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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

Every traveller knows that continuous
iourneying on the railroad is very apt TO
derange the system in some way In spite
of springs and soft seats there is contiu-
nous jar and vibration, which acts upon
the nervous system, and produces results
varying somewhat, according to the
strength Of the traveller or his predisposi-
ton to some specific ailment. The most
common consequence of continuous car
riding IS constipation. And this condition
invariably produces headache. and tends
to biiiousness- J. J. Converse. St Louis,
No, found a way to avoid the evil effects
of constipation. to which he was subject
when travelling He carried with him
81 the pill that will cure constipation and
all its sequeEt sufferings- This is what
he says:
travelling on the cars tends to consii-
patton With me, but by using Or. ]. c.
Ayers Pills moderately, my bowels are
kept in healthy action They also prevent
headsche-"-J. ]. CONVERSE, St Louis, No.
Dr. Ayers Pills are good for constipation
under all circumstances and conditions.
They have cured long standing cases after
every other medicine had failed. Rev.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Nerves Ont of Time.

just as the strings of musical instrument
get out of tune through lack of care and
touched, so the human nerves get out OF
tune, and make everybody miserable that
comes in contact with them. Every tobacco
users nerves are out of tune more or less,
and the real tobacco-slave's nerves are re-
Taxed to the utmost. No-To-Bac is the tun-
g-key which tightens the nerves, makes
them respond quickly to the emotions, re
sulting in the happiness of ALL No-To-BaG
guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong. We advise all tobacco-users to
take No-To-Bac.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

was turned shoreward The Vizcaya and
Oquendo had not made half that distance
under the terrible hammering of the hurricane
battleships before their case was hopeless. and
they, too, were turned shoreward and they
had not been idle Their crews fought with
desperate bravery, but courage was match
for courage plus gunnery
Workmanship the Story.
Tt was the old story, Spanish shells that went
wild for the most part while the Americans
fire was marked by mercileSs precision.
When the battered OQuendo and Vizcaya faced
the inevitable and swung around for the shore
both were aire, the ViZcaya from forward to
amidships- The two cruisers were beached
not more than quarter of a mile apart
The GIoucester's Good Word.
The Gloucester. a fast little yacht that can
not boast of any heavier battery than several
Six-pounderS and three FOUNDERS was lying of
Aguadores. three miles east of Moro, when
the SpaniardS came out. At first she joined in
the attack upon large vessel, and then held
of some Capt wainwright concluding to re-
serve his efforts for the two torpedo boat de-
stroyers in the rear. The Gloucester steamed
after them when they appeared and chased
them to point five miles west of Morro pour
ing shot after shot into them all the time. Her
efforts bore abundant fruit. for to her belongs
the credit for the destruction of both of the de-
stroyers- She fred 1.400 shots during the
chase. and it was not long before both destroy
ers were on fire and plainly disabled.
Cervera's Plan Was Not Anticipated.
There can be no doubt that Admiral Ger
vera's plan to escape from Santiago harbor
was entirely unexpected by Admiral Sampson.
and the best evidence Of this is the fact that
when the Spanish vessels were seen coming
out of the harbor the flagship New York was
seven miles away steaming to the eastward
toward Juragua, the military base, nine miles
east of Moro
New York Out of the Fight.
The New York was out of the fight at every
stage. but she Immediately put about and fol-
lowed the other vessels in the race to the west
ward and overlook them in time to join in the
chase for the Cristobal Colon after the other
Spanish vessels had been destroyed by the
Brooklyn the Oregon, Iowa. Massachusetts,.
Indiana Texas, Gloucester and other ships OF
the fleet
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
ne WAS Another snnaax Battle.

