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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
NOT PREPARED FOR WAR.

On the inside pages of this paper
,ngton correspondent under the hesd.
ing Not Prepared for War" in
which General Miies, a1d orher
prominent pnlitic ans # the repuhli.
can party. comes the aid of Presi
dent Mckinley ami supports Lis
policy of delay. on the ground thai
this country Is not in condition ia
go into batt'e.
Can this be true? Have we. the
greatest nation on earth, permitted
ourselves to get into q condition
where we cannot resist; cannot main
tain our independence at the point oi
the bayonet; cannot demand and com
pei the resDect of other powerful
nations? We do not believe it We
cannot think that the condition which
is hinted al exists Every year mil
lions I'd millions If dollars of public
money have been appropriated for tn
maintenance of our army and navy.
and if 1--we are nOt prepared for war.
what has been done with those mil
lions?
Tna. the article to which we call
attention sas written and furnished
t. the ready priut" houses far the
sole pnrpose of Grating sentiment in
nehaif of the weak. trucking action
of the present administratio we have
not the least doubt Hundreds, aye
thousands of the best and braves men
of our land Who are, and have been
for years. advoct ting our intervention
in behalf of the struggling Cubans are
pared tn defend ourselves anu all ou,
ne glb IRA who are strug CLING for the
precious b .on of freedom from the
monarchia! yoke. IF the United
States was not prepared to maintain
her honor. to protect her people
these men would have long ayn dis
| covered that fact and remedied the
evil
IF the facts IF the Maine disaster
| when fully ascertained, demand au
imm d ATE declaration If war, and
the aim nIstratiOn I'll continues il
the p licv of delay and dp-n"thingism
We b4ll.v- that congress will b.
quick to take the ma ter up ano
f,rce a maintenance of our public
honor, whether the mini,ns nf To.
monied in erests think we are "pre.
pared f,r war "nr not
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

increase in the number of places where
liquor is sold?
The DEMOCRAT favors the first named
proposition Does the Tribune and
the Beacon favor the iafter7
Be fair and open for once. and take
a position one way or the other. and
don't get jealous. and cranky. and abuse
the DEMOCRAT for taking position and
standing by it. Be men. Don't be
grannies any longer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

A man Who is supposed to knew
says that If farmer who wants born.
less cattle would buy five cent stick
of caustic potash and as the littIr
horns make the first sign of starting
on the calf, wet them with little
caustic stick. the calf would never
know that nature intended il should
have horns.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

The board of county commissioner
will meet in adjourned session Mon
day of next week. the 28th, a. which
time tie appointment of trustee foI
Eureka township will probably bt
made On the following MoDtay-
March 7th-the commissioners viii
meet with the township assessors, 4.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Last Sunday we met Grandpa Jos.
Bsier, at Osmiiz. who in probably the
oldest man in Barton county who can
take an ak and chop his Own stove
wood, do his owa ch res. etc. He was
born in 1911 and looks ike he is still
good for ioz-u more wears at least.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

The average dog sells in Alaska foi
$3.50. Here's pointer tnot pointer
degl: Some enterprising Speculation
buy up all the spare dogs in Barton
county-for about p cents a pair
their real value-and ship 'em to Alas
ka. There would be millions in suci
cargo-milIions of fieas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

In quarrel over a land dispute at
Nekona. Rush county. last Friday,
j. H. Kibbie snot aud seriously wound.
ed W. Watson. neighbOr. Kibble
diseharxsd two loads from shot CUR
iuto Watson's back.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Seventeen degrees belov zero in
assacbusetfs last Thursday the 81.
while in Great Bend. kansas. on that
day men were seen working out ot
dssors in their shirt slseves We have
no kick coming on Kansas weather
and feel sorry for the poor fellows
hack casts
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
..Fa- away birds have prett,

