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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
ORGANIZATION OF PARTIES
1t Ix Not Everything But 1t Is Essen
tkal to the Achievement
of Success.

1t is ALLEGED by high authority that it
isa wise precaution for nation in times
of peace to prepare for war. In the same
proportion it is eIninently wise for po-
htical parties to take advantage of a
lapse in activity to prepare for a pros
pective campaign.
Confidence in the business of the dem
ocratic cause will aid much in bring
ing success, but this confidence must
be supplemented with perfect organiza-
ton.
In this connection the attention OF
the democrats of the nation is called to
the wise words spoken by William j.
Bryan in his Des Moines speech.
Among other words of wisdom. the
great champion of the people spoke the
following:
Organization is by no means every
thing to a party. But still a party can
not do much without organization. Or
ganization requires sacrifices. In time
of war there are plenty of men who are
willing to leave their homes, say good
by TO wife and mother and children. and
go to the front to fight the battles of
their country. The sacrifices to be made
for principles sake in times of peace
are just as important.
1.-The trouble Is we have been lacking
in campaign funds In the case OF the
democratic party, these funds must
come from the masses of the party.
When the republicans want TO raise
money they go to the bankers, the
heads of corporations, the trust man
ayers, and they furnish the supplys
And when the ticket is elected, the
bankers dictate the policy of the party.
1t is just as much the duty of the peo-
pie to furnish campaign funds as to
vote"
There is always more or less of dis
agreement among the leaders in any
party. To harmonic these differences
is one of the most important points in
preparing for a successful campaign
1t is noted with much satisfaction
that there is a marked tendency toward
harmony now made manifest among
the democrats.
Evidences are accommodating that
common ground Is being sought and
that before the struggle OF 1900 opens
the democratic party viii be able 10 line;
up in solid phaianx, ready for the CON-
bat.-Chicago Democrat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08

dark green ocean. Her mother looked
carefully at the picture, smiled and
said: 'That's very nice, my dear; bring
mamma the pencil" Then taking the
pencil she marked slowly upon the side
of the ship the word:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
Might he Worse.

Czar-The police have just unearthed
another poison plot against NE. This
life is very trying.
Czarina-I know. my dear; but
think, if we lived in the Baker-feud dis
trict of Kentuckyi-N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
Naturally.

And the tornado blew your house
clear over on its side? 1t must have
oeen terrifying experience"
Eyes, we felt a good deal upset over
t."-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
What He Gained.

'You lost two legs in the army, you
say. What did you gain by it % asked a
gentleman of a Chelsea pensioner.
"Single blessedness, SIR" he replied,
t'for after that no woman would marry
me.'-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
on the HoneyInoon.

The Bride-So you didn't feel quite
sure of me until just before the cere-
mony?
The Groom-No, darling L never
thought of looking Zip your dad in Brad
streets till an hour before the knot was
tied.-Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
Presence of Mind.

'Rastus (soliloquizing)-Dis am fine
fat pullet, an dey's more whar hit
come from. too.
Village Constable (from shadow
And where did it come from?
Rastus-Er-um-fr an aig, sab;
from an aig.-Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
Arc Eriends RIO Loneer

She-I'm going to sing at the con-
cert tonight.
He-Oh, I'm so gladr
Then you'll come and hear me
"No; I'm going out of town."
And now they don't speak--Yonkers
Statesman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
ahout the Size of n.

The man who thinks he knows it all
May find out by and by
That the man who isn't always sure
Eats much less humble pie
Chicago Daily News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08

Jimmy-Uncle George, 1 planted
some potatoes last month, and what
do you suppose came up?
Uncle George don't know. What
did?
Jimmy-Why, a drove of pigs, and eat
them all up.-Golden Days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
Has It's Advantages.

81 can't help feeling sorry for Itchley.
He really has some sense, and he looks
so like hopeless idiot"
That's a great deal better than If he
were hopeless idiot and looked as If
he had some sense."-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
A Possible Reason.

Twas the sweetest story ever told
In q hammock, and no doubt
They together chung SO closely
Lest there be a falling out.
Kansas City Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
Educational influence.

"Going abroad is education, isn't it ??''
II think so; it makes people who
come back undertake to educate the
the people who haven't been abroad"
Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
What Made It Light.

''Why don't you put out the gasp he
asked, sleepily.
81 have" replied his wife. scornfuIly.
All that remains to be done now is to
powder your nose."-Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
At the Custom House.

nspector-A female elephant is about
to land without declaring anything
dutiable.
Collector-Search every compart-
ment of her trunk for diamonds and
jewelry. This may be another dodge.
Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
The Winning Card

If you would win in life be brave,
They fail whose hearts are faint:
A bold, ed-to-hiS-purpoSe kT
Outdoes a timid saint
L. A W. Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
As a Precautfon.

