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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary of the Daily News
WASHINGTON NOTES.

ADMIRAL SCHLEY's report announcing
that he expected the last of the Span
iards to leave San Juan for Spain by
October 5 caused the war department
to order 4, 900 additional troops to Por-
to Rico at once.
ADJT. GEN. CoRBIN has prepared a de-
Tense of the war department for pre-
sentation to the commission investi-
eating the conduct of the war. His
report will make about 1000 pages, or
1900, 600 words. Admiral Sampson is
blamed for whatever suffering was in
volved by the Santiago campaign.
GEN. FITZHUGH LEE was before the
war inquiry commission at Washing
ton on the 9th. He thought the army
ration abundant, although some
changes for the better might be made.
Some of the regimental surgeons, he
thought, were not as competent as
they should be, but he had no COM
plant to make against the war depart
ment and thought none of his COM
mand had. He dwelt upon the impor-
lance of taking proper care of the sinks
as preventive of disease.
The war department on the 18th is
sued the long-expected order for the
honorable discharge from the service
VI thC OulCSo . CdIGS Oh CuT0G mdJOF
generals and 20 brigadier generals of
volunteers.
SURGEON GENERAL SrERNBERG sent
to the commission investigating the
conduct of the war a memorandum re-
lating to the medical department of
tho army. specifying the number of
medical officers under the control of
his department. and how they were
distributed.
AMONG the brigadier generals to be
honorably discharged October 81 is
Joseph X. Hudson, of Kansas.
SECRETARY ALGER recently stated
that 60 600 troops were under orders to
go to Cuba-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
A DOMESTIC INCIDENT.

From the Observer, Flushing. Mich.
early in November, 1884," says Frank
Long, who lives near Lennon, Mich, ION
starting to get up from the dinner table,
was taken with a pain in my back. The
pain increased, and i was obliged to take to
my bed. The physician who was summoned
pronounced my case muscular rheumatism
accompanied by lumbago. He gave me rene
dies and injected morphine into my arm to
ease the pain.
My disease gradually became worse until
| thought that death would be welcome re-
LEASH from my sufferings. Besides my regu-
lar physician l also consulted another but he
gave me no announcement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

Dear Editor:-If you know of a solicitor
or canvasser in your city or elsewhere, espe-
cially man who has solicited for subscrip>
oring, or man who can sell goods, you will
confer favor by telling him to correspond
with US; or if you will insert this notice in
your paper and such parties Will cut this no.
tice out and mail to US, we may be able to
furnish them good position in their own
and adjoining counties. Address
AMERICAN WOODEN Mills Co, Chicago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

81 was finally induced through reading
some accounts in the newspapers regarding
iiams' Pink Pills for Pale People, to try
them. I took the pills according to direc-
lions and soon began to notice an improve
ment in my condition. Before the first box
was used could get about the house, and
after using five boxes, was entirely cured
'Since that time / have felt no return OF
the rheumatic pains. l am confident that
DR.. Williams Pink Pills saved my life and
[ try to induce my friends who are sick to
try the same remedy. / viii gladly answer
inquiries concerning my sickness and Won
derful cure, provided stamp is enclosed for
reply. FRANK LONG"
Sworn to before me at Venice, Mich, this
18th day of April. 1898.
G. B. GOLDSMITH, Justice of the Peace.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
GENERAL News

