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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-12

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; Il pheasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently lyyetpromptly on thckidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleansesthc sys.
ten elfcctually, dispels colds, head.
achesand feyers and cures habiiual
constipation. Syrup Of Figsis the
only remedy Of is kind ever pro-
duccd, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptablc 10 the stomach, promptin
rs action and truly beneficial In It's
ciiccts,prcparcd only from themost
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities com
mend il 10 all and have made II the
most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale In so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gis,s. Any reliable druggist who
may not have il on hand will pro.
cure II promptly for any one who
wishes to try il. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SKRUP co.
san FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. kEw YoRK. NJ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
Former Price under

From the above comparison it is plain
that the prices of textbooks are about
one-half of that formerly paid
Q. Are the prices of the State text
books quoted above the wholesale prices.
or those actually paid by the purchaser?
A. They are the prices paid by the in
dlv1dual purchasing the books. These
prices include the commission to the
dealers for handling the books.
@. From what sources are the prices
formerly paid for the books obtained,
as given in the above list?
A. From the catalogues of the book
companies formerly furnishing the
books used in Kansas, as we'll as per-
sonal knowledge of the prices paid by
the purchaser. In many instances the
prices given are less than those actually
paid. In no instance is the price given
above the list price quoted in the cata-
logues of the companies.
@. How many pupils of school age are
there in Kansas?
A 495, $50.
Q. How many of these attend school?
A 367, $50.
Q. why is it that i2o, 900 of these pu-
pills do not attend school?
A. In many instances children have
not attended school because of the fact
that in moving from one locality to an
other the absence Of State uniformity
rendered their old books worthless and
their parents could not or would not go
to the expense of buying new ones. The
fact that this expense is now entirely
done away with and the further fact that
books have been greatly reduced in price
will probably result in a large increase
in attendance.
Q. What is the reasonable amount OF
money saved to the people of the State
each year by the textbook law?
A. At least $500, 600
O. What is this estimate based upon ?
A Upon the known cost of books per
pupil under the old system in various
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
The School Fund

Q.-What is the amount of the Per-
manent School Fund?
A.-s6, 343, 292.00.
GLOW is the fund invested?
Alt is invested by the School
Fund Commissioners in State, County,
City, Township and School District
bonds.
Q.-How is the School Fund Com
mission composed?
Alt is composed of the Secretary
of State, the Attorney General and the
State Superintendent Of Public In
struction.
Q.-Of what does the annual school
fund consist?
At consists of the interest on the
permanent fund.
Q.-How much of the permanent
fund has been invested by the present
board of School Fund Commissioners:
A.-s606, 1890.
ON what respect has the method
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

Q. What is the school textbook law?
A. 1t is law passed by the Popu1ist
Legislature of 1897 providing for State
uniformity and for school books at rea-
sOHable prices.
@. Was there not law passed in 1885
providing for county uniformity OF
school books?
A. There was, but it was not satisfac
tory. as the large book companies COM
bined TO keep the prices of books unrea-
sopably high.
Q. How many counties are working
under the county uniformity law?
A. Twenty-one.
Q. Is the price of books uniform in all
these counties?
A. 1t is not For instance, Barnes
United States history is sold In some of
these counties for 80 cents, while in 9TH
ers it is sold for 81. The same is true of
other books.
@. By whom were the books adopted
which are now in use under the State
text book law?
A. By the State Superintendent and a
commission of eight persons appointed
by the Governor.
@. To what political parties did the
members of this commission belong?
A. There were four Populists, two
Democrats, two Republicans and one
Silver Republican.
@. For how long a time were contracts
made for textbooks by this commits
sion?
A. Five years.
Q. How are the prices maintained IN
der this law?
A. The parties furnishing books were
required to give bond in the sum OF
$50, 900 for the faithful performance of
their contracts.
Q. How do the prices of the textbooks
compare with the former price?
A. Prices compare as follows:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