Jaggles-Every man should learn to
swim.
WaggIes-That's so. He never knows
when his best girl will throw him over
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
The Oscurntrue Beetle.

my graciousf' the mosquito cried,
You look perfect show"
The crippled kissing bug replied:
II do look tough, that's so.
That summer girl! 1 nearly died
Before she'd let me co.
Catholic Standard and Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
VERY Strange.

Chollie-Do you know, can hardly
keep my head above water.
Dollie-That's funny. L thought any
thing very light would foat.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
wouldn't Run the Risk.

A certain Nauvoo lady assured her
husband that she never told him a lie
nor never would. He told her that he
lid not doubt it, but would hereafter
:ut notch in the piano when he knew
she deceived him. mo, you won't, ;" she
screamed; I'm not going to have my
piano ruined. ''-Nauyoo Rust1er
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
TrRKedN.

Beneath the sofa Johnny hid,
A fiendish grin he wore
Her lover weighed 500 pounds
There's Grape upon the door.
N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
POsftively Villninoua.

Miles-Wasn' it disgracefui the way
Jones snored in church to-day?
Stiles-Disgracefu isn't the word for
it; it woke me right up.-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
Loves Gift.

He sends her roses, but, ali me.
So warped is Cupid's plan
That as she revelS in them she
Dreams Of another man.
Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08

Ten more regiments of soldiers
are TO be enlisted for service in sub
jugating an inoffensive people 10000
miles away who want TO govern them
selves. This additional levy of troops
will bring the army in numbers to
about 1O0, 00O men. The taxpayers Will
soon begin to groan more audIbly al
the cost of imperialism But the vel
low-beIlies" must be subjugated II IL
cost every man and every dollar IN the
country!-Iliinois State Register
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
utStorx Reversed.

He knows Lots wife was turned to salt
Who in the Bible delves;
But in these new eniiSting days
Lots turn to salt themselves.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
An Idler,s Opinion

They praise the bee for industry;
I'd hustle, too, no doubt,
Eff life were nothin' else fur me
Than grand. sweet free lunch route.
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
Popular system of wei~hts.

WHAT Is ounces make one pound? 7
always thought it was 49,
Not in our shop, ma'am, it amt
neveri"-Tit- Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08

We should not only give the Fill
pino independence, but also protection
We should protect him from his enc
mics. We should establish a govern
ment and then tell him it is his. and
then we should tell the rest of the
world: Hands off" That would be
declaration of American principles
William ]. Brycn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08
Two of Them.

She says she has more than one string tc
her bow,
AS lightly she dances and sings:
And the truth of her statement very well
know,
For he's tied to her apron strings.
Puck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-08

after all, honesty is the best policy"
Eyes; but so few of us can afford
to pay the premium."-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-08-25
UNITED LABOR'S PETITION
Congress and state LegiSIntrres ..
De Asked to Restrict the la
suance of InjunctionS.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-The Record saws.
Chicago Central Labor organizations
VIII unite in a petition to the United
States congress and the various state
legislatures TO enact laws which will
restrict the rights of Judges to issue
inJunctions without hearing evidence
from both sides. The petition will re.
cite that numerous injunctions have
been granted on ex-Darte evidence
which have worked hardships on ipno.
cent persons, against whom they have
been directed.
1t is not sought by the labor union,
TO restrain the judges from exercisino
the full power of their courts wber,
there has been damage to property
loss of life, or injury to body, but the,
VIII insist that where there has beer
aeither of these conditions, the Judge,
aave no right to issue restraining or
ners. 1t is claimed that the iniunc
non rule has worked to place men il
|aii IN the past who were doing AL
mat was in their power TO prevent
rotations of the law.
Chicago attorney is now at wor,,
Oh the draft of bill that viii be pre-
sented at the next session of coz,
gress.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-08-25
SECRET AGENTS OF KRUGER
Beers Who are British Subjects Com
Ing Under suspicion as Enc
mics of the Crown

