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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
TEACH HER TO RUN.
The American Girl Should Be Sys-
tematicaIIy Trained i'm This
Healthful Exercise.

The American girl can be saved by
proper physical training from becom-
ing the American woman with nerves,
says an authority on physical culture
In the New York World.
This physical training should begin
during the earlier days of child
hood. Take girl at her fifth birth
day and teach her to run slowly, with
erect carriage, as far as she can with
comfort every secular day until she
reaches her majority. Suppose by Is
she ran as far as she could with COM
fort in ten minutes, would it trouble
her much at IS, or at 21, to run mile,
at a good pace. too?
''Is it not likely that even several
miles under favorable circumstance
for instance, in hare-and-hounds
game-would not disturb her? Had
she been taught to run properly, never
touching her heels to the ground, and
springing lightly from her toes and
sole, to hold her arms practically mo-
tionless, her chest high-as near her
chin as she could get it, and keep it
there-do you think that the muscles
she used in running through all these
years would be weak? Would she have
VI
ones? Would the muscles which held
her body erect be easily up to their
work, and would it be natural for her
to be erect, or not?
Looking at the girl so trained, do
we not recall Emerson's saying that
In all human action those faculties will
be strong which are used?' She has
been intelligently using certain parts
of her body and limbs for many years;
not violently, not overriding them, but
nationally.
This built them up and made them
strong, precisely as it did for her broth
er, who ran with her in all these daily
stretches. Her most important muscle,
her heart-thus, also. trained to strong,
steady, sensible, but never violent, daily
exercise gained steadily in quality,
strength and endurance. In short, she
has an educated heart, educated lungs,
educated limbs"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14

however, afford to have the stones cor
respond in color to the object which
the pin is intended to represent the
result is doubly effective.
Chatelaines, which are not out of
place upon informal evening gowns,
have one surprisingly unique feature
they are miniatured. In the center of
the bar is a miniature. and upon each
side of it are miniatures of a smaller
size. Each is surrounded with
wreath of enameled flowers.
To correspond with the chatelaine,
there is small watch enameled in dec
orative design which is held in place
upon the corsage with a fieur de lis
incrusted pin with precious stones.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
RACE WITH ELEPHANT.
Hunter in the African Wilds Saved
His Life by Outwitting His
Pachyderm Pursuer.

Only those familiar with the man
hers and customs" of the elephas It have
any idea what d nimble creature it real
~ is. Massive and sloW-footed as it
looks, it is capable, when reused, of
feats that would be difficult for much
heeteT animals. Especially is this the
case with African elephants, which, al
though taller, are generally lighter
than their Asiatic brethren. Moreover,
accustomed for ages to lead wild life
and often depending on their alertness
and speed of foot for their very exist
ence; they have acquired a skill in
gymnastics which has occasionally
taken even old elephant hunters by sur
prise.
. In Illustration of this fact we are re-
minded of a story told by one of the
noble army of British sportsmen in
Africa. He was ''out after elephants
and had just fired at and wounded
magnificent specimen. Unfortunately
for him, he had only succeeded in
slightly wounding it, when. Infatuated
by the attack, it turned and charged
him. 1t was terrifying sight. With
its enormous ears spread out like sails
and emitting shrill notes of rage, it
came laundering over the ground like
a runaway locomotive. The hunter
fired another shot. but missed; his
nerve was shaken, and, throwing down
his express rifle, he sought safety in
flight. Near at hand was Il steep hill
and to this he directed his steps, for,
being but slightly acquainted with the
climbing powers of the elephant, he
thought his pursuer might be baff1ed
by the steepness of the ascent. 1t was
q terrible disappointment to find that
the elephant could climb a hill just
as quickly as the hunter, nimble run
ner that he was.
The fugitive, indeed, would have soon
been overtaken if he had not thought
of a really ingenious ruse. He knew
that elephants never run nor even walk
down steep incline, but always crouch
down, gathering their feet we'll to-
gether, lean well back and slide down.
just as the ferOcious animal had got
within a few yards of him. therefore,
the willy hunter suddenly doubled and
ran down the hill again. Quick a
fash the elephant turned. gathered
himself together and, trumpeting with
baffied rage, slid down after his victim.
The hunter had just time to spring out
of the way as the great beast came
''tobogganing" after him, smashing
trees and shrubs and carrying every
thing before him like an avalanche.
Then once more the hunter dashed to
the top of the hill, while the elephant,
unable to stop itself, went careening
down to the very foot, where, apparent
ly feeling very sore and disappointed,
it rose and walked YEARLY back to its
native woods.-Chums.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
DAINTY FAN DESIGN.

