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

Sharpe-Hello. FlatteI 1 thought
you had sailed for Europe.
Flatte-I was going. you know. but I
changed my mind.
Sharpe-Glad to hear il, my boy. You
couldn't possibly lose by the exchange.
Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
4 SUCCESSFUL TOUCH.

II cud git job as a bartender. ma'am.
an I'd like to git money to"
what? Money from me TO engage in
that vile traffic2"
mo. ma'am. Money to go away in
de opposite direction from dat turrible
temptation.-N. Y. Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
As He Understood IL.

did you read that article in yester-
days paper headed a Roman Lictor? 2
asked Brown of his friend Jones.
No." replied Jones, whose historical
information is limited, 81 never read
such nonsense. 1 suppose, though, the
woman deserved a licking or the Roman
wouldn't have given it to her. Did she
have him arrested ?"-Chicago Daily
News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
The Death of Jones.o

Cumso-Jones is dead.
Cawker-You don't say?
Yes, it is true. He died game. too"
'.sWhat do you mean by that?'
He and some more fellows were
hunting in the Adirondacks, and one
OF his fellow sportsmen mistook Jones
for a deer"-Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
New Form OF an Old question.

$50 you wish TO marry my daugh-
ter?"
Eyes. sir"
well, can you support her in that
condition of idleness to which she has
always been tomed?"-Chicago
Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
Merely Fiction,

Miss-I have just been reading such
a funny novel about couple on their
Honeymoon. There is not dull mo-
ment in it.
Mrs.-There isn't? Then ii IS not one
of these realistic stories.-Indianapo
Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
Refined Yernian.

Man wants but little here below.
Nor wants that little long"
Is what they sang In former days,
But it's now another song:
The words we use are different,
Though fully as sublime:
Man now wants everything IN sight.
And wants II all the time"
Chicago Daily News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
sen.tbIe young Woman.

There's an account of a girl who
climbed to the top OF Snowdon and
sang God Save the Queeni'"
''She had some sense, hadn't she? tia
too bad that some other girls are not
as thoughtful when they wantto sing"
-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
Great Reforms.

THE lips that touch liquor shall never
touch mine.''
So warbled a damsel with zest quite divine.
Then retorted the man with wickedest glee.
1.-The girls that kiss poodles shall never kiss
me-"
Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
One On the Calf.

He-They say that person gradually
becomes more or less part OF what he
eats the most of.
She-Weil. | shouldn't be surprised il
that were SO. I've noticed that you are
particularly fond of veal.-Chicago
Daily News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
aIitizatIng Ciream.tanee.

The Judge-Iou are arrested for rum
ming the end of an umbrella into thIs
suan's eye Have you anything to sag
in your defense?
The Aan-ies. your honor, 1 have.
The umbrella was not mine.-Yonkers
Statesman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
aia hfa.her-fn-L.aw.

Mrs. Newwed-My mother writes
that she In coming here to stay three
months.
Mr. Newwed-Thank heaven for
thati She knows how to cook--N. \.
Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
Revised.

Little bits Of microbes
Little germs galore :
Make the doctors wealthy @
Make the patients poor.
N Y. Evening Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
Tnn YonEue.

The doctor said: ''Show me your tongue"
But the bright little miss was high
strongue-
MY tongue isn't Sick
She answered him quick,
THE troubles way down in my Tongue"
Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
ParadOxical.

We teach a baby how to talk
And then seek with will
And mildly yearn to have il learn
The art of keeping still.
L. A w. Bulletin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
Preparedneaa.

We don't want to fight.
But. by jingoI If we do.
We've coin 10 pay for ships and hen.
And Investigations. too!
-ltIck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27
No DQuht TFue.

