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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
To Alleviate the Suffering.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-Some state
ments made at the war department in
dictate that efforts are making to allie
viate the sufferings in the camps. The
surgeon general reports that up to the
sth day of August there had been sent
to Chickamauga camp 3,42S cots and
bedsteads, $3.50 gray blankets, 1895
cotton sheets and 3, $50 mosquito bars.
Another statement shows that SIS
nurses have been provided for the diff
ferent camps where hospitals are
established
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
SECRETARY AuGsR TALKS.
After Visiting Camp wskon He Submits to
Intervfew-Denies That Troops Have
Suffered ANY Unnecessary Privation-

New York, Aug. eS.-Secretary Alger
arrived in this city last night and was
at the Fifth Avenue hotel. In an in
terview he said:
did not find the condition OF Camp Wikoh
nearly as bad as had expected 1 cannot see
that there is any justification in the talk that
neither the i'll nor well soldiers are properly
treated. think there are splendid accommo-
dations for all soldiers that will go to Camp
Wikof and especially now that so many there
have been given furloughs- Thursday L re-
ceived offers from New York and Brooklyn
hospitals to take at least 800 sick from the
camp
Secretary Alger was asked: "How
do you account for the confusion and
lack of facilities at Camp Wikoff?"
To this Gen. A1ger replied:
Did you ever go into camp with 100, even so
men, If so, you know there is much confusion
with that number of men. What do you sup
pose it must be then with thousands who know
but little about soldering? There may appear
to be much confusion and privation but it is
only what is to be expected in roughlng it On
many occasions myself have been in camp
and have encountered these things found
many soldiers lying with nothing but a
blanket between them and the ground Still
there were thousands OF bags in camp 1
asked the men why they did not fill the bags
with straw, of which there large guam
THY in camp, and so make beds for themselves
thing.
'Then," the secretary was asked
again. you cannot see that there is
justification in the complaints which
have been made?" He replied:
None If there any lack of medicines or
necessary supplies the blame would be on
those whose duty it was to order these things
The first day went through the detention hos
pital and later the general hospital. and I
talked with nearly every man who was awake
said to them all: Boys. is there anything you
want?' They all answered: Nothing: we are
quite comfortable" few of the men had no
cots, but this was soon remedied- There are
some few sick men, but there is yellow
fever. There is some typhoid I saw some
men there yellow any paint you ever saw.
and nothing remained of them but skin and
bones
In the general hospital at Camp Wi
kof there are 1,0S0 patients. There
are $50 typhoid patients in the hospi-
tai, which is a decrease. The number
of men in the detention camp was 236,
and this is also a lower record than
yesterday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
Wind Won. ax usuaL

There was great jubilee and there would
have been feasting in Madrid had provisions
been cheaper.
"Shout, stranger, shout" urged the high
born hidalgo. "An American town was com
pletely destroyed"
"Ah. by Camara's squadron" inquired
the stranger.
"Well, the information from American
sources says it was destroyed by cyclone.
surely means some form of Spanish power.
At any rate, it was great victory.".N. Y.
World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
Another ..cri%is- in the Far East

London, Aug. 2S. The Pekin cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
The situation has become acute. The
relations between the Tsung Ii Yamen
and Sir Claude Macdonald, the Brit
ish minister. are strained to the point
of rupture. In support of Sir Claude
Macdonald. the fleet has been concen-
trated at Wei Hal Wei and Hankow,
and all the warships under 5000 tons
have been modified in the Yangtse
river
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out Of
eorns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen s Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot. tired. ach-
ing feet. Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, n. Y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

The biggest Bicycle I'm the World
a German has Just completed a bicycle
that has one wheel nine feet in diameter.
Two people ride it-one on each side of the
monster wheel 1t runs as easily as a small
er bicycle because of its scientific construc-
ton. The scientific formula of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is the reason of its great.
virtues IN making the weak strong, and IN
curing most of the everyday ailments of
men and women. If your health is poor
try q bottle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

Washington. Aug. 2s.-The presi-
dent has directed that Rrig. Gems. An
derson. Macarthur, Greene and Bah
cock be brevetted major generals of
volunteers for service during the war
with Spain
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
Hurled to Their Death.

Kansas City, Mo-. Aug. 27.-Frank
Lupkin and William Cheatam, iron
workers in the new hotel which is be-
ing built on the southeast corner of
Eleventh and Baltimore avenue. fell
from the fifth story of the building
this afternoon to the basement, a dis
lance of so feet Lupkin was instantly
killed. Cheatam cannot live.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
Wheat 40 Cent. a EusheI.

