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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
A LADDER FROM THE CLOUDS.
Such VIII Be the Appearance OF the
Einel Tower of Paris When
Painted.


The Eiffel tower, say the gentlemen
OF esthetic temperament, must go.
The Eiffel tower, say the gentlemen
who know the law. must stay for some
years yet. The Eiffel tower, say the
esthetes, is ugly. discouraging to the
eye and an all-round nightmare. "Scaf-
foldi' cries the :.arper. Down with it 4!
1t has no place in esthetic Paris"
"Impossible!" objects the law. "When
the company took a lease of it they
got it for term of 20 years. You
can't break the lease, and the time is
nowhere up"
But" urges the esthete, look at
the shape, look at the size. look at the
color! Is not the whole thing hideous
If we can't destroy it we can at least
improve it and lessen the offense to
our senses"
And SO the Eiffel tower is going to be
| metamorphosed. 1t has. been IN color
a reddish brown, and it is the color to
which the gentlemen with the fine ideas
have long objected. They have called
the tower a shameless creation and re-
peatedly ridiculed the commonplace
tone of hue. And now they have pre-
vailed, and the tower is going to be a
thing of beauty. so far as that goes.
Silver white is the color agreed upon,
and it is urged that when the army of
workmen have finished their painting
the huge structure will look really not
so bad after all. Half hundred men
will be employed on the building, work
ing hard every day for two months.
And $4,000 klogrammes Of paint will
be used up before the Eiffel tower has
finally lost its brickdust coat and finds
itself arrayed in the poetic covering
which the esthetes have advised. Two
coats of paint will be applied and tie
brushes will be busy.
It has been objected that the tower
has always had tie appearance Of hav-
ing been cast up in inartistic form by
a careless earth. The tower has seemed
to rise awkwardly from the ground,
the critical have said. Why not give
it such an arrangement as would sug-
gest the idea of dropping from the
clouds? That would be a pleasing fan
cy, and if the huge tower were lighted
at regular intervals it would present a
picture as of a brilliant creature of the
clouds. and all the world would be lost
in admiration. These plans were sug-
gcsted when the exposition Of 1900 were
under discussion. and they have been
adopted. \ ladder from the clouds.
That was the idea. And with that the
esthetic taste, was forced to be sat
isfied.
The Eiffe1 tower has long been the
universal bed lamp of Paris. The great
candlein the top would be sadly missed,
- - L e. Ia sx,<A
the continuance Of the structure. That
eyer-sTaying lantern is one of the Won
ders of the French capital.-N. Y Her
nld
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
USELESS STRATAGEM.
4 Smart Trick That Failed to Work
Upon Some Fearless Stage
Robbers.

yep, tn road agents used t. be purity
reckless Wen L wuz drlvIn stage way back
in tn 70's," remarked Tank Wilson, remi-
niscently, IAN all kinds of schemes was put
up t throw them Off the scent.
thine was changed on all the stage
routes, an dummy mail bags an express
boxes were carried, but 'twan't no use.
9TH wust. case. of hold-up ever expert
wuz full Of passengers, inside an out, an
every one f them carried belt f gold dust.
We had heerd that a new indevidooal had
taken to tn road, an tharfore makes our
"Of course, if six or seven men holds up
stage it amt no use to fight, cause only
one shows hisself an all tn rest ambushes
an gifts tn drop on you. Then they comes
forrard an takes your wealth.
so we gets up scheme. We knows
road agents is purity much askeered f
smallpox, we takes along an ole tramp.
wraps him up in bandages an hangs out
yaller flag from tn roof f the stage.
jest as we wuz pulin' out f a canyon we
q Watts that yeller flag for" asks teller,
with his Winchester at his cheek, powerful
big Teller with mask on.
" Passengers got tn smallpox! I an
swers, in a warnin' tone.
w al, all you passengers git out an hoP
your hans up!' was the answer. Throw
down them mail bags, an that there express
box'
Them villins took ev'ry bit # dust that
WIZ carried on the stage, an then tn head
villln thought a moment to hisself, an then
pulls tn band'ges Off tn tramp. Then he
grins, an says somethin' t. one f his pard-
ners, who pulls a small box out his pocket.
9TH head vilIin then ranges his men
where they could shoot US down eff we
moved an he dips his knife point in tn
box an then jabs it half inch inter TIL
tramp's arm. He does tn same t. each an
ev'ry one f us an then seq:
Now, there's no danger, gen'pmen.
You're all vaccynated. AS fer me an my
fren's, we amt askeered + no smallpox. IF
we wuz t. remove these yere masks you
would see we is all pockmarked.' "-Cincin-
natl ENQUIRER
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
Kicked All Around.

