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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

A CALL is this week issued for a
democratic conven tioa, to be held at
Heizer. Kansas, on Saturday, Sept.
24th, to place in nomination a demo
cratic candidate for commissioner, in
place of our former candidate, II. G.
Merhof deceased. The peoples party
convention will meet at the same date
and place, and We hope that all the
silver elements will get together and
select candidate acceptable to the
united forces, and one who when elect
ed-as he most certainly will be if
all anti-republicans unite on him
will make us as good aud faithful a
commissioner as our late friend, Henry
Merhof.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

WILL the republicans dare to say
the school book laws in force today
are not good laws? Will they dare
to denounce the stock yards law as a
bad law? Will they have the hardi-
hood to say that the screen law is not
q good law for the miners of Kansas?
Will they have the cheek to charge
that the suspension of their iniquitous
police commissioner law was not a
good thing7 Will they deny that the
present state administration has saved
to the people of the state hundreds of
thousands of dollars in the last few
years? Thus far the republican cam
paign spell binders and political writ
ers have been wonderfully silent upon
these points. If these things are not
good why not denounce them-they
are all the outcome of the overthrow
of republican mis-ruie IN Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

THE prohibition fanatics are getting
wild and reckless Down at Milton>
vale, Clay county, strong republic
can precinct, a mob calling them
selves vigilance committee on last
Saturday began the demolishing of
several joints. At one place they
found the door locked but with force
broke the door open when the proprie-
tor fred into the gang fatally wound
ing one man, B F. Miller editor of
the Miltonvale Press, the repu blican
paper. The gang captured the Joint.
keeper, one Peter Hammerlie, and
hung him to q tree at the edge of
town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
"What's the Matter with Kansas, -

Hooh hAS GsAoStC4 Uit1 o64Sdct
The passenger department of the
Santa Fe railroad has issued valuable
statistical pamphlet of about one huns
dred pages, which will be read with in
terest by all who desire to post them
selves upon Kansas. 1t contains let
ters from Gov. Leedy, six ex.goyernors,
and other prominent men, and is
happily free from anything of a par
tisan nature. Statistics giving the
agricultural. stock, poultry and dairy
products of every county in the state
are compiled from the assessors re-
turns, and make in themselves a won
derful showing for our proud young
state. Hundreds of thousands of these
books will be distributed throughout
the east; they are given out at the
Kansas State building, Omaha Expos
ition; and can be obtained by anyone
upon writing to ". ]. Black, Gen1.
Passenger and Ticket Agt., Santa Fa
Route, Topeka, Ksns.
Drop Mr.. Black a postal card and
get one of these valuable books. They
are of nature that can be relied upon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
NUMBER %.
The Prodigal Daughter.

There was certain rich women who
had two daughters, and the younger
said unto the mother: "Mother, Weld
unto me that portion of your wealth
which is my heritage" And her mother
did even so. And it came to pass that
the young woman gathered together her
bicycle repair kit and her heritage and
lourneyed into far country, which was
Kansas the land ofcyclones and eman-
ciPated women. And the multitudes Of
emsocipated women gathered about her
IN great numbers and gave unto her the
merry hand, for she was possessed of
exceeding great wealth. Moreover, they
we're struck with the mannish cut Of
her neither garments. And they iollied
the young women nightly and nomi.
mated her for governor. And she stump
ed the state and made speeches, which
were inscribed for her by a notary. And
soon she had wasted what her mother
had given her in ice cream and troliy
parties for her constituents. And when
she bad spent all, she became wroth in
the collar, for she had lost the election
and those who had fawned upon her in
prosperity now sat upon the seat of the
scornful and greeted her with the mar.
bic heart. After she had suffered awhile
she bethought herself of her mothers
house and the hot biscuit. which her
father used to bake. And she lifted her
voice and we2t and rent her bloomers
in twain and said; 81 will arise and 60
unto my mother" And she did even so,
And it came to pass that on the evening
OF the fourth day, as she was pedaling
wearily up the bicycle path leading to
her home. her mother saw her from afar
Oft and ran to greet her and fell upon
her neck and kissed her. And the
Wanderer cried:
Mother. ] am no longer worthy to
be called thy daughter, for ] had great
wealth and yet was defeated in politics"
But her mother sought to sooth her
and gave unto her a new bicycle lamp
and cyelometer, and said unto the
servants;
"Bring swell raiment and order NUT
ton, with peas on the side, and we viii
eat, drink and be merry, for the wan;
derer is returned and she that was lost
is found" And stringed instruments
disconrsed the sweet strains of ''She
May Have Seen Better Days" and the
serving man, as he shufled to and fro,
hummed softly to himself. 'Just Tell
Them That Yon Saw Me-" And they
fell upon the mutton and deVoured if as
one man and with exceeding gusto, and
the only discontented one in the whole
multitude was their neighbor. who
mourned the loss of dog. But the
serving men spoke as one having au.
thori1y saying: "Our neighbor's loss is
our gain" And it was even so. New
York Herald
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