Pietermaritzburg, Natal, south Afri.
ca, Aug. 24.-ln connection with the
rumor that there are many Beers who
are British subjects and who outward
ly sympathize with the British while
in reality they are secret agents of
President Kruger of the Transvaal Re-
public. the premier of Natal has de-
clared that it was the intention of the
government to take steps to detect and
punish any British subjects cooper
ating with the enemies of the queen.
1t is alleged that much secret in
formation has been conveyed to Presi-
dent Kruger and even ambuscades have
been prepared for the British troops
in the event of war, by these secret
agents.
A force of police has been ordered 70
Colenso owing to rumors of the intcn-
ton of the Beers to destroy the rail
road bridge at that place.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-08-25
THE PORTO RlcAr e,,n,
They show That tn.
BIG n" 1t Ha. Been n /" s~
puted to Re

washington, Aug. 24.-T,.
official surveys along tba ecen,
coast of Porto Rico show southern
coast line Is much more - hai The
mas been supposed by scien,; ,or than
formation now at hand d;sa,s Ia.
fact that from Ponce to tha oses the
chartered as so miles, the .o eastward
tance is but 43 miles. nacas e.ual dis
contraction of the shore linz 'a'ns
and charts to the extent of ss :" map
Tor that stretch alone. II TIA. mlle'
non OF error is found 20 hold p'opor
the whole island, its actual sooo foi
be very greatly circumscr;hsa 60 viii
results of the surveys. The ~. ~ u
Blake. of the coast survey n.;h s'eans,
her work in this connection sar, ,eSaas
winter. The schooner Eaoa. nesi
probably one or two shore I. ~, and
so, Will be sent there on the s.,s@
sion. The Blake is now maL;~ NE
veys off Nantucket shoals win 20
TO rebuoying one of the channel. a
has Just been ordered to EXAMINE =, sa
the distractions in the Boston h.. ,''
about a mile southeast from p
light, which an ocean liner recon., 'a
ported striking.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-08-25
TO THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS.
Return of the Schooner Julia E
Whn1en, Which Took Out a
Party of Scientists.

San Pedro, CAL. Aug. 24.-The
schooner Julia +. Whalen, Capt. w. T.
Moves, has arrived from a cruise to tie
Galapagos islands, west of Ecuador
The vessel has not touched at any
mainland port since she sailed from
San Francisco, October 80 last. She
carried members of scientific cxpe-
dition sent by Stanford university. un-
der the patronage of Timothy Hop
kins, of San Francisco.
The expedition visited the unex-
plored islands of Culpepper, Wenmcn
and Marlborough, and those but-lii-
tle-known ones, Clipperton and Cocos,
besides others of the Galapagos
group. A very fine collection of speci-
mems, including birds. animals and
fish was obtained. Aboard the vessel
were IS live land tortoises taken from
Duncan and Albermarle islands, some
of them weighing 400 pounds.
She also brought go fur seal skins
and 1890 skins of hair seals.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-08-25
CAUGHT ON THE INDIAN PLAN.
Descrter From Fort sherta.-
Tratled To Els Hiding Place
by a Veteran Sergeant.

Chicago, Aug. 24.--J. II. Broclxman.
a deserter, serving sentence of one
year in the military prison at Fort
Sheridan. made a dash for liberty and
was fired upon by the guard. He was
in road-cleaning crew and suddenly
jumped into a thicket. Trooper viii
liam Johnson fired five shots, one ball
striking the fugitive in the back. He
did not step. however. The sound of
shcts in rapid succession attracted the
attention of the corporal of the guard
who sent ont ten skirmishers to de.
ploy in wood ravine leading to tLe
lake shore. Post Quartermaster Ser
geant Muller trailed Brcckman's foot.
steps along the creek bed in the ravine,
For nearly an hour soldiers searched
the woods for mile north aud sountb
along the lake. Muller continued In
dian tactics and suddenly came upon
the escaped prisoner crouched under
joist of the wagon bridge that
crosses the main ravine. The prisoner
was placed in solitary CONTINENT.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-08-25
THE TRANsvAAL PROPOSALS
A Given Ont They Are Probably In.
complete, But Correct as Far
~ They Go.

Cape Town, Aug. 24.-Although the
cabled summary of the counter pro-
posals of the Transvaal government
to Great Britain's proposition for a
joint commission to inquire as to wha,
effect the reform franchise measures
would have on the Outlanders is prob.
ably incomplete, it undoubtedly gives
the general lines accurately.
The Mafeking horse regiment is
mobilizing rapidly. Several hundred
recruits have arrived and been
equipped here, and have joined Vivian's
camp. Every train is bringing fresh
recruits. 1t is runored that 200 Beers
have formed lager on the border.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-08-25
4 NOTED Sculptor DEAD.
Casper Duberl Stricken with Apo
plexy in His Studio in
New York City.
FOUND DEAD BY ONE OF HIS woakkEA.
was Engaged in sketcAins F'fssres
For the Dewey Arch when Death
OvertOok Him-He Was One of the
Most Prolific Artists In Ills Line
IN the Country.