covered with heliotrope spangled tulle
and the sticks are of light oriental wood
profusely carved. Sewed over the tulle
upon both sides are swirling designs in
genuine cut steel. The edge is Dor
dered with a frill of the spangled tulle
finished with a delicate metal tracery
Such a fan makes a costly addition to
an evening toilet, as the glittering re-
Elections of the cut steel look like dia-
monds as the fan is waited to and fro
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
Animals That Change Their Diet.

Instances of carnivorous animals
turning to vegetable diet are rare
One noted instance is Scotch deer
hound. which is so fond of peaches that
it will stand on its hind legs to reach
them on the trees. In New Zealand a
parrot took to sheep-killing and eat
ing and some pigs evinced preference.
foc a diet of young lamb, while some
Australian sheep became not only car
Diyorous but cannibal.-N. I. Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
CORRECT SUMMER FAN.
Something Entirely New, But AbsO-
IuteIy Useless, in-the Breezy
Little Toilet Accessory.

The fashionable new fans forcibly re-
mind one of spring muffs- they are only
for show. In these days when the old
fashioned palmetto is looked upon with
horror, the proper summer fan is che
one which is covered with thin silk or
gauzy material, deliberately embroid-
cred and very often hand-painted.
Here is model to delight the fancy
of the most fastidious. The frame is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
FOR THE CHATELAINE.
A Glimpse i'm the Up-to-Date GirI's
Jewelry Box Shows Many
Pretty Ornaments.

One needs only to take a passing
glance into the jewel box of the up
to-date girl to see that her jewelry
forms no small part of the beautiful
belongings of her wardrobe
For morning and afternoon wear
there are beautiful stick pins Of every
imaginable shape wrought in every
conceivable material. Where one can,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
THE CLOTHES CASE.
A New-Fahgle Piece of Furniture
Which Is to Take the Place
of the Old Closet.

The architects are puzzled. They
have never been able to put enough
closets into 4 new house to satisfy the
cts at all.
They have suddenly discovered that
English houses never have closets.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
A Simple Spring Medicine.

Mix three ounces of citrate of mag
three ounces of loaf sugar, two ounces
of Epson salts, 11A ounces of tartaxic
acid and two ounces of carbonate of
soda with two quarts of boiling water.
Take a wineglass before breakfast.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
CAT KILLS AN EAGLE.
Tore Open the Birds Breast and
Throat In Midair with Her
Teeth and Claws.

A tiger cat which deserves her name
was stroiling toward the barn of her
master, Farmer Hazard, of Herrick.
Pa, the other day carrying a piece of
meat for her kittens. Suddenly bald
eagle which had been on the watch for
week swooped down on her and dart
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14
The New Iu.onnt. Cue

She-You know Russian remedy for
insomnia is to have dog sleep in the
room.
He-Well, i knew that some kinds of
bark were good for sleeplessness, but
didn't think a dogs bark was.-Yon-
kers Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-14

ed up again with the cat in his talons
\ terrific battle followed as the eagle
flew upward. Presently, however, the
birds wings dropped and the two sunk
slowly to the ground The eagle was
dead, killed by the tiger cat, which had
torn open the birds breast and throat
with her teeth and claws.
The age-herald., 1899-05-28

 AS 4 PROFESSION
Two New York Women Have Taken It Up and are Ma
 king Money at It.