"Fa- away birds have pretty plum
about as being so Rlarious, so prom
isiug, away out ic the KIondyke or
some other far.away place. are not
be. Turn your hand to what you find
to do at home. and do it win a will
and determination 90 win. and you are
less liable To disappointment than if
you start of on some wild goose chase.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

How about that poultry ass ,ciatim
meeting of all persons interested il
poultry raising. aud get an association
under way, prepare list of premiums
and encourage poultry raisers to pro
duee-the coming summer aud fall
some prize chickens.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Ed. G.. NsNown returded FRIDAY
evening with six head of thpronshbred
Herefords purchased from the we'll
known breeder of fine stock, G.. K
Cogs well, OF Arlington Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

NJ. b. Fits has purchased some fine
full blood Hereford stock with which,
to improve his herd of young cattle.
One of these days Barton county viii.
be famous for her high grade cattle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

John l.. Stevens had runaway on
South Main street Saturday about
noon. His surrey was smashed all
to pieces and JOHN was badly bruised
up and his back hurt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

A little over a month unT until city
election. 1t will he warmer then.
Our war with Spain ought to be over
and Cuba free. before that time. SO We
can all give our attention to the Iocal
election.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

The helpful hen" and the kansas
steer" are as safe to hank on in ''hig
wheat year" as it is to bet two and two
make four; they will each help to open
prosperity's door.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Ed. Cassady has purchased cab and
started into business here for himself.
I'd. ought to make good hack man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Dock Talmage. L. L. D, the big
preacher who commands immenst
salaries both in the pulpit and the
the third spasm. TaImage ought l..
have been "A Mormon Elder. or bishop
of the good old Brigham Young times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

y. j. r chards is now connected
with the waterworks company. of
Hutchinson, having severed his con-
nection with r. B. Warren in the
Insurance business
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Regular monthly meeting of the
Great Bend Fire Department Friday
evening of this week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

II. Grover. the Mo 2 engineer. went
To Council Grove Friday to attend the
funeral of Engineer kvans. Low
Shaffsr handled Mr.. Growers engine
during his absence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Smed Wilkinson and Charlie Hall
were down srom Wheatland townshie
Saturday. reporting all quiet in the
northwest territory.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Funny, but the worst mudhole In
town is At the highest point-between
the j. v. Brinkman Co. bank aud thu
post ffice. Il shouid t,t anated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

John Strothman, of Logan township
is rejoicing over the arrival of new
IL pound boy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Mrs Jake Huei OF Eiiimwood. is Wis.
iting her daughter. at Woodward, Ok
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

john J Hiss. the harness man. had
a had attack of some blood trouble one
day last week. but is now able to at
seud TO busipess again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Kansas is fifth IN corn. fourth in
oats. irst in wheat aud RIGHT in the
heart Of our cou-try".
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Charlie Bacon was up from Elm
wood Saturday TO look after his bust
ness here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Ton Ely. Jr came up from Hutch
inson last Friday TO visit with his
father aud brothers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

The stairway To- heaven" does not
lead from twO'per-cent>a>mo
money sharks Off ice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Spinsfers' Convention. or Old Maids
Made Over" at the Grand Opera
House, Fridav evening. Mch. Atm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

There viii: be spelling school at
School house No. z, Liberty township,
on tue evening of March 81.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

LOST Pages 8. 4 9 and 10, instru-
mental duet Glrard Gayotte. between
NJ. E. church and Hooper's drug store
Leave aL this office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

w. 81. Brown returned from Den
yer last week, and is at work making
some handsome improvements on his
daughters [ Mrs. Flttsl west side resi-
dence
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

L. is rumur-d that the Mo. Il. rails
south. this year. to conuect with the
Great Bend and HoIslDgton branch, at
This point
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

The boom III wheat last week doubt,
less made Letters heart lighter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

A Topeka editor says: Every dog
has his day" and Andy Hoisington of
the Register sass he has again taken
hone
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

w. Z. Hennlug who nas BEEN i'm
Colorado the past Year or more. is
back TO Great Bend again, and will
probably return To farming in Barton
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