1t was $3.50 O'Clock Sunday morning when the
Spanish flagship the Cristobal Colon. was seen
steaming rapidly out through the narrow chan
mel at the harbors mouth The signal ran
from ship to ship of the American feet. and
the Iowa and Indiana, the record breaking
Oregon. the Massachusetts, and the Texas the
cruiser Brooklyn and the sly little improviSed
destroyer Gloucester were soon scurrying into
position to block the Spaniards' exit, but the
American vessels did not open fire at once ~
Allowed to Pass MORO.
Cerveras ships were allowed to come out OF
the harbor and get well out of the range OF
Morro'S guns before the big battleships began
TO close in Cervera headed to the west. keep
ing close to the shore. and firing from every
gun that he could bring to bear. At the heels
of the Colon came the Vizcaya and Almirante
Oquendo. Back of them were the dread de-
Stroyers-
Through q Blaze of Fire.
Then suddenly the big battleships opened up
and the rest of the Spanish way was literally
through hurricane of shot and shells But
still the Colon kept firing hravely, reeling
under the terrific impact of the tons of metal
that were poured upon her When about ten
miles westward of Moro castle. with his ship
trailing like wounded duck" and hammered
with flame, Ceryera turned the vessel toward the
shore and made q last desperate effort to keep
her out OF his enemy'S hands She was sink
ing and blazing in a score of places. but still
her guns kept at work, and the white flag
showed above her last of all At first the
fearful fire of the battleShipS had naturally
were not forgotten in the terrible din and up
roar made by the heavy guns and continuous
| crash and rattle of the rapid fire batteries.
Smoke Obscured the scene.
The smoke wrapped the scene in obscurfty,
but from time to time, the wind tore the
smoke curtains aside, the spectators caught
| momentary giimpses of the swift tragedy.
Close upon the heels of the Colon's destruc-
ton simultaneously. almost came the doom of
| the Oquendo and ViZcaya- The Colon, the Wis
| caya and Oquendo had to face the Iowa, Texas
and Indiana Under the fire of this ponderous
trio the cruisers that had raised SO many hopes
and not few fears went down to defeat with
fearful SwiftneSS. The flagship Colon fought
| her way ten miles up the coast before her nos1
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
NOT A SHIP LEFT.
SIMPSONS Warships Destroy the
Spanish Fleet Off Santiago.
The Far Famed Cadiz Squadron at the Bot
tom of the Ses-Not a Ship Surren-
dered as Long as 1t Was
Ahoat.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The navy de-
partment received the following from
Admiral Sampson:
To the Secretary of the Navy:
SIBONEY, July 3-The feet under my COM
mand offers the nation a Fourth of July
present the destruction of the whole of Ger
vera's feet Not one escaped 1t attempted
to escape at $50 a. m Sunday to two p m.
the last, the Cristobal Colon, had run ashore
six miles west of Santiago and had let down
her colors The Infanta Maria Teresa. Oquendo
and Vizcaya were forced ashore. burned and
blown up within p miles of Santiago; the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

The lake and rail arrangements of the Bal.
timore & Ohio Railroad for this year are prac-
tically the same as were in effect iii 1897.
Freight for Lake Superior ports is sent by
and the Owen line is used for the Lake
Michigan ports. The trans-lake Erie ar
engagements are with the Detroit Steam Nav
igatlon Company between Cleveland and
Detroit and the Ashley & Dustin Line and
the Michigan & Ohio Car Ferry Company
between Sandusky and Detroit
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
A Bald-Headea reply.

A naval officer very well and favorabiy
known In London has for some unknown rea-
son been advanced in his profession very
slowly, though he has grown gray in the
service, and, indeed, lamentably bald Re-
Gently one of his juniors was bold enough
to question him as to his remarkable alb
sence of hair.
..How comes it that you are so very bald s''
much vindictiveness:
young man, you would be bald, think,
if you had had men stepping over your head
for years in the way Ihave."-London Judy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Not in Rage.