business natures IN Inc OnlLSQ
States for the week ended the 18th num-
bered 1853. according to Bradstreet's
commercial report. against 237 in the
corresponding week of last year.
PILGRIMS while returning from the
shrine of Hong Kung Shul in boat on
the river near Canton, China, had their
vessel blown over by a squall and $50
Cinnamon were drowned in the hold
like rats.
THE Texas attorney general has rem
dered decision that soldiers in the
service of the United States are not
entitled to vote in that state.
KID Mccoy and Peter Maher were
matched on the 7th to meet in 25.
round contest before the Greater New
York Athletic club on December Is
for purse of $4,000 and division of
the gross gate receipts.
MRS. JULIA VoGHT. clairvoyant and
medium, was found dead in her apart
ments at Denver. Col. A twisted towel
was tied tightly around her neck.
There was no clew to the murderer,
but the police believed that the deed
was committed by the same stranger
who murdered three women in that
city in 1894.
HENRY c. MURRAY was burned tc
death early the other morning in the
Vale Ore calaboose, in which he was
locked up for disorderly conduct.
While intoxicated, it was supposed,
he set the building on fire from the in
side.
A FIRE at Hankow, China, DESTROYED
over square mile of the city, includ-
ing the government buildings and
temple, and it was feared that 1000
lives were lost
THERE have been IA cases OF small
pox and six deaths from that disease
among the American troops in the
Philippine islands during the two DAYS
of the 5th and 9th. Five deaths from
typhoid fever have also been recorded.
ORDERS were received at Jackson
vile, Fla, for the Seventh corps to
prepare at once to go to Savannah, Ga,
where it will be embarked for Cuba
The will of Thomas T. Bayard, for
mer United States secretary OF state
and ambassador to Great Britain. was
entered at the registers office at Will
mington. Del, on the 9Th The estate
was valued at about S75, GOO, and was
left to his widow.
A PROLONGED rain recently in the
Hoosick valley, in New York and west
ern vermont. did much damage by
washing away buildings, undermining
foundations, caving in streets and side
walks and washing away bridges
COL w. j. BRYAN polled his regiment
at Jacksonville, Ella. upon the question
of going to Cuba and it was stated that
about 81 per cent of the men expressed
. desire to return home to Nebraska
The Oklahoma fair opened at Guth.
RE on the Sd. The agricultural and
horticultural displays were very fine.
HE reported intention of the United
States government to retain the whole
of the Philippine islands has created
almost state of stupefaction at Mad
rid. and it was seni-offieially an
nounced that the Spanish government
had resolved to vigorously CONT bat any
such action, which, it vas claimed, the
f<zrms of the neace nr-ntnaol 1ranIrdad-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
The Cost OF Freeing caba.

retain possession of the Philippine islands II
the peace commissioners decide, for the
cost of the war runs far into the millions,
and the end is not yet. The money paid out
reaches an astonishing total. To free the
stomach, liver, bowels and blood of disease,
however, Is not an expensive undertaking. A
few dollars invested IN Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters will accomplish the task easily. The
poor as well as the rich can afford it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
Marrying Wa. His Business.

Milwaukee, Oct 9-The Milwaukee
police have found an alleged polyga-
mist who. they say. has from II to 90
wives His name is Frederick William
Doesing, but he has many aliases
The police allege that Doesing has
been in the marrying business for
profit for y years and say there is no
telling what is the limit of his list.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
Soldiers Ignore Politics

San Francisco, Oct. Col Funston,
of the Twentieth Kansas infantry, has
received the ballots for the November
election. State politics have not proved
an absorbing topic in the Kansas regi-
ment One-fifth of the membership Of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE

Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, Box $50,
LIE Roy, n. ", for FREE sample of Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to shake into your
The greatest comfort discovery of the age
An instant relief for Corns and Bunions. All
druggists and shoe stores sell it. . cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

did you enjoy the cathedrals abroad,
Miss Shutters'' No; the horrid Things
were too big for my camera. Chicago
Daily Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
Her Platform.

Mr. Willikins-Do you believe in annex
ation2
Miss Bidsley-Oh, Arthur, this is so sud
den. But If you can gain papa's consent
will try to learn to love you.-Chicago Even
ing News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
What She Called 1t.

Ned asked me to marry him and told him
I might, some day. Now, would you call
that promise?
Marie-No; 1 should call it threat
Puck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

You are always hearing of people who are
in it; well, there are different kinds of its
to be in.-Atchison Globe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

Nothing makes man so sad as to have a
girl jolly him.-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

| We have but little respect for man who
! can't discover the easiest way to do things
| Washington Qa.) Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

Cure Rheumatism with St. Jacobs Oil
Promptly. Saves money, time and suffering.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

People frequently ask your opinion mere
ly to get 10 express their own.-Washington
Qa.) Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

1 have used Piso's Cure for Consumption
both in my family and practically q
w. Patterson, Inkster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13
Illusions.