". G Merritt, proprietor OF the
Great Bend Creamery, left Tuesday
evening for Topeka to attend the big
creamery meeting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Take advantage of the pleasant DAYS
aud clean up the rubbish about the
premises. before spring work com.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

When he nov asks you for the loan
of your umbrella ell him it is Lent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

The cyclone has uau a set of bicycl.
stalls built for the accommodation o
wheelmen Visiting that store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

j. NJ. Donley aud family left Oh
Sunday last for Des NJ ,ins. Iowa, ship
ping their household goods over the
No. 2,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

1t is said that Indians never kiss
each other Judging from those We
have seen OF that race we do not
blame them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Alsls L,nger of the west part of
the county, Say 8 he has made n failure
of the hog business, So will 20 into tie
header business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

John Frank returned last Sunday
night from two weeks trip to Illinois.
He buried his father white back to the
ulu home
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Rild ducks are numerous on the
local market.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Miss Leona Griffith left for Kansas
City, Kans. last Friday to visit friends
there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Joe McMullen gave q party 20 a
number of friends. at the home of his
mother. on south Main strset, last
Friday evening
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Woman is ths fairest creature on
earth Also the unfairest, to her own
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

TO 'patrOnizs your home merchant
means that you should not send away
for ANYTHING you can buy at your
haIna fnWn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

The new ice factory has a number
of curious visitors neutrality-suspicious.
TO. see the process of making ice by
m 1.tlinpry
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

"Armadale, ne~ correspondent
from Ciarence township, seads in a
good list of local news this week
Come again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Some farmers are rigging up their
plOw teams
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Will Ferger got down to the barber
shop Monday. the first time for nearly
two weeks. He was laid up with
~, -. :, !. - -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
A PAIR OF GRANNIEs.
Too Slow to Give the News Themselves,
They Roast The Democrat for its
Enterprise in That Line.

u DIG E TowNsLEY
plays the granny act
as usual. by taking
no position whatever
in t b e controversy
now opening between
the business men. the
mayor and council,
nd the taxpayers of
Great Bend. versats
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

JRSDAY, FEBRUARY "a,
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Some farmers are rigging up their
pfOw teams.
The boom IN wheat last week doubt,
less made Letters heart lighter.
Woman is ths fairest creature on
earth. Also the unfairest, to her own
sex.
Miss Leona Griffith left for Kansas
City, Kans. LAST Friday to visit friends
there.
The stairway To heaven" does not
lead from twO'per-cent>a>moDt
money sharks offi;e
Ton Ely. Jr came up from Hutch.
inson last Friday TO visit with his
father aud brothers
Kansas is fifth IN corn fourth in
oats. irst in wheat and RIGHT in the
heart Of our cnn"try".
The Cyclone has uau a set of bicycle
stalls built for the accommodation of
wheelmen visiting that store.
There will b1 spelling school at
School house No. z, Liberty township,
on tue evening of March 81.
j. NJ. Donley aud family left on
Sunday last for Des NJ ,ius. Iowa, ship
ping their household goods over the
Mo. 2.
Take advantage of the pleasant days
aud clean up the rubbish about the
premises. before spring work com.
mences.
John Frank returned last Sunday
night from a two weeks trip to Illinois
He buried his father white back to the
uld home.
The new ice factory has a number
of curious visitors neutrality-suspicious.
TO see the process of making ice by
machinery.
Armadale, ne~ correspondent
from Ciarence township, seads in a
good list of local news this week.
Come agaiu.
To 'patrOniZe your home merchant
means that you should not send away
for ANYTHING you can buy at your
home town.
Will Ferger got down to the barber
shop Monday. the first time for nearly
two weeks. He was laid up with
rheumatism. >
Alsls L,nger uf tile west part of
the county, say he has made a failure
of the hog business, So will 20 into tie
header business.
". G Merritt, proprietor of the
Great Bend Creamery, left Tuesday
evening for Topeka to attend the big
creamery meeting
LOST Pages g. 9 and 10. instru-
mental duet GIrard Gavotte. between
NJ. E. church and Hooper's drug store
Leave at this office.
Funny, but the worst mudhole In
town is At the highest point-between
the j. V. Brinkman Co. bank aud the
post, flee. Il shouid br apated.
w. E Hennlug who tas been in
Colorado the past Year or more. is
back TO Great Bend again. and will
probably return To farming in Barton
county.
L. is rumured that the Mo. Il. rails
Toad will nuiid road up from the
south. this year. to conuect with the
Great Bend and HoIsiDgton branch, st
This point.
y. D. h chariS Is now connected
with the waterworks company. of
Hutchinson. having severed bis con-
nectIon with r. B. Warren in the
insurance business
John T. Stevens had runaway on
South Main street Saturday about
noon. His surrey was smash-d all
to pieces and JOHN was badly bruised
up and his back hurt.
Ed. G.. M.Nown returded Friday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-10