The frequent change in women's fashions
am inclined to think you'll find.
Was arranged by those who make them
To correspond with a Toman's mind
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

When a saiaried Office seeks the man.
There's long-continued search.
For the woods are full of eager men.
Waiting TO roost on that perch.
Chicago Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Proud Father-That boy of mine gets
off so many bright things.
Visitor (nervously)-He does, chr
Would you mind asking him to get of
that high hat of mine ?-Goleen Days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Now you see, my dear. why don't
often take you to the theater-it's such
q dreary journey home"
Hmi It's so much more Lively sit
ting up for you-at home-all alone
isn't it. dear?'-AtIy Sloper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

With all the flowers OF manhood
That are blooming Ger the mead.
IT'S strange that little Wilhelmius
Should take Up with q Wisd-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

Landiord-Ah. how did you pass the
night?
Chicago Drummer slept like q log
Landiord-Ah. like q log. eh?
Drummer-Yes; 1 have bumps air
over me.-Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-27

THE minister's sermon on harmony,
seemed to be somewhat out of tune
He forgot his notes."-Louisvills
Courier-JournaI
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
SHOOTING IN A STREET CAR.
Revocation Was Refusal to Make Way
 For a Woman.

New York, Feb. S.-Hugo Wo!fert. q cook, was shot and seriously wounded on a Lexington avenue car near Fifty third street last evening by Thomas Wildes, physician The bullet lodge1 l in Wolfert's chest, near the heart The physician is a prisoner awaiting the result of Wo2fert's injuries
 The men had never met before the doctor boarded the car and took seat next to Wolfert trivial quarrel arose resulting from remonstrance on the part of Doctor Wildss be- cause Wolfert refused to make way for a woman and allow her to take 2 seat,
 The remonstrance developed into a fist fight and then the shooting took place. Wolfert is not expected to re- cover
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
WOMHN SLAYS PURSUER
ReSiSfS Attack in Street and Shoots
 ASSailanf Three Times.

Sistersville, W. Va, Feb. S.-Harry Definbaugh was shot and instantly killed this morning by Miss Ella Bowen, the owner of a laundry. Miss Bowen fired five shots at Definbaugh because he accosted her Cn the strest and persisted in following her. Three shots took effect and Deffinbaugh fell dead with a bali through his neck, one through the lungs and a thirdf1n the abdomen. Miss Bowen surrendered herself to the authorities and will plead self-defense.
 The shooting occurred at 130 o'clock this morning in the most prominent street of the town Miss Bowen was going to her home from her laundry, where she had been work ing on her book accounts. Deffin- baugh seized her as she passed him, and when she wrenched herself from his grasp he followed her. In despera- ton she fired at him as rapidly as she could pull the trigger of a revolver she carried. Deffnbaugh was 30 years old and married. The police think it IS a clear case of SpIf-defenSa
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
REFUSE TO BATTLE
MufinY of Kentucky Troops on Board
 inc Transport MinnewaSka.

Louisville, Ky, Feb S.-Because they were ordered to bathe 9 mutiny broke out among the Third Kentucky volunteers, who have just landed at Matanzas, Cuba, while at sea on the transport Minnewaska. The trouble occurred on January 20, but the news of it was not received until today.
 Colonel T. J. Smith issued the crder and all the men were called to quarters at o'clock. The first company cho- sen for the ordeal was A. A stiff breeze was blowing and when Captain Burchford ordered the men to strip il! order that the water could be thrown upon them from a hose not a man moved. Members of company G, whose turn was to come next, cheered and said they would stand by them. Cap tain Burchford threatened to put his men in irons fur dis0bedience and was told by Private Bradley Wilson to go to a warmer climate. Instantly the captain ordered Wilson arrested, but none of the soldiers would arrest him. Finally it was thought best to call out company G to undIess for Its washing, but only one man was willing to bathe.
 The men were then commanded to go to the hold. Hardly had they reached this place than they noticed prepara- tions to turn the hose cn them there. Immediately there was a stampede for the deck. Greatly eXasperated, the captains reported the state of affairs to the colonel, who although usually very firm, took the matter very good natur- edly and rescinded the order.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
Willy AguinaldO Now Wants to
 Make Terms.
HIS INFLUENCE IS DESTROYED
One BaiiIe WiIh inc Americans Has Been Sufficient to Show Him That Warfare Would Be DiSaS- frouS!- !-OfiS Will Dictate inc Conditions Under Which He May Surrender His Forces.