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents apd samples of Salzer's Red Cross go
Bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, ETC., with Farm Seed Catalogue for
cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
Quiet Wasted.

Somebody has invented a noiseless can
non."
That's the way with science-always
putting help where it isn't needed; why
don't some of those cranks invent noise.
less alarm k?"-Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
what II Cost snain.

London. Aug. aS.-The Times CORE
spondent telegraphs that according to
the latest calculations the total cost
of the war to Spain was 5000. 600. Oo0
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial BEETLE
treatise. DIR. Kline, 933 Arch ST., Phila. Pa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

A bargain is something you don't want
bought with money you can't afford II
spend, because you think it is worth more
than it cost.-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

Liberty is sometimes misconstrued t
mean the right of some to take away tn
rights of others.-L. A. W. Bulletin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
War Prices.

He-I would give the world for you
Shells that all? Why, you offered that
much before the war raised prices.-Indian-
apolis Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
IA Scarce Arficle

IT have had such lovely time" the L.
year-old daughter said on returning home
from visit. The old man looked up and
grumbled: "Well, it's the only one in the
family IN years.'-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
sweaish PhfIo.ophx.

Ven faIler es young an praying for mus
tachs hae naver tank how DICKENS long hae
VIII half to Wait ven hae grow oop for ts bar
Der to say Next. Denver Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

People who don't know what they want
are harder to please than those who d
know and can't have it.-Rams Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

In nine out of ten cases of Cholera Infantum
and Bowel Disorders that prove fatal from
ordinary neglect and subsequent treatment,
the timely use of DR.. MoEett,s TRETHIxA
(Teethfng Po,cdsssl would have saved the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

We think Piso's Cure for Consumption
the only medicine for Coughs = enni
Pinckard, Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. l, 1894.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

A fiddle is about the only thing on eartl
that IS better second hand than new
Washington Qa.) Democrat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken Internally. Price 75c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01
TOLD BY THE SERGEANT.

From the Democrat. Grand Rapids. Mich.
At the Michigan Soldiers Home, in Grand
Rapids, lives Sergeant Richard Dunn, hale
and hearty, although he carries the scars of
several wounds sustained in some of the
battles of the Civil War. In recounting his
experience to reporter, Mr.. Dunn said:
"About year and half ago began to
have trouble with my stomach; My suffer
cines and doctored with several physicians,
but without permanent relief.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

TO Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. A
druggists refund money if it fails to cure %
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

Fear is SO sharp-sighted it can see what
does not exist. a. w. Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

There are too many people who use their
friends as coaling Standardization Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-01

ASoA oAA
a account of
d w il :
liams' Pink
Pills forPale
People hav-
ing cured a
case much
TX e mine,
and I decid-
ed to give
them a trial,
which / did.
"a, f { e T
taking five
boxes l was
ur e d. /
never felt
better than
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25
Fascination of Mountains.

There is this peculiar fascination
about the eternal mountains: They
never recall the trif1ing or the vul-
garizing associations of old DAYS.
There are times when the bare sight
of a letter, a ring or an old house
overpowers some people with the
rush of early memories. l am not
so happily constituted Relics of the
conventional kind have perverse
trick of reviving those petty Incl
dents which one would buy back
with a year of the life that is left.
Our English fields and rivers have
the same malignant freakishness.
Nature in our little island is. too
much dominated by petty needs of
humanity to have an affinity for the
simpler and deeper emotions. With
the Alps it is otherwise. There, as
after hot summer day, the rocks
radiate back their stores of heat,
every peak and forest seems to be
still redolent with the most fragrant
perfume of memory. The trifling
and vexatious incidents cannot adj
here to such mighty monuments of
bygone ages. They retain whatever
of high and tender and pure emo
ton that may have once been asso-
dated with them. If l were to in
vent a new idolatry (rather a need
less task), | should PROSTATE my
self, not before beast or ocean or
sun, but before one of those gigantic
masses to which, in spite of all rea-
son, it is impossible not to attribute
some shadowy personality. Their
voice is mystic and has found dis
cordant interpreters, but to me, at
least, it speaks in tones at once
more tender and more awe inspiring
than that of any mortal teacher.
The loftiest and the sweetest strains
Of Milton OF Wordsworth may be
more articulate, but do not lay so
forcible grasp upon my magma
tion.-Ruskin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25

