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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-17
Little Gold In The YnquI Country.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Feb, lev. +. Wilson, a
noted mining expert, arrived here to-day from
the 1equi River country. State of Sonora, Mex
leo, where he went to investigate the reverted
rich gold nelds. He says that gold docs Nit OK
iat there In paying quantities
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-17
Slate EarmHrs' Congress the sale
or tho Canals.

ALBANY. Feb. l6.-A resolution was adopted
to-day at the State Farmers Congress protest.
ing against any further appropriations for tho
canals, and recommending their sale TO the ma.
tionAl Government for Il deep waterway. As
scnblymAn A. W. Litchard OF Allegany county
was reelected President of the congress.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-17
william rarclay pies of nnDlcs.

PATERSON. y. j., Fob. lG.-Wnliam Barclay,
who was bitten by II mad dog about two months
ago. died ut the General Hospital here this
morning Of hydrOphUbiH, Barclay did not dr-
Vclop any symptoms OF ranIuS Untll about u
week ago. lie leaves u widow and several
children.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-17
Commerc,al sore. at uroo1l,n Robbed.

John Henderson,, 30 years old. of 97 Com.
brokers, who charge him with stealing ak bile4
OF wool valued at $3.50 from the Commercial
Stores at Atlantic dock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-17

IL the business mans train, because It 10 quick; the
tourists train. because ~ IL . club on wheelsi the
pleAsuTe.seekerS train, because II is luxuTIouAi the
fades train, because there Il . maid 70 attend them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-04


II ever there was truly good social
rims IN the RechabIte's hall it was last
Saturday night. when they held their 90.
cial ENTERTAINMENT. The hall was
crowded to over6owing and standing
room was at premium. The concert
was one Of the finest that has been given
here for many day, The program was
OF such length and every numbtr was Of
ssuch Uniform excellence that it would be
difficult to give anyone special praise,
still the readings BY Miss Heaton and
Professor T. Willis we're highly spoken Of
and deserving Of special note. The new
chief ruler Of the Juvenile branch, Miss
Blanche Burns also made hit with her
recitation. The duet by Messrs Johns
and the carol singing by the Independent
choir was very highly appreciated.
During the evening William Keast. one
>oi the prominent officers OF the society,
was presented with beautifully framed
certificate OF merit. the presentation
speech being made by Rev. 8. 7. Morris,
in q few well chosen and pointed remarks.
Mr.. Keast's response was also to the
purpose. Rev. Walker Of Tamarack also
made few remarks which were greatly
appreciated. The society wishes to
thank all those who took part 10 the
program and did so much to make the
social the success il was.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-04

Yesterday morning man named John
Starts appeared before Judge Fisher and
got out warrant Tor the arrest OF John
Plauts for keeping his saloon on Seveath
street open on Sunday, January 2, 1898.
] Plauts was brought up, waived exam
ination and was bound over for trial at
the next term OF circuit court under
bonds OF $500 with two sureties, which
were furnished. It is alleged that the
case was commenced against PIautz out
Of spite for bis action against his former
wife, by some OF her friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-04

The public will please take notice that
| have dissolved partnership with NJ.
Oker and haye opened shoemakiDg
chop OF my own. ] am prepared to take
all kinds Of shoemaking, repairing etc.
All work guaranteed to be first class in
every particular. Prices very cheap.
Mems and boys 6nefootwear, shoepacks,
etc. Workshop opposite the FinIander
livery stable, north end OF Fifth street,
Red Jacket. KARL KEMPPAINES.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-04

The opera house was crowded last Sun
day at she Finnish Temperance meeting
1t was the first meeting OF the new soci
ETY., which was organized q few weeks
ago among some OF those who were dis
sausfied with some Of the rules OF the
other two societies. Calumet nov boasts
no less than three Finnish Temperance
societies. The meeting Sunday evening
was addressed by some leading lights Of
the new society and the music was fur
nished by the Finnish church choir from
Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-04
Tour Of All Mexico

