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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12
Commensurate Caution.

Sbe-it may be have yellow fever.
Henry; l think we had better send for
DIR. fiilsbury.
He-Why. my love. ! wouldn't send
for him. You know he is color-blind.
Harlem Life.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12
He Was Loneson,e

Flippant Cockney Ito countryman)
Are there many fools in this part OF
the world, my lad?
Yokel--Not as know on. zur. Why,
dye feel bit lonesome like? - Tit
Bits.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12

The old maids soliloquy: "At II years
Of age / inquired which IL he? At 20, who Il
heY At 25, what has he? And now, whero
is he?"-F1iegende Blaetter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12

II there is anyone to be sincerely ptied
it is the man OF a family who wants work
and can't get it. This. loving girl, and TAX
ders, is no joke.-Atchison Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12
Halls Catarrh Cure
II Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.


Visitor--I hear there is sickness next
door. IL il contagious?
Phillips-Oh, not at all, madam; merely
contiguous.-N. Y. Truth.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use OF DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free - trial bottle 3
treatise. DR.. Kline, 8S3 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12

could not get along without Piso's Cure
for Ccnsnmpticn. L always cures. Mrs =, Z.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12

The worst trouble with loafer seems to
be that he doesn't know what bore he ID.
Washington Democrat.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12

I'm sure I'll never be able to walk up
the aisle with papa.
why not, my child?'
Papa il 80 ridiculously low w-Reared. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

provided by means of little girl pages
in white, who fit here and there at the
beheSt of officer and member alike.
The first Is minutes of the session were
given over to devotional exercises, led
by Mrs. Rutherford, president of the
Dominion w. C. Il. U.
The report of the executive commit
tee was read by Miss Agnes T. Slack.
A notice to attend the qualifications
to membership by adding the words:
without distinction of race and col
or" was received with tremendous APP
plause.
Miss Frances Willard then presented
her biennial address. She said that
Canada headed the world in the great
prohibition struggle. with cheer
ing prospects of success and her
address covered in its comprehensive
scope references to the queens jubilee;
to the India famine; to the aid given
the Armenians through the efforts of
the w. C. L. U, the national society
having forwarded SO, 600; to splendid
gains in membership and work in all
the large auXiliaries; to the urgent
calls that have come from Burmah,
India, China, Ceylon, South America,
Mexico and other coun tries for resident
white ribbon missionaries and lectur-
ers; to the need for inc briate industrial
homes; to food reform; to substitute
for saloons; to the plans of the Booth
fuckers for relieving the congested
quarters of great cities; the social
purity and saloon questions; closing
with important recommendations for
the extension of the work and apDre-
ciative tributes to Gen. Neal Dow and
other leaders who have died since the
convention met in London two years
ago.
After an hour devoted to devotional
services Secretary Slack read her Off
cial report. 1t was an exhaustive anal
ysis of the work throughout the world.
The United States. according to this
report, is the largest auxiliary, having
enrolled 15,SSS new members, with
Colorado, Utah and Idaho showing the
other states an example in woman
suffrage. Nearly $4,000 has been
raised by the w. c. T. U. for Armenia
The triennial convention held in
Queensland this spring sent a cordial
invitation for the next worlds conven-
ton to be held in Australia. The ban
ner offered by Miss Willard to the
colony reporting the greatest increase
was won by Queensland. The total
membership in Australia is 1899 mem
berS and L. ITO honorary members. In
the British Women's Temperance asso-
citation, since the last convention, 23T
new associations have been organized,
public meetings, open air, cabmen.
showmen, workhouse and lodging
house meetings are all regularly held
Miss Willard interrupted the read
ing of the report to say that during
this convention the question of women
having a hand in law-mal1ing will be
discussed. The executive committee
has authorized the celebration OF Neal
BOWS. birthday, March 20. as a nation
al temperance day. At the meeting
of the executive board of the Worlds
w. c. 7. U. last evening the officers
were all reelected
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
NOTHING EXCEPT AGR1CULruRE..
The Kansas College Regents Decide OF
Sweeping Changes in the Studies.

The Kansas College Regents Decide
Sweeping Changes in the Studies.
MANHATTAN, Kan, Oct. 24.-At re
cent meeting of the board of regents OF
the state agricultural college sweep
ing changes in the course of study
We're decided upon. Hereafter agricul
ture is to be studied by all the students
during every term of the four years
course. At present it is studied in
only three of twelve terms in the
course. Beginning with the next term,
Immediately after the holidays, the new
complete course in agriculture will
be taken up. and thereafter it will be
studied just as Latin is studied in the
classical schools. A herd of 20 COWS
will be bought soon and a modern
dairy, such as farmers can run with
profit, will be established. The appli-
ances and methods will be up to date,
but they will be dairy, not creamery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
FOR TEMPERANCE.
The Worlds Moments Christian Tenn
perance Union Convenes.
ADDRESS BY MISS WILLARD.
Many Subjects Embraced in Its Scope-Sec-
rotary Slack Reports on the Work
Throughout the World-AH
the Oficers Reflected.