Turner aous studying the advertisement.
hard aud made no drlS1Cer
did not fail to notice che marvellous
change in her appearance since she left
the hoproom the night before, or, rather,
at O'Clock that morning. The soft pink
lips were dry and purple now, the deli
cately tinted cheek was sallow and col
orless, dark purple circles had formed
under her eyes, deep lines cracked out
through their temporary filling and
gave the lie to her pretensions to youth
Her hair, SO beautifully and becomingly
arranged the night before, was simply
twisted up into knot at the back of
her head. She wore a loose lowered
wrapper, gathered in at the slender
waist with cord Even her white,
fragile hands, that trembled as she filled
the captains cup with coffee, looked
wrinkled and old, while upon her Wis
age, so radiant with smiles and sun
shine few hours since, there sat an ex-
preston of profound and envious discon-
tent. Turner had hard work to repress
a second sigh as he glanced furtively at
her from over The Leader, which he
had picked up again when her footsteps
were heard descending tho stairs.
May help you to steak?" he asked
in courteous tones. 81 fear you are very
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25
White House Teas Pay Political Debt

White House Teas Pay Political Debts.
Zone of the familiar modes of en-
tertainment open to occupants of the
White House is the afternoon tea,
which comes very near being in
formal, writes a cabinet members
wife in The Ladies Home Journal,
referring to an earlier administra-
ton than the present one. "Yester-
day afternoon Mrs. President enter
tanned about 30 ladies in that way,
mostly visitors in town, toward
whom she wished to extend special
courtesy, such as wives and daugh-
ters Of local politicians who had
contributed largely to the campaign
fund or been of use some way OF
other. Sometimes an unsuccessful
~ office seeker can be raoifed by
such special favor bestowed upon
his wife. l know one woman who
went home in high glee showing a
note of invitation dated from the
executive mansion and signed by
the president wife as her proud
est possession. For months after
she went home every caller had to
hear all about that private reception
and read the invitation. She was
not a sorehead after that, even if
her husband was
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25
Worked In u Theater.

When Joseph Jetfersons Oldest
son was child, the family lived in
a quite exclusive neighborhood in
New York city. Master Jefferson,
being a true boy, joined in play
with the other boys in the street.
One lady who was very particular
as to with whom her children played
admonished her boys for playing
with a stranger, saying:
Il don't know that Jefferson boy.
Who is his mother?''
eve don't know who bis mother
is, was the reply, but his father
works in theater. -
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25
"CHokED BY WEEDs.r

CLOSE beside cold, gray corner.
Where passerby neer CHANGED to look,
A flower lay hid and grasses grew
And covered it i'll it's chosen nook.
No one thought of that little spot,
And the flower, unnoted and alone,
Reached its tendrils toward the light,
Repaying tenfold the small seed sown.
One day gardener passed that way.
Ho was searching abroad for somethin,
rare.
He pushed away the grasses green
And beheld the little flower fair.
A plant so rare he scarce had seen.
He gathered it up with gentle care
And carried it home and placed it we'll
In a garden full of blossoms, where
he nursed it tenderly and until
1t happened thus one passing day
The lonely blossom reigned supreme,
While other flowers unnoted lay.
The gardener smiled. 'Dear one, /" said h,
ga little care is all one needs.
Flowers, like men, are apt, it seems.
To oft be badly choked by weeds
Il. X. Jeffrey in Good Housekeeping.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25
Trying 1t ON the Dog

why, asked the curious person,
do you managers always take your
shows out of town for their first per-
formances9"
Because" said the manager,
I'VE know that if an outside town
will stand show without killing
the company New York will be per-
fectly delighted with it. ''-Indian-
aDolis Journal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25
OUR NOTICE.

All business locals inserted in the news col
umns will be charged for at the rate of Ten
CENTS per line, for the first insertion. and
Locals set in heavy face type FIFTEEN
CENTS per line for first insertion, and Ten
GENTS per line for each subsequent insertion.
All notices will be kept in until ordered out,
ALI accounts must be settled monthly. Politi-
cal correspondence TWENTY FIVE CENTS per
line, each communication to be accompanied
by the cash.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25

Bob Moore, of Lafayette, Ind, says
that for constipation he has found De
Wits Little Early Risers to be perfect.
They never grippe. Try them for stom-
ach and liver troubles. w. A. HamIer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25
[To BE Continued

Thousands of persons have been
cured piles by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t heals promptly and
cures eczema and all skin diseases. 1t
gives immediate relief. Hamler.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-25

as if by a miracle"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICAL
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-06-28

