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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30
ctxe. Him Some.

Wife (after a quarreD-fes. I've got
temper of my own.
Husband wish you weren't so gen
erous with your property--London
Fun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30
Among Dear Friends.

BELIZE never saw such girl as
Bette; she can't keep thing to her.
self.
Beulah-I guess you never saw her
when she had box of caramels.-1on-
kerS Statesman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30
ousse i'm order.

How natural, IL not necessary. TO make
New Years resolutions of economy just
after the experiences of the Christmas sea
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30

Mr. Jason (before the cid mazterza=
LII bet that there was purity fsir-
picture when it vas nsz<-1ndzans sslzz
Joarall- s.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30
Worse Yet.

Many men OF many minds"
a saw we oft recall
Does very well, but oh. one finds
So many men of many kinds
Who have no minds at all.
Il A w Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30
what ne Tried to Do.

She-Did you say Henry is in Touch
with his neighbors?
He-No, did not; he tried to.toueh
every one OF them, but they wouldn't
have it--Yonkers Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30
wenaer.

The railroad man q wonder Is.
You surely cannot doubt.
For ne makes out 4 Timetable
No mortal car make out
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30
SfisinterDreted.

Il read you like book" he cried.
And begged her for her hand.
50 It must be Browning's,'' she replied:
You cannot understand
Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30
Facts he BIowed

Il care not whit for the witnesses
Who saw me commit the offense''
Said the murderer. '.An my hopes are
based
On the expert evidence"
-Philadelphia North AaaerLcan
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-30
A4AppY.. NEW YGap
60 &>f@ 3 :5SAF

Apply New Year!"
l said, cheerfully,
to Susan, my Sis
ter, as L entered
the library, where
she was sitting by
the fire.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
CARROLLTON.
Circuit Court Adjourned-County Full of Railroad Contractors-Oil Inspection
 Law-Citizens Object to Whisky.

Carrollton, Ala, May 1S.-(Speclal).- The circuit court adjourned hare, after disposing of the criminal and civil docket, without single incident Of any import ance.
 The solicitor, MT L. D. Godfrey, states that the public sentiment of the county in favor of law and order is of that high standard that chara cterizes the very best communities in the state of Ala bama.
 The county is full of railroad cortrac- tors and laborers, who are indust.iously employed in fulfilling their enga gements to put down the rails so as to have the road in operation in due time. There are no complaints against the employees of the contractors in any respect. Farm laborers are not hired, and plenty of men cut of employment are hesetting the various camps for a job but there is no place for them. The people of Picllens know some of the advantages of a rail- road. They meet the parties asking for a right of way and in nearly every in- stance it has been cheerfully given. The railroad will pay Go the state and county about $5,089 per year in state and county taxes. and before ten years that sum will be doubled in taxation on improvements along the line of the railway. It is not surprising that all of the tax payers take q very cheerful view of the situation. An old citiZGn of PiclSens states that a
 line of railway was surveyed through P.cloens before the war, and that it end- ed in heavy loss to the people of this
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
HOW THEY CONFLICT.

The editor of the 0pelika Industrial News has been comparing figures of late and finds that some of the great gold standard papers have been scooping each other on important news. The Indus trial News says
 Last Sunday on the editorial page of the Montgomery Advertiser was to be found the following item of refreshing news ''The prosperity promised by Mc- Kinls has arrived in Alabama" Hav- ing succeeded in making this important discovery, we would ask the Advertiser to, in some way, convey it's information to it's co-Iaborer, the New York World.
 In the World or it's editorial page, and the first editorial on the page, in it's is- sue or May 10, just one day after the appearance in the Advertiser Of the item quoted above. we find the following:
 The republicans are ih supreme con- trol of the national government. Ihey have had ample opportunity to try thelr hand, but prosperity has not come, nor do we see any sign of it's coming, and we cannot even see the shadow of it under the far horizon. Meanwhile the silver sentiment Is Steadily growing ana strengthening and the figure of Bryan az the Nan of 1900 looms larger and larger
 Now the Wocid IS a great news gather er and rarely gets ''scooped, but the Advertiser has done it for once. The
  presence of the ''promised prosperity ln Alabama in time to make the announce ment in it's issue CT May g. while on the 10th a whole day later, the World was still unable to even see the shadow of 1t Che promised Mckinley prosperity) un- der the far horizon
 Not only has the Advertiser discovered the presence of the promised Mckinley prosperity" in advance of the New York Word. but, several weeks ago it diseov- ersid that the stsllver sert1imenti was rap idly cn tine Wane ard that Bryan was completely done for. Yet as late as May 10th the great New York news gatherer, the World newspaper gives out this in formation: "The silver sentiment is steadily growing and strengthening and the figure of Bryan as the man of 1900 looms larger and larger"
 Verify, the World, New York's great news gatherer and purveyer of news, had better move up peg CT two or the Ad- vertiser will soon strip it of its reputa- tIon eff being the greatest news gather in the United States. That is if it be a fact, as the Advertiser says, that the "promised Mckinley prosperity has ar rived in A1aihama," and Bryan and the silver sentiment are deceased.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
THE FLY.