He ground his teeth.
Yet there was nothing to indicate that he
was angry
Still he continued to grind his teeth With
great presidency
The grinding was done with one of those
patent buzz saws that dentists use. and every
now and then it seemed as If the patient
would swear If it were not for the rubber
dam in his mouth. And at that there was
something in his gurgles that seemed to in
iicate that the dam was not all rubber
Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

COMMODORE WINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEY.
WHO May Have Been in Command When Ger
vera's Fleet Was Destroyed)
at the time the Americans least expected him
to do so. and, fighting every inch of his way,
even when his ship was abiaze and sinking, he
tried to escape the doom which written
on the muZZle of every American gun trained
upon his vessels The Americans saw him the
moment he left. and commenced the work of
destruction Immediately. For an hour two
they followed the flying Spaniards to the west
ward along the shore line sending shot after
shot into their blazing hulls, tearing great
holes in their steel sides and covering their
decks with the blood of the killed and wounded.
They Fought tO the Last.
At no time did the Spaniards show any indi-
cation that they intended to do otherwise than
surrender even when their ships began to sink.
their sides showed that they were on fire But
they turned their heads toward the shore, less
that mile away and ran them the beach
and rocks, where their destruction was soon
completed. The officers ana men board
then escaped to the shore well as they could.
with the assistance of boats sent from the
American men-of-war. and then threw them
selves upon the mercy of their captors, who
not only extended to them the gracious hand of
American chivalry, but sent them guard to
protect them from the murderous bands of Gu
ban soldiers hiding in the bush the hillside.
eager to rush down and attack the unar med,
defeated but valorous foe.
Admiral Cervera escaped to the shore in a
boat sent by the Gloucester TO the assistance
of the Infanta Maria Teresa. and soon as
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
An Easy Case.

Doctor-You are all run down. You must
travel for few months; that's the only
thing that viii save you. You need change
of scene and air.
Patient-But traveling's all I've done for
the last ten years. I'm a salesman for big
eastern house and often go from the Atlantic
to the Pacific at jump.
Then what you need is rest and quiet
Three dollars, please. Chicago Evening
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Try ALIENS Foot-Ease,

a powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet,
blisters and callous spots Relieves corns and
bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Wheat 40 Cents n BusheI

cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross go
Bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, ETC., with Farm Seed Catalogue for
4 cents postage JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14


Santiago.)
Furor and Pluton were destroyed within four
miles of the port Our loss one killed and two
wounded. Enemy's loss probably several hun
dred by gun fire. explosions and drowning.
About 300 prisoners. including Admiral Ger
vera The man killed was George H Ellis,
chief yeoman of the Brooklyn. SAMPSON.
story of the battle.
OFF SANTIAGO July Admiral Cervera's
feet lies to-day at the bottom of the Carib-
bean sea, off the southern coast of Cuba. The
Spanish admiral is a prisoner of the
auxiliary gunboat Gloucester. formerly Mr.. j.
Pierpont Morgan'S yacht, CorSair. and l. 900 to
1900 other Spanish Officers and sailors. all who
escaped the frightful carnage caused by the
shells from the American warShipS. also
held as prisoners of by the United States
navy. The American victory is complete, and,
according to the best information obtainable
at this time, the American vessels prac-
tically untouched and only one was
killed. though the ships were subjected to the
heavy fire of the Spaniards all the time the
battle lasted
Made Gallant Dash.
Admiral Cervera made Is gallant dash for
liberty and for the preservation of his ships
this morning as has ever occurred in the hfsto-
ry of naval warfare. In the face of overwhelm-
ing odds, with nothing before him but inevita-
BILE destruction surrender if he remained any
longer in the trap in which the American feet
had him. he made q bold dash from the harbor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

A Georgia lady writes: ''Since first using
and seeing the value of DR.. Mofett's TEETH
INA tieefhing POiUders) in all troubles incl
dent to childhood, / have never been without
them in the house, and would advise all
gestion, Regulates the Bowels, makes teeth
ing easy and keeps the baby in healthy con,
dition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
A Credit to the Family.