there are now outstanding about $50
900, 900 of the loans for cattle and other
markets showing how widespread
the system has become.
THE GLASGOW MARKET,
ssIn central and convenient local
fly the authorities have a tract OF
tN enty acres or more occupied with a
great rooted live stock market, having
accommodations for many thousands
of animals. Adjoining on one side is
a separate market for dressed beef, etc.,
and on the other side extensive
slaughter houses. All the trading in
live animals in Glasgow, e, in native
British animals, is done in this cattle
market, and from 100000 to SOC, 600
cattle, sheep, ETC., pass through it an
nually.
In addition to these there is at the
docks an extensive establishment ex-
clusively for the reception and slaugh-
ter of beeveS from the United States;
provision existing for the treatment
of two thousand at a time. The an
nual Importation of these cattle is
about 10000 head all of which must be
slaughtered at the docks as a precau-
ton against contagious disease. For
Canadian cattle, a similar number of
which are imported, there is ample
provision made by the city authOri-
ties on the opposite side OF the harbor
The city has market property valued
at about 81, 200, 900 not including the
cattle yards and abattoirs; and the in
debtedness of the market account is
perhaps 800, 900. The income of the
market trust from rentals, slaughter
house booths, ETC., is 300, 900 per an
mum, and the total expenditure, in
Guiding both interest and sinking fund
comes well within that amount. So
that the market undertaking is incl
dentially, source of net revenue. I"
(Shaws Municipal Government in
Great Britain pages 133-135.)
THE BERLIN MARKET.
"Berlin opened in 1888, two great
establishments wholly superceeding a
business that a few years before had
been distributed through nearly q
thousand slaughter houses and yards.
The cost of the Berlin institutions, in
Guiding the great central cattle mar
ket which comes under the same adj
ministratiOn department aggregated
a sum, am informed, approaching
10000, 900 marks.
Not to ennmerate other cities, it is
sufficient to add that a like system OF
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

of the present board differed from that
of former boards?
A--So far as possible. the present
board has made it rule to deal direct
" with the municipalities issuing the
bonds, thereby securing better terms
for both the school fund and the mu-
inequalities
Q.-Has this policy proven heneheial
to the school fund?
Att has. For instance the annual
school fund distributed since the BE-
ginning of 1897 is as follows: Febru-
airy. 1897. s1S2.71s.4o; August, 1881.
$212. 342-6e; February, 1898 s22s.-
2z2.05.
GLOW is 1t possible to make Il
beneficial for both the School Fund and
the Municipalities?
A--By securing higher rate OF in
terest for the school fund; and ssvsne
for the. municipalities the Commission
formerly charged by the bond brokers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
A Stock Yards
Cafech1sf77,

The State Laws regulating stock yards having been
resisted. demand that the State of Kansas shall
provide adequate market facilities by purchasing
land and constructing necessary buildings yards
and other conveniencies to furnish the people
open public market and under such regulations
will prevent a combination of buyers and commits
sion from controlling regulating prices.
Charges for such services to actual cost of
Grafton repairs only.-Populst Platform.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
a School Book
Catechis117<

Recognizing the great saving and benefits to the
People from the Text Book Law, passed by Popu-
list Legislature and put into operation By Populist
Administration. favor its extension along the
same general lines to include all Text Books and
School Supplies as far as possible-PopuIist Plat
form.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

municipal abattoirs and cattle mar
ketS is now the rule. rather than the
exception in the leading towns of Ger
many and that it is by no means con-
fined to the largest places. The Ber-
lin cattle market, unlike the slaughter
houses, is allowed to earn profits, and
1t easily pays a net sum OF half a mil
lion marks a year into the city treas
ury. (Shaw's Municipal Government
in Europe, pages 1884,
THE PARIS MARKET.
Adjoining the huge abattoir are
the municipal cattle yards and mark
cts, with Accommodations for scores of
thousands of animals. Lately there
has been added a large establishment
called the Sanitarium, in which ami
mails subject for any reason to suspic-
ion OF Infectious disease are held in
quarantine pending examination. The
cattle trade is admitted to the use of
the stock yards on payment OF mod
crate fees, while all butchers in like
manner have access to the abattOirS
subject to proper regulations.
The average income from this source
has, for some years, been about ) mil
lion francs, which is amply remunera-
tive, Shaw's Municipal Govern
ment in Europe. Page 1O0-
THE BUDAPEST MARKET.
1.-THE food supply of Budapest has
been brought under suitable public
control. The great municipal slaugh-
ter house is one of the establishments
in which the citizens take especial
pride. 1t is very imposing architec-
turally, is finely appointed, and as a
public monopoly, is made to contrib
ute to the municipal Golfers while
serving a sanitary end. Connected
with it are the public cattle markets
which well repay visit on weekly
market days for their splendid herds
of long horned white Oxenof Hupga-
~ and Servia. (Shaw's Municipal
Government in Europe, page 1867
. THE MUNICH MARKET.
Munich, Germany, has established
ample cattle markets. (Shaw's Mu-
nicipal Government in Europe, page
342.)
THE LEEDS MARKET.
Leeds, England, has acquired at diff
forent times, all her markets, including
the cattle market, and has expended
vast amounts of money upon them.
(See Encyclopedia Britannica.)
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
An Insurance
Cafechisn1>

