLed will have to
contain their souls in peace until the pa
tronage comes into the hands of the Re-
publican party.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-09
Pa, R. R. Summer Excursion Route Book

On June the Passenger Department OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company issu-
ed the 1897 edition of its Summer Excur'
sion Route Book, This work is designed
to provide the public with short descrlp.
tive notes Of the principal Summer resorts
of Eastern America with the routes for
reaching them, and the rates Of fare.
There are over four hundred resorts in
the book to which routes are quoted, and
over fifteen hundred different routes Or
combinations Of routes. 1t is compiled
with the utmost care, and altogether is tho
most complete and comprehensive hand.
book of Summer travel ever offered to the
public,
Its 2l0 pages are inolosed in handsome
and Striking cover, in cOlors. Several
maps presenting the exact routes over
which tickets are sold, are bound in the
book: 1t u also profusely illustrated with
Qpe. halftone cuts OF scenery along the
linesg9f the Pennsylvania Railroad and
elsewhere.
Any doubt as to where the Summer
should be passed will be dispelled after
careful examination Of tho contents OF
this publication.
On and after June it may be procured
at any Pennsylvania Railroad ticket office
at the nominal price Of ten cents, or, upon
application to the general office, Broad
Street Station, by mail for twenty cents,