''That's a pretty big assignment" clucked
the city editors hen, contemplating the l6
eggs in the nest, "but I'm going to try to
cover it,
And about three weeks later she led
column of chicks proudly into the city edi-
tors garden.-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

Turning
q u ckly
she saw
creeping
t o w a + d
h e r her
four-year-
olddaugh-
ter, Bea-
trice. The
C h i ! d
m o v e d
over the
floor with
q n e T.
fort, but
6 a q m q ri
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
A Sealed Question.

get from the Arctic regions things that
there has been great deal of controversy
over in recent years?
Entire Glass lin chorus)-Explorers.-
Chicago Evening News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Great Kick,

''They say that Missouri has made the big
gest kick of the war"
Flows that"
Shipped over 81, 900. 600 worth of mules"
=Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
A STARTLED MOTHER.

From the Freeport Qll.) Bulletin
While busy at work in her home, Mrs.
William Shay, corner of Taylor and Han
cock Avenues, Freeport, Ill, was startled
by hearing a noise just. behind her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
ParIance of the Sea

turn. Delay me if she doesn't Slip her haw-
ser and pound like donkey engine hosting
a nohlen1an's trunk.
Watchmaker-I see The handspring s
broken-Jewelers' Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Redaction In bicycle Prices.

It is said that western capitalists are con-
templating the organization of a great BIZ
cycle company, which hopes to make first
class wheels and sell them as low as SO.
Whether this be true or not, the fact re-
mains that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is q
hrst-class remedy for the stomach, liver and
blood, and the price puts it within every
body's reach to be we'll and strong. For
fever and ague it is a specific.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle
treatise DIR. Kline, 933 Arch St, Phiia.. Pa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
-rhe Latter-Day Mystery

The early sea serpent is outranked this 81
son by the mysterious cannonading" off
rious ports.-Boston Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

Love makes the young man on the real
seat of the tandem make the wheels GO
roun1.-Chicago Daily News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

Piso's Cure is the medicine to break up
Blunt, Sprague, Wash, March 8, '94.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

Commander of the Battleship Oregon-l
she touched the beach he surrendered himself
and his command to Lieut. Morton. and asked
10 be taken on board the Gloucester, which
was the only American vessel near him at the
time, with several of his officers. including the
captain of the flagship The Spanish admiral
who was wounded in the arm. was taken to the
Gloucester was received at her gangway by her
commander, Lieutenant Commander Richard
Wainwright, who grasped the hand of the gray
bearded admiral, and said TO him: Il congrat-
ulate you. sir. upon having made as gallant a
fight as was ever witnessed on the sea" Lieu
tenant Commander wainwright then placed his
cabin sc the disposal OF the Spsuish o1ieers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

IF people who are conceited almost to tn
exploding point enjoy themselves, WHY neec
anybody object? Washington Qa.) Demo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

Civility costs nothing and buys every
thing-Lady Mary Montague.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

A woman's idea of a personal devil is
neighboring woman who talks about her
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure Price 75c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

S e e m e d
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
His Life was Saved.

Mr. J, E. Lilly, prominent citizen of Hannibal. Mo, lately Lad a wouas,. ful deliverance from frightful death In telling of it he says: was take. with typhoid fever that ran iut, pneumonia. My lungs became hs- dened. 1 was so weak couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me expected to soon die of consumption when heard of Dr. Kings New Dis. covery One bottle gave great relief l continued to use it and am now well and strong. l can't say too much iu it's praise. This marvellous medicine k the surest and quickest cure m the world for all throat and lung trouble Regular sizes 20 cents and Sl. Tria bottles free at r. c. Savagc's drur store; every bottle guaranteed
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
No Right to uciiness.