We demand that the State of Kansas shall provide
Insurance Protection Against Fire, Tightening and
Tornado as a State Function at Cost.-PlatfOrm.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16

Two Pointed Questions Answered.
What is the use of making better
article than your competitor if you
can not get better price for it?
Ans.-As there is no difference in
the price the public will buy only the
better, SO That while our profits may
be smallet on single sale they will be
much greater in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make is the best?
If both articles are brought promin.
emily before the public both are Ger.
tain to be- tried and the public will
very quickly pass judgment on them
and use OILY the better one.
This explains the large sale on
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The
people have been using it for years
and have found that it can always be
depended upon. They may occasion.
ally take up with some fashionable
novelty put forth with exaggerated
claims, but are certain to return tc
the one remedy that they know to be
reliable, and for coughs, colds and
Group there is nothing equal to Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. For sale al
Hodgkinson's drug store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
MONEY WASTED.
College Professor Did Not Receive
Value For His Expe ndlture.

College Professor Did Not Receive
Va1ne For His Expo ndlture.
Mt. Vernon, ILL.,, Dec. 2.-The duties
of professors in our institutions Of
learning are very trying, and great do.
mands are made upon the mind and
body. How many men of this calling
are dragged down to untimely death
by disease!
Barna Mcdaniel, Professor of Mathe.
matics in the Mount Vernon Collegiate
Institute, was all run down, kidney
disease having attacked him, but today
he is as we'll as ever he was. He tells
why: "For the last eight years have
been sufferer from kidney weakness,
caused by overwork. Much of the
time during the last six years it has
been necessary for me to take medi-
cine almost daily in order to be able
to do my work, and large per cent.
of my salary was paid out for remedies
but received only temporary results.
I had tried so many different remedies
without effect, thai when l heard of
Dodd's Kidney Pills l had little con-
fidence in them.
II ordered half dozen boxes.
When 1 had used them I found my
self benefited so much that ordered
another half dozen boxes. When
these were taken considered myself
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
II was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken
tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Forum
ately, a friend advised trying Electric
Bitters:' and to my great joy and sur
prise, the first bottle made decided
improvement. l continued their use
for three weeks, and am now q we'll
man. know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave Of another VICTIM"
No one should fail to try them. Only
SO cents per bottle at G. w. Green's
drug store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16

Practical Suggestions for Xmas.
One of the questions we ask our
selves during the prevalence of hard
times like the present, is, "can I af-
ford to give Christmas presents?" or
sought I to ask for money for such q
purpose?" The answer depends upon
how the money is to be spent Any of
the following articles will be found
both necessary and useful, and the
cost moderate. Children's sets Of
plated knife, fork and spoon, Is cents
and upwards; sets of table knives and
forks, Is cents and upwards; carving
sets genuine stag handle, sl.5O and
upwards; roasting pans, just the thing
for the Christmas turkey, GO cents and
upwards. A complete line of pocket
cutlery, fully warranted, 25 cents and
upwards; scissors sizes, war;
ranted, 25 cents. These with skates,
sleds and hundreds of other articles
may be had at Estes hardware store,
Devils Lake, and at prices that do the
selling as we'll as the talking.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, PlainHeld,
ILL.,, makes the statement, that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for month by
her family physician, but grew worse.
He told her she was hopeless victim
of consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist suggest
ed DR.. Kings New Discovery for con.
sumption; she bought bottle and to
her delight found herself benefited
from first dose. She continued it's use
and after taking six bottles, found
herself sound and we'll; now does her
own housework, and is as we'll us she
ever was. Free trial bottles Of this
Great Discovery at e. w. Green's drug
store. Large bottles so cents and 81.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
L0GAL HITS.

The state press, generally, is urging
the coming legislature to do something
substantial for the Deaf and Dumb
school of this city. The improve
ments needed in the building for the
better accommodation, comfort aud
safety of the unfortunate attendants,
are matters that many families in all
sections of the state are vitaily inter
ested in. In speaking of this school,
the Minneapolis Journal says:
The school for the deaf at Devils
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
THEY ARE COMING.
A Sample. of the Many Letters Re
ceived by Local Real Estate Men.

