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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-15
SPANS ARMY.

Although the United States-Spanish
war is over, one still has an interest
in defeated Spain.
However dencit Spain may be in ma
val officers, of whom she did not pos
sess a sufficient number to equip the
fleet of auxiliary cruisers which she
proposed to put into commission in
the late war, she certainly was not
lacking in field officers for her land
forces. There are nearly 900 generals,
some of them belonging to the re-
serve forces, but most of them on the
active list and drawing full pay. In
fact, Spain possesses sufficient num-
Der of generals to command the COM
bined armies of all Europe. There
are colonies, majors and captains in
proportion, and, in fact, there is no
powersin the world not even Germa-
ny, that possesses such an eXtraordi-
nary number of commissioned officers
in relation to the size of the army.
At the head of the list are ten cap
tain generals, whose rank is equiva-
lent to that of field marshals in 9th
err foreign armies. In several instan-
ces this grade is of a purely honorary
character. 1t is held by the young
king, who is a boy only IL years old
and likewise by his grandfather, the
eX-king, Don Francis of Assist, the
husband of Queen Isabella. He is a
dwarf in stature, and only little tai
Ter than his grandson, King Alfonso
Kill
Indeed, it is difficult to conceive
anything less warlike than the spec,
tacle presented by King Francis, when
arrayed in gorgeous gold embroid-
cred uniform of "A captain general, his
squeaky falsettO voice being quite as
much out of keeping with the military
profession as is his appearance.
As regards the boy king, the queen
regent, who is a sensible woman, has
turned deaf ear to all suggestions &c
the effect that he should appear on
state occasions in the uniform of q
captain general, and, instead, she ha:
him always CARRIED in the trim, natty
and exceedingly simple uniform of {
cadet of the Military School of Sar
Idalfonso, which has not an atom o.
gold lace about it, the only emblem
of his royal rank being the insignia
of the Order of the Golden Fleece
which peeps forth from the collar o.
his tunic.-Colonist.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-15

Subject of Government for the Hawa-
iian Islands Discussed.

The first meeting OF the season of
the Young Mems Research Club was
held in the church parlors of Central
Union church last night. There was
an excellent attendance and spirited
meeting.
The subject of discussion was gov
eminent in relation to these Islands.
Papers were read by w. c. Parlle on
the Government of United States
Territories" by w. c. Parke, and on
the Government of British Colonies -
by \. \. Hobson. An interesting fea-
ture of the latter paper was the show
ing of how thoroughly the British
government extended home rule to its
colonies, giving some measure of self
government even in colonies with a
population apparently wholly untitled
for it.
The discussion that followed was
very animated and though it bore
principally on the subject of govern
ment for these Islands it took a very
wide range
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-15
STOLEN JEWELS.

The jewels worn by the young
Queen of Holland at the ceremony of
her investiture were part of those sto-
len in Brussels, September 0, 1920. A
number of them were recovered by the
police of New York a year later,
through information which French
man named Roumage gave to the
Dutch minister at Washington.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-15
Beautiful
Living.

Finds expression on the table,
in cut glass, fine china, artis-
tbs designs wrought in gold
and silver, but refined taste
demands in addition a great
variety of foods delicately
served.
We have foods from most
everywhere; from wherever
there is good food.
Our experience of quarter
of a century teaches us whence
best foods come and how to
get them, and at what season
of the year.
Manufacturers and produc-
ers in all lands know us as
buyers of novelties and con-
stantly send samples of new
foods.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-15
CLAUS SPRECKELS.
CLAUS SPRECKELs. WIN. G. IRWIN
Claus SpreCkelS 4 Go
b a KE IL -

ID "A ~ IA ~ 1N -
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
Bank of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCO-Th Nevada Bank
of San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank of Lon
don, Ltd.
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
CHICAGO-Merchants National Bank.
PARIS-Comptoir National d'Escomp-
te de Paris.
BERLIN-Dresden Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Ba
of British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received. Loans Made on
Approved Security. Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills of Ex-
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-15
We aim to please.

Our prices are so low that
they permit no discount.
The qualities we give are
the best premium you
could ask for.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-15
These are Undispu-
ted Facts.