TORONTO, Ont, Oct. 24-The bien
NAL convention of the Worlds Wom-
ems Christian Temperance union was
formally opened in the pavilion at the
Horticultural gardens Saturday. The
building was thronged when the con-
vention was called to order by Miss
Frances E. Willard. The convention
has taken hold of the city and the
greatest interest is displayed on all
sides The platform was filed with eX-
ecutive and other official workers,
prominent among whom were Miss
Agnes Slack, of England; Mrs. Kirk,
of Australia; Mrs. Barker. of Chi
cago: Mrs. Barnes, of New York,
and Miss John Annsdottir, the Iceland
representative. The speakers were re-
ceived with great applause and the
waving of handkerchiefs. Communi-
cation between the members has been
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
SILVER To THE FRONT.
Henry George Committee Makes q New A
peal Io the Bryan Followers.

Henry George Committee Makes q New APP
peal Tn the Bryan Followers
NEW YORK, Oct. "a. = The Henry.
George campaign committee and the
united democracy's managers have is
sued a joint circular declaring the
election for mayor of Greater New
York one of national Importance and
urging all followers of w. j. Bryan
to rally to the support of the Chicago
platform, cautioning ali such es-
pecially to vote against all can
didates who voted against Bryan
last year. This is equivalent to
a request by the George men to
voters to scratch part of their own
ticket. because the George men have
Endorsed the citizens union county
ticket, some of whom are anti-Bryan-
ties The Tammany men are bit
terly incensed against Henry George
because of his declaration that
if he had the power he would
commit Croker to the penitentiary.
George is unquestionably the central
figure in the campaign. Upon the
vote which he is able to attract will
depend, in a great measure, the result
of the election. Competent judges ex-
pect him to split the democratic vote
in half
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
TELEGkAPHIC BREvITIEs-

A large force of men have been put
to work grading the line of the Kan
sas s. Southeastern railway, which is
to run from Hunnewel, Kan, to
Parker. Ok
The schoolhouse at Waterloo, Ok,
was destroyed by an incendiary fire
the other night The district is d.
vided into warning factions, owing to
the employment of an objectionable
teacher by the school board
Western lines will not be able to
place their new interchangeable mile
age scheme upon the market before
November Is, owing to the inability
to secure the necessary blanks and
certificates from the printers It was
originally intended to place the tick
cts on sale November l.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Hnu,a Thiaf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
ror any case OF CataIrh that can not be
cured BY Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. Cheney'& Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r d
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able toe carry
out any obligations made by their firm
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tic. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free
Halls Family Pills are the best
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Two Fire Bugs Pardoned.

TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 24.-Gov. Leedy
has pardoned William Swenson and
Orville Webb, sent to the penitcntiary
from Cloud county for arson, having
been caught attempting to burn va
cant house. They claimed afterward
that they had been offered pay for
burning the house by the owner, who
wanted it burned for the insurance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Oklahoma Pythians Elect Officers.

ENID, Ok, Oct. 24.-The Oklahoma
Knights of Pythias grand lodge chose
the following officers: Grand chancel-
Tor, George H. Dodson, Guthrie; grand
keeper of records and seal, J. S. Carlin,
Guthrie; grand master of exchequer, ].
Q. Blakeney, Shawnee; supreme repre-
sentative, w. NJ. J. Holt, saltwater
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
GENERAL MEMS

A WE'LL authenticated case of leproSy
was exhibited before the Chicago Med
zeal society the other evening and then
the leper was turned loose to circulate
among the people. The health author
tiles will investigate the case.
AGGRAVATED by the number of
crimes committed in saloons on Sun
day at st. Louis, Col. johnson, the
prosecuting attorney, has notified the
police department to arrest all saloon
keepers who open their places to sell
Intoxicating liquor on the Sabbath.
sPRIvArE information received at
Stated that President Mckinley had
determined to call special session of
the senate for November Is to consider
the Hawaiian annexation question.
THE business men and loyalists in
Cuba think Spain cannot end the war
BY giving an AUTONOMOUS form of gov
ernment to the island and they are en-
gagged in a movement to try and bring
about the annexatien of Cuba to the
United States Is
THE city of ISuang Yang, China. was
captured by rebels and over 1000 of
its inhabitants were killed and in jured.
THE Meriden confession of faith of
the Universalist church proposed two
years ago and up for ratification on
the Goth before the biennial conference
at Chicago was rejected by an almost
unanimous vote, but one delegate sup
porting it,. The church now stands
with its old confession of faith.
DAN STUART has written to his repre-
sentative at Carson, New, predicting
that next June or July there will be
another championship contest at Car
son between Corbett and Fitzsimmons
THE Wesleyan university defeated
the Tarkio AIo.) college football team
at Lincoln, Neb., on the 10Th by a
score of 6 to o.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
No arEe.