A correspondence is being published
IN the Times on the subject of French
Feeling Toward Englishmen." A Mr..
Jackson has written to that paper to
repeat that at Caen recently a student
went out of his way to publicly insult
Great Britain. AS boy was first for
some years at school in Paris. I was
then kicked for being an Englishman;
later I was transferred to a school in
England, where / was kicked for being
Frenchman. Comment is unneces-
sary.-London Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Nearly one-fifth Of the students at
Swiss universities are women.
It is estimated that there are 100, 0O0
medical students in the United States.
There are 112 institutions of learning
Lutheran church.
The Methodist Episcopal church
raised $153.203.54 more for missions
during 1898 than the year before
A Gospel ship IS to be built at Jeffer-
mville, Ind, which will be employed
along the coast of Cuba and Porto Rico
The Disciples stand third in denomi-
national rank in Christian Endeavor So
cieties in America, with the Presby-
terians in the lead and the Congrega-
tionalists second.
1t is stated that in Great Britain
there is one Christian minister to every
500 OF the population. In japan one in
every ia 600. in India one in every 1885,
OS0. in Africa one in every 222 COO, in
the Chinese empire one in every APT 600
The weights Of classes of students
before and after examination have been
made the subject of recent investiga-
ton In high classes. where naturally
INC responsibility Oh the SXdEH1HdtfOn
to be gone through with was most felt,
several pounds were lost, showing how
the mental strain was felt. Inlower
classes the loss was not so great.
A new scholarship has just been con-
ferred on the scientific school of Har-
ward university by gift of 900 from
j. r. Jennings. of the class Of IT. now
mining engineer in the gold district
OF South Africa. The interest of this
sum is to be given to student of en-
cheering and the first award has been
made to J. S. Sanborn. 80.
Samuel Russell conducts a working
mems Bible class every Sunday after
noon at the Ruggles Street Baptist
church. in Boston. The membership oil
the class is nearly 800. and has been
in existence two years. Thursday even
ing OF each week temperance meeting
is conducted under the auspices Of the
class. which is always we'll attended
and full Of enthusiasm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
A HUSTLING HOST.
His Guests Pay for Their
Dinners.

It was an apparently innocent little din.
ner invitation which drew a number Of
California street heavyweights to the
handsome home of capitalist on Pacific
avenue, who is no longer popular in the
Pacific Union club. After the dinner,
which was deliberately planned, perfectly
served and thoroughly appreciated, the
host led the way to the billiard room, where
he produced for the inspection of his friends
a new roulette wheel which he had just pur-
chased.
After it had been examined and duly adj
mlred monsieur proposed that his friends
tempt fortune with it, announcing that he
would be banker, and smilingfy invited
them to break him." The guests scarcely
expected this sort of diversion, but they
hardly could decline the Entertainment"
which had been provided for them. Hav-
ing carelessly undertaken to call the turn
on the black or the red, they expected to
anticipate any such financial catastrophe
as overlook each of the players.
The bank won steadily. Soon all the
player guests were BROKE" but the host
offered, in an off-hand way, to stake one
and all, guarding against loss of the
frequent loans, however, by taking the
checks of his friends For the purpose. with
admirable forethought, he had provided
himself with blank checks on every bank in
town.
There was no escape for his victims. They
were all thoroughly trapped and well
scorched before they were released. The
guests caught the first car home in the morn.
ing, the urbane host, with unparalleled gen.
erosity, presenting each guest with nickel
to pay his fare.-San Francisco Newsletter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper viii be pleased
to learn that there is at Least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
ali its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the. foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have So much faith in its cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

ache, headache, nervous tired
feeling, painful menstruation
and 1eucorrhRa-
Itook four bottles of Vegetable
Compound, one box of Liver
Pills, and used one package of
Sanative Wash, and am now well.
L thank you again for the good
you have done for me.-ELLA E.
BRENNER, East Rochester, Ohio.
Great numbers of such letters as
the above are constantly being re-
ceived by Mrs Pinkham from wo-
men who owe their health and
happiness to her advice and
medicine.
Mrs. Pinkham's address is
Lynn, Mass Her advice is of
fered free to all suffering women
who are puzzled about them
selves.
If you have backache don't neg
lect it, or try heroically to work
it down." you must reach the root
Of the trouble, and nothing viii
do this so safely and surely as
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Backache is accom-
panied by a lot of other aches
and weaFying sensations, but
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
R.~.ra of $4,000 onered.