with the army in Santiago, and in Porto
Rico, came over on the Cynthia. The
war is practically over" said Mr.. Dreamer,
and don't look for any more fighting,
except at San Juan"
MIR. Creamer tells numbers of amusing
stories of the manner in which the Amer
leans are received in Porto Rico. He was
at the surrender of Santiago, and also at
the surrender of Ponce, when Gen. Miles
and his troops were received with open
arms.
Mr. Cramer has been Q close observer of
conditions and affairs in Cuba and Porto
Rico and the result of his observations
are likely to be seen in what he writes of
the campaign. He will remain in Savan-
nah a day ortwo to settle up the affairs
of the dispatch boat.
The Cynthia was fortunate in not being
detained at quarantine after leaving the
West Indies. As soon as her arrival at
quarantine was announced a meeting of
the Sanitary Board was called, and she
was at once released and permitted to
come up TO the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-10
A GREAT DAY FoR DAUFUsK1ANs.
The Zion Social Clubs Watermelon
Day Excursion

The most successful negro excursion
of the season was that given by the Dau-
fuskie Zion Social Club on Monday, IVA
termelon day.. The occasion will be one
to be remembered by some of the partici-
pants for years to come.
After weeks of preparation the elite of
the colored residents of Daufuske Island
embarked on the steamer Clifton to visit
the city of Beaufort. The bar on the
steamer was closed, but there was an
ample supply of Savannah fire water
brought aboard in jugs by the excursion
lists. The steamer had not left the island
wharf very long when the hilarty began
and it was kept up without abatement I'M
I'll the crowd got off. There was a gen.
eral and incessant row, which, though it
was smothered several times, soon broke
out again. The furniture of the boat bill
lets of wood and Carolina razors were the
weapons of attacks and defense. Three
colored women were cut, one of them dan
gerously, and dozen men severely hurt.
while but few escaped entirely free from
the melee.
The officers of the steamer were power
less, as none of the negroes paid heed
to their efforts to preserve the peace. I'M
til Capt. Strobhar headed the boat for
Tybee wharf, where he intended to call
on the commander of the fort for aid
The idea of being landed on Georgia soil
was too much for the Carolina darkies
and the rioting subsidized. The steamer
landed its precious cargo at Daufuskie at
8 o'clock, and the officers were glad to
get rid of the crowd. When the excur-
cursionists landed, every darkey was talk
ing at the top of his voice. blaming every
other one for the fuss. From the colored
Daufuskian's standpoint the Zion Social
Club excursion was a great success! The
Clifton returned to her wharf little
before midnight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-10
RECEIVED BAND INSTRUMENTS.
Second Georgia Now Ready to Begin
Practicing.