A GOOD many men in Barton county
will this fall vote the fusion ticket
from governor down, who have not
voted that way before. They will do
this because they believe that men
who have proved competent, safe
and trustworthy as public servants are
entitled to second term-as many
democrats and populisis thought last
fell when they voted for the republi-
can candidates for a second term.
Besides this, many republicans are
'everlastingly tired of the party bosses
who have 80 long ruled them, not for
the good Of the party but for personal
gain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

done By the express companies should
be done by the government. The ex
press companies by refusing to pay
their share of the revenue expenses
one cen; on each package-bave shown
that they are not deserving of the
patronage of the people. The postal
service could handle that business at
cheaper rate than do the express
companies, and thus save money for
both the government and the people
as individuals.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
A Race Meet for Great Bend.

On October 18th, 10Th and 10Th the
second annual trotting meeting will
take place at the Rowell Stock Farm
track, A miles southwest of town.
Ample arrangements are being made
for successful three days meet, and
if all interested in good horses take
hold with j. T. Stevens, the secretary,
We can enjoy q successful series OF
races.
The purses for the thres days meet
ing aggregate $4,000, and Ar. Stevens
is already assured some good, speedy
horses as contestants.
See announcement OF the races on our
supplement this week. Tell yosr
friends of the coming sport, and pre-
pare to attend yourselves. For entry
blanks, ETC.. see Mr. Stevens.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
MerhoR.

KANSAS republicans make queer
arguments these days. The reform
forces of Kansas, by enaciing the in.
surance laws. and Web McNall, State
Insurance Commissioner, by strictly
enforcing these laws. has saved to
Kansas citizens hundreds of thous-
ands of dollars besides driving out all
wild cat, or irresponsible in surance
concerns Yet the republican cams
paign committee goes to the wealthy
insurance companies which are fight
ing our insurance laws and the insur.
anee commissioner, and get the state
ments of these outlaws and publish
them SIS republican campaign litera.
ture. Say, amt you fellows mighty
hard up for campaign argument?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all nom
resident pupils attending the Great
Bend city schools will be charged as fol-
lows: For High school per month 81. 80
any other department per month 81.
No such pupil will be admitted until
they have obtained from the Clerk re-.
ceipt for three months tuition.
By order of the Board of Education.
CHAs. T.. DODGE. Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

There is not much consolation for
the farmer in the rapport of the total
wheat yield of the United States this
year The estimared report gives the
total yield at 700. 900, 900 bushels.
which is the largest on record. .-Hois
ington Dispatch.
AS THE Dispatch was one of the
papers, if we mistake not, which last
year rejoiced because Mckinley
raised the price of wheat to 81 a
bushel". we arise to ask why in thun-
der don't you have him do it again.
and allay the misgivings of the farm
ers?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The report that Senator Hanna, of
Clay county, has bolted Leedy is en-
tireiy erroneous The Clay Center
Times, which would be delighted to
chronicle detection of that kind, =,
.mournfully informs the Topeka re-
publican organs that their Hanna
story is without foundation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The Lindsborg Record says the
campaign cry is, con Stanley, charge
Chester" We don't see why the
Record wants to sic Stanley ON to
Chester Goodness knows Chester is
charged with plenty Mcpherson
freeman Republican
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

tions. Also to the further fact that
no republican attorney general of
Kansas ever commenced suits against
corporations for disobeying the laws.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

By using the Baking Powder named
Perfect" you viii show appreciation
of pure food. Always use the Perfect.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

We WANT to call the attention of
the Hutchinson News. and all other
republican papers. to the fact-which
none of them dare denY-that Attor.
ney General Boyle has won every
suit be has besen sgainst che corpora
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Halliday wants everybody to call a
the Gallery and see his work. 1t is al
guaranteed first class. Main street
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Oysters served in any style-any
tlme-any thing else with them-ai
Wilson's short order restaurant,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

