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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26
"A DOG THAT TALKS.
Canine Phenomenon Developed by n
Young French Artisan.

Young French Artisan.
Papillon, canine phenomenon resid-
ing in the Faubourg Saint-Antoipe, is
claiming notice as rival to the parrot.
His owner, young workman, has inno-
Gently beguned many leisure hour
during the past five years in the en-
deavor to initiate the little animal in
the mysteries of speech, and he now
processes to have succeeded after a
fashion. A visitor whom he introduced
to Papillon relates that he heard the
dog give vent to various patriotic cries,
such as ''Vive 'armee! Vive la France!"
and give lie president de la repub-
Iique!" and adds that when he took his
departure the words "Adieu, monsieur"
were politely uttered. 1t had occurred
to him that ventriloquism might have
played a mysterious part in this mar
vel. but he was able to convince him
self to his complete satisfaction that
there was positively no deception. Pa
pillon's kind teacher explained that he
had set patiently to work, and that his
pupil. who had naturally at first been
quite at sea, had gradually displayed a
taste for the lesson. Possibly the public
may some day be allowed a chance of
judging of the progress alleged 10 have
been made by the wonderful dog.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26

they admit that thousands of Cubans
men, women and children-are being
act ually starved to death; that SMALL
pox and yellow fever are decimating
the peaceful portion of the islands
population, and that Cuban patriots
and captives from the insurgent army
are being killed by the score, after
having been put through course of
indescribab BILE fortunes. Senior Canovas,
head of the Madrid government, has
not failed 10 take cogniZance of this
change of sentiment, and it is stated,
on positive authority, that Gen. Wey-
Ter will be recalled as soon as general
of high standing can be found who
is willing to assume the responsibility
of leading the Spanish army in Cuba.
Gen. Ramon Blanco, marquis of Pena
Plata, has been mentioned again as
Weyler's successor, but he seems re-
Iuctant about accepting the office, al
though urged by Gen. Martinez Cam
pos and other eminent Spanish soldiers
and statesmen. Gen. Blanco is not a
member of the conservative party now
IE power, but his administration of
Cuban affairs several years ago was
characterized by so much true hu-
manity that his advent at Havana would
be greeted with delight by friend and
foe. Weyler's complete failure is now
acknowledged in Madrid as we'll as in
Cuba, and for the sake of national
honor, to say nothing of military sue
cess, he must leave the island without
much further delay.
While five of the great European
powers have confined their diplomatic
fine work to inducing the sultan of Tur-
key 10 agree to the peace propositions
drawn up by the ambassadors at Con-
stantinople, the sixth, Russia, has man
aged to strengthen its hold on King
Menelik of Abyssinia, who has just APP
pointed Russian diplomat, NJ. de Leon
tieff, governor general of the equatorial
province of Abyssinia. NJ. de Leontieff
last year was the bearer of a personal
letter and a choice assortment of pres
ents from the car to the black king. In
1895 he was made Russian envoy at the
court of Menelik, and in February of
last year, soon after the defeat of the
italian troops at Adowa. he went upon
secret mission TO the Abyssinian
court. He soon won the confidence o:
the negus, as Menelik is called by his
subjects, his recent appointment being
nothing less than an acceptance of Rus
sian protection. Abyssinia lying just
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26
OLD MILITARY SCHOOL.
Famous and Historic Institute nj
Lexington, Va
Dedication Of the Stsnewall Jackson
= Memorial Hall Recalls Many
Memories Of Ante-Bel-
lum Bays.
Especial. Washington letter.

Abraham Lincoln attained dis inc
ton without collegiate education.
Joan Of Arc achieved distinction with
out q military education. But the
young men and women who are looking
eagerly into the future should remem-
Der that God makes few such charac-
tiers az Lincoln, and that there was but
one Joan of Arc in all history.
DR.. Brown-Sequard it was who sage
ly remarked that genius is nervous
disease with which few people are af-
hicted." That is naively put and
strangely true. The young people of
the present generation cannot learn
too soon that they who succeed in life
are they who tell. There is no uniform
~ successful genius save the genius OF
labor. If we would succeed we must
''trust no future, howe'er pleasant; let
the dead past bury its dead. Act in the
living present, heart within and God
o'erhead."
| When there was a great upheaval in
this country more than a generation
ago and large armies of men were
marching and countermarching an un-
usual opportunity was presented for
| men with natural military ability to
develop their talents. But out of the
chaos of it all there arose to the TOP
in the maelstrom of fame only the
| trained soldiers of West Point military
academy They were trained in the art
of war, and their training demon
strated their fitness to command al
| volunteers.
Many of the men of the south received
| preliminary training at the Virginia
| military institute at Lexington. Tt
| that place proud fathers and mothers
| from southern states sent their boys to
prepare for West Point; and until thi:
| day the same plan is pursued. 1t is only
a few hours ride from Washington, anc
upon special occasions a great many
| gentlemen and ladies go there from thi:
city to enjoy the scenery, the countr,
| air and to show their interest in The
school. The greatest event in the re
cent commencement exercises of tn.
military institute was the dedication
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26