Washington, Feb .8.-There was an almost complete release today of the tension under which the rapid oc- currence of events in the Philippines have held the officials of the admins tration since the first startling news from Manila on Saturday night. This was brought about through the receipt of a bulletin from General Otis sum ming up the latest results of the fight ing he has had with the natives.
 The statement that Aguinaldo's in fluence has been destroyed and that the Filipino leader was seeking for a cessation of hostilities and for con ference was most acceptable and was interpreted as an admission that he had realized his terrible mistake.
 It is entirely improbable that he will be able to obtain anything like the same terms as were possible last week. No one knows just what General Otis intends to impose in the way of terms
 Secretary Alger this afternoon re- peated his statement of yesterday that he had given the general no instruc- tions since the battle and salN no reason for giving any. He realized, he said, that General Otis being on the ground and having proved his fitness, was in better position to Geal with the situation than any one in Washington. Should the general ask permission, therefore, to do anything he would be granted permission immediately.
 Should he ask for instructions on any point said Secretary Alger, ''he will be told to exercise his own dis cretion.'' In this view Of the case, it will be seen that no enc here can at present tell how General Otis is deal ing toward Aguinaldo's application. But the opinion expressed by men here who know General Otis experience with the Indians is that he will make the laying down of arms a condition of dealing with the insurgents at all. and if that condition is met of course it will mean a speedy termination of the rebellion
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
HOPEFUL FOR QUAY
Developments at Harrisburg
 Said 10 Favor Him.
Democrats in Caucus Refuse to Bind Themselves 10 Oppose inc riC- CarreII Jury BiII-Break in Dead lock Expected Soon.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. S-SenatOl Quay's lieutenants have just won two important victories They defeated an attempt by the anti-Quay leaders to bind the democrats of the house to oppose the McCarrell Jury bill through a party caucus called hastily and they got the house judiciary general com mittee by a vote of 14 to 9, to report the McCarrell bill to the house. These are steps that indicate that the claims of the Quay leaders are based on sub- stantial grounds. They have asserted most positively since the beginning of the fight that in due time Senat-r Quay would be reelected
 Col. James M. Guffey, member of the democratic national committee and leader of his party in this state, went to New York last night under the inn pressiOn that he had lined up the dem ocrats in the house for a stout fight against the McCarrell bill, abolishing the ancient law giving district at torneys the right to stand aside jurors. But when a house caucus was called this afternoon it developed that quite a bunch of the minority a!e go- ing to vote for the bill.
 Representative William Greasy Of Columbia offered a resolution provid- ing that the democrats should vose for the postponment of the bill until March 21, the purpose being to delay consideration until after the Quay trial. This resolution was vigorously resisted on the ground that the party caucus had no right to bind members upon any matter of legislation
 There is a general anticipation to- night Of change in the situation next week, which may mean the re- election of Senator Quay, or the agree ment of the leaders upon Senator Magee or another candidate acceptable to Quay and Magee. The course of Chairman M Garman has net pleased some of his democratic brethren. To- night Senators WashbuIn, Lea Kam- erer, Wentz, Cochran, Neely, Miller, Oscar and Miller Williams isseed the following statement:
 ''We sincerely regret and deplore the action of the democratic state chair man. John M. Garman, in his work upon the floor Of the senate of Penn sylvania in behalf of the McCarreu bill, and further declare that his ac- tion, in our opinion, was in direct op- position to the best interests Of the democratic party'
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
GERMANS LED THEM
Full News of inc Recent Civil
 War in Samoa.
Consul Rose and a Former Officer in inc German Army Conducted inc Fighting and Raiding of Ma f8afa'S Followers.