Special Festibuled Train OF Sleeping
and Dining Cars, with the new open No
Top Observation Car start from Chicago
Jan. 18Th and Feb. 20, under the man
agement Of The American Tourist Assoc
citation. Tickets include all expenses.
Apply to Agents Chicago. Milwaukee 4
st. Paul R'y Tor programs.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-04

The Austrian band netted neat sum
from the proceeds OF their annual concert
and ball given last Saturday night and
they viii appropriate the cash for a fund
for the purchase Of new Uniforms, which
they are very much in need Of. The band
made decided hit with their drama,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-04

SHOW cases, counters and shelyina
must be sold. Call At big Mike's.r
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
NAVIGATING A SEWER.

other walls to be built, and IN order to
deliver the material to the workmen
electric scows were rugged up, which
work to perfection. About midway be-
tween the ends of the new sewer a
small wharf has been constructed, and
the materials are delivered to it by
an incline through hole made in the
top of one wall. The incline and sew
er are lighted by incandescent lamps,
all the power being supplied by near
by electric lighting station. A double
trolley system is used, the wires be-
ing hung from insulated brackets in
the arch in such way that trolley can
be run on each, two wires being neces-
sary. one for the return circuit.
The improvised towboat is cata-
maran p feet long and five feet wide,
each of small bulls being IS inches wide.
In the middle of the deck is a small
paddle-wheel, boxed in to prevent
splashing. and driven through the in
| termediary of sprocket-wheels and
chain by an electric motor. At the
stern are rudder and controller of
| ordinary form. so that one man can
manipulate both. There are six Of
| these boats. and they have readily
| handled $4,000 bricks. SO barrels of ce-
ment and 100 barrels of sand daily.
| From these qualities it is evident that
this original application of electricity
is an important factor in the economical
construction of this work. Besides
| lighting and ventilating the sewer, cleo
tricity is employed to pump out the
cofferdam. special scow is used
for this purpose. It is fitted with a mo-
tor, rheostat and centrifugal pump
and takes the necessary current from
the trolley wires. The whole plant has
| been devised out of secondhand ma
chimes, and is very Inexpensive, but
capable. nevertheless. of saving many
| dollars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

but even she was much handicapped.
and embraced with open arms the new
costume adopted in England.
It consists of a loose blouse and
bloomers made of some delicate striped
flannel. The blouse has tucked yoke
and a low, rundown collar. My lady
dons it, removing all clothes beneath.
She then throws about her a long, cir
cular cape, made of some plain color.
and betakes herself to the Mushroom,
where her toilet may be arranged quite
as comfortably as at home. now that
outdoor apparel has been abandoned.
To be in the swim the fashionable
woman must have a sash On her new
gown. whether it be for indoor or out
door wear. Even the tailor-made gown
has a sash-of plain silk tied in a four
finland knot at the left side, and hang
ing with fringed ends to the feet.
| Ii you are possessor of genuine
| Roman sash you are indeed to be en-
We'd. These sashes are more highly
| priced than any other. The colorings
selected are very vivid. bright green's,
| blues. yellows and reds. The more deli
cate colors. pink. pale blue and cream,
are not popular.
| Among the daintiest sashes are those
made of mousseline de sole, with belts
of the same material shirred at inter
walls. The sashes themselves are edged
with lace, and have broad, rounded ends
that taper toward the belt
| Other favorites are of silk, in ex-
quisitely lowered Dresden designs.
They are usually very delicate in tone,
and have ruched velvet edges, in some
rich coloring. Sashes for evening dress
are long and broad enough to cover the
| entire train. THE LATEST.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
Hint. About Ga. Tips.

The relation of the gas burner to the
gas bill is much greater than many
people suppose If a flame is of inn
proper shape the result is often broken
globes, poor illumination. large gas
bills, and a complaint of poor gas.
Many believe that by using a small tip
they are practicing economy. This is
an error. One of these tips is capable
of consuming large amount of gas
while producing a small flame, unless
the supply is checked by not turning
on full. a small consumption of gas
does not necessarily follow the use of
small tips. A smooth, even flame, with
out points, gives the best result in both
light and economy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
SPREAD OF LEPROSY.
1t Is Extending to the United States
from South America.