Housecleaning, that terror that stalks spring and fall through the household, mas been robbed of it's horror by two New York women who have taken it up as profess sion and are making money out of it.
 They say if you take a bull by the horns you arc safe. He cannot harm you. The housekeeping beast. if grappled with in the same way, is harmless. But you can't do it half way.
 Two New York women, having returned from a calling expedition in which every woman they met was grooming under the weight of furniture moving and choking with steam and suds, decided that house. cleaning could be done in a way that would disagree with no one-nay, would be positively refreshing.
 Two weeks study convinced them of the truth of this. The hand-maidens soap and water could be reinforced with acids, dis infeetants and stains until housekeeping, from being a matter of muscle, could pass into semi-scientiic affair.
 Their object in studying all this was utility, usefulness to themselves as well as to the world. In plain words they wanted to make their living by 1t. And they found they could.
 Their plan, now, as matured, IS this: They invited women of families to go to
 
 question of housekeeping in their hands. They want no instructions, only little di- rection in the matter of money spending. They only ask to know if the curtains are to be renewed, if another carpet is to be purchased, if there is to be papering or decorations. They look over the house. make suggestions and then offer price for their services, usually dollar day each for three weeks, in a house of three floors Sunday is counted in; and the bill for ser vices is to be $42.
 This sounds pretty steep to the woman who calculates on getting through with her housekeeping with woman'S help n three days, together with her own servants odd moments. But there is a reverse side to the picture which is most attractive.
 The woman housecleaners come into your house after you and your family are gone and bring with them science and muscle.
 They only ask you to provide soaps and polshes, and for this they ask you to al- { low them $5 or $10 to spend.
 They take your carpets, beat them { on the roof and put them down again. They brush down your walls, re-hang the pictures beat, the furniture and polish the woodwork re-gild the frames, nickel plate .over the house as though they were getting ready for Judgment day. When they have finished you say they have saved $42 in re- spectability if not in purse. House owners declare that the SAP takes the place of great deal more which would have to be spent upon carpenters and painters.
 The will hang paper paint the woodwork ~fresco the ceiling. alter the plumbing, and in any way renew the house, making suit able charge which is by no means exorbi- tant The matter of board is left to the | grocer and butcher, who must supply Q certain amount per day.
 That Is the way two women are going to earn living this summer, and. as they sleep in their working quarters, they cal culate to make very nice little profit by fall.
The age-herald., 1899-05-28

was the first knew of it, don't you know. Imagine my feelings Was it hurt?' I gasped. That was the miraculous part Of 1t. The little thing wasn't hurt at all. don't you know 9
 The brunette laughed: Isn't it absurd" she said, the way some people will re- peat a senseless phrase over and over again in that insane way?"
 She isn't circumstances to some peo- pie you meet,' replied the blonde, with a sigh. Miss Oldgirl. for instance, whom found presiding over the frappe with her usual complacency. Good afternoon she said. You look quite like a lily in the spring, and all that sort of thing. Aren't the decorations lovely? Such a profusion of rosesi Mrs. Sweetlady shows such taste In the management of flowers and all that sort of thing. Don't you think so? What perfectly exquisite gownl l do think the new ehiffons and mousselines de soie and all that sort of thing are so lovely, don't you? {"
 Stop. for pitys sake" said the bru- nette. Don't I know her? Haven't I had thing?"
 They both laughed and the brunette found her guest a glass of lemonade.
 'Who else was there?' she asked.
 70, the two Giddie girls, conscious of nothing in the wNrld so much as their clothes. and Nell Prattle, who never stop ped talking punctuating her remarks with giggles and gasps for breath, and Mary Young, who was afraid every one wouldn't see her engagement ring"
 'I don't think" said the brunette, that l ever saw you in quite such a bad hu- nor. Now, honest, what is the matter?"
 I'm so tired and hot, and-well, I'll tell you. You know I've always been so fond of Mrs. Sweetlady.'
 ''Yes"
 oo,,r.a T l,ro,,, -I,a 1,-a, ,o+bor eil1xy but she's so pleasant, and she seemed fond of me.
 ''Yes."
 ''Well. when I went to tell her goodbye this afternoon she kissed me most affee- tionately and said My dear, how lovely you looki What a dream of a gown, and how glad r am you came. I do hope you've met everyone and had pleasant half hour. Now, don't be formal, dear. Do come and see me real soon, won't you? Good-bye.' ;" The brunette nodded her head with knowing air.
 "very nice. wasn't she?'' said the blonde. Very"
 q passed on to make room for another, but was detained for moment by the crowd. As I waited I heard my hostess sweet voice behind me, Goodbye, Mrs. Youngmother How well you are looking. What dream of gown. l am so glad you came and do hope you met every one. Now, don't De formal, dear. Let me see you ofterR won't you? Goodbye.
 The brunette laughed till the tears ran down her cheeks. Do you mean to say you are just finding her outT' she asked,
 Tho blonde picked up her parasol and marched down the steps.
 "Society is hollow. and am tired of lt.' she said. eve had enough"
 ''Til next time, sang out the brunette.
 But the blonde went her way, and the last thing she heard was an irrepressible laugh that came from the inside of ham mock.
 LULU HUDSON.
The age-herald., 1899-05-28
From Feminine Standpoint