There is no lever SO pow
erful as plain and simple
facts. This is the reason
we are making and pre-
senting them to the people
every day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
his arrival had aroused.
81 suppose

his arrival had aroused. 81 suppose
court has adjourned he tentatively Oh
served, ignoring the lawyers question:
and seeing from the others face that
he was right, he quietly added: well,
FL just walk on 10 the Office with you.
them" turning to the man who had ac-
campanied him with few words of di-
rection about his horse They went
few steps in silence, Bartels cycling his
client eXpectantly. for the explanation
he felt sure must come; hut, Neil appar-
entity had no idea that anything was
called for on his side. WELL" he ex-
claimed, presently. tell me all about
it! If were woman think I should
be simply dying with curiosity"
Il think 1 am pretty close to that
condition without being a woman" re-
torted the lawyer, with rather a
strained laugh. where on earth have
you been?'
81 suppose it played the very devil,
my not getting here" Neil evasively re-
turned, looking the other way. "I
thought perhaps you might get con-
tinuance."
s'No go. Those Mexican mining deals
that I referred to the other day were
plainly in evidence in the judges atti
tude. He was openly against US from
start to finish. / would not have be-
ieved that he would dare go so far"
"And you had to try the case"
81 had to try-and that's all it came
tc, though when I was finally driven
into hole completely managed to pull
the hole in after me, so to speak, by de-
handing a nonsuit. But before / go
into details, give an account of your
self. Where on earth have you been 2"
well, as to that-Fm sorry, Bartels-''
returned the young man, depre-
catingly, flush rising to his face;
you're going to think it devilish queer,
L know, butt shall have to ask You
to excuse me from explaining. 1 was
unavoidably detained-and that's all
there is to be said about it,"
"Oh, all right" Bartcls was distinct
II angry. you've lost your case-for
the time being-and that's all there is
to be said about that, perhaps"
But you said that you had demand
ed a nonsuit. What does that mean p"
Simply that you begin over again"
I'm not sure that I understand
What do we have TO do?''
why, as to that, 1 believe that i
would prefer you to consult some other
attorney, Mr.. Neil,'' returned the law
yer, who for this last straw of irritation
laid upon the load of the day, was in a
fine rage.
ITO BE Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
SKILL OF DOCTORS TESTED.
"
Fifteen Years of Suffering.
So thought should surely die"

when the stomach begins to fail In
its duties, other organs speedily become
affected in sympathy, and life is simply a
burden almost uubearab1e. Indigestion
and dyspepsia common that only
the sufferer from these diseases knows
the possibilities of misery that inhere in
them. typical example of the sufferings
of the victim of indigestion is furnished
in the case of John c. Pritchard. He went
on for fifteen years, from bad to worse.
In spite of doctors he grew constantly
weaker, and thought he would die. He
got we'll, however, and thus relates his
experience:
" For fifteen years was a great sufferer
from indigestion in its worst forms
tested the skill of many doctors, but grew
worse and worse, until I became so weak
! could not walk fifty yards without having
to sit down and rest. My stomach, liver
and heart became affected, and 1 thought
would surely die. tried DE-. ]. c. Ayers
Pills and they helped me right away. 1
continued their use and am now entirely
we'll i don't know of anything that viii
so quickly relieve and cure the terrible
suherings of dyspepsia as Dr. Ayers
Pills."-JoHN c. PRITcHARD, Brodie, War
rem Co., n. c.
This case is not extraordinary. either in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
CAUGHT A JAGUAR WITH sIRUP
n Central American Boiled the Sirup
and the Animal Did the Rest.
ITO BE CONTINUED


and the Animal Did the Rest.
A story comes from Central America
that jaguar came to natives sugar
bush one day and upset the pan of boil
ing hot sirup while jumping over it
at the natives dog. It was u sad mis-
hap for the jaguar. but joyful one
for the native, who sat in a nearby tree
hugging it hard lest he slide down into
the Jaguar's open mouth. The boiling
sirup cotton the jaguar's paws. 1t made
the jaguar roar with pain, and over and
over the brute rolled, trying to shake
off the hot, sticky stuff. 1t rolled into
the stream of sugar, and was plastered
from head to foot. Even its eyes were
closed. Monkeys and birds from the
neighboring thickets came around and
squealed
The molaSses stuck the fur into wads
and clumps, and the leaves and twigs
lying about stuck fast to the hair.
When the big cat rolled up against a
tree trunk it would seize the trunk with
its teeth and claws, tearing through the
bark. For over two hours the beast
ripped things up with undiminished
vigor, then it slowly ceased struggling.
Then the native, John Costerize, slid
down the tree. picked up his machete.
sneaked up to the beast cautiously, and,
using the big knife as an ak, brought
the heavy blade down on the brute's
skull, knocking out the last vestige of
life. With the assistance of neighbors,
he dragged the carcass. to a nearby
stream, where it was soaked for day
to dissolve the molasses. The beast
was then skinned, and now. Costerize
poses as mighty hunter.-N. Y. Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
Another Reform Fail. Through.