A wealthy lady recently lost satchel con-
aiming Jewels worth $50, coo, and now offers
reward of sc, 900 cash to the finder The
oss of health is far more serious than the
.oss of Jewels, and yet it can be recovered
without paying big rewards. a little money
invested in Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will
restore strength to the weak, purify the
blood, establish regularity OF the bowels and
nelp the stomach to properly digest the food
.aken into it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
. Warned.

"Ain't you worried about the trustss'
asked the nervous man.
No" answered the easy-going citizen.
eff they make trouble they'll have to stand
their share of it. I've done my duty. ]
wrote and published card calling their at.
tention to whittier they are drifting, and
if they persist, it's their own fault. My
conscience Is clear."-Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
oats-24 LIZ Inches Long

The Dat marvel-what will SOC, 900 such long
heads per acre weigh? Is 1866 lbs.-S0 Bush
els! Such yield pays big!
Cut this notice out and send 10 cents post
age to JOHN A. SALZER SEED COM
PANY, LA CROSSE, WIS, and get their
great catalogue and 10 Farm Seed Samples
free; including Bromus Inermis, the great
est grass on earth. Potatoes 81 20 Bbl. lK.l
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
A Woman,s Smile

Strange what little thing viii turn the
whole current of a mans life"
Whats the matter now, Jones.
up to 80 days ago the young lady of my
choice was taking my attentions seriously,
and our marriage seemed foregone con-
clusion. Then l met her on the avenue,
lifted my hat, made my best bow and
dropped through a coal hole. Now she can't
keep her face straight a minute while we're
together."@Detroit Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
His Only Recourse.

what makes Mr.. Bliggings so invet.
crate a gossip"
WELL said the man who always
talks slowly. you see. there are only
Two things to talk about. after all; one
5 general information and the other Is
private intelligence. And Bliggings
kinks he knows all the general infor-
nation there s.''-Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03


J.
Gibson
troubled with
relieved feel
Than to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
$500 Per Week,

We will pay a salary OF SIS per week for
man with rig to introduce Perfection POul-
try Mixture in the country, the greatest egg
producer on earth. Address, with stamp,
Perfection Mfg. Co., Parsons, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
Foolish. Indeed.

The Belle-A man looks awfulfy FOOLS,
when he's proposing.
The Benedict-Yes, and they dare to tai
Y Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
A Reason.

Shell don't see why they can't let tn
women vote?
He-Because, my dear, they are trying t
keep it secret ballot.-Philadelphi Blu
letin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

To Cure q Cold fin One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. A
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

Beauty may be only skin deep, but the
ugliness of those who say SO generally goe:
to the backbone.-Town Topics
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

Why suffer so with Neuralgia? st. Jacs
Oil will drive 1t all away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
Sound Logic.

Old Gentleman-Seven dollars fo- a pa
of eyeglasses? I can't see it, sir.
Optician-Of course net, sir. IF 20
could You woIl!n't need them.-Jeweler
Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

While you are hoping for better thin
it is just as well to keep those you have
good repair-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

If you are any mans rich kin, hi.
neighbors have heard all about you.-Atchi
son Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
THANKFUL TO MRS. PINKHAM.
Been Relieved OF Bacachs
Mrs Pfnkhaun Against Neglect '

Mas been thankful thousand times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

Piso's Cure is wonderful Cough medi-
Blake AYES, Brooklyn, n. Y, Oct. 26, '94.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

Coed advice to a drunken wife-beate
Don't liquor.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

Truth lies at the bottom of wen
But how can truth ''lie" anywhere.-L.
w Bulletin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

When well digger finishes job he pro
ably considers it "well done. FL. A. '
Bulletin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

A mixed pain has bruise and sprain.
Jacobs Oil cures the twain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

Stricken with Sciatica? St. Jacobs Oil wi
strike it out and cure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

The closer money Is the harder it is
get hold of.-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

Stiff as poker-sore as boil? st. ia
cebs Oil will relax, soothe, cure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

The little dog always tries to bark as BIZ
as he can.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

The most of mans contentment is due Il
his ignorance.-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03
The Right Way.