San Francisco. Feb. 8.-The steamer Moana arrived from Samoa today bringing full details of the recent out break at Apia to the Associated Press from it's correspondent He writes that while Chief Justice Chambers was hearing the claims of the rival candi- dates for the kingship, the Mataafa natives, who were numerically strong CT and were openly supported by the German officials and the entire Ger man population, began to talk of i'm mediate war in case the decision went against him, and the life of the chief justice was openly threatened by enc of the chiefs. The three consuls agreed to issue a proclamation putting the chief justice under the protection of the powers.
 For some reason the German consul broke his word and declined to do so. The British and American consuls thereupon issued a proclamation ard hoisted their national flags over the residence of the chief justice. On De- cember 31 the chief justice decided Ma t2afa ineligible for election, and Malie- toa Tanu, king. The German consul and the president declined to recognize Tanu and went over to Mataafa In a few hours the rebel forces. surrounded the residence of the chief justice, which was guarded by 200 loyal natives, and Captain Sturdy Of H. M 5. Porpoise landed twenty-five sailors under Lieu tenant Gaunt The residence was barricaded and the men stood to arms all night, when the chief justice and his family were taken down to the beach.
 Fighting was expected to commence any moment and the British and American consuls did all they could to prevent hostilities: By midday on Sunday the rebel troops completely hemmed in the royalists. Their plans had been ca efully laid and the reEels were headed by an ex-German officer, Won Bulow, who is at the present time in receipt of a pension from the Ger man government. Under his direction barricades were thrown up in the main streets of the town Von Bulow, and the German consul were iE constant consultation and Ger man merchants supplied cartridges to the rebels. The German consul rode at their head and Von Bulow was in actual command. The fighting was severe in the main streets. Darkness ended the fighting, and the rebels ther. footed the town. On the following day a provisional government was estab- lished by agreement of the consuls.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
MILES ACTION CONDEMNED.
St. Joseph Exchange Indorses Nationa
 Body Resolutions.

St. Joseph, Mo, Feb. S.-A meeting of the St. Joseph live stock exchange was held late this afternoon for the purpose of taking action on the resolu- tion adopted last week, by the execu- tive committee of the national live stock exchange at it's meeting in Chi cago, condemning the action of Gen eral Nelson A. Miles in making serious charges against the packing industry of the United States.
 The local exchange unanimously in dorsed the resolutions and declared itself ready and willing to render all possible assistance in remedying the evil which, it is alleged, the charges made by General Miles have done the live stock and packing interests of this country.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
AN OBJECT LESSON.
Proposition of Akron, O., Liquor D3al-
 CTS to Close For Two Years.

Akron, O., Feb. S.-Local liquor dealers affiliated with the National Liquor League tell the story of a strange movement on the part of that organization. Ii is no more or less than the closing Of every saloon in Akron for a period of two years. This is the result of the agitation against the saloons, which has been going on for several weeks, and the liquor men say that they intend to show what effect it would have Cn the revenues of city should the saloons be closed and the state tax cut off They assert that the National Liquor League is amply able to do this for the salutary lesson it would have on other cities
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
FILIBUsTERING IN THE HOUSE.
Tie Up Over the Bills AppTopriating
 Money for Public Buildings.

Washington, Feb. S.-The net re- suit of the work during the two days allotted for consideration of public building bills in the house was a re- port on single bill providing for the erection of building at Newport News at a cost of $75,OOO Sixty-five bills in all carrying or authorizing the expenditure of about S12OO0, GOO were favorably considered in committee Of the whole but when the committee rose today, because seventeen other bills reported favorab1y had not been acted upon in the committee flibuster- ing was resorted to and all efforts to advance the bills, favorably acted upon in committee were blocked.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
FIRE AND FROST
The Laffer Aids in inc Destruction
 of an Iowa Town.

Webster City, Ia, Feb. S.-Belmont, a town of over 1000 inhabitants, in Wright county, is burning, a fire hay ing started at 1o:9O a. m The ther- moeter is 21 below zero and a strong wind is blowing. Nothing can be done by the firemen to check the flames, as the fre-plugs are frozen up. Many residents are being driven from their homes, some without sufficient clothing to keep them warm.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
EsTERHAzY AND PATY DE CLAM
Had a Lively Tilt When Brought To-
 gether-Beaurepair Charges.