1t was North side car and the stove
was taking day off.
This is an outraged" said a man
seated in the corner, addressing the
two rows of chilled passengers. The
law says that the company shall keep
these cars heated"
That's right" said a man across the
way. 81 don't see why the law isn't
enforced
I'VE are entitled to a f. in this car"
said the first speaker, land if we don't
get it somebody is liable to arrest"
Several of the passengers nodded their
approval and the car load of people re-
solved itself into an indignation meet
ing.
What we ought to do" said the man
in the corner, ''is to put in about a dollar
apiece and hire a lawyer to prosecute
the company. I'll give a dollar for one.''
Up and down the two lines the pas
sengers exchanged significant glances.
but no one offered to contribute The
temperature fell few degrees more
and another great unselfish reform
movement came to sudden end.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT.

when school is out shall go home" she
said
And all my heartache will be comforted"
When school is OUT she said. "once more
I'll rest
Ny tired head upon my mothers breast
Ead feel her tender cheek against it
pressed,
And there. at last, shall find perfect rest"
When school is out she said. 'I know
I'll meet
Dancing for joy along the golden street.
My little child, my babe so stainless sweet
Who went to Heaven before his dimpled
feet
Had ever learned in earthly paths to go,
Nor pressed the yiolets, nor trod the snow.
Oh, will clasp him close, and I shall know
Those kisses that taught him long ago!''
'Life's weary lessons all are learned" she
said
And school is out" We bent-and she was
dead.
Mrs. McVean Adams. IN s. s. Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06

the severity of the disease or the prompt
ana perfect cure performed by Dr.. Ayes
fiils- Similar results occur in every case
where DR.. Ayers Pills are used .'They
neIped me right away" is the common
expression of those who haSe used them
here IS another testimony to the truth of
this statement:
II formerly suffered from indigestion
and weakness of the stomach, but since
began the use of Dr. ]. c. Ayers Pills,
i have the appetite of the farmers boy. I
am 4o years of age, and recommend all
who wish to be free from dyspepsiaoto
take one of DR.. Ayers Pills after dinner,
till their digestive organs are in good
order."-WM. STEINKE, Grant, Neb.
DR.. Ayers Pills offer the snrest and
swiftest relief from constipation and ali
its attendant ills They cure dizziness,
nausea, heartburn, palpitation, bad breath.
coated tongue, nervousness, sleeplessness,
biliousness. and score of other affections
that are, after ali, only the signs OF more
deep rooted disease You can h1d more
information about Dr. Ayers Pills and the
diseases they have cured, in Ayers Cure
book, a story of cures told by the cured
This book of 100 pages is sent free. on
request, by the J. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
The Phystcian,s Errar.

The patient was far gone; it was the opin-
ion of all that he could not live but a few
moments. Just as the breath was about to
leave his body, one of the physicians, gen.
tleman of culture, and graduate of one of
our best colleges, remarked: Poor fellow, he
looks badly" At this the dying man opened
his eyes, jumped up in bed, and shouted:
who is the villain who desecrates my
deathbed by his solecisms?" Then he glared
at the culprit and continued: No, sir, 1
am not looking badly. / admit look bad,
but not badly, for 1 am not cross-eyed. %
And from that moment he began to re-
cover, while the canker of remorse began its
work upon the heart of the offender, and ere
many days his name was to be found in the
obituary column of the village paper.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
rect examination until the Judge leaned

rect examination until the Judge leaned
over his desk with froyvn to protest
against such useless repetition. 1t now
lacked but Is minutes of being five
o'clock, however, and it was with an
air of buoyant cheerfulness that Bar
tells called his last witness to the stand.
So far he felt the day was his.
But before three words had been
spoken it was clear that this last wit
ness, an assayer from the local smelter,
for some reason would rather have been
excused. He reluctantly admitted that
he had made assays from both the Mas
cot and the Grubstake ores. He could
not deny that they were similar in
character, but he did not remember
that he had ever said that in his opinion
they came from the same vein. He did
not know why he should have said any
thing like that; it was understood at
the smelter that business was not to
be talked outside; moreover he could
not say now that he did think they had
come from the same vein. Ore from adj
jacent mines was commonly quite SIM
liar. AS to whether the Grubstake had
been shipping high-grade ore of late he
could not say; only the superintendent
OF the smelter could tell that; he kept
run of the lots that came in. The wit
ness had made most of the assays of
late, but quite commonly the samples
had been simply numbered so that he
had no means of knowing from which
mine they came. Again Mr.. Cri1ey
smilingly waived the privilege of cross
examination and Bartels saw the wit
ness leave the chair with feeling that
his cause had gained nothing by this tes-
timony beyond the consumption of
time. But it was now six minutes be-
yond the regular hour of adjournment
and he felt measurably content as he adj
dressed the court, making a motion that
the jury be taken through The workings
of both mines the next day, motion
promptly denied. Each side in con-
troversy, his honor declared, was at lib
erty to bring into court such maps,
drawings or other documentary evil
dence as might be thought necessary
to make clear TO the jury the points in
dispute; but he saw no reason for vast
ing the time of the court in what would
be simply day of junketing in the
mountains.
AS Bartels had ceased to look for any
favor from the court he was not sur
prised nor in any wise cast down, as
with a reassuring glance at the clock,
he resumed his seat. But surprise was
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
Tint Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
O., contains no mercury, and is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gem
uine. It is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by f. j. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06