Cclved bt Local Real Estate Men.
One of the Indications pointing to
a heavy immigration to this region
next year, is g letter which was re-
ceivod by M. H. Brown & Co., last week
from man in Iowa who wants to To-
cate fifty families. He asked for q list
of lands held by this we'll known real
estate firm, and prices for same.
Few people In Devils Lake realize the
good work w. II. Brown is doing along
the line of advertising this section Of
North Dakota and inducing immi-
grafton. He has good lands for sale
cheap aud on easy terms in all the
counties in this land district. He takes
advantage. .eof every opportuntt to
food thekeongested farming districts
of the east with literature advertising
this country, and has almost daily evi-
dence of his efforts bearing fruit in
the many inquiries received like the
one mentioned. Devils Lake lands are
being discussed in many farm homes
in Southern Minnesota, Iowa and other
states, where farm lands are high
priced, aud renters are contemplating
q removal to this favored section,
where they can buy farm and make
it pay for itself in few years. Mr..
Brown will send an agent east this
fall whose business It will be to work
up large colonies and locate them in
this vicinity next spring.
The immigration department Of the
Great Northern is doing good work in
this same direction, and the prospects
are that this land district will witness
a larger influx Of desirable settlers
next year than was ever before enjoyed
In any one year since the country was
first settled.
Devils Lake being the business CEN
ter for this vast territory, every new
conner, no matter where he settles in
the land district, will be benefit to
the business interests Of this city. As
the country settles up the trade Of the
home merchant will be increased,
larger stocks will be carried, more
business blocks will be erected, and
in few years Devils Lake will occupy
o position as q commercial center
second to none in the state.
In the rapid development of this
country Brown & Co., stand in the
light Of public benefactors, and the
Inter Ocean wants to see them re-
ceive that proper credit which their
good work SO richly deserves.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16

TEE EXCEL LENCE or SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only. a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI.
FoRN1A FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfa etion
which the genuine Syrup OF Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
OF the excellence of its remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives.
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRAxcIsCo. Cal
LeunvnLE ". NEW YORK. \. =.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16

increasing business has made it nee
essary for him to add forty feet to his
livery barn. The North Star hotel is
in line with large addition to the
upright, enlarging the office and maxi
ing new dining room large and airy
with many new sleeping rooms above.
Sol Rivet has put up cosy cottage on
his lots in the Torslof addition. These
together with additions, porches and
out. buildings in all parts of the town
show a substantial growth during the
year.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
BuckIen,s Arnica saIve.

The best sa!vc III the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
S,,res. letter, chapDed hands, chiiblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and
positively cures piles. or no pay re-
q.ired. It is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price IS cents her box. For sale BY
G.. W. Greene.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
Wood For salc.

can furnish Graham's Island wood
in poles or corded, on short notice and
at reasonable prices. A trial order is
respectfully solicited.
JOSEPH LOCKE.
Devils Lake, N. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and !,
NoyAl lAknso eoNpea co., NV woN,

cured. l have taken no kidney mcdi-
clue since, and am as sound as ever
was"
Dodd's kidney Pills are a positive
aud permanent cure for all diseases
arising from disordered kidneys.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
Petit Jury.

The following is the petit jury drawn
for the December term, 1898, but
which term of court was adjourned
until January 8, 1899:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
The Forks Plaindealer pays

The Grand Forks Plaindesler pays
our new county auditor the following
deserved compliment:
One Of the new county officials in
Ramsey county is. Emil 8. Eich Of
Devils Lake. Mr.. Eich has been city
auditor at Devils Lake for some time
and always made good official. The
Plaindealer congratulates him on his
success and assures the people of
Ramsey county of good and careful
administration of the duties of audi
tor during Mr.. Eich's term Of office.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16

Lake will ask for an appropriation for
extra buildings at the coming session.
The quarters are very crowded Among
the improvements needed are q hos
pital, bath rooms and u heating plant.
Superintendent Bangs has been doing
good work with the means at his COM
mand.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16

.An elegant line Of Din
ner Sets, Lamps. Glass
ware. and all kinds of
Crockery at
CHAMBERLIN'S
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
Taken UD.

Came to my barn Tuesday Dec 9Th,
a black horse, weight about SEQ pounds,
er will please call, Provo property, pay
charges and take the animal away.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
Columbia Flat, Devils Lake.
Wanted

Good girl for general housework
4 pply to Mrs. 4. N. Powell. 35-2t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
l. Sale.

For Sale.
New, well built house, six rooms and
pantry, cellar, wood shed. Will be
sold for $500 less than the property
cost q year age. Inquire at this office.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-12-16
For Rent.

An eight-room dwelling house in
good repair and weli situated. Inquire
Of John Barton.