south of the African provinces recently
conquered by England, and dangerous
ly close to Egypt. this latest victory OF
Russian diplomacy means more than
appears on the surface. The country.
under the protection of Russia, is q
menace to British progress. but the
whole transaction has been managed SO
cleverly that Lord Salisbury cannot
even enter protest without making
himself ridiculous.
Several weeks ago the cable an
nounced, with great flourish of trum-
pets. that Turkey had finally expressed
a willingness to NIKE peace with Greece
in conformity with the demands of
united Europe" I'VE on this side of the
Atlantic. who had long since become
Disguised with the details of the nego-
tiations. hoped that the news was true.
but later reports indicate that Ger
many is once more interposing objec-
lions Emperor William apparently is
satisfied with the terms of the treaty,
but he insists upon placing the fnan-
eial affairs in the hands of an interna-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26


ume could not give better insight into
the character of the man who seems
destined to play giants part in the af-
fairs of Europe He is now 6s years of
age, fearless, a master of statecraft
and personally honest 10 remarkable
degree. His ambition is boundless,
and exceeded only by his jealousy of
those placed above him. He is deter
mined To succeed Prince Hohenlohe as
chancellor and to pose before theSyorid
as the first commoner who ever stood
at the head of a virtually absolute gov
eminent. To reach the coveted end he
has sacrificed old friends. changed his
opinions, prosecuted the men who
stand for what little there is left OF
liberty in Germany; but, strangest
thing of all. has remained scFupulousiy
honest as far as money matters are con-
cerned. Take him all in all, he is man
whose like has not been in public life
for many decades
The opponents of speculative trading
in grain and stocks are learning an ex-
pensive lesson just now. On January
| the German anti-option law, (which
prohibits deals in The futures of ngri-
cultural products and stocks. went into
force. 1t had the effect of abolishing
every bourse and grain exchange in the
empire. Instead of having proved
benefit TO the farmers, the new reguia-
ton has depressed the price of wheat
from three TO four cents a busheL AT
the same time there has been a steady
rise in other markets of the continent.
Local dealers make market price
from day TO day, and the producer, who
no longer can get reliable quotations
from the trade centers, is compelled to
take what may be offered to him. The
government has received such a vast
number of protests from all parts OF
the empire that it is attempting to ar
range compromise between the
agrariaDs lat whose head stands Count
Won Kanitz. author of the anti-option
bill) and the bourses. Ii proposes that
open trading should be restored under
certain restrictions. and that the
agrarian element should be represent
ed in the directories of the bourses-
OF course. this proposition was declined
by the exchanges. and still greater
drop in the price of wheat followed.
The German farmers are. beginning to
understand that open trading, in spite
of some drawbacks, stimulates compe-
tition and causes an increased demand
for grain. Moreover, exchange prices
are public property and local dealers
are unable to manufacture quotations
for their own profit
c.. w wEIPPIERT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26

zeal manner. One of the gentlemen, a
senator from a northwestern state,
said: ''It seems to me that the people
of the south are doing themselves a
great injustice. They are erecting mon
uments for their children to see and for
their grandchildren 10 study. All Of
these monuments will be humiliatin
TO future generations, because they are
monuments of failure. Future genera
tons will have none of the pride in per-
sonal achievements, nothing of the
pride of comradeship which enthuses
the people of to-day. To them these
monuments will be monuments of fail
ure, and in those days the people will
not say: God only knows which was
right"
Another senator from northern
state said: 81 like to see the southern
people do just as they are doing. They
are cultivating a military spirit in their
young people. They are educating
them for deeds of heroism They are
teaching them to love their country
If George Washington and his CONT
mental soldiers had been defeated those
people would have erected monuments
to their memories just the same, unless
prevented by British power from do
ing so. The southern people fought for
what they deemed to be liberty. State
sovereignty was with them as tangible
thing for battle as was the slogan of
our revolutionary fathers for taxation
without represen tat ton. Let them build
their monuments and tell their children
how bravely and well their soldier ia
theirs fought for what they deemed was
right"
There are two extreme opinions; be-
tween them we may find a middle
ground. 1t makes no difference wheth-
er the new hall is named after Stone
wall Jackson or Phil Sheridan. 1t is a
school for young men with ambitions in
the direction of military affairs. IT is
an excellent institution and will always
maintain the high reputatio which has
long characterized it. Beneath it's roof
even now there may be another Stone
wall Jackson or Robert E. Lee But
there will be no more rebellion nor eff
fort at secession in this country, and
the young men now being educated in
military affairs will always be found
with cleaning swords beneath the star
sPangled banner. fighting for one flag
and one country.
SMITH D. FRY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26