MY illusions said she, "are all gone"
why" he asked, with that brutality
only manifested by a man who has promised
to love and cherish, don't you go to the
drug store and get some moreT"-1ndianap-
oils journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

The first element of good table manner
is either fortitude or dyspepsia, usually tn
latter.-DetroIt journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

From sudden weather changes come Sore
ness and Stiffness. From St. Jacobs Oh
| comes prompt cure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

We like anyone honest enough to admit
laziness.-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

The man who fights and runs away may
live to draw Chicago Daily News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

Something very soothing in the use of ST.
Jacobs Oil for Neuralgia. Subdues and cures.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken Internally. Price 75c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

Hoods pills cure indigestion IS cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

meet at Fort Worth, Tex, December
ola
ROBERT COvENEY, L. years old. son
of the former postmaster of Boston,
died from injuries received while play
ing football at Cambridge, Mass.
THE democratic state convention
held at Worcester, Mass, nominated a
state ticket headed by Alexander B.
Bruce for governor. The platform
endorses and reaffrms with emphasis
and profound conviction the great and
patriotic platform of principles
adopted by the party in national con-
vention at Chicago in 1896"
The battleship Illinois was launched
at Newport News. Va, on the 4th in
the presence of 40,000 people. Miss
Mamie Letter broke a bottle of cham
payne and christened the vessel.
On the 4th Omaha. Neb., had its car
nival pageant. King Ak-Sar-Ben ".
and his retinue of knights making
Their triumphal entry into the city.
There were 90 floats. illustrating stories
of Irving's ..Alhambra."
A DISPATCH from Rome SAYS that the
interchanges of opinion among the
powers In regard to the measures
in expressions favorable to such &C
ton, all of the powers agreeing to the
proposal. An international confer
ence will accordingly be summoned to
meet in Rome to discuss the steps to
be taken in the matter of common
anti-anarchistic action
The Progress., 1898-11-12
The windy Isles.

II Is the time Of great storms now In
the Philippines. Huge seas come tum-
bling ashore on the beach and the
vessels In the great exposed bay have
all they ran do to hang to their an
chors. as the surf sometimes dashes
as high ~ their lower foreyards, y
writes the author OF Yesterdays In the
Philippines" One bit of description
may well apply to the weather now eS
perlenced by our soldiers under Gen.
Merritt; "The other morning began the
nrst real storm Of the rainy season,
and we came very near having bad
typhoon. but some one turned the
switch and II swirled up the back
coast on the Pacific side and crossed
through notch In the mountains some
distance north OF Manila. giving the
city only four days OF moustrous winds
and foods of rain The streets were
two feet deep with water in the busi-
ness sections, and down at our house
by the seas the wind blew so hard that
Il carried the tin from our roof of
20 visit the next suburb. Then It was
that those sturdy windows Of small
seashells set into hardwood lattice
seemed far more secure thar glass, and
| doubt II anything less well construct
cd would have stood the blast that
sarged in from the broad bay" In
another storm thousand houses were
blown down In Manila and four Span
ish briggs In the bay totally wrecked
Boston Herald.
The Progress., 1898-11-12
SIR THOMAS LlpTON,

Sir Thomas tombstone Upton
knight, has The reputation of true
sportsman, Is a multlmlllionaire and
has various business interests in this
country. He began life as a laborer
on a Carolina rice plantation and rose
to his present position by force of In.
tellect and business ability. A gift
to the poor of $4,000 in Jubilee year
won him his title of baronet. His boat
will be named the Shamrock.
The Americas cup was first offered
ma the zone Hundred Guinea Cup b,
the Royal Yacht squadron Of Cowes
England, for competition. open tc
yachts Of all nations In 1851. The
The Progress., 1898-11-12
WORTH KNOWING,