Second Georgia Vow Ready to Begin
PracticinG.
One of the Second Georgia boys, who ar
rived in Savannah last night, says the
regiment band has at last been grati1ed
with the long looked for band Instruments
There has been considerable delay getting
the band in shape, the first practice being
yesterday. y 'Ia
The boys were enthusiastic over the ar
rival of the instruments, feeling that good
music, the cheering feature of camp life,
viii soon be furnished The delay in get
ting started viii incite the members to
strive the harder to rapidly advance them
selves to proficiency.
Sergt. Burns of Savannah, the leader is
an excellent musician who will doubtless
be able to at least get the band i'm partial
shape before the expected departure of the
regiment for Porto Rico. Private Hetz-
ley of Company M is the assistant and
there is a second assistant leader yet to
be appointed. The band consists of TWEEN
ty-four pieces, there being two men in it
from each company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-10

sectionaiism, Gen. Gordon believes that
the war will be largely instrumental In
bringing a revival of business and an era
OF renewed prosperity TO the country. The
capacity OF this country TO protect itself
IN time of conflict the patriotism of its
sons, and the ease with which II has han
died the expenses of a war, will do much
to convince Europe OF the stability Of
American affairs and governmental insu-
tutions. He looks for vast increase in
European inves ments in this country. and
an influx of very desirable classes Of i'm
migrants 1.-THE republic is founded on
rock" says he 1T rests on the love and
devotion of its people and as long as il
is So it cannot perish from among the
nations of the earth"
Gen. Gordon returned to Atlanta on last
nights train.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-10
WANTED 20 WEAR THEM HOME
Chaplain Wear Decided Not to Cut
OF His EpauIettes in savannah.

ChaDiuAh W ear Oectueu NOt ~ Out
Of His EpauIettes i'm savannah.
Chaplain Wead Is still wearing his
epaulettes denoung his former rank In
the army. AT least they ornament his
shoulders unless he has changed his mind
since Monday.
1t is rather an amusing incident that is
told OF these epaulettes. The morning
thee haplain decided that Birmingham
and the cares Of a pastorate were prefera-
BILE TO life in camp at Santiago he notified
Col. Sergeant and others on the wharf
some time before the Rio Grande sailed,
of his intentions.
Major" said he, addressing Maj. Willis,
Ought l keep these epaulettes on now
that l have resigned"
Il think that if I had quit the army 1
would cut them off, " was the majors re-
ply.
The chaplain ran his hand down in his
pocket.
Il haven't any knlge," he said.
Il have" said the major, as he pulled
out keen bladed weapon and handed it
to a soldier near by. This man can cut
them off for you"
The soldier started toward the chaplain's
shoulders, but was stopped.
Pm really a little in doubt about it,
said the chaplain, whether l ought to
cut them off now or not"
I'D cut them off" persisted the major.
The chaplain hesitated, thought it over
again, and finally said:
mo; | guess III wear them home"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-10
The Oldest voluntrer.

A New York state doctor, aged 1o9 vol
unteered his services to the President re-
Gently, and expressed desire TO enter the
army as a surgeon. Even at his advanced
years he can read without glasses. ana
walk 10 TO IS miles a day. The oldest
standard medicine is Hostetter's stomach
Bitters. which mas no equal for indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, constipation, fevers ana
bad blood il strengthens purines ana
yitalizes. One bottle does much good.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-10
CITY BREVITIES.

The enlisted men out at Col Rays
camp ere very much disposed to kick
against what they term a tax upon their
necessities. The milkmen, or rather a
wagon from one dairy, goes into the camp
daily and charges the soldiers 10 cents for
q tin cup full of milk. The cups do not
hold but pint, and the boys think the
charges of the mikman are exhorbitant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-10
Funeral of peter yandeveer.

The funeral of Mr.. Peter Vandeveer,
who died at Darien Monday from injuries
received on the steamer Dandy, will take
place from his late residence, No. 412,
Charlton street, at O'Clock this after
noon. Houpt Lodge of Odd Fellows will
attend in a body.