in store tor him as now the judge leaned
over his desk again, Imperturbably gaz-
ing over the heads of the company
while he deliberately announced, that,
owing to the pressure of other business
and the desirability of fastening the
case before the court, they would not adj
journ that evening until six o'clock.
"Gentlemen, you may go on with the
case" he courteously added, with an
unseeing glance at Bartels.
There was a murmur of exclamation
in the back of the room, and the clerk,
wooden-faced and Indifferent, mechani-
cally beat his gavel upon the table, cry
ing: "Silence in the court!" And then,
his face grown rather pale, the attorney
for the plaintiff arose and said: IF the
court please, on account of the absence
Of material witnesses, find myself I'M
able to maintain the issues of this case
and am therefore compelled to submit
to voluntary non-suit. l will there
fore move the court to dismiss this suit
without prejudice
Mr.. Criley was at once upon his feet
demanding that the court overrule this
motion and instruct the jury to find a
verdict for the defendant in view of the
fact that no evidence had been produced
in support of the allegations upon
which that suit was brought; but his
honor, after examining the statutes,
with evident reluctance, stated that I'M
der the law the plaintiff was entitled 10
Il ,non-suit if he saw fit to take it. The
case was therefore dismissed at the cost
of the plaintiff but without prejudice"
''You got out of that pretty well, Bar
tells" laughed Criley, with an air of
bland condescension, when five minutes
later they were going down the court
house stairs. Rather an awkward fix
for you, too, and a strange thing all
around, having client leave you in the
1urch like that; but perhaps you have
some theory to account for it."
NO." returned Bartels, CURLY, osten-
tatiously consulting notebook which
he drew from his pocket, deliberately
turning his back on the gentleman from
Denver. But a moment later, as they
came out of the door, he madly dashed
down the remaining steps, making for
a couple Of riders just then dismount-
ing at the curb in front
''In the name of heaven, where have
you been?" he cried. Selling upon Har-
vey Neil as a hungry dog might snatch
at a bone.
Neil looked pale and wan and his
clothing was dusty and disheveled, as
though he had been upon prolonged
debauch. but he appeared wholly cool
and self-possessed. A number of men
had crowded around to hear the expla-
nation of his absence. but he sonly
nodded to right and left as though quite
unaware of the surprise and curiosity
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06

By feeding poultry and stock with cooked
food during the winter months, at least one
in healthy condition, preventing hog
cholera among your hogs, and insuring the
hens laying freely during the winter
months when eggs are always wanted at
high prices. This Cooker will pay for itself
in one weeks time and is without doubt the
best and cheapest on the market-just what
its name implies, Farmers Handy Feed
Cooker. Upon application to the Empire
Manufacturing CO., 613 H ST., Quincy, NJ, a
catalogue, giving full description, may be
obtained. They are made in all sizes
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
A Mean White Man.

Rev. Amindab Bledso, of the St. Louis
Blue Light tabernacle, met Jim Webster
few days ago near the Grand Union depot
and asked him how he was off for firew6od.
reckon I has got erbout five coyds laid
up for de winter
dat oughter las yer er long while" said
Parson Bledso, who was figuring to borrow
some of Jim's fuel.
Hit amt gwine ter las so sSEerry Ions"
replied Jim, ''bekase de white man in whose
yard at wood is burns il up Jess as if il
didn't cos him er cent.'-N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06

Desperation OF the Unloved.
A Washington lady who has been
abroad with her little daughter tells
this story:
The little maiden had French nurse,
of whom she was very fond. and who
supplied her with most of her amuse-
ment. One day this nurse departed. and
her small charge didn't know what TO
do with herself. She wandered about
the house. upstairs and down. into the
garden and back again, and finally
hung about her mother, who was busy
just then with the baby. Receiving no
attention. she turned away, saying. de-
jectedly:
Nobody loves me. / guess I'll go
down in the garden and eat bugs. late
free yessday-two smoove ones and one
woolly one. "-Washington Capital.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
Destructive Storms Along the Coast

Reports of maritime disasters along the
coast come in thick and fast. People who
in mind one thing in particular, namely,
that it is highly desirable to take along
supply of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as
remedy for sea sickness. Nausea, dyspepsia,
biliousness, constipation, malaria, nervous
ness and kidney trouble, all succumb to its
beneficent and speedy action.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
Fond of Golf.

Stokes-Is your son fond of golf?
Pogis-Fond of it? | should say he was
Why, the young rascal actually plays it,
Boston Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
ONE ENJOYS

1870 A2 - - -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; tits pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts,
gently yet promptly on theKidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds. head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt an
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in sos
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand wig pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW 1oRk. M