1t the corner of Jefferson avenue and
Pine street. The cock was strutting
about the yard looking for trouble
when suddenly he came face to face
with his image in the glass. His fight
ing blood was up. AT last he had met
a bird that he considered worthy of
his proves. He eyed the supposed
enemy critically. His anger grew as
the image Knocked him. The feathers
began to rise on his neck, and in an
instant he made lunge at the glass.
Picking himself mp from the ground.
where he had been doubled in heap.
he backed off few PAGES. The coward
~ image also backed away and Knocked
him. He made lunge after lunge at
the glass. each time backing away thor
oughly surprised. Finally he got tired
OF retreating and made a fierce face
te face contest with himself. He Tough.
anti he fell from sheer exhaustion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26
Rather startling Innovation.

There are bicycle parties and bicycle
luncheons. and bicycle weddings. but
a bicycle funeral is new as we'll as
rather startling idea. Such a one re-
Gently took place at Elizabeth, n. J..
The mourners, men and women, fol-
lowed the hearse containing the re-
mains, from the house to the church, OH
wheels. After the services were over,
the mourners again mounted their
wheels and rode slowly to the ceme-
terry, three miles distant. There was a
great saving of carriage hire in that
funeral. and. perhaps, in time. such af-
fairs will become so common as to
provoke no comment. At present, how
ever. it has anything but a funereal
I0nk
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
MAMMALS LITTLE MICE.

Mammals little. seven little, busy little
mice
On braids or caps or curls);
Mammals little. seven little. brave little
mice,
(Seven little boys and girls).
One little mouse is gray-eoat Tim
(Braids caps or curls):
Leave the woodpile all to him.
(Seven little boys and girls).
One little mouse is staid Ledore
(BraidS or caps curlS);
She can make bed or sweep floor
(Seven little boys and giris).
One little mouse is def Estelle
(Braids or caps or curls);
She sets the table and rings the bell
(Seven little boys and g1rls).
One little mouse is lightsome Prue
(Braids or caps or curis);
Here are the dishes for her to do
(Seven little boys and girls).
One little mouse is feld-mouse Joe
(Braids or caps curls);
He handles the spade and swings the
(Seven little boys and girls).
One little mouse is comeIy Kit
(Braids caps curls);
She will sit and knit, while the others fit
(Seven little boys and girls).
One little mouse is Baby Bib
(Braids caps or curls);
He COOS and sings in his willow crib
Seven little boys and girls).
Mammals little. seven little. busy little
mice
On braids or caps or curls);
Mammals little, seven little, brave little
mice
(seven little Boys and girls)
Mary E. Stone. in n. Y. Independent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26
WHAT EUROPE is DOING.
Events in Which the American
Public Is Interested
Spain In Losing Friends In England
-Russia's Latest Diplomatic Vic
tory-Emper0r William Re-
huked.
Especial Letter.l

From an American view point the
most interesting event in information
ii politics is the pronounced change in
English public opinion concerning the
Cuban struggle for freedom. Hither-
10 the London journals have taken the
part of Spain and defended the cruelty
and inhuman policy of Capt. Gen.
Weyler, but now the Chronicle and
other metropolitan newspapers have
begun to criticise the bloody Spanish
attempts to repress the revolution
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26
THE DRUM ON sHlPeoARD.
1t Plays an Important Part I'm the
Daily Routine OF Duty.

1t Plays an Important Past I'm tho
Daily Routine OF Duty.
'sThe Last of the Drums" is the title
of an article written by Lieut.. Con Mar
rast Perkins for ST. Nicholas. Lieut..
Perkins says:
In the navy as well as in the army
the drum is hallowed and glorified by
traditions of victory; and from the day
Paul Jones ran up the first flag OF our
country, with it's liberty-tree and its
motto, IAN Appeal to Heaven" down
to the present, a man-of-war's drum
has always played an important part
in the daily routine of our nations
floating bulwarks.
From the rolling of "gun bright
work. in the morning, and the long
drawn, solemn beat to quarters" to
the last incident of the day-'taps," or
''extinguish lights"-the drum retains
its place here; and the little marine
drummer, with his baby face and red
coat, is the last to carry his drum proud
ly at the head of marching men and to
blend it's martial rattle with the blare
of the trumpet, which has usurped the
place of the fife.
These boys are enlisted at Washing
ton. and are taught in the music school
at marine headquarters, after which
they are drafted to the several marine
stations at navy yards or distributed
to vessels in commission all over the
world.
They are enlisted at from IA to 16
years of age, and are bound over to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26
CfrcumsIancea

"You have been in the cigarette bust
ness SO long," said the anxious mother,
that you must be able to give me the
information 1 want. l hope you will
candidly answer my question. Are Gig
arettes injurious to the health?"
1T all depends, ma'am," said the trust
magnate.
"On what ?'
ION whether you smoke them or sell
them" Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26
FOUGHT HIS IMAGE.