It is a tendency of the human race to
 divide time into different epochs. The southern people are prone to date every event as so many years "since the sur render." So the first warm weather is characterized as "fy-time." We do not say this is spring. with it's gentle show CTS and genial sunshine" but we say this is "fy-time" The striking pecularities of the fly justify the importance attached to his coming, and excuse us for making another division in the Gregoriam calen- der. The fly is everywhere. Rider flag gard says in "She," that the fly is found on the desert hundreds of mics from any human habitation, and this state nrent being found in She" it must be true If we thy to escape the fly by jump ing on the rapidly moving electric car he is sure to keep up. Even the scorcher cannot singe his wings. The plague of flies bothered the Egyptians terribly. It is at night that the fly is most dreaded He wanders aimlesisly around in the small still hours. He prefers to sleep. but if you move around and wake him up he will blurder up against another fly on the wall, and soon the whole flock is buzz ZiDo arOurd.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION.

The drift, of educational methods is to- ward more practical instruction. The thought of parents and teachers is now bent upon scholastic methods which will fit the young people to better battle with the every day affairs of life. The cul- tivation of the voice is very important matter, and yet the schools and colleges pay but little attention comparatively to voice culture. In her lecture Monday evening Mrs. Crozier-French dwelt upon the great importance of training the voice. The business man who has a well modulated voice has an advantage over one who has harsh untrained voice. He is much more apt to influence other men in business matters, and convince them that his plans are the better. We have all come under the influence of sympa- thetic voice, and we have unconsciously yielded ourselves to tho speaker. We have been induced to undertake that which we probably would have rejected had we not been influenced by the voice Of the promoter
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
GREENSBORO.
Meeting of Episcopal Courcil-Able Ser mon By Bishop Wil-on-Resolu-
 ton of Thanks.

Greensboro, May 17.-(Specal Core spondenca) 1.-The Episcopal council. which convened here on last Wednesday, af CT tnansactng much important business, ad- journed on Friday night, to meet in Huntsville on the 7th of June, next year. Tn people of Greensboro had made ar- engagements to enlertain over 100 dele getes, but only sixty-xeven were pres eIa. Many distinguished men. both of the clergy and laity, were present, and several able sermons were preached on the occasion. among the number, tha: of Rev. John s. Murray, of the Church of the Advent, who preached the opening sermon, which received the fav0ra ble comments of all who heard it. The del- ega'les expressed themselves as delighted with The generous hospitality extended to them by the people of Greensboro, who, without regard to denomination, gave them hearty welcome and did all in their power to make the occasion one of pleasure and intepes: to all the visitors. Before adjournment th.' following resolu- ticn of thanks was offered and passed unanimously a
 Resolved, That the hospitality and kindness shown the delegates and visitors to this council by he rector and congre- gatlon of St. Paups and the citizens gsn- orally of Greensboro is deeply appreci-
 
 council as body and of each and every individual are hereby t.ndered them for this most courteous and generous enter tainment.
 On Wednesday, night Bishop Wilmer administered the right of confirmation to a class of twenty. and on Sunday morn- ing ten more were confirmed.
 On Wednesday night and on Sunday morning, the venerable bishop. although over so years of age, preached able ser mons, equal o any ever livered by him in the height of his reputation as pull pit orator. For one of his age his mental vgor and physical endurance are won- derful. and he can be ffly styled in the church. as Gladstone is in state "The Gra1d Old Man" Bishop Jackson was too unwell To preach. which was mat ter of regret to the council.
 Much concern was felt With reference to the condition of the widows fund, which amounts to about $20 GOO, but upon investigation it was found that $14,000 of elhis fund was absolutely good, and that the value of the securities in which the balance of this fund was invested could not now be determined; but the opinion is entertained by some of those a acquaint- ed with all the facts that very little, if any, will be lost. The management of this fund was turned over to Maj. Rob- ertson, of Demopolis.
 Tha council ordered Hammer hall to be sold. and the proceeds to be turned over .stc the bishops fund. Tn a few years the interest arising from the bishops fund will be sufficient to pay the bishops sal ary without any assessment upon the churches for this purpose.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
CATSE NOT LOST.