GIRL WANTED-For general house.
work. Good wages. Call on I. n
Woodward, at Postal Telegraph Office
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Halladay's Gallery is not the cheap.
est place to get Photographs taken but
always THE BEST. Main street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Miss Lizzie Harris was selected by
the school board, at Its meeting last
Wednesday evening, as a teacher in
place of Miss Nimocks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

More school houses are being bull
in Kansas this year, than any year il
the history of the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

John I. Stevens left Monday with
bis speed stock TO take in some of the
southeast Kansas fairs, and incident.
ally to advance the interests of the
races here IN October.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Have you called examined and priced
the fine suitings, evercoating s. trous-
ers, at DIFFENBACHER's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

1t is said the city council is contem.
plating an ordinance to provide for
brick or stone sidewalks on Main
street. Forest avenue and Broadway.
A good idea.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

FOUND purse. containing change
and other articles. Call on l.. 3 Will
cox, drayman. describe property and
pay for advertisement.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

delegate convention of the Democrats OF the
Third Commissioner District is hereby called 70 be
held at Heizer, Kansas, on Saturday. Sedt 24th,
1898 at 2 D. M. for the purpose of placing in NOM
ipation q cadidate for Commissioner for the Third
Commissioner District. in place OF Il. c. Merhoh
Each township is entitled to the same represents
tion as given in the County Convention held June
H. 1898, which as al follows.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Friday, the 9th, it began slow driz
zling rain in this county, and it con
tinued until Monday. putting the
ground in most excellent condition for
fall seeding.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The DEMOCRAT goes to every State
in the Uuiou, and some outlying con
tinents. We send it this week to
Manila
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

On Friday young man named
Richard Dighton, working with q
threshing gang north of Pawnee Rock,
was caught IN the machine and had
his left hard so badly mangled that it
will probably have to be amputated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Thomas Reynolds, of Kansas City,
was out the first of the week to visit
his parents. Tom seems to be some
what interested in the value of Ash
per ton
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

THE next congress should arrange
for q parcels post; in other words,
ahould re-adjust the postal system SO
thai most, Il not sll the business nov
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

IT rs suspected that President Nc
Klnley opposed Cuban independents ce
30 long because be feared Alger could
not manage war. The democrats,
who forcs the administration to, take
action at last, ought to have been
posted as to this weakness in Mr.
Alger. They might not then have
forced Mack to declare war 80 soon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

f. 7. Wilson, the short order res
taurant man. says that oysters will be
cheaper this year than formerly. He
is prepared to serve them in any style.
See his local advertisements.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

1t pieases everybody to know that
they can buy the pure baking powder
named Perfect" so reasonsbly.-Theo.
Griffith
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The purity of the Baking Powder
named Perfect" is aguarantee against
sallow complexion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

MT Leuce has resigned bis position
in Ottawa county, and will hustle for
votes for county superintendent. We
are of the opinion he has made mis-
take.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The new Dickson & Shore elevator
is about ready for business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The American Benefit Association
last week paid J. L. Airheart SS2 sick
benefit, for 80 days that be was laid
up. Jim is now nearly recoyed, being
able to be up and around.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

CHESTER I. LONG has published a
l,ng list of places and dates where he
will speak. but Barton county is mot
in it," Neither is Chester I. we're
THINKING
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Louie Zimmeft says he has COM
menced to eIecutioneer on spring cleo
tions already. He wants to siect a
school board from Missouri or OkIaho.
ma, in the hope that they might hire
Barton county teachers for the Great
BEND schools
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Every womaIt, in justice health and
pocket book should try the perfect
Baking Powder. Once used always
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Keep in mind the dates of the race
October IS to Goth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

One dozen Cabinet Photographs and
one 16x20 Portrait-crayon or water
color = for S5 90. at.
HALLADAY's GALLERY,
Main street
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
Notice. TO mY Partons and Frisnds.
Great Bend, Kans., Sept. u.

Great Bend, Kans-, Sept. II, 1898
Having accomplished my object IN
coming hers 5 years ago We are now
going back TO st. Louis No. To my
successor in the practice-Dr. E NJ
Halliday-I bespeak the same cordial
reception that was accorded TO me.
Those Who are still owing me may pay
up and get receipt at the Brinkman
Bank after the 18th inst.
T. F. BLANKE. Il. d.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Lunches at all hours. fresh oysters
and hot weines, at Wilson's restaurant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Fires We're a pleasant thing to hav,
around. lasG Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Grant Erwin, who las bseu in Kan
sas City for the past few years. came
back to Great Bend last week, and
saws he has come to stay.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Oysters. any style, at Wilson's shcrt
order restaurant
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The Great Bend Marble Works are
ready co furnish you anything in the
line of Monuments, Tombstones. etc.
See J. A. Bland, Salesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Our new Santa Fe depot is rapid,
assuming tangible shape.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Ladies, have il et cost-the esnu-
me. pure baking Powder named Per
fectH-gusrastes every Zhee.-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The state of Kansas has 419 G. A.
r. posts, with 13, ,220 members.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