The army OF Germany boasts sight
women colonies.
The washing Of clothes for the
queens household costs more than
$4,000 per annum.
At a recent auction in London $3.50
was paid for four volumes Of a visitors
register kept In Shakespeare's house at
Stratford from 1891 to 1S4g.
In proportion to population Texas has
furnished more troops for the war than
any other state. Texas pays each en-
listed man 81 month In addition to
his government pay.
The natives Of some tropical coun-
tries chew the fbers of green cocoa
nuts az a remedy for ever. They con
tain much fannie acid, and are reputed
as effective as dulnine.
Napoieon's cabbage palm at Long
wood has been blown down II was
the last tree of its kind on the island
OF st. Helena. and the species has not
been found elsewhere
Public drinking troughs for horses
are condemned by the ex-president oi
the Royal College Of Veterinary STIR
geons, on the ground that they propa
gate certain diseases peculiar &c
horses.
There Ia one Christian minister fot
every 300 inhabitants In Great britain
one in every 1l4,00O in Japan. one tr
$4,000 In India one In 222,000 in At
RIGA. and one In $4,000 In the Chimes,
empire.
A traveller tells OF treasure chambers
in Bagdad that rival the tales of thu
ARABIAN Nights" Among the multi
millonaires are the Sassoous, who's
banking firm exercises the function
Of a great power throughout Asia.
In noting that 1t Ia the purpose o
the navy department In the cohstruc
ton Of the new ships to minimize th
woodwork, the Boston Transcript sug
gests that a trifle less woodwork in tn
war department might also be trie'
with good results.
The Progress., 1898-11-12


"Our boy was absolutely helpless. His
lower limbs were paralyzed, aud when w"
used electricity he could not feel 1t below
his hips. Finally we let the doctor 60 hs
he did not seem TO help our son aud we
nearly gave NJ hope. Finallv my mothet
who lives In Canada wrote advising the ,ise
Of DR.. williams Pink FILLS for Pale Peo-
pie aud bought some.
"rhis was when our boy had been on the
stretcher for an entire year and helpless Tor
nine months. In six weeks after taking
the pills we noted signs of vitality Ia
his legs, and In four months he was able to
go to school
ut Ia Nyo years since he took tho 'lrst OF
The pills and he IL at schpol now just as
happy and well as any OF the other chil-
dren. It was nothing else in the world
that saved the boy than DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People,
The Progress., 1898-11-12

From NE Erening Crescent. Appefon. WIS
A remarkable cure from disensn when
has generally wrecked the lives OF children
and left them In n condition to which death
itself would he preferred, has attracted u
great amount of attention among the resi-
dents Of the west end Of Appleton.
The case is TINT Of little Willard Cre"'h,
son Of Richard y, Creech, n well known
employee Of one OF the large paper mills ~
the Fox River Valley. The lad was ntthcted
by spinal disease and his parents had given
up all hope OF his ever being well again
when. IA by miracle. he. WINS healed ana 's
now in school as happy az any OF his mates
Mr.. Creech, the father OF the boy, VINO.
,esidps Mt ioe2 Second Street Appleton,
Wisconsin. told the following story!
The Progress., 1898-11-12
IneleGaak.

The subject Of a young lady's essay,
who was graduated from high school
In an Ohio town, was Hawthorne"
and In her essay she said, AT the age
of thirty mine Hawthorne married and
took his wife to the old msnse," The
day after the commencement one of the
village maidens called on Miss H., and
IN talking the affair over, remarked
wasn't It awful that Maude should
say such a thing In her essay" Miss
n. inquired to what she alluded. why,
she said at the age Of thirty-nine Haw.
thorne married and took his wife to the
old mans. Why didn't she say to his
father-in-laws"
The Progress., 1898-11-12

There arc lots Of customs which time
and observance have made almost sa
cred on shlpboara Whistllng is
frowned down, because that 10 sure TO
scare w gale Of wind A flyi'is fish
coming on d"ls,oi th oush portfolio
Ia a good IndtHtion. whiln minister
on a ship is son thing to be dreaded
by the supers,itious sailor. It's bad
luck TO have dog fall overheard.
The Progress., 1898-11-12

course WAS around the Isle Of Wight,
and It was won by the keel schooner
America, August %, OF that year, In
competition with fleet of IA yachts,
four Of which were Of greater tonnage
The America won by eight minutes.
the Aurora being second and the bal.
ance OF the fleet far behind Twenty
one races have been sailed In United
States waters in defense Of the cup
which was offered on July 8, 1867, a.
perpetual challenge trophy, to be
raced for under the auspices Of the
New York Yacht club.
The Progress., 1898-11-12
An ancient Roman hospital has been

An ancient Roman hospital has been
brought TO light at Baden, near Zurich
the discovery hayl;.g bcen made In
connection with recent excavations A,
wlndlsch, the Roman ylndonissa. II
contains fourteen rooms, supplied with
many kinds Of medical, pharmaceutical
and surgical apparatus, the latter In.
cluding probes. tubes, pincers. cauter.
islna instruments and wen collection
Of safety pins used In bandagins
wounds There are also medicine
spoons In bone and silver measuring
vessels, Jars and pots for ointment
some still containing traces OF the
ointment used.
The Progress., 1898-11-12

