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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-22
A Senator's Can for water.

When a senator wants a drink of
water he wants it badly. Mr.. George
was talking the other day and stopped
in his speech long enough to hurl a
command at one of the pages:
Bring me some water herei"
He was talking about grass seeds.
and the subject must have been a dry
one, for before a page could reach him
the senator shouted at another:
''Give me a little water here!"
By this time the galleries, as well as
the pages. learned that the senator from
Mississippi was athirst. Still the page
did not appear. Then, in desperation,
the senator threw out his arms in a most
pleading manner, and exclaimed:
@'Is there any water about here any
where?"
This outburst called forth burst of
laughter from the senate and galleries.
The senator joined in the laugh himself
IN few minutes. This seemed to
guench his thirst, for he didn't touch
Lis glass of water for five minutes after
it reached him.-Washington Times.
An Luck.
''Ef I had your luck and you had
mine," said Dismal Dawson to one OF
his prosperous clients, 81 s'pose it would
be me helpin' you"
'Luck?' answered the prosperous
one. 81 made all my money by hard
work.
That's where the luck fggers- You
was born with likin' for work.
wasn't. "-Indianapolis Journal
Ratiocination-
Small Gertrude Give years old)-
Mamma, I quite agree with you
Mamma-Why, my child, what does
agree mean?
S. G.-When two persons think alike.
Mamma-What does disagree mean
s. G.-When one person thinks alike.
Bay City Chat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-22
ABOUT LOCOMOTIVES.
The Evolution Of the American
Steam Engine
Peter COOper's Crude Authorizations
Other Types In Early Use and
Their liarities-The
Modern Flyer.

Although Peter Cooper never built n
successful fu1l-sized locomotive, he is
none the less entitled to the renovvn of
being the father of the American loco
motive. He began building his mode!
on the site of the present Mount Clare
workshops in Baltimore, in 1929, and
made several trial trips with it before
the close of that year. TWAS avery crude
machine, judged by the present stand
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-22

had draw bar pull of 1926 pounds. or
enough power for even good sized en-
CINE of to-day, but if the bad balancing
Of all early locomotives be added to the
friction of the tootbed wheels, and the
lateral and longitudinal play of the
connecting rods it may be safely in
ferred that the "mud digger" class
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
WELLS RIVER.

Don't forget the Tenney Memorial
Library entertainment at NewDury vii
lage next Wednesday evening.
E. Baldwin and II. +. Baldwin returned
from Washington Saturday.
The Christian Endeavor society will
hold a sOciable and entertainment at the
vestry this (Friday) evening. All are cor
daily invited.
Rev. \. j. Haynes of Cambridge, Mass,
supplied the pulpit Sunday. He will also
supply next Sunday.
Walter ButsOn has moved into Mrs.
Leonard S block on Grove street.
About one hundred friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. \. George aSSe embed at Masonic
hall Wednesday evening and reminded
them that thev had been married twenty
five years. Refreshments were served
and good time enjoyed by all. A purse
of money amounting to about $50 and
set of dishes were presented to them as
token of esteem by their many friends.
The annual village meeting was held on
Tuesday evening and the following Off
GERS were elected: President, w. H.
Buck clerk, r. &. Brock; treasurer, Mel
son Bailey; collector, John Bailey; truS-
tees, {. w. Eastman, A. f. Mulliken, and
\. II. Bailey; auditors, E. q. Parker, 5.
5. Peach, w. G. Foss chief engineer, n.
b. Perkins; first assistant engineer, j. G.
Learned; second assistant engineer, \. ID.
Chamberlin. Voted a tax of % cents.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
EAST THFTFORD.

Maud Sanborn is in Boston for a few
weeks.
Frank Sanborn has returned from
Chelsea.
Mr.. Blood, who for several years Oc-
cupied the toll house and had recently
gone to live with his son Charles at
Barton, died from an attack of pneu-
mOnia last week.
The post office contest is creating
some excitement. Petitions are in cir
culation by both parties. but as the
present post master has never signified
her intention of relinquishing her posi-
ton, but on the contrary desires to re-
tain it, it is hardly -uppOsable that any
honorable person would try to wrest it
from her, which can be done only by
undetermined means. The store is the
best place for the post office because
the patrons can be served at all hours
day and evening. Whereas, in a pri-
vate dwelling, as there is not business
enough to keep one in constant attend
ance in the office, the patrons are sub
jected to delays in getting their mail.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
THETFORD CENTER.