"Ccnsul General Lees statement that the Cuban insurgents are stronger now than when he went to the island is very important. He has as good means of knowing the condition of affairs among the C'ubans as any other man outside of the insurgert armies. Of course, like all other Americans, Gen. Lee wishes the Cuhar= to win, hut this consideration ha rdly bi3ses his judgment of their con- dtti9n to any material extent. Probably their chances of ultimate victory are at least as good as they ever were, and this circumstance will give interest to all dis cussicns of the beligerency recognition question above from the St. Louis Globe
 The above from the St. Louis Globe Democrat probably does not convey in full Gen. Lees meaning. In saying that the insurgents are now stronger he nc doubt means that they were relatively stronger. Several thousand of the Span ish troops have been recalled to Spain, ani many have been disabled by diseases due to the climate. It is, certainly grati- flying to the friends of liberty that the Cuban cause is not lost.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

edge of the situation, and with a warm and increasing interest in the subject.
 At the closa of the last lecture many of the students and teachers gave brief testimonies as 70 their hearty appFe- ciation and thankfulness.
 A resolution to this effect WAS read by the chaplain and adopted by a unanimous rising vo1a.
 President Council then, in behalf of the school, presen. ed Dr. Mayo with a beauti- ful copy of the Preachers Bible," to carry with him as reminder of the es- teem and appreciation of the school for the service rendered by his lectures.
 The following is the resolutions: s.
 Whereas, We have been favorsd with this series of four highly instruc i've and entertaining lectures by Rev. Dr. A D. M on F oucation, It's Aims and Methods"
 Resolved, That we, the teachers and students of the Agtcul ural and Mechan- ical collge, at Normal, Ala, do hereby ex- press our hearty apprecia ton of the lec- lures and our gratitude for the generous and kindly service rendered by Dr. Mayo, net alone 10 us, but o the cause of uni versal education in it's highest form and purpose.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

creditable to the state but would it not be liable to action in the United States courts?
 For argument, say that the support of the university is voluntary gift or ap- propriait5on from the state How much goes to public schools? In round num- bers, $60O,000. How much to the univer- sty? $24000, CT per centum of the amount paid for public schools. The public schools cost twenty five times as much as the ex- pense of the university In round num- bers, including agricultural department afd schools Cor a.caden.es) there are spent sS00,00o for educational purposes arnUally in AiaSama, 3 Der centum of which sum has been supporting the uni verglty. If the university is a. failure, as its opponents aIege, lay the blame at the door eff the state fer not providing more libeually for it.
 As matter of fact the state has treat cd the university as if the money paid to it annually was a voluntary appropri9- tion It seems that the university has Heretofore accepted the amount tender ed without question. Is it not now time to ask if the state should net account honestly fer the university funds entrust- ed to it's care fer the endowment of the university? Should our university suffer because It's funds were swept away by the rascafty of the state banking system?
 Is it not time fer the supporters of de- nOfn1E2CiCf.9l sen t0lS 10 t29Ne olI lHe e1aptnap used by them to bring disrepute on the university? This is free coun- try ard very great latitude is allowed n- dividusls ard communities in education and religion. and education in religion.
 If any sect desires to have it's own sem inaries, there can be no obstacle except, perh2rS the necessary endowment When the institution is projected. the cost should h9 counted When MethOdists and Partists war on the "powers that be-" they trarsgress the teachings of scripture as aCcepted and taught by the1n When Roman CathoNes demand of the government that the instruction of the youth cs the land te turned over to in- dividuaIs and societies. they are consis- tent, and are in accord with the soript- tres as 5ae"erited and teught by them, but when Protestants join in a like de- map1 even in contravention of their own | d'ortrires. patriotic men shorld speak out l in defenge of otIr. free irstitutions. and l fer the preseTva ticn of the principles of truth and justice. which have existed l from the foundation of the world. and | which were dercla rcd by the founders of the republic UrIer which wA live
 FRANCIS M. PTrRTFOY, Montgomery, Ala. May IT. 1897
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one pur- pose, namely. a receptacle for the urine, and as such it is not liable to any form of disease except by one of two ways. The first way is from imperfect action of the kidneys. The second way is from care less local treatment of other diseases.
 CHIEF CAUSE.
 Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid neys is the chief cause of bladder troubles. So the womb Nike the bladder, was created for one purpose, and If not doctored too much is not liable to weak ness or disease, except in rare cases. It is situated back of and very close to the bladder, therefore any pain, disease or Inconvenience manifested in the Nd- neys, back, bladder or urinary passage is often, by mistake, attributed to female weakness or womb trouble of some sort The error is easily made and may be as easily avoided To find out correctly, set your urine aside for twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates kidney or bladder trouble. The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of pr. Kilmers Swamp Root, the great kidney and bladder reme- dy is soon realized. If you need medt- cine you should have the best. At drug gists 50 cents and $1. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free by mail. Mention the State Herald and send your address to pr. Kilmer x Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. The proprie- tors of this paper guarantee the genu- ineness of this offer
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