The brunette was swinging lazily in e hammock when her friend, the blonde came up the verandah steps looking stun ming in fresh white organd+e topped by white leghorn picture hat and a white lace parasol. With a sigh, she sank into an easy chair.
 "How nice you look,'' said the brunette.
 DO I? Thanks" She famed herself vigorously while with little dabs of her pocket handkerchief she removed the moisture from her flushed face. I'm just from Mrs. Sweetladys reception"
 Wasn't it rather warm?" asked the brunette, mildly.
 'No it wasn't rather warm. It was melting, boiling, sizzling hot Such a jam and such a babble. I wish I'd had sense enough to stay at home.''
 70, no, you don't, dear. You wouldn't have missed it for the world. You would mt have gone if you hadn't wanted to-"
 Well, just wanted to because l was invited not that l really cared about it.
 And l didn't want to because I was in- vited. If I hadn't received an invitation I'd have died with envy of the rest of you, but as it is l stayed at home in this com fortable rig and had a lovely afternoon I've been drinking lemonade, reading a charming book, and feeling sorry for you poor people who were out in this swelter- ing heat trying to look happy
 You showed good sense,' said the blonde. with q laugh. 'I can't say had very good time"
 Anything special the matter? Tell me about it.''
 ''Well, I went in, and after while suc- eeeded in making my way to Mrs. Sweet lady, who gave me an expansive smile said I was so good to come, touched my finger tips and then showed me on my way"
 70, no, I guess not"
 ''Yes she did, and I couldn't blame her. there were so many people behind me Then I shook hands with the 100000 ladies who were assisting Mrs. Sweetlady to re- ceive. After this, as soon as a suitable in- terval had elapsed. feeling the need of some refreshments, repaired to the punch bowl, and there found myself next to Mrs Youngmother. who was looking as un- kempt and pretty as ever. As usual, they had been having such a time at their house. and she plunged at once into a description of the domestic tragedy. It ran something like this: Good morning. dear. How well you are looking Don't you know, I thought my baby was killed this morning. Yes. really. Wasn't it aw- full? The children started out in the don- key cart and took the baby with them, though Of course l didn't know it, don't you know and the little beast ran into tree and they all tumbled out. They ear1e bringing the baby home to me. and that
The age-herald., 1899-05-28
LIFE SAVED BY swAMP-RooT
The Wonderful New Discovery by Med-
 ical Science
Sample Bottle Sent Free By Mail.

Swamp-Root, discovered by the eminent kidney and bladder specialist, is wonder fully successful in promptly curing kidney, bladder and uric acid troubles.
 Some of the early symptoms of weak kid neys are pain or dull ache in the back, rheumatism, dizziness, headache, nervous ness, catarrh of the bladder gravel or caculi, bloating, sallow complexion, puffy or dark circles under the eyes, suppression of urine or compelled to pass water often day and night.
 The mild and extraordinary effect of the famous new discovery, Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, is soon realized It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best.
 Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and one dollar sizes. You may have a sample bot tie of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root and a pamphlet that tells all about it, including many of the thousands of letters received from sufferers cured, both sent free by mail Write Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bingham ton, N. r., and please mention that you read this general offer in the Sunday Age Herald.
The age-herald., 1899-05-28
GADSDEN