Dame Cock in st. Louis Makes a Fool
of Himself.
One of the gamest gamecocks in ST.
Louis, Mo-, gave a chance audience "A
rare treat one day last week. He fought
his image to finish. BY chance a
mirror had been left in the back yard
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26

Tessie-Jack tells me all he knows.
Bessie-The silence must be oppres-
sive.-Up-to-Date.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-26

Prussia has 81 theaters that have =
seating capacity OF 900 or over.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-05-27
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away,

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
aud forever. bemade we'll strong, magnetic,
the wOnder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten Gays.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac of your
druggist, under guarantee to cure, 50c or
$I.OO. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-05-27
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
Kind Words for Our Neigh
Dor.

We have much pleasure in repro
ducing the following from the Glad
win Co. Record, Gladwin, Mich, and
we appreciate the kind words which
are said Of Mr.. Pearson. That there
are compcmsations in tins life is APP
parent, and in this gratifying eulogy
of good citizen we want to share.
The sketch was read at the last
meeting of the Gladwin b. V. Il c.,
and was prepared by a member of
the Class.
"Clarence Henry Pearson, another
poet son of New England, whose
songs gushed from his heart "llke
showers from the clouds Of summer,
or as tears from the eye-lids start"
WAS born at LacOnia, n. H., about
1865, where he passed the early part
OF his life. Like many OF his illus
trous predecessors, he chose the law
as his profession, practiclng a few
years at Lacohia, then sought new
field; coming to Saginaw about 1882,
he was employed on the Courier
Herald for a time as reporter
| Forming law partnership with
his old time friend George Gallup at
Farwell, Pearson came to Gladwn in
1882 and opened up law shop. lie
renamed at Gladwn until the sprung
of 1888 when on account Of his
health, which was badly shattered by
rheumatism, he returned to LtcOnla.
Remaining there about year he
sought warmer climate, and made
a home at Sequachee, Tenn, where
in 1892 he published his book of
poems "The Prayer Cure in the
Pines and and other Poems," which
contains many gems.
The years he resided in Northern
Michigan enabled him to give tho
true flavor of the pines to his poe.ns
pertaining to that locality. Every
person who has lived in numbering
district will appreciate his "Iheology
in Camp 81 'olIucs III Camp" ano
"Jed Hing" while "Uncle Jack
Hemingway" ''Life'S Game,
doc" and beth" the latter writ
ten on the death of his little daugh.
ter Elizabeth, are worthy of a plac,
with the best American productions
One of his latest poems, 9Th,
Christmas Stocking" contains some o
his autobiography.
LOngfellow never wrote bette
than
"With misty eyes but steady hanC
raise my Christmas chahce;
Here's to the children of the land
In cabin Or in palace;
May each one hold
The key of gold.
The gates Of glee unlocking,
And hands be found
Tue whole world round,
To fill the Christmas stocking"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-05-27

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, re-
licye constipation assist digestion. 25c.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-05-27

People Believe what they read
about Hoods Sarsaparilla. They know
it is an honest medicine, and that it
cures. Get Hoods and only Hoods.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-31
MANNING WANTS A SCHOOL.
The Mercur Fire Department Sore at
the CITY Dads.

Mercur, May 30.-The people at Man
ming are making a hard struggle TO get
school, They have now about %
children, and the tax list is quite heavy.
Cedar For; is at present getting the
benefit. and as that settlement is too
far from Manning for the children TO
attend school there. it does not look as
If any valid reason could be offered
against the proposition. The powers
that be, however, do not seem to see
it in the same light, and so far moth
ing has been done.
Things do not seem to be working
very smoothly between the Mercur city
officers and the fire department. The
boys have worked hard 10 get the COM
pany in proper trim, and allege that the
city officers seem TO have it in for
them in some way. Last night the
leading members decided TO give a
false alarm and see how quick the fire
boys could get 10 work. One of the
number took some dry goods boxes into
a back street and having set them on
fire began shooting a revolver, the
usual signal. and yelling fire. The de-
partment did not rush, for the marshal
gathered the alarmer in and the justice
fined him S.. The boys threaten to dis
band and let the city officers tend 10
the duty of protecting the citizens as
best they can