The woman who is lovely in the face, form and temper will always have friends. but one who would be attractive must keep her health. II she is weak, sislsly and all run down she will be nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kidney trouble her impure blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and wretch ed complexion. Electric Bitters is the best medicine in the world to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. It gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skins, rich complexion, IL will make good looking, charming woman of a rundown invalid. Only 90 cents at F. (. Savage's drug store.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
SHOULD BE REVISED.
Eeuator Marcus A. Hanna Says the Revs- nne Laws Must Be Adjusted to Meet
 present Conditions

Cleveland, O., Nov. l5.-In an inter- view last night, Senator Hanna said the tariff and revenue laws would have to be revised 10 meet existing conditions:
 The war revenue measure must be revised. but we will keep many of the original features of the law. simply bf cause 1t is now necessary Under the old tariff law are not getting Sery much revenue because we are exporting instend of importing and something must be done to meet these new condl- lions We must have q now revenue measure. So far us I nm concerned, I favor putting duty on tea and coffee. The revenues for the support of the government must be raised in some way. and the indirect is the best way, according 10 my idea When the people do not realize that they are paying tax there is no complaint Still. It will be necessary to retain some Of the features of the war revenue measures The tax is now on tho people, and in some instances it Is the proper method of taxation.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
The End In slaht
From the Port Arthur News.

From the Fort Arthur News.
 The great fight that has hs.u
 through the courts on the p,- mace ship canal is nearing an end. s.s n''aur cause of right and progress win 1 'as vail. Indications are now ,b.. pre- position to this great enterprisa - op' is of so much interest to ths "a'eh people of the north and west, aDd %a0ls coast country, is nearing an ena 'ae the civil court of appeals at c.,. n Thursday, the case of the .Iees s'0n County Channel S Dock co -s'sOa Port Arthur Channel X Dock e. '"e dismissed for lack of prosecu,joD "as q the plaintiffs. v Another pointer is the v,,h5
 of the big law firm of Votaw Ma < Chester of Beau mont, from ,h, ''n vice of Kountzc Bros. There raa yet the damage suit, known ;. Crary ease in the supreme court a,,', came up for hearing on the 97,b os,1 month. It is expected that deo;.,S in the case will be handed dom.
 Monday of next week, and that f ,.;9 be favorable to Port Arthur VI. this case is disposed of. it is oonor.u- believed tthat no more suits will K instituted against the Polt Arthu, ship canal enterprise, and that tba :. maining small amount of work to <. done will be completed without fp. thcr hindrance or interruption Thsr watch Port Arthur grow.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Hgxer Items.

We had nice rain one night last week
 The mast IS good this year. and hogs are doing fine.
 Horses and cattle are in good condi- ton for the coming winter
 Rev Mir. Ward of Blanset. Scott county. preached at Midway last sun day.
 The farmers have plenty of wheat to sell at 30 cents bushel and corn at 25 cents.
 Mir. H. II. Hatton, living near Bigger, has lost two small children since our last writing.
 The farmers will be busy the re- mainder of the fall breaking their land for next years crop.
 Crop gathering and wheat sowing is about over in these parts. Crops were better than was expected before gath ering
 Sweet potatoes are not keeping we'll. 1t rained too much before they were dug, creating an extra sap, winch caused them to rot.
 We think that Uncle Sam don't need the Philippine sands, as it would cost more to maintain peace there than they would be worth to her. ***
The Mena star., 1898-11-16

Nice weather and good health.
 Nearly all of the farmers are don picking cotton.
 Mir. Birge and family have moved ti his new shingle mill.
 Wiley Whisenhunt of Acorn, aua Bill Alexander Of Dallas, were wit their best girls last Sunday.
 A small mum Der of young folks nsl at Mir. Goddard's last Sunday after noon and had nice little singing
 F. Nj. White and family left la' Sunday for Scott county to pick cotton They intend to be gone until the Na of December.
 The people are having to work ths| week to make up for what they speij| in seeing the circus at Mena one d'7 last week. SAM JoyEs
The Mena star., 1898-11-16

stilled no more to be heard in ,h;s world. But say to the sorrowinp father and mother: Weep not for lit. tie Addie is safe You know where to ma her. Be faithful. Live close to Christ and you will go to her when you cross over on the other shore. Lovely babe, how brief thy stay:
 Short and hasty was thy day. Ending soon thy journey here
 Pain and grief no more to bear
 A FRIEND. Rocky. Ark, Nov. :, 1898.