WASHINGTON. June %. = To say that
the president and Secretary Alger are
gratifed at the success that has SO far
attended the progress of Shaffefs
campaign would be stating the case
mildly. The president, in quick appre-
citation of Gen. Skaters energy, mas
sent a cablegram congratulating him
and the men composing his army on
the excellent work they have done.
The message could not be obtained
here, the officials tHking the ground
that it would be proper for Gen. sinai
ter alone to make it public, but II Is
known to be couched in terms OF
preise. Secretary Alger added ms
tribute in the course of short TAX
with an Associated Press reported. lie
said he felt sure Shafter would prove
himself to be wise, brave and pru-
dent general. He was particularly I'M"
pressed with one short statement IN
Skaters dispatch received Saturday
stating that he wanted nothing, winch
the secretary regarded as evidence OF
the self-reliance and character OF the
man. Nevertheless the secretary is
sending along reinforcements with
All Possible Promptness.
1t is a good deal better to have thou-
sand too many soldiers than one too
few in his opinion. He believes that
Gen. Duffield's troops, to the numper
of 1900, which embarked four days
ago from Newport News will arrive at
Daiquiri to-day, and whiting four days
5000 more troops which left Fort
Monroe yesterday, will be at the scene
of action. In addition there will be
further movement of troops to Santi-
AGO lust as soon as the men and trans
ports are ready. Possibly Gen. Miles
may go with these. If the troops are
not needed when they arrive nothing
will be lost for they can be very well
employed elsewhere, and will have the
advantage of seasoning. The secre-
tary took occasion to state again that
Gen. Shafter is being allowed the
widest liberty of action, unrestricted
by unnecessary orders from Washing
ton. He thinks the wisdom of this
course is amply justified by the re-
suits so far obtained. For this reason
it is not possible to accurately foretell
Gen. Skaters plan of operations
against Santiago, the matter being
largely in his own hands.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-06-28
MUST KEEP OUT.

British steamer Ordered Away
From San Juan by Capt. Sfgsbee.
Washington, June 28-Capt Sigsbee
warned a British ship from seeking to
enter the harbor of San Juan, Puerto
Rico, on the ground that it was block
AIDED. No formal notice has yet been
given of the blockade Of this port, but
the captains action is in line with the
construction of the international law
published by the navy department,
namely, that blockade may be in
itiated without formal notice by simply
warning from a naval commander 1t
is fully expected that this construction
will be combatted if the Spanish gov
eminent can interest any of the Euro
pean powers to do so, but the depart
ment is sure of it's ground.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-06-28
FIVE SOLDIERS KILLED.
Rear End Collision of Two Sections
of q Railroad Train.

Rear End Collision of Two Sections
of a Railroad Train.
Tupela. Miss, June %. - A railroad
accident occurred at this place in
which four soldiers lost their lives and
others received fatal injuries. Col.
Torrey's regiment of rough riders from
Cheyenne, Wyo., reached this place
via Kansas City, Memphis & Birming-
ham railroad. The first section had
stopped to take water and had
whistled to start on when the second
section rounded the sharp curve in the
track just before the town is reached
and dashed into it. In the rear of the
first section was the sleeper Seville,
containing Col Torrey and his staff.
This car was completely demolished,
yet, strange to say, every inmate es-
capped unscathed except the colonel,
who is injured, though not seriously.
The chief fatalities occurred in a coach
which stood in the center of the first
section, which carried Troop G, from
Laramie, Wyo. This coach was COM
pletely telescoped and the soldiers
within were damned and bruised be-
meath the masses of timbers, broken
car seats and other debris. In the
second section one baggage car was
thrown into the ditch, but in this train
few were hurt, and none dangerously.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-06-28
CAN PASS THE WRECK.

The Vesuvius Discovers That the
Merrimac Does Not Block the
Channel.
Off Santiago, June %. 1t has re-
manned for the staunch dynamite
cruiser Vesuvius to demonstrate that
the entrance to Santiago harbOr was
not completely blocked by the sinking
of the Merrimac. While poking her
nose about the entrance of the harbor a
few nights ago the Vesuyius discov-
cred ample room in which to pass the
wreck Of the Merimac She went in.
made observations along the harbor
and then came back to sea, getting
around the wrecked collier without diff
ticulty. 1t has been ascertained that
two battleships can enter the harbOr
abreast, one passing to the right and
the other to the left of the Merrimac.
This is an opportunity that will be of
great advantage to Admiral Sampson
when the final attack on Santiago be-
gins. Lieut.. Hobson and his men still
are in communication with the fleet
There is little prospect that they will
be exchanged before the attack on
Santiago is made