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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Oar great grandfathers would have
started if anyone had predicted that
tAs time would come when air would
be sold by the foot and such sale would
make people rich. Yet this is to be
d6ae now. The air will be com pressed
and tt VIII run street cars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

ilneoln j. Carter, author and owner
of The Heart of Chicago has an
interesting budget of stories about
troupiDg experiences in the far west
where hotel accomIdatioDs are not Of
the best and the "Opry Houses of the
worst" He told one the other night
that made a bit. 1t was in q small
town in South Dakota. The Hotel
and Opera House were in the same
wooden building and both we're lighted
by oil lamps. In fact it developed
that when performance was on the
lamps were transferred from the hotel
to the theatre. On entering her room
after the performance Mrs. Carter
gToped about in the darkness in q
vain search for a lamp and then
descended the stairs TO the office. Her
request for lamp was answered by
the query: What do you want .
lamp for, amt you going TO bedY"
This will make q good companion
story to the old one. in which q
large opera company has been secured
to open new theatre and on arrival
are shown one large dressing room in
tended for the use of ali. The local
manager replied TO the impressario's
indignant protest by q look Of blank
surprise and said: whats the
matter, don't yoC all speak?,'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

monshly meeting of tqe Great Bend
Ere Department. Every member
should make it a point to be present.
Let Us get the department in better
shape for 1899.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

John Staskopf was down from Dubu-
que saturday. He says if the change OF
drinks, from the old style to Arm
strong's delight-hYdrant water and
fcold tea~zhas givenIthe Bend people all
ths grip: they should 90 back to the
former drinks. No grip In his neigh
boFhnod.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
WE WONDER wHY2

We wonder why the business men
of our city do not get together and
devise some plan by which the city
can, by equal and equitable taxation
raise a sufficient fund to not only
clear the city of indebtedness, but to
make much needed improvements in
the way of sidewalks and crossings.
An occupation tax is not practicable;
it cannot be enforced or collected
with equal justice to all. 1t would
seem that, as we now levy-and have
for number of years levied-the
full percent. of tax for general pur-
poses that the law will permit, We
should either raise the volume of
assessed valuations, or get special
act of the legislature to enable US to
increase the amount of levy.
We wonder why some preachers,
who never knew an hour Of physical
labor or business rustling, and who
have always been kept sleek and fat
by virtue of the liberal donations of
those who do labor and rustic, have
80 much TO say about how public
affairs should be run. When such
men get the netion that community
Is not coughing up sufficient amount
of preachers salary they mighty0soon
hunt up some other locality where
they can get more filthy lucre for
saving souls.
We wonder why it is that more
young men of Great Bend do not lay
by little of their earnings and thus
accumulate capital with which to
stsrt business for themselves. Too
many of our young men only consider
today, and too few look out for to-
morrow A few hundred dollars in
bank, or invested in town property,
will be a mighty nice thing to think
about, my boy, when you decide to
make that handsome young lady your
wife.
**x
We wonder why the farmers and
stock men of Barton county do not
prepare for a show of live stock some
time next summer. There are lots of
good, pure bred horses. cattle anu
hsas in the county, and a splendid
showing of live stock could be made
to the mutual advantage of all, and
with but small outlay of time and
money.
We wonder why some business men
rash the advertising business during
busy times, and drop out of the pa
pers when times are slack. Do they
boieve that trade is not worth going
after all the year round; or have they
bad such good busines during the
holiday season that they can afford to
remain idle the rest of the year.
We wonder why some people will
pay from S1.00 to $500 a year for
local papers that come out one and
two days after the DEMOCRAT, with
rehasb of most of the news this paper
contains, when they can get the DEMO
Graf one to two days earlier for the
uniform price to all of 81 90 year,
We wonder why every man in
Great Bend does not go to work and
use every influence he can command
to secure the location of state nor
NAL school at this place. Such is a
possibility, but it canno. be accom-
plished by a few men, We have got
to ALL go after it-and go after it to
win.
Sunday school teacher; You should
remember, children, that God is every
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

While at Eilinwood last Sunday
Emanuel .Buess was thrown from bis
wheel. alighting on his head and
shoalders, and in consequence was
pretty seriously injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Some women could spend some time
'proHtably learning 'eewto dress t6gl.
instead of putting in so maca ti@s on
The prolem of hos 10 dress themselves.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