The lvsa of Cuba Hhea To spain the lose OF
tho very austensnre Of the nation. Already
her tar ridden people are crying Tor hteao
IN the same way the ines ~ your once rieur
uus appetite means poverty aud starvation "
your body y any reader of 'h'a rnp"t Wishes
TO hs as hungry again ne whom rh'ld, nh'
wants TO fnly enjoy hearty mnn'a. We car
recommend lIos,et'er'e Stomach Nitters. "
cures indigo sion, dyspepsia and constipation
The Progress., 1898-11-12
OF Cnnrse.

Browne--The popular price for ev-
erythlng In the next century will be
10 cents. Towne--Then we can cor.
rectly refer to Il as the ten century,
Indianapolis Journal.
The Progress., 1898-11-12
I,enntx La I,innl i,ean.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets Candy rathar-
tic clean your blood and keep II clean. by
stirring NJ The lazy liver and driving oil i'm
purities from the body. begin today ~
Danish pimpps, hois. bntches, hlarkh' al
aud that sickly bilious complexion by taking
tnscarets. beauty for ten rents. All drug
gists, satsfrctinn euaranteeh. loo. 25c. soc.
The Progress., 1898-11-12

porV Tobacco Spit ard Smoke Ior' tiEe swsy,
10 Quit tobacco easily and forever. he mag
,etic. full 81 lie, nerve and vieor, take NOT"
bsc, the wonder wcrher, that msees weak ines
strong. All druggists, soc or VI. Cure g"aran'
iced Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New fosk
The Progress., 1898-11-12

When It comes to raising vegetables
the amateur gardener isn't in 1t with AZ,
old hen.
The Progress., 1898-11-12

ness fter first days use of DR.. Kline 9 Great
Nerve Restorer. egtrin bottle and treats SO free
On. II II. KLINE. Ltd. g}l Arch ST., Phila, Pa
The Progress., 1898-11-12

COLUMBUS, GA, Aug. n 1871.
On. 9. ], MoFFETr.- Doctor Wegave
your "Teethna" lTeething Powders) to OUT
little grandchild with the happiest results
The effects were almost magical, and GER
TAtrLr MORE sArtsr AUroRY THAN FROM AMI
THING VIZ EVER USED. Yours very truly.
JOSEPH s, KEY, Pastor Of 81 Paul Church.
tNow bishop southern Methodist Churoh.)
The Progress., 1898-11-12

Edurste Your t'orols with Cascsrets.
Candy Cnthartic, cure constipation forever
Zoe. 25c. n g. G. G fail, druggists refund money
The Progress., 1898-11-12

Tier'a Cure for Tnnauniriinn ns Enreh me
many a drntnrR bill s. Y Hhnny, Hopkins
Place. Baltimore. Md. Dee. q 1871
The Progress., 1898-11-12

Plain neckties for men are more festive
than ever.
The Progress., 1898-11-12

Mrs. Winsow's Soothing syrup for children
teething, softens thegutns. reducing nta'n,n
ton, allay pain, cures wind collie. BIO. bpttls
The Progress., 1898-11-12

The average mortal prefers being idoliaed
to being understood,
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&tOO Harvard. 800.

Now many Of us are immunes where labor
ia rnliNntnelY
The Progress., 1898-11-12
I,jopos for sst5.On,

The fireplace is now more useful than dec
orative,
The Progress., 1898-11-12

Tho diriier the dog the more he desires to
stay In The house.
The Progress., 1898-11-12

We call many persona friends who are In
name only.
The Progress., 1898-11-12

Pain is much better understood when
felt
The golf aud tea caddy season Is about
over
The Progress., 1898-11-12
10 Cure Combination Forever.

Take Cascareta Candy Cathartic. 100 or g5c
nc, G. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The Progress., 1898-11-12

Guaranteed tohacrnh habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. S'c. 81, All druggists
The Progress., 1898-11-12

The wise man always knows enough
10 cast his lot with woman who has
enough money to build a substantial
house thereon