Ed. Hunt has moved his family to
Hanover, n. II.
Miss Kendall is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. G. w. Sayre.
Fred Richards and wife are with her
parents at North Thetford for a few
weeks.
Mrs. Gleason and Mrs. Cook enter
tanned their Sunday school scholars at
the house of the former on Monday af-
ternOOn.
School in No. closed Friday last
having remained in session three extra
weeks on account of lost time in the
fall. Mr.. Sargent has given good salts
faction as teacher.
Carrie SimOnds has returned from
Hanover where she has been spending
the winter. She received her friends
on Saturday evening, and isnow enter
tanning the measles.
Our young people spent the evening
of the I'd with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Hatch at Fairlee where they were fine
" entertained and served with oysters
and other good things, returning home
at twelve a. m.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
BOLTONVILLE.

Bertha Norwood and Florence Rob-
inson are spending the week in Haver-
hill and Bath, y. II.
n. Robinson's sheep have started .out
well under the new administration. - So
far the three first out of ten ewes have
seven lambs.
The invitations of the trustees of the
Tenney Memorial Library for birthday
party and supper at Newbury Wednesday
evening, March 18th, are in the hands of
the tOwnspeOple. The event is sure to be
a success, as the gift of the library being
a gift to the town all ought and doubt
less will be interested in its aid That
the library is SO soon TO be open to the
public and that its books can then be
found in all the homes in town that de-
sire them, is matter of congratulation.
Let all work hand in hand with such a
desirable end in view.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
UNION VILLAGE.

William Gordon of Boston recent,
visited his home here.
Miss Mary Cartee of Pepperell, Mass.
is visiting friends here.
Miss Kate Titus recently spent {
week with Boston friends.
Mrs. Henrietta Pierce is visiting hel
friends at Lawrence, Mass.
Thomas Gordon is very poorly; at
tended by DR.. Smith of Hanover.
Miss Belle Preston is spending few
weeks u her home in North Stanford.
Miss Minnie Bartlett is spending the
week with friends at South Stanford.
Arthur Pattrell of U. V. NJ. is spend
ing his vacation at his brothers, George
Mrs. J. A. Fitch of North Tnetford
was guest at the Campbell home last
week.
Miss Alice jerks has returned to her
cottage after several weeks spent at
Woodsville, n. Fl.
Mr.. Hood Of Derry, n. H., was in
town the latter part of last week on
Creamery business.
The Ladies Aid Society was enter
tanned at the home of Miss Alice jerks
Wednesday afternoon.
Leslie Waterman, who is attending a
business school at Manchester, n. H.,
made his parents short visit last week
returning to his duties Saturday.
The lecture in the Methodist church
last Monday night given by Prof. J. d.
Charvis, president Of Bennett college,
who spoke upon 'The New South"
was very interesting and instructive.
Miss Jessie Seaver who has been at
home the past three weeks suffering
from an attack of Bronchitis has so far
recovered as to resume her duties as
teacher in the graded school at White
River Junction.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
WESTVHIF

Mrs. Washington Orr is better.
Mrs. O. J. Warner is visiting in South
Ryegate.
DR.. Geo Hatch was in town the first
of the week.
Two little children of Sylvenus Annis
are sick with the measles
J. r. DarlingS mill was shut down last
week on account of bad weather.
Among those who are sick with the pre-
vailing distemper are Belle Vance, Mag
gle Vance, Mabel Vance, 5. j. Carter,
Archie Emery and Almond Brown.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
STAFFORD.

Mrs. Ola Scrbner is on the gain.
DR.. c. L. Emerson has moved to
Norwich.
Marriages in town for the year 1896,
4; births -; deaths -.
Minot Edwards, the painter, has
gone to Franklin Falls, n. II.
Clara Martin has returned home FROM
from Moore's and Edith Chase takes
her place
Mrs Lucius Carpenter has returned
from Pautucket, r. l., where she has
been with her daughter.
Luther Avery has sold his place to
Mrs. Ellen Richardson, and moved to
the Tyler house in the village.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
NORTH THFTFORD.