90 esegb er aenaams cate ene and
deep out Of TIE was of The other By
taking ALASKA Pine Gsegh syrap. Sold
at Aliens Drug Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Nothing will Timber aP the faiRts Of
a crdsty old Bachelor so asiek IS the
belief on bis part that some handsome
yoapg womap is making eyes at aim.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Ed. Shanafelt, who has been in the
Santa Fe hospital at Topeka with ar
injured limb, is about recovered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

All is not gold that glitters. Some>
times its copper. That is what it is
said about the big, Dawson and Han
mum gold mine in Colorado has turned
out to be-copper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

The Majestic Is the Best staye on
earth. If goa do not believe it let as
put one in yesr house On TRIAL.
GRRA8 RRsp IaeteAESe Ga.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Mr. Merchant: Don't wait until
some other fellow starts up the spring
tlade. Get after it now, yourself.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

TIE Great Bend Marble Works are
ready 80 farpfsh you anything in the
Zine of aopements. Tombstones. etc.
See j. a. Bland, saiesnaps 80
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Call at our store and get one OF our
'99 Calendars SO that you will better
remember the store where prices are
the lowest and goods the best
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

A smooth naTmsaS fake artist had
good luck FISHING for suckers on tse
streets last Satasdas. H5s mach did
he pay the city for license TO rob the
DeopleS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Mrs. Bertha wager. wife CT Ae coan
ty clerk of Reee eoenty. accompanied
by her daughter Vernfe. came ep eH a
visit 10 T. b. stradely. ana wife. last
week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

1t is not always the girls with pretty
pink and white complications that catch
a husband first. Girls with green
backs are the more successful kind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY's query:
"Who will haul down the American
flag? was answered at Fort Atares,
Cuba, ON Dec. 20, 1898, when Maj
Russell B. Harrison, son of Ex-Presi-
dent Harrison, hauled down the
American flag from over the foIt.
Now if we were a republican editor
and the foregoing sentence was re-
Election against the patriotism of some
democrat, further explanation would
not be given. But being deslrous OF
treating all men justly we explain shat
Major Harrison had hoisted Old Glory
over Fort Atares and was afterwards
notified that he was too previous, and
hauled it down again. Today, how
ever, the glorious Stars and Stripes
float over the whole island of Cuba,
to be replaced by the Cuban flag only
when the people of that island have
perfect form of self government, and
are, In fact as In theory, independent.
A business mems meeting was held
at Great Bend Monday night to ex-
press az, opinion in regard to the new
way the joint business is being con-
Quoted over there. A month ago there
were six saloons over there paying
into the city treasury $500 month.
There are now seventeen government
liquor licenses over there which
indicr tes that there are a number OF
dives and bootleggers 10 existence.
The sale of liquor on either plan is
illegal and shonld be stopped, but If
the liquor business is going to continue
the idea of making the dealer put up
a certain amount every SO often
appeals to the business men as boinp
the proper thing to do.-Hoisingtou
Dispatch.
THAr ia exactly the situation, and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

WORK TEAMs-For sale CO $50 a
team and up. ALSO, good saddle horses
cheap. by Mrs. E. A ROwELL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

What is being done about the bicycle
and ball track? Let US have this
sporting place fixed as a permanent
thing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

job Cone Billiel is trying to Guido
the Job OF bible fame by having car
bunckles on the back of his neck. He
has entertained a dozen more or less
dur ing the past two weeks
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

A whole lot of town people attended
the wolf hunt last week and yesterday:
describe it as great sport.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

County Attorney Diffenbacher has
been having his '9S crop of wheat
threshed the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Joe Walter, ef Stafford eoanty. Was
in the city Monday, leaving that
evening f6ro Topeka were he has a
contest on for seat in the State
iauislatura
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

a man can do much without money
and when he has plenty Of money he
don't have to do much.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

=. Aifeilow no sooner gets throngt
coughing up the grip than he bss &c
cough up to the doctor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

The commissioners held a special
session Friday of last week; but trans
acted no business of great public i'm
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

How about the Farmers Mill s.
Elevator" Hasit also been struck wite
theArmstrong blightY"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Many meritoriouss public enterprises
are handicapped by having some un-
popular man or men to push them to
the front.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Away up in the north edge of the
county the boys of the Palacky Cornet
Band still keep their organization
intact aud are becoming noted for
their good music
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

How about the telephone system?
Scenes like there was enough business
guaranteed TO warrant the telephones
being put in without further delay.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Time for city candidates to an
nounce themselves. Come to the front
gentlemen. An announcement in the
DEMOCRAT will let ALL the people
know of your candidacy
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