1t Is Extending to the United States
from South America.
No physician is entitled to say, as
many are doing, that leprosy is not con-
tagious. There are too many well-au
thenticated cases where the disease has
been transmitted from one individual
to another. 1t is n well-known fact
that this most dreadful of human ills
has existed in all ages. Although the
bacillus has been discovered, it can
neither be cultivated nor inoculated in
animals. Unless some means of do
ing this be found, leprosy is likely to
remain incurable. Doses of oil of
chaulmoagra, up to 200 drops a day,
have afforded relief, but recovery is
rare. The disease is spreading in Rus
sia on the shores of the Mediterranean,
eastern Prussia and Norway. Cases
have been observed in England, France
and Germany. Through the Gulf of
Mexico. from South America. leprosy
is extending to the United States One
physician in New Orleans has had lis
cases under his observation. Since 1910
it has been introduced into Hawaii by
the Chinese. To prevent its spread in
this country. prompt legislation should
deny leprous foreigners admission and
isolate those cases now in our midst
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
THROUGH THE OLD WORLD.

A 12-vear-old child named Spillberg
has been burned to death in Fryfhgpan
alley, London.
Milk is dearer than whisky oin
Rhodesia. owing to the rinderpest- The
price is now S3.75 quart.
An epidemic of measles is spreading
over England, the disease growing
more malignant as it spreads.
A 21-pound baby, lately born to a
farmers wife at La Hulpe, near Bras
se!s. holds the Belgian record for
weight.
Rome's catacomb of St. Ca,ixtus is
now lighted by electricity, and the sys-
tenn will soon be extended TO all the
catacombs.
Tristan d'Acunha's yearly mail has
been dispatched from ST. Helena 1t
consists of ten letters. three newspa-
pers and two packages of books
Father Kavanagh, who was parish
priest at Knock when the miraculous
cures made that village famous eight
years ago. has just died at the age of 81
years
Frances treasury department. beng
flied greatly by the Charity Bazaar dis
aster. as the duties paid Cd the Inherit
ances it caused amounted TO 1900. 600
francs
Sir Arthur Sullivan has promised TO
write a secular cantata for the Leeds
musical festival next October. The sub
ject he has selected is said to be The
Vicar of Wakefield
All sword bayonets of the British
troops in Ireland are being sharPened
as fast as possible by order of the war
department. Such an order is said to
be unprecedented.
Londoners are upset by the transfer
of the stamp and telegraph Offices of
the general post office at ST Martins
lie Grand, used for 25 years past. 10 a
new building across the street
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

The true lady is always supposed to
present herself with two letters of i'm
troduction-neat shoes and well-cared
for gloves. Added to them. however.
should be an equally important item
the handkerchief.
For the true lady doesn't carry any
but a linen handkerchief. if she can
help 1t. And she can. no matter how
poor she is. with little extra trouble.
A yard of fine linen. cut in squares and
neatly hemstitched at home. will make
quite as many handkerchiefs as the
the same money would buy in ready
made cotton ones.
CoIored borders are never used. For
dressy occasion handsomely en-
broidered or lace handkerchief may be
used. but for ordinary wear nothing
more elaborate than one fancifully hem
stitched or trimmed with simple val
enciennes edge must be carried.
Monograms are not popular. since
they are usually too heavy for the deli
cate linen used in the up-to-date article.
Single letters are preferred, very small.
Sometimes three initials are set in a
row. but when so used they must not
be more than three-eighfhs of an inch
in height.
Many New York girls are making,
their own handkercl4iefs. even for the
most dressy occasions. These lacey bits
of work lie in a basket. where they are
easily picked up. and often furnish oc-
cupation for the fingers while a caller
is being entertained.
The new woman is every day en-
| croaching upon old and conservative
ideas Tight shoes and corsets fell be-
fore her rational suggestions: the BIZ
cycle was adopted by her and brought
greater freedom of gown; fashions for
| rainy weather were assailed and prac-
teal garb introduced.
| She has now gone one step further
| and offers a costume to relieve the wom-
an traveller from many of the horrors of
| the sleeping car berth.
For years women have wrestled with
| this problem. Those who travelled little
| rarely disrobed entirely in the sleeper.
The best they could do was to discard
their gowns, loosen their undercloth-
ing, put on negligee waist. and at
tempt to sleep, without any attention
| to toilet or comfort.
The frequent traveller found herself
more able to core with the situation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
Automatic Train Checker.