Cummings, the teacher, has left his
big family Of boys and girls at Aver
junction for IA week at home.
George Howe, man of affairs, after
three years off is here from Colorado
Two 50 fine marriageabe men will,
for short time, complete the circle
of polite leisure society for us.
Madam Pratt is still here, but not
often on the street.
Misses Otis and Adams spread sail,
wet or dry, in their sea costumes, the
most comic being little paragon caps!
Miss .. has a new career before her,
that of sailing up to the Scandinavian
region, seeing the coming fair at Stock
holm, and more yet. the midnight sun.
Miss Adams has given us her willing
service for mo nth, fitting herself to
all grades and shades of society, and
like a glOw-worm, striking light out
of thick darkness. She will leave for
Springfield next week.
Our stores have much of what we
need or fancy.
The standard of music is low since
secular and standard are so mixed up.
But at our last social Marsailles Hymn
was sung by Mr.. Jaqulth with effect
and carried out by chorus.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
VERStIIRE.

Grows were heard here last week.
Bertha Eastman of Corinth is work
ing for Mrs. Arthur Cotton.
Report says that Milo Hood has rent
ed his farm to Mr.. Bartlett.
Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Church have re-
turned from recent visit to Barre.
If the old saying be true, March will
go out like lamb, " for it has certain
ly ''come in like IA lion
Elder Jackson h Is returned from his
trip to Ludlow. Clarence Jackson re-
turned with him but Bernie remains.
The rains of last Wednesday and
Friday followed by the cold nights
since have made quite a good crust
March 1st was one of the coolest days
Of the winter and March Sth was not
far behind. Monday night brought a
storm of wind and snow which required
road breaking in the morning.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
WEST FAIRLEE.

The first of a series of entertain
ments given by the Young Peoples
Club was held in Village Hall on Tues
day evening. The reading by Miss
Edith Jones of Bradford speaks too
well for itself to need further comment
and the local talent did themselves
much credit.
Bride Chase has been visiting in
town for a few days.
The carload of bobbins shipped by
Cook & Coburn should have been 49,
900 instead of 10000 as reported last
. week.
Mrs. b. A. Chapman is visiting at
Post Mills for few days.
Miss Lucy Tarbox, who has been
visiting at Barre, has returned home.
The pupils having no absent marks
in the West Fairlee Centre school for
the FAST term of fourteen weeks were
as follows: May Morse and Henry
Goodell had no marks during the term.
Emma Perry was absent one-half day
and Cheney Hatch one day. The
average attendance, % scholars.
ALICE HAVEN, Teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ward are re-
joicing over ten pound boy.
James Brown lost horse the past
week
The scholars of the West Fairlee
Center school made Miss Alice Haven,
their teacher, nice present, a token
of their high esteem and appreciation
of her kindness and faithfulness to
them. Long will she be remembered
by all of her pupils as a friend and
teacher.
w. G. Gilman has spent the past
week in Lebanon, N. II.
Miss Carrie Daniels has returned to
her work in Peaeham.
Butter 81 cents per pound, eggs u
cents per dozen, beef cents per
pound and hogs 1-2 cents per pound
is encouraging for the farmer with
taxes of 81 per hundred.
Miss Hodge is at work for Furman
Gilman.
Walter Emerton has returned to
ThetfOrd Academy for the spring
term.
E. p. George has been on the sick list
but is gaining.
Misses Annie and Sadie SOuthworth |
have returned to Thetford Academy
for the spring term of school.
Miss Alice Haven has gune to Barre
to visit her sisters.
Edward SOuthworth is moving to
West Bradford this week
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
cOrns, and all skin eruptions, and positive
ly cures piles, or no payment. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by l.. A. Wadleigh.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12

If you have ever seen child in the
agony of Group, you can appreciate the
gratitude of the mothers who know that
One Minute Cough Cure relieves their
little ones as quickly as it is Administered
ed. Many homes in this city are never
without it. A. T. Clarke, G.. L. Andrews
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12

They are so small that the most SEN
Sitive persons take them. they are so
effective the most obstinate cases of con
stipation, headache and torpid liver yield
to them. That is why Dewitt Little Early
Risers are known as the famous little
pills. A. I. Clarke. @. L. Andrews.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12

One Minute is all the time necessary to
decide from personal experience that One
Minute Cough Cure does what its name
implies. A. T. Clarke, G. L.. Andrews.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04

Hon. W. A. JONES when at home
Saturday expressed the opinion that
the bill for the organization OF "A state
Board OF Agriculture and wiptng out
the State Agricultural eociety, will
pass tho legislature. Further, he
thought it likely that the legislature
would provide for the legitimate
debts of the state Agricultural soci-
ETY., by authorizing the secretary Of
state to audit and the state treasurer
to pay, Just claims direct, on salts
factory yerification thereof by indi-
ydual claimants. such course will
meet general approyal,and If supple
mcnted by foreclosure of the states
mortgage on the fair grounds will be
jud,rious aud profitable adjust
mcut Of the matter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
Olive Branch Home Bakery.