Paris, Feb. S-The Echo de Paris says ex-Major Esterhazy on Jan 24 was brought face to face with ex-Lieut. Col du Paty de Clam, with the result that the two indulged in a lively in te- ouaLge of personalities.
 M. de Beaurepaire, in the Echo de Paris, declares that the criminal chamber of the court of cassaticn de- cided to declare Dreyfus innocent prior to it's examination of the dossier, and that the court also ignored certain pas sages in the secret dossier accusing Dreyfus, despite the protests of the officers who communicated the dossier to the court. He further asserts that the court communicated with Col. Picquart prior to it's examination of the secret depositions of the generals.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
CHAMBERS DECISION.
Based on the Berlin Conference and
 the Protocols Thereof.

San Francisco, Feb. S.-The Asso- ciated Press correspondent at Apia, Samoa, has forwarded the decision of Chief Justice Chambers awarding tke kingship Of the Samoan islands to Malietoa Tanunafli, which decision caused the outbreak between the ra- tives. The decision rehearses the his tory of the= appointment of Malietoa Laupepa, late king of Samoa, who died in 1898, and quotes that section Of the Berlin treaty which stated that his successor shall be duly elected accord ing to the laws and customs of Samoa. Justice Chambers decision that Ma taafa is ineligible for the kingship was evidently due to the introduction of a copy Of the Berlin treaty. together with the protocols of the nine sessions Of the Berlin conference
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
TO CONTROL MILK SUPPLY
New York City Association Make
 Contract With State Dairymen

Binghamton, N. Y. Feb. S.-An as sociation of New York men will soon control the retail supplX Of milk in New York city. The association is in reality the milk trust. It has signed a contract with representatives of the five state milk associations to take 15,- 900 cans of milk a day as soon as it can be furnished, the price to be raid PA cents a quart in summer. and 1$4 cents in winter.
 The association binds themselvss to observe the contract and to sell no milk elsewhere. The trust furnishes bonds to the amount of a two months
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
SENDING THEM HOME.
General Otis Expediting the Shipment
 of Spanish Soldiers.

Washington, Feb. S.-The repatria- tion of the Spanish troops in the Philippines is now being prosecuted with energy. General Otis has notified the department recently that he had in Manila 5,6OO prisoners to return to Spain. Of these 2,OOO have already been shipped to Spain. Of the re- mainder he proposes to ship 120 ofti- cers and 1900 men on two of the Span ish Transportation companys s-eam- CTS now at Manila. It is expected that these vessels will start about the 11th.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
MERRITT MAY GO UP.
Senate Committees Fav0rs Reviving
 Lieutenant Generalship.

Washington, Feb. 8-The sub-com- mittee Of the senate committee on mil itary affairs, which has in hand the army reorganization bill, has agI Ieed to report an amendment reviving the grade of lieutenant general.
 Should this be incorporated in tie bill as finally passed, President Mo KinIey, it is said, will at once nomi- nate Major General Wesley Merritt to be lieutenant general.
 Major General Miles would thus be removed from the head of the army and cease to be a distuI ping factcr.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
GERMAN VIEW OF SAMOAN CLASP
Herr Rose Upheld in His Latest Dis
 pute With the Other Consuls.

Berlin, Feb. 8.-Yesterday's advices from Samoa by way of Auckland re- porting further fighting between the adherents of Malietoa Tanus and King Mataafa and the new troubles with the British and American representa- tives on the one hand and the Ger man representatives on the other were received with perfect calmness in official quarters, where it is believed that the trouble is purely local and largely due to personal jealousies.
 It is the general opinion here that
Arizona republican., 1899-02-09
-----V-- - GREEN WILL APPEAR.
But Says He Will Not Answer the
 Committees Questions.

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. S.-A state ment is published in this evenings Bee to the effect that Milton J. Green will appear before the bar of the assembly on Friday and refuse to answer ques- tions put to him by the committee. It is understood that this statement comes direct from Grants headquar- ters.
 committee to examine as to Greens physical condition was ap- pointed by Speaker Anderson. It con- sists of Assemblymen Belshaw, Works and Bone and three doctors.
 The forty-sixth ballot for senator taken at noon showed no change in the republican vote. The democratic mi nority voted for stephen M. White.