New York, Aug. 24.--Caspcr Bubcrl
. sculptor, whose works brought him
fame. and who was engaged on the
Dewey arch. was found dead in his
studio in this city by one of his work.
men. He had suffered stroke of apo
plexy.
He finished his last great work. a
statue of Admiral Semmes. of the con.
federate navy, the commander of the
cruiser Alabama at the time she was
sent TO the bottom by Admiral Wins.
low, with the Kearsarge. This statue
was ordered by the state of Alabama
and will stand in the city OF Mobile, tc
which place it was shipped only a
week ago.
Working On Dewey Arch Designs.
He was one of the sculptors who Of
fered their services to the municipal
10 uopdsosI qua no uo!ssVumo, lIu
Admiral Dewey, and had already fin.
ished figure of Lawrence for use on
the triumphal arch. he was working
on some further sketches for the arch
when he was stricken.
Mr.. Buberl was born in Bohemia
was IS years old, and inherited his
talent from his father, who was a noted
sculptor in his day.
A Most Prolific Artist.
He was most prolific artist, and
there is hardly large city in this
country but has one or more speci.
mems of his works in its parks and
public buildings. Some of his princi-
pal works are the statue of the con.
federate soldier at Alexandria, Va;
all the bronze work and medals for
The New York state monument on the
battlefield at Gettysburg; the soldiers
and sailors monument at Troy, n. ".
and at Hartford, Conn. He also made
i've bas-relief panels for the Garfield
monument at Cleveland, representing
scenes in the life of the martyred
president. He also made frieze in
bas relief 1,100 feet long and three feet
high, representing the story of the
civil war. which is now in the pension
office at Washington.
A Colossal Group.
AAS hiioht III tuC government n CO
iossal group representing Columbia
protecting industry and science. al
the National museum at Washington
The soldiers and sailors monument
at Buffalo, n. Y, was also his handi.
work, but he prided himself upon a
piece representing the return of the
forces from the civil war, which is on
the Hartford monument. This is sc
feet long and seven feet high. Mr..
Buberl did all the life-sized muses. in
the Metropolitan opera house in this
city, and in the patent Office at Wash.
ington is famous allegorical proup
representing electricity. fire, water,
invention, agriculture and mining. He
did the soldiers and sailors monu.
ment at Manchester, n. II. Another
great work was statue of Ponce De
Leon, witch he made for the govern.
ment at Venezuela. He had many
statues at Chattanooga. A statue OF
Gen. A. T. Hill has been greatly ad.
mired.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-08-25
sovereign. the emperor, would inter

sovereign. the emperor, WVuiu INV
vene.
Gen. Gonsc Interposcd.
Gen. Come here asked to be allowed
to respond to Esterhazy's testimony
as given before the court of cessation,
and declared i'm a loud voice that Is
terLazy's statements that he was the
instrument of the general staff was an
absolute lie. The general traversed
Esterhazy's evidence, contradicting
statement after statement, and declar-
ing that Esterhazy could only have
had relations with Maj. Du Patty de
Clam and the late Lieut.-Col. Henry.
The general absolutely denied having
had any relations with him.
Request From Council.
Counsel asked that the dossier con-
tanning the documents relating to the
inquiry into the relations of Esterhazy
and Patty de Clam. instituted by Maj.
Travernier on behalf of the military
authorities, should be communicated
to the court and discussed. To that
the government commissary, Maj. Car
riere, replied that he had applied to
the military authorities on the subject,
but his request had been refused.
Gen. Gonse Got Excited.
Leading counsel then submitted to
Gen. Gonse q number of searching
questions on Esterhazy's relations
with the general staff. The general,
as result, became very excited, espe-
cially when he asked if there was not
an intrigue in favor of Esterhazy, and
Of he did not take part in it?
Its false. it's false shouted the
general, and from his manner, one
would imagine he spoke sincerely, I'M
less he is fine actor.
Disconnected by LabOri.
The general, however, was visibly
disconnected at several of NJ. Labori's
questions. The witness voice grew SC
faint that it was scarcely audible.
Finally, counsel asked why Ester
hazy was not arrested after the in
quiry, and Gen. Come replied: BE.
cause Gen. Saussier deemed it proper
to leave him at liberty"
"Yes." retorted NJ. Labori, but Gen.
Saussier must have been deceived by
the general staff"
Created a Sensation.
This abrupt declaration, accompa-
MED by an expressive gesture, was in
the counsel's best style, and caused d
sensation in court, amid which the
general returned to his seat, looking
very i'll at ease.
Maj. Gendron, who deposed. Tues
day, was recalled after Gen. Gonse,
and supported the latter's statements.
Gen. DeBoisdeffre then jumped to
his feet, and denied in the most forci-
BILE manner Esterhazy's statements,
adding, that had he been present he
would have given him the lie with all
the contempt he deserves
The court then adjourned for the
day at 11:40 a. m.