Reade White. of Birmingham, is spending a two weeks vacation with relatives here. fcd. Allison has accepted a position with the c. R. & s. railroad at Rossville, Ga, and left for that place last week.
 w. H. Denson, of Birmingham, was in the city this week.
 Miss America Rogue has returned from Albertville
 Miss Annie Hightower has returned from a visit to Lafayette.
 Robert Hasson has returned from Mont gomery.
 Geo. Schumacher of Milwaukee, Wis, ls in the city
 s. W. Riddle and wife have returned from Albertsyille. / Mrs J. B. Bass, of Ashville, Is visiting relatives here
 Sam Hughes, of Birmingham, visited his mother here this week.
 The little 2-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Horace Gwinn died Friday.
 Mrs Albert Ham has returned to her home at Opelika after visit to relatives here.
 Miss Belle Jones gave a birthday party to her little friends at the home of her mother, Mrs. G. G. Jones, on Turrentine avenue, last Saturday in honor of her 10th birthday.
 Miss Jamie Ward Gum has returned from visit to relatives at Ashville.
 K. B. Campbell of Birmingham, and Miss Agnes Evans, of Alabama City, were mar ried Sunday.
 Miss Bessie Lewis has returned from Taff, where she has been attending school.
 Marvin Pope is visiting relatives in Mem phis.
 Mrs. ". H. Smith, of Birmingham, is vis- iting MT. Acker here.
 Mrs. Joe 8. Morgan has returned from visit to her parents at Spring Garden.
 K. l.. Nicholson and A. R. McCalister, of PpnSaCOla VT oP Oscar Gwinn, have returned home.
 MT. Robert L. Demman and Miss Ella Barrett were married at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. J. T. Barrett on Broad street, at o'clock Wednesday. Only a few of the relatives and friends were pres ent. Immediately after the ceremony they left for Nashville and other cities.
 Mrs. J. T. Green and daughter, Miss Bes- sic, left Wednesday for New York, where they will spend several weeks.
 Mrs. B. F. Pope is visiting relatives in Memphis
 Miss Eua Roberts, of Oxford is visiting the family of G. w. Hearn.
 Mrs. M. NJ. Hughes has returned from a visit to friends in South Alabama,
 Charles Meeks visited Chattanooga Tues day.
 R. E. Randall has returned from Mont gomery.
 Raymond Green and Miss Annie High tower were quietly married at the home or the brides mother, Mrs. G. G. Jones, on Wednesday at o'clock, only the relatives and few friends being present. The mar riage was quite a surprise to their numer- ous friends. The engagement of this pop ular young couple was known, but it was thought they would not marry until fall. They left immediately after the ceremony for Chattanooga.
 Addison Veasy has returned from a visit to Pensacola.
 daughter was born on tine 22d to MT. and Mrs. H. T. Weaver.
 MT. and Mrs. R. NJ. Sewell, of Pollard g Bend, spent several days in the city this week.
 Prof. I. w. Hill, who has been i'll so long, is slowly recovering.
 w. G. Emmet, who has been the guest of Charles Echols, has returned to his home at Albertsville.
The age-herald., 1899-05-28

sisted by Mrs. Muller. The occasion was well attended. and the music was very much enjoyed.
 The commencement exercises at the TuS- kegee Normal and Industrial institute were held Thursday. Owing to the fact that some of the students had recently had smallpox, no invitations were Issued, and the occasion passed off quietly.
 Dr. Frank Adams, of Bessemer, Is here visiting relatives.
 Mrs Atkerson, of Columbus, is visiting her parents.
 Mrs. Seleste Bounds, of Thompson, Ga. former graduate of the A. C. F. college, is the guest of Miss Mabel Massey.
 Tom Conner, of Gadsden, was here this week on visit to his parents.
The age-herald., 1899-05-28
UNIONTOWNA

The Anal exercises of the Uniontown pub lie school took place last night. The grad uates were Misses Rec Adair, Kettle Cole man. Blanche Craighead and Margaret Pickering. The baccalaureate address was delivered by MT. Edward M. Robinson, of Mobile, Ala. The large and cultured au- dience was charmed with Mir. Robinson $ effort, which was replete with beautiful thoughts couched in the chastest language
 Mrs. C. A. Pencil and Mrs. Howard Davidson chaperoned a delightful picnic party to Pickens mill oN Tuesday.
 Misses Isabel Tenell, Rec Ogletree, Es- teile Marx and Belle White have returned from school.
 Mrs. A. c. Davidson and Miss Adele Ellis are visiting in Selma.
 Edward M. Robinson, the distinguished young lawyer and legislator from Mobile, is the guest of MT. Louis Davidson.