This being the last Friday in the
month it is the regular. date for the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Yes, money talks" we'll notdeny;
yet little harm in that can lie. For,
though it talks, as people say, it never
gives itself away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

: CD. Montgomery, of Logan town
day, aud made his annual call on the
DEMOCRAT. Charley is enjoying good
health this winter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

The weather prophets say that Feb.
ruary is going to be reasonably omild
Hope they have got the goose-bone
down pat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Joe Welsh, of Claflin, has gose to
Indiana on visit, and to recuperate
his health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

There are said to be many. openings
for American lsborers in Hawaii
open graves.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Monday mornings wind yarked an
awning from its mooriDgs in front of
A. r Moss store and threw it through
a plate glass window.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Getting something for nothing is a
game that only few men can play
SucceSsfuIlV
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

The Clarence boys are after the
wolves in the proper manner, Keep up
the good work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

We wonder why every man in
Great Bend does not go to work and
use every influence he can command
to secure the location of a state nor
NAL school at this place. Such is q
possibility, but it cannot be accom-
plished by few men, We have got
to ALL go after it-and GO after it to
win.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

1.-The Heart of Chicago" can be seen
at the opera house on the evening of
Feb. 1st
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Our matrimonial statistics published
elsewhere, are interesting. The busi
ness ought to be increased during 1898
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Young man, when you come to town
and begin to buck game with the tin
horn gamblres you ought to remember
that they are all against you. They
want your money. They need it IN
their business. and everyone of them
plays against you. After you have
been fleeced then they can divide the
spoi.s among themselves, but the first
thing in the game is to get you naload-
ded. You are a Smart Alex. Indeed
young man, to think you can play
against their combination. They dom t
do anything else but fix little schemes
up that you are not onto TO extract
revenue from those like yourself who
make their money on the outside.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

GEN. WOODS estimate of $4,000
soldiers as necessary to be kept in
Cuba because the climate causes &c
much malaria and other sickness that
not over 35 or 40 per cent of the force
may be capable of effectual aggressive
action, presents very good reason
why we should get out of Cuba at an
early day. Another good reason is
that we owe it to the Cubans to get
out.-St. Louis Post. Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

BRYAN-the name is like a red
blanket before the eyes of the ultra,
gold standard republican bull; like a
beacon light before the democratic
voyagers onothis tempestuous sea Of
financial turmoil; and like star of
hope in the eyes of all lovers of hon.
est, straightforward, uncompromising
manhood, regardless of all political
faith or belief. Even his bitterest
enemies the immensely wealthy class
es who seek to CONTROL the whole coun-
try for all time, acknowledge that
Bryan is able, is honest, is untirIDg il
his fight for what he believes to be
right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Try the New Coal Yard.
WINTERBURG s. NEWCOMBE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

The American people are getting to
be great drinkers. It has been COM
puted that we annually pour down
1900, ,000,00 gallons of malt liquors
of all kind; tea l 500. 900, 900 gallons,
and coffee 1926. 100000 gallons,
making five billion gallons of malt
liquors, coffee and tea; or for the 70,
100000 of people an average of 71s
gallons for each individual for the
year, to say nothing about the hydrant
water and soft drinks that Deacon
Armstrong gets away with.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Childrens coughs yield to Alaska
Pine Syrup. Sold at Aliens Drug
| Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