DR.. L. T. Blanke this week cold his
residence property in this city and de.
parted for st. Louis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

1t is earnestly urged that each township have it
full delegation present.
JAS. w. CLARKE, Chairman.
W. L. FEEDER, Secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Fresh oysters-sse Wilson's short
order restaurant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
TheuPerfsctn Baking powder is made

of pure materials tested By con.petenr
chemists and viii not cause indiees-
tsons 9ry the brand named sPexseqt. >
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The city schools open next Monday
the 18th
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

am prepared to make few ladies
Jackets. H. M DIFFENBACHER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

A new invoice of California Good
just arrived. MRS. CASTLE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The stomach is oHr best friend and
the next bsst Is the Perfect Baking
Powder &c is chenfesIiY pHrs sns as.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Curt Hartley was up from Ellin wood
to spend Sunday with friends here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Boyd Evers' mother and sister, from
Indiana, came out last week on a visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Cnas. Lundbiade re-
turned Saturday evening from weeks
outing in Colorado.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Don't nurse your troubles. They
are like babies, grow larger with nurs.
ing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Farmer Roy Putnam was in town
Monday, to get ready for drilling in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The oyster in the soop now does moi
feel so lonely. There are others.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The Atchison Globe illustrates the
Alger question in this wise: "When
q women tells her oldest daughter to
mind the baby. and the oldest daugh-
ter goes off and ,leaYes the work for a
younger sister. who tells younger
brother he must do it, who finally
goes off and leaves the baby with the
dog, who is to blame that the baby
isn't taken care of? Having solved
this domestic problem, it will be easy
to decide who ls responsible for the
deglect shown the volunteers of the
army"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The recent rains have brought out
all the natural beauties of our mud
sidewalks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
The Ellin wood Leader is so .'inde

The Ellin wood Leader is so "inde.
pendent" % in politics that when a
lifelong republican (Mr. Ives) joins
his fortunes with the opposition TO re.
publicanism it, the Leader, roasts this
private citizen for his independence.
Cooke, come off the perch and &C.
knowledge that your paper is a repub.
Iican paper pure aud simple, and only
assumes the name of Independent TO
try and fool democratic community
from which you get your living.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

Captain d. j. Newton, of Co. A.
2lst Kans. Volunteers. who has been
home On furlough, departed for
Camp Hamilton, KY, to join his regi-
ment. Monday He had almost CON-
pietely recovered his health, and said
he felt good for any service Uncle Sam
may call on him to perform.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

When man starts out with pile
tof tin, as his tongue grows thick his
Durse grows thin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

w. D. Beattie, for number of years
station agent at Albert, has moved to
Oklahoma.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
STATE TICKET.

STATE TICKET.
For Governor.
JOHN W. LEEDY.
For Lieutenant Governor.
MAI. A. NJ. HARVEY.
For Associate Justice,
h. S. ALLEN.
For Attorney General,
L.C. BOYLE.
For Auditor OF State,
W. Fl. NORRIS.
For Secretary of State.
w E BUSH.
For State Treasurer.
oh. HEFLEBOWER.
For Superintendent of Instruction,
WILLIAM STRIKER.
For Congressman at Large,
JlD. BOTKIN.
For Congress, eth District,
JERRY SIMPSON.
COUNTY TICK EFT.
For Representative,
IsOM WRIGHT.
For County Attorney.
C. r. DIFFENBACHER
For Clerk of District Court,
f. G. STROTHMAN.
For County Superintendent,
NJ. L. HARRISON.
For Probate Judge,
l.. c.. BREEDEN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

October 18th to goth are the dates
for the Great Bend races. Keep these
dates in mind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

White frost was reported from vari
Gus parts of this county a couple of
nights last week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-09-15

The best evidence that the Topeka
festival managers take the citizens of
the rest of the state for chumps. Is
their advertising that Willie Breck-
ewridge, Madeline Pollsrd's betrayer,
is to be one of the speakers of the oc-
casion. That giddy young lady from
Hawaii had better hide out when old
Breck arrives.