1t was evident that he was angry, and
perhaps he had reason to be. Just as he
passed under the scaffolding the painter
hourished his brush "A little too vigorously
and the result was disastrous
Look at that" he yelled, indicating his
coat and making all sorts of violent gestures
The painter looked at it as requested;
You have a right to kick, he said, when
his scrutiny was completed Its very I'M
even piece of work. / won't charge. you
cent for it'IChicago Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Congress of Liberal Religions.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 24.-The
meeting of the Liberal Congress of Re
igions yesterday was given up to a
conference of competitive religions
and was quite interesting on account
of the participation OF representatives
of Hindooism, Mohammedanism and
Buddhism. The foreign visitors were
dressed in the costumes of their ma
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Caught Asleep by Fire.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-Two men We're
burned to death early this morning in
a fire which destroyed the three-story
brick building, az Broadway. The
bodies, charred and almost unrecog-
nizable. were found after the flames
had been eXtinguished, burned beneath
a mass of smoking timbers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Take the Air Line

To Louisville and Eastern Cities, So miles.
the shortest from St. Louis, makes quickest
time, Pullman Sleepers, Parlor and Dining
Cars. All trains leave from st. Louis
Union Station. For complete information
address J. r. Tapp, Travelling Passenger
General Passenger Agent, St. Louis, No.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
The President Names Po.tmasters.

WASHINGTON, Oct 24--The president
has appointed the following pOstmas-
tiers among others: In Kansas, at Pea
body, ii. B. Van Nest; in Missouri. at
Monett, S. A Chapell; at Platte City,
William T. Clements; at Rockport,
Thomas NJ. Bailey; at Stanberry,
Charles L. Mosley, and at Weston. Au.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Whisky Labeled as .Catsup."

PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 24-The in
spectors of customs examined on the
dock, where they had been placed for
shipment to Alaska by the steamer
Elder, so cases marked Cumberland
home made catsup." 1t was found
that instead of catsup each case con-
tanned two fve-gallon kegs of whisky
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Killing BIackIee Cattle.

LINCOLN CENTER, Kan, Oct. "a
Blackleg has appeared among the cat
tie of this county, but cattlemen have
taken steps to stamp it out by slaugh-
tering diseased animals and vaccinat-
ing the healthful ones
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Supreme .ourt Judge,s wife Sued.

BISMARCK, \. D., Oct 24--In the dis
trict court here, Mrs Urba Parker
Dixon has begun suit for $1,000 against
Mrs j. NJ. Bartholomew, wife of Judge
Bartholomew of the supreme court. on
the ground that her husbands affec-
tions were alienated by Mrs Bartholo-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Eleven HIGHWAY Rsbberles Confessed.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Oct 24.-Thomas
Ellis, arrested for highway robbery,
admitted that IL highway robberies
committed in this vicinity during the
past six months had been the work of
himself and Mack and Edward Nc
Clurg. He gave the police list of the
robberies and the date of every one.
All agree with police records.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Lincoln to succeed Pullman.

CHICAGO, Oct 24.-Robert I. Lincoln
has accepted the presidency of the
Pullman Palace Car company. a posi-
ton made vacant by the recent death
of George III. Pullman. the millionaire
founder of that vast enterprise.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Noted Civil Engineer Dead.

Boston. Oct GA dispatch from
Townsend, VT, announces the death
at that place of Thomas Doane, of
Charlestown, the eminent civil en-
gineer. He was az years of age.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Missouri Pacific Brakemen ReInstated

NEVADA, Mo-, Oct 24.-The Missouri
Pacific Railroad company has reinstat-
ed 3 freight brakemen recently dis
charged, charged by a detective with
carving passengers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
PAINFUL AFFLICTION
Son Writes Letter Telling How His
ECther Wos Troubled.

WINAMOE, IND.-"My father was
troubled with boils and carbuncles. After
suffering for some time he heard of Il
similar case cured by Hoods S;irsaparilla
He began taking this medicine and con-
tnued its use until he was cured. My
mother is taking Hoods Sarsaparil!a for
rheumatism and it is helping her. GUY E.
NEwKIRK, Box 1S4. Get only Hoods
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

NEW ORLEANS, Oct 24.-Several new
cases and six deaths from yellow fever
were reported Saturday to the board of
health. Up to date 1913 nave died
from the fever in this city-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
The Old Non

son Is surprised sometimes. when his
father unbends little, to find what a good
fellow the old man really is-Somervilles
Journal ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

Every man thinks his credit is good
Washington Democrat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
At n Disadvantage.

guished looking.
- Towne-But his wife is with him now
Truth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

After six years suffering, was cured by
Piso's Cure.-Mary Thompson, 299 Ohio
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March 49,, "a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

Mr.. Huggins-Isn't Miss Roxy peach?
fruit in the orchard.-Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
The muscles stiff; body sore, a sure
Cure for it in st. Jacobs Oil.
Wanted Specifications

Lady-Are you willing to do some chop
ping for your dinner?
faded Jerry-What kind of pie is it,
mum?-N. Y. Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
Star Tobacco.