a Belgian has invented an auto
matte train checker, which has just
been successfully tested in France. The
apparatus was placed in position at a
distance of $50 yards from the station.
1t consists of an immense iron catch,
fastened to the rails, and regulated by
wire and lever from the station. When
lying fiat trains pass it without diff
ficulty. When raised. il catches lever
suspended from a passing locomo-
tive. The lever automatically opens
an air valve OF the engine. and the
brakes act immediately. During the
trial The train stopped before reaching
the station.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
POPULAR SCIENCE.
POWERFUL MAGNETS.
That Is What Prof. BigeIosv Calls the
Sun and Earth.

That Is What Prof. BfgelOw Calls the
SUN and Earth.
Forty years ago scientists discussed
and discarded the theory that the sun
and earth were powerful magnets.
Prof. Frank III. Bigelow, one of the
chief meteorologists at the national
weather bureau, thinks they were too
hasty in discrediting the idea. He be-
iieves the sun and earth to be two
spherical magnets, as suggested; that
rays issuing from a permanent mag
hetic state in the suns interior reach
out and combine with the earth's mag
netism; that an outer shell of the earth
is permeated by these rays; that the
suns action causes the gnetic
changes shown in variations of the
magnetic needle. Prof. Bigelow's re-
searches along this line have been in
progress for several years, and are
still being carried on in the weather
bureau building. All of the important
magnetic observations have furnished
data from which his conclusions have
been drawn. Needles at a given mo-
ment are pointing in certain directions
at the several stations. They all sud
denly tilt upward. This is due to
strengthening the external magnetic
field surrounding the earth. Following
out his theory, he explains why years
in which auroras are most frequently
seen correspond with those in which
the great test number of sun spots are OBJ
served, as we'll as with the years when
the greatest number of disturbances
have been detected in the magnetic
field of the earth. AS one proof of his
theory Prof. Bigelow uses the fact that
the material forming the corona of the
sun (seen during total eclipses) is di-
vided into rays corresponding to the
magnetic lines surrounding the poles
of a horseshoe magnet when placed be-
meath a paper upon which iron filings
are spread Chicago Inter Ocean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

depositor it carries trailing behind.
The saws are about five inches long,
and resemble black threads. But when
the insect begins boring on the hard
wood tree, such as the hickory, for eX
ample, the casual observer would be
apt to remark that the saws were all
right. The female is the only member
of the family provided with carpen-
ters' tools, which she uses to great adj
vantage by boring holes in the tree
trunk and depositing one egg therein,
which later on matches and becomes
a grub of wood-eating propensities.
After depositing the egg the orifice
of the boring is closed up with pulp
and the male ichneumons, generally
two or three in number, stay near and
guard the entrance OF the hole from
the attacks of grub-hunting ants and
other insects that have a particular
penchant for this food.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
+. SEWER NAVIGATION.
Supplies Carried to WOrkmen ~
Electric TOyyboats.

Electric power has become quite as inn
portant factor in building operations
as the stationary steam engine. 1t owes
its popularity to the versatility of its
applications, and the convenience of
conveying power short distances, par
ticularly in inaccessible places. An
instance of this is found in the build
ing of sewer at Worcester, Mass.
where electrically driven scows deliver
the materials to the Nvorkmen, electric
lights supply the necessary illumina-
ton, electric ventilating fans make
work possible, and electric pumps aid
largely in rapid construction. That city
has large sewer IS feet wide and Is
feet high, in which both storm water
and sewage are carried away, but as it
is desirable to separate the two small
er sewer six feet wide is being built
inside the larger one. utilizing the bot
tom and one side of it for the walls. a
cofferdam is constructed to enable the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
SCIENCE IN FARMING.
Supplying the SOIL with Electricity
Is Profitable Process.