] have adopted the above name for
my Home Bakery, which is now fully
equipped to supply bread from the
hygenic flours Of the Farwell d
Rhines mills at 1873 cents per loaf,
two loaves for 20 cents, and also
make to order bread from other
flour at 10 cts. per loaf. Cakes of
every description, from the famous
Pansy Pastry flour, to order. Tur-
keys and othermeats cooked prompt
ly on order. Fresh pies daily. Glad
stone Uincemeat, my own make,
fresh and pure, 10 cts. per pound.
Boston Baked Beans, Cookies and
Doughnuts fresh every day. Full
line of cookery on display every
Saturday. Leave orders in evening
for next day.
EDITH PHILLIPS BURNS,
Rear Of Deller's Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
THE TRIBUNE POINT WISCONSIN THURSDAY MARCH

The first member of President Nc
Kinley's cabinet to arrive in Wash
ington was Hon. James A. Gary, Of
Maryland, and the second, Hon. Ly-
man Gage, Of Chicago. They are both
on the lookout for residences for their
families. They received cordial
welcome from Senator Sherman,
their colleague-to-b in the cabinet,
and from other republicans in con-
gress. Neither of them would con-
sent to be quoted on public matters,
on the ground that it is not time for
them to speak as yet.
Mr.. Cleveland has issued the usual
proclamation calling the senate in
extra session on March 4, to receive
communications from the executive.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
Fresh Honors for Bob La Toilette.

Hon Il. NJ. La Toilette made a
speech before the faculty and stu
dents of the Chicago university on
Washington's birthday, which has
attracted wider notice than any
before given at that classic institu-
tion, though he had been preceded
by such men as William Mckinley
and Theodore Roosevelt. The Mil
waukee Sentinel published the
speech in full, and paid a very high
tribute to the speaker editorially.
The Chicago Times Herald and other
great papers did the same. Mr.. La
Follette's subject was The Menace
of the Political Machine" and of it
one paper expresses the general es-
innate when it says: " No more able
and far seeing political utterance was
ever made by any son OF Wisconsin
than that address. 1t contains a
breadth of statement, power OF anal
ysis and business of conclusion that
stamps its author as being one OF the
most profound and forcible political
thinkers in the nation. What is more
and better, Mr.. La Toilette does not
content himself with simply de-
nuuncing the corrupt and dangerous
action Of the political machine in
its efforts to destroy political liberty
and integrity, but he addresses him
self rs we'll in statesmanlike man
ner to the discussion Of a remedy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04

To demand, as a merited right, the
position Of a United States senator
simply because he won approval as
campaign manager, assumes that
success in political manipulation is
all that is needed for promotion to
any official position the victor may
select. When the republicans were
in the first flush Of an assured vic
tory Mr.. Hanna is reported as saying
he had all the glory he wanted, and
would accept no office or position
He would have been more popular
man to-day if he had held to that.
We expect to hear less of him in the
senate than in his getting there"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
A MASTERLESS MAID.

4 masterless maid. with my heart in NV
/ wander the world, and I'll wander as.,.
With gladness my portion where Others r.
weeping
pain.
With zest speeding onward AS bee to the clor.
Gods world in its fairness his birtb,;., :.
me,
lover.
All soft tones evading, laugh and 90 s,..
Adown purple hills steal the mists of the 90,
ing,
But few are my thoughts, what that futp,.
may be.
The lark's sky born anthem the velvet h..
humming,
Sound sweeter than love word or love 60.
to me.
Yet sometimes finger and hush in my Singh,
And wait for the passing Of unsteady feet
And sigh when hear baby laughter sof, rim,
ing
And wonder awhile if my freedom be swe.,
Yet sometimes comes wanting. unchecked a.,
unchidden,
When cold falls Gods sunlight athwar. IN
pale grass,
And down in the daisies kneel me, face Ia
den,
And kiss the kind earth bah footsteps Vim
pass.
London Spectator
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04