If you care for pleasure, health and econ
omy, chew Star tobacco, the leading brand
of the world.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28
OF Course Not.

Crippled, on crutches, from a sprain.
Used st. Jacobs Oil. Well again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

A woman is unhappy all summer because
she can't buy every pretty shirt waist she
es.-Washington Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

In muscle, joint or bone, anywhere
rheumatism is cured by st. Jacobs Oil.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

a good time to quit a bad habit is when
you out of money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

A boy is never too trifling to learn to-
whistle real loud through his fingers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails TO cure. 25c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

1t penetrates the sciatic nerve-St.
Jacobs Oil, and cures the pain
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-28

AIOOd = Tiio take, easy TO operate. 25c-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
AFTER THE GAMBLERS.
CITY tTToHNEY OF DALLAS WILL
CLOSE ALL THE HOUSES.
Says His announcement Is Not II
Threat; simply IL Statement OF
Eacts-Sports Concerned.

DALLAS, ToNas. April 6.-The new city
charter went into effect today. Tonight
much agitation exists among the sporting
fraternity Guy Attorney Wozencraft an
nounces his determination to suppress
gambling and says he viii call en- the
police denarunent to assist him.
The new charter gives the city ccur,
direct jurisdiction over the social evil.
gambling. saloon and kindred matters
which have heretofore have been looked
after by the county authorities.
In explaining his attitude City Attorney
Wozeucraft says: THE chief OF police.
]. c. Arnold. like myself, believes that all
laws should be strictly enforced and may
say that while am city attorney aud he
Is chief of police public gambling houses
VIII not be permitted TO run in violation Of
law In the city OF Dallas do not make
this statement as threat, but simply as
a statement OF the facts. We look no fur
Their than what the law is. What tho law
ought 10 he We leave to the legislature.
We viii enforce II as we find it,"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
4 OI1ARREL'S FATAL ENDING
Frank Conway Killed by q Slash
Across the Throat.
RANKS. HIS SLAYER. SURE NDERED.
Negro Tried to Murder HIS Witc
md Then suicidcd, FOLLOWING
ia. Example of His Fnthcr.
lis SLAYER. SURE NDERED.

Rosenberg. Texas. April 6.-At $3.50 TINS
evening while seated at the supper tapie
at tho Harrison hotel. Frank Conway met
his death at the hands OF James BANKS
Roth men are section men. ana the killing
is the result Of an alteration this fore
moon while at work CONWAY. who was a
small man. asked Ranks. who is much
larger. TO exchange places with him on the
works for short time. Banks renlied
by striking Conway with his shovel a
scuffe ensued, during which Banks Got
rather the worst OF the quarrel. Banks
quit work and waited at the hotel until
Conway came in from his days work.
Willie Conway was seated at the table
Banks came up from behind and with the
remark. ~ have you now" cut his throat
with ! razor. making a horrible cash.
seyering both windpipc aud iugular Nien
Conway died almost Instantly.
Banks surrendered and was taken to
Richmond BY sheriff Parnell.
Conway was about 40 years Of age, and
unmarried. Banks claims to be ~ years
old.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
THE REDISTRICTING BILL.
Opponents Held Caucus to DEVISE
Plans to Defeat 1t.
THE DEFICIENCY BILL WAS PASSED.
Insurance Tax nm Was Epsrosscd
r.., rcx,.byok Question Laid
oxer-othcr Bills PASSED.

Austin, April "a caucus O. opp'' ~.
to the rs,iis,ric,ins siil was held '0'''s1
and /, was decided 30 make an a''e'aI'A x
hu.r,edly desest he measure. There WEI.
a,,een members Of the house present. aAe
list with some thirty signatures OF 'nose
arasns, The tlll -ead The moot Of me o.
,sc;ions came frcm West and EAst i'Aas'
whsre the representatives say we I<OPie
are anything but satisfied. They assert
tia, in some OF the districts a SFf4ns1-
the republicans or pcrnlssis VIII 20 IL
power. whIle tbe Western contingent claim
they Are ilcaaveaiencea by tie awkward
arrzueemeat q shelr districts and say
they win have sapush votes 20 defeat tae
bin on faAl pssszse- There ara num-
bar Of senators who are Lot favorable 30
the Measure ard wili join Tbs aouse mem
be-z in deiealng H. The caucus Iaeets
agAln THURSDAY ni.hi.