A modifica ton of the French inven-
ton called the geomagnetifere has
been tested with great success at the
government experimental station at
Amherst. The various systems of sup
plying the soil with currents of cleo
tricity have been expensive and IN
satisfactory until the present method
was adopted. A pole 40 or so feet high
is surmounted by a chevaux de frise of
copper spikes insulated by a porcelain
knob from the pole. The atmospheric
electricity is collected night and day
and conducted by a copper wire to
network of wires laid at depth of
five or six feet under the soil. One
such pole supplies sufficient electricity
to stimulate several acres of vegetab les.
There is no expense of generating cleo
tricity by machinery and better work
in electroculture is done than by the
ordinary expensive methods. Entire
crops in forcing plats of ground have
been increased so per cent. 1t is, how
ever, with sugar beets that the most
satisfactory results have been observed.
II was accidentally discovered that an
increase of one and two per cent. of
sugar was being obtained. Expert
ments in distances of wires and lights
were made until the correct distance
was obtained. a large amount of nitro
gen was added to the soil. The beets
take it up so rapidly that no nitrogen
remained at the end of the season. But
it had been converted into sugar and
the results were very profitable. So
far an increase in sugar varying from
20 to 80 per cent. has been obtained and
it is expected that this viii rise to so
per cent.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

The three ideas mentioned above are
the newest in umbrellas. With the UNI
brella of plaid silk should be carried a
tiny purse Of the same material swing
ing from the handle. Many plain UNI
brellas, too good to lay aside, are
brought up-to-date by means of home
made covers of plaid silk.
Dresden handles are little used. Old
ivory, shading from white to brown, is
popular, as well as natural wood. Many
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
INSECT SAWS WOOD.

The Ichneumon Has Two Saws, Each
Five Inches Long.
This insect is a most interesting and
curious creature. It measures from one
and three-quarters to one and half
inches long, and is yellowish brown in
color. But the extraordinary feature
is the set of two long saws and an owl
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
No Doubt of 1T.

in-law?" asked Gains wife's sister of
Gains wife.
'She's a very original woman" re.
piled Mrs. Cain.-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

AT the time of the French revolu tious
the populace danced the horrible
carmagnole and % theaters and 1900
public halls were open every night.
Then came the days of Taglioni, ElssIer
and Grisi. and such enthusiasm for the
dance has never been equaIed in these
later days. Everyone was wild over the
art, and the ballet was admired from
sheer love of the beautiful
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
TruIx GratefuI

She-I didn't have time to make n pie
for dinner. dear. SO 1 had to get a
bakers pie.
He-well, let US give thanks for that.
-Yonkers Statesman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

with folding handle. and put it in your
trunk or satchel.
If you wish to carry the tiniest bit
of your favorite cordial with you, get
an umbrella with round handle top
that unscrews. It is called the ''Raines
Law Umbrella" and is an idea that was
first carried out for the stronger sex.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

Up-to-Date EntertainiDg-This is not
entertaining at all, being merely an --at
home" with dull talk and weak tea
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
Not a Substantial Eoundatte

HAS he plenty of sand. do You
think?"
about enough TO buisd false hopes
on.r-N. z. Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
THE LATEST HANDKERCHIEF.

of the WOOD handles are made from i'm
ported materials, inlaid with gold.
Shafts of mother-of-pearl, traced with
gold or silver filagree. appear on some
of the handsomest umbrellas.
Be sure that the handle of your UNI
5rella is small
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
THE LATEST FASHIONS.
Plaid Silk Umbrellas Are Carried
by the Lady Of Fashion.
Gown for the sleepers-Solution of
the Problem Which Has Always
Confronted the Woman
Traveller.

If you wish to be recognized as lady
of fashion, carry an umbrella of plaid
silk.
If you are traveller and find your
umbrella continually missing, get one