what difference IN the morningi'
Ear and shelled cornofor sale.
WINTERBURG s. NEwCOadBE.
A large number OF Great Bend wheel
fmen visited Ellinwood last Sunday.
Four more days of January Ws
can soon listen to tho meadowslarks.
Alaska Pine Cough Syrup is "tried
and true" Sold at Aliens Drug Stores
Mrs. jim Shattuck. of Larned, visited
with friends in Great Bend. Sunday
The father of j. Fl. Weltmer, of
Clafin, died at his home in Iowa olast
week.
Childrens coughs yield to Alaska
Pine Syrup. Sold at Aliens Drug
| Store.
1.-The Heart of Chicago" can be seen
at the opera house on the evening of
Feb 1st.s
There are said to be many openings
for American lsborers in Hawaii
open graves.
Joe Welsh, of Claflin, has gose ia
Indiana on visit, and to recuperate
his health.
Getting something for nothing is a
game that only few men can play
successfully.
The Clarence boys are after the
wolves in the proper manner, Keep up
the good work.
How about the Farmers Mill s.
Elevatorp" Hasit also been struck wite
theArmstrong blightp"
Aifeilow no sooner gets through
coughing up the grip than he bas 10
cough up to the doctor.
a man can't do much without money.
and when he has plenty OF money he
don't have to do much.
A whole lot of town people attended
the wolf hunt last week and yesterday:
describe it as great sport.
County Attorney Diffenbacher has
been having his 9s crop of wheat
threshed the past week
Ed. Shanafelt, who has been in the
Santa Fe hospital at Topeka with an
injured limb, is about recovered.
WORK TEAMs-For sale ca S25
team and up. Also, good saddle horses
cheap. by Mrs. E. A. ROwELL.
Mr.. Merchant: Don't. wait until
some other fellow starts up the spring
tlade. Get after it now, yourself.
What is being done about the bicycle
and ball track? Let US have this
sporting place fixed as a permanent
thing.
Many meritoriouss public enterprises
are handicapped by having some un-
popular man or men to push them to
the front.
The commissioners held a special
session Friday of last week; but trans
acted no business of great public i'm
portance.
The weather prophets say that Feb
ruary is going to be reasonably omild.
Hope they have got the goose-bone
down pat.
Our matrimonial statistics, published
elsewhere, are interesting. The busi-
ness ought to be increased during 1899
hey, girls?
Yes, money talks" we'll not deny;
yet little harm in that can lie. For,
though it talks, as people say, it never
gives itself away.
Monday mornings wind yarked an
awning from its mooriDgs in front of
A. r Moss store and threw it through
a plate glass window.
How about the telephone system?
Scenes like there was enough business
guaranteed TO warrant the telephones
being put in without further delay.
| 1t is not always the girls with pretty
pink and white complications that catch
a husband first. Girls with green
backs are the more successful kind
Call at our store and get one OF our
'99 Calendars SO that you will better
remember the store where prices are
the lowest and goods the best
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

The game of marbles is given rest
q few days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Mrs jim Shattuck, OF Larned, visited
with friends in Great Bend. Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

What's the matter with Great Bend
working the convention haIl'' scheme
to build new opera house2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

:, j. r. Underwood. of Homestead re-
turned recently from visit to the old
home in the Southland. He visited ia
Virginia and Tennessee. and says there
has been many changes thereabouts
since % odd years ago, and he was
glad to tote his baggage back to his
Koraas harno
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Alaska Pine Cough Syrup, Sold at
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

The father of j. Fl. Weltmer, OF
Claflin, died at his home in Iowa elasi
week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Alaska Pine Cough Syrup is "trie,
and true.' Sold at Aliens Drug Store
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Ear and shelled cornofor sale.
WINTERBURG s. NEWCOMBE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

What Is the Barton county girl's
favorite variety of corn? Pop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

L. B. Coss. the sage of the north
west, was in town Friday last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Roads all over the county are in fine
condition again
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Sunday was an ideal, day, "but o
what a difference IN the morningi''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Four more days of January. Ws
can soon listen to tho meadow,larks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

'Try those Fancy, Dill Pickles. a
GRIFFITH s. SwARTZ.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

We wonder why some people viii
pay from s1.O0t to $500 a year for
lecal papers that come out one and
two days after the DEMOCRAT, with q
rehasb of most of the news this paper
contains, when they can get the DEMO
Graf one to two days earlier for the
uniform price to all of 81 90 year,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

? A large number OF Great Bend whes
men visited Ellinwood last Sunday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
1.-The Heart of Chicago, Feb 10

The Heart of Chicago, Feb 1.o
Alaska Pine Cough Syrup, Sold at
Aliens.
The game Of marbles is given a rest
q few days.
Try the New Coal Yard.
WINTERBURG 81 NEWCoMBE.
Roads all over the county are in fine
condition again.
L.. b. Coss. the sage of the north
west, was in town Friday last.
TRY those Fancy, Dill Pickles. al
GRIFFITH s. SwARTz.
What Is the Barton county girl's
favorite variety of corn? Pop.
Sunday was an ideal. day, "but o
what difference IN the morningl"
Ear and shelled cornofor sale.
WINTERBURG s. NEwCOMBE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

We Wonder why some business men
rash the advertising business during
busy times, and drop out of the pa
pers when times are slack. Do they
believe that trade is not worth going
after all the year round; or have they
bad such good busines during the
holiday season that they can afford to
remain idle the rest of the year.