Oshkosh Northwestern: Most of
the newspapers are severely critics.
ing the proposition before the Utah
legislature to place the statue of
Brigham Young in -tatuary hall at
Washington. The denunciation Is
based on the fact that Brigham
Young was a Mormon and polyg-
amist, But was not Mormonisn and
polygamy part Of his religion?
Logically they IRE objecting to the
statue of Brigham Young on account
of his religion, and in the same breath
they say Marquette's religion should
not form any objection to the placing
of his statue In Statuary hall as q
representative Of Wisconsin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
WASHINGTON LETTER
e,nr. nll1 reynInr corresnnndent

h~Ht SGTDN, -. e., NarCh !. lN'h.
There is another awful miX-up
concerning Cuba. Whether Consul
General Fitz Lee actually did send
in his resignation or only threaten
to do so, because Of the failure of the
administration to support the de-
munds he made upon General Wey-
Ter. in behalf Of American citizens
arrested - the Spaniards in Cuba,
will not be positively known until
Secretary Olney replies to the senate
resolution calling for copies OF all
the correspondence between General
Lee and the State department, and
there seems actually to be doubt
as to whether Oluey will comply
with that resolution. The feeling is
general in congress that the admins
tration has never taken congress en-
tirely into its confidence rs to its re-
lations with Spain and as to its OF
fetal information. aud only the
fact that the administration will re-
tire this week prevents some vigor-
Gus action on the part of congress
that would make things warm for
Cleveland and Olney. 1t would nat
urally he supposed thnt Olney would
have given Senator sherman, who Is
50 soon To succeed him as secretary
Of state, all the information in his
possession, but it is known that he
has not done SO. On the contrary, he
told senator sherman that there was
no important news from Cuba, when
It is known that he had in his posses
sion from Consul General Lee what
was of the utmost importance. 1t is
difficult to account Tor Oluey's Pc
culur action in this natter which
has revived much of the ugly talk
about his personal relations with the
Spanish minister, which was so prey
alent some time ago.
Mr.. T. :. Ellison, OF Minnesota,
called upon an official of the Post
Onice department. who is a personal
friend, to GET some idea of the places
outside of the civil service rules in
that denortm,ut for - friend nj his
home who has official aspirations
In Mr.. ElIi.ou'~ own words Tins IL
WHEAT occurred after be bod orsated
his friend and toId the nature or his
e,rapd. vU,t,lJ ,ne IN oct , sbsst
If ,,,.r ana whit. dawn ,no ,I,c.s
ith,t th. ,,v. ,xcIndoj ~. ho n,llod
I,.,,. ,r r,t 81 .,o,t If f,,,l.c,o
and Inn my inpncrpc, IMAGINED that
| , rytnri, bir f,h awaited me. First,
I.,fll NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., ,r
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
Good Business and Property For Sale.

After "a years of constant attention
to business, wish to retire and take
rest. Therefore, my saloon and
new swell front building are for sale.
The saloon is elegantly furnished
and stocked with good supply of
desirable wines, liquors, cigars, &c.
The building is one of the newest
and best on the main business street
of the city. VIII sell business and
property together or separate. and
on good terms at fair price.
5ltf JOIN JEUCK,
Mineral Point, Wis, Dec. 10, 1896.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from la grippe
is of its resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, however,
and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
taken, all danger will be avoided.
Among the tens of thousands who
have used this remedy for la grippe,
we have yet to learn Of single case.
having resulted in pneumonia, which
shows conclusively that this remedy
is "A certain preventative of that dread
disease. 1t will effect IA permanent
cure in less time than any other
treatment The % and 30 cent sizes
for sale by Eastman ~ Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
BREAD. BREAD.

In addition to the usual kinds of
bread We are now making one from
the FrdnkIin Mills EDtire Wheat
flour. which contains the life and all
the food properties, as well as the
rich, delicious flavor OF the wheat.
A bread az sweet as nut, easy of di-
gestiou, and highly nutritious-55 IA
loaf at
2 BREWER IL pENHALLEGoN'S
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04

Is mentioning Col. f.. b. Gray as
prospective department commander
of the G. A. K. of Wisconsin the Mil
waukee Sentinel states his age to be
about Y. Ten years hence Col. Gray
will be about the age here stated, and
from present appearances VIII even
then be in active and handsome hg-
urn in soldier circles.