legislature of Alabama have received un- just abuse about the law requiring the inspectors of Illuminating oils. It has been claimed that oil is frequently shipped into the state marked 15O and 175 degrees test, which will ignite before it rises to the temperature of no degrees Fahrenheit if the surface of the oil shall be touched with the flame of a lighted taper. This being ascertained, the com panies set up howl that the law is un- constitutional on the grounds that they have a r.~ht to sell oils of low grade which have been run out of Tennessee and Georgia, where the same cannot be sold. The conservative people say that if the law is unconstitutional, the mis- take was made by hesconstitutional con- venton, and not by Gov. Johnston and the legislature. That it is a good law and should be upheld by the courts on the ground that the state has ample po- lice powers to protect the people from harmful Illuminating oils. That police regulations are legal and binding, be- cause for the general benefit, and do net proceed to the length of impairing any right of the citizen. It is believed that an act providing for the examination of any article to ascertain whether or not it is dangerous, and to notify the mer- chant if it does not come up to certain standard, is not properly classcd as an inspection law.
 Mir. Mort Hamberger, of Columbus, Miss. applied for and obtained a license to sell liquor at a point on the prospec- tive line of railway in this county having obtained the requisite number of signers to his petition in accordance with law. Severa citizens of the neighborhood in- formed the licensed that he had better retain his citizenship in Columbus if he expected to gain the respect of his neigh bors. It is stated that whisky will not be sold a t old South Carolina church and itis believed that the failure to vend intoxicating spirits will not be of any in- convenience to the contractors and en- plOvnS of tho railway
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

immoral in a legal sense, we do not mean so much that it is ethiea1ly wrong as that, according to the understanding of reasonable men. it would be a scandal for a court of justice to treat it as lawful or indifferent, though the transaction may not come within any positive prohi- bition or penalty" For instance, the selling of pools on horse races is not con sidered as sinful by some, yet the viola
 tion of the law Is immoral. The conelu- sion is, that 1t is immoral to violate a statute law even if we think that law
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
NORMAL.
Series of Lectures at the A. 6 M. Col lege By Dr. Mayo-Resolution
 of Thanks Rendered.

Normal, May 11-(Special Correspond .)-During this week the school has had a series of four lectures unusually and instructive on "Education for Citizenship In Our Country" by Rev A. D. Mayo, of Boston, Mass.
 pr. Mayo has devoted his attention to the interests of education at the south during the past seventeen wars, and therefore speaks from personal knowl-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

county. That a similar attempt was made after the close of the war by Gsn. N. B. Forrest, and that the enterprise failed, when the coveted prize was with in reach. This investment cost the county a large sum of money. and the interest is being. paid in New York on the debt without complaint. And now the finan- eiers .oS New York, without being solic- ited, have decided to reward the heroic efforts of the citizens of Western Ala bama by building for them one of the best lines of railroad within the state.
 There are many persons in Pickens who state that Gov. Johnston and the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

Rev. H. K. Walker says that one charm about Birmingham is the cosmopolitan character of the community During his residence here of three years he found this characteristic very pleasant. There is less denominational jealousy, less class distinction, less thought of the past than in any other city. Everybody is willing to accord every one else all hoEor &C., cordng to his merits. and all are inbued with bright hopes for the future.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

The first few minutes of a fire is the critical time; quarter of a minute is worth saving. Millions may be lost in that time. When anyone is sick every instant is precious, particularly at the be- ginning before disease gets any headway.
 When you first begin to feel below the mark "; when you are not getting all the strength you need out of your food, when you are langud and indisposed, it is time to try the toning, strengthening effect of Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. It " extinguishes disease by making rich, healthy blood, full of the life-giving red corpuscles which drive out disease and flood the vital organs with fresh vitality.
 Every disease which has its seat in the blood is cured by this marvellous "Dis- covery" after all other remedies have failed. Its effects seem little short of miraculous in curing obstinate, chronic throat and bronchial difficulties and even consumption.
 Rundown" people, delicate women, pale and puny children gain flesh: strength, color and nerve force by using this marvellous Discovery" It does not make fabby fat like so many "enlul- sions," but hard, healthy, muscular tis- : sues. At all medicine stores.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

Instead of allowing Tax Collector Lott to strengthen his bond the county of Mo- bila would add much honor to herself by fling a paper with the chief executive asking for his immediate impeachment. No one who read the official record of Mobiles tax gatherer, published in Sun days State Herald, will care to make investments there so long as there are such looseness on the purse-stirgs of the officer who carries about with him the peoples money.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

The people of Florence. are arranging to make the members of the Alabama Press association have a royal time when they meet there in June. The prospects are that there will be a large attendance and interesting session.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props,
 Toledo O. We. the undersigned, have known r. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. west & Truax, Wholesale Druggists. To- ledo, 0.
 Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale druggists. Toledo, o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi- monialS free.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

The Denver Post warns the gins rot to kiss drinking man. We hope rhe dear girls will heed this sage advice. It would be :aling an unfair advantage of a man too busily engaged to defend himself