"And you say you ate horse steak in Paris ?
How was it served?"
"a la cart, of course. cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-03

hifon Women Have Been Benefited by Mrs Pinkhams
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13

Club, Of which the groom is an active
member. performed the ceremony. The
bride was attended by Miss Mary r.
Brennan, and the bridesmaids were
Misses Gretchen Brennan and Agnes
McGratty, both of this city. DR.. David
b. Lowell of Worcester was groomsman
The ushers at the church were Richard
S. Thomas of this city, George Maun-
peck of Lawrenceville, N. Y, DR.. Philip
Kilroy of Springfield, Mass, Frederick
Crosby Hodgdon, Edmund w. ana
Thomas F. Brennan, all of this city.
The bride is quite prominent In New
York society, and is daughter OF
Michael Brennan, proprietor of the
Hotel San Reno which is situated on
Central west, between 74th and 18th
streets. The groom is the travelling
representative of the well-known book
house. CHM & Co. of Boston. He is
one of the organizers of the American
Irish Historical Society, a prominent
member of the Knights Of Columbus
and is a past grand knight of Alhambra
Council of Worcester. He is an active
member of the Catholic Club, the
Friendly Sons of st. Patrick Of this city
and a trustee of the st. Vincent Hos
pitaI Of Worcester.
Mr.. Lawler is an able writer and has
contributed many articles, both prose
and poetry, for the leading periodicals.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13

They Will Be Discussed in
Mass Meeting Monday
Night.

The citizens committee of 100 will
have a mass meeting at Mechanics
Hall, next Monday evening. Municipal
problems with especial reference to
sewerage systems and grade crossing
will be the principal topics for discus
sion.
1t was decided by the committee to
hold this meeting because Of the re-
fusal of the city's commission of ex-
pert engineers to grant the depressed
tracks advocates a hearing.
Every citizen in the city has been
invited to be present, and efforts VIII
be made to arouse public sentiment
against the abolition of the grade cross
ing of Worcester by elevation of the
tracks.
The depressed track rv-n wish to get
in an entering wedge of opposition be-
fore the city fathers take the report
up and vote upon it.
Hon. T. c. Bates will speak on the
grade crossing question, taking the
depressed track end of the argument
and also upon the bill recently brought
to the attention of the Legislature Cor a
sewer from Worcester to tide water.
Representative James H. Mellen VIII
also speak and present considerable
data" that he has CLEANED in regard
to the "municipalization of the utili-
ties"
Through the efforts of +. C. Taylor
the mayor of Newton will speak on the
grade crossing question. They have de-
pressed tracks in Newton and oppo-
nents of g. similar solution of the
mighty problem for Worcester say that
Newton in consequence is confronted
by a nuisance in the form of smoke.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
McCAFFREY-o'NElL
TWO Popular Young People United in
Marriage at ST. Peters Yesterday

Charles A. Mccartney, Jr., and Miss
Hannah K. ONeill, two popular young
people, were married yesterday morn
ing at st. Peters church. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. P. j.
Howard. The ushers at the church
were Joseph Buckley of Albany, N. Y,
William Maloney, Michael Donahue,
Charles Cheney, w. r. White and e.
]. McGrail
The bride was attended by Miss Mel
lie C. McKenna. and the groomsman
was DR.. E. H. Howard Of Pittsheld.
The brides gown was of pearl grey
crepon, and the bridesmaids was OF
violet crepon. A nuptial high mass fol-
lowed the ceremony, Rev. P. j. Howard
being celebrant, and Rev. d. O'Neill
and Rev. p. H. Lee, assistants.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of Richard Healy, Sc
Woodland street. where a wedding
breakfast was served by Rebboli. Mr..
and Mrs. McCaffrey, Jr., left for New
York on an early afternoon train
Upon their return they will live at 40
Murray avenue.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
THE RIcE-MURRAY WEDDING

Simple, but impressive, accurately
describes the marriage ceremony per-
formed by Rev. A. q. Conrad, pastor
of the Old South Church, at o'clock
Tuesday night, when Miss Susie NJ. b.,
daughter of Mrs Jane Murray, became
the wife of Arthur w, son Of Mrs.
Mary Rice.
The home of the brides mother, 46
Dread street, was decorated with
palms, ferns, azaleas and hyaeinths,
when the bridal party entered the par
lor, where, beneath canopy of ever
green draped in white satin ribbon, the
ceremony took place. Mss Charlotte
oliver Murray, sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid. and Edmund Y. Newton
best man. Miss Clara A. Blood played
the Lohengrin bridal march as the party
entered. The bride wore a gown Of
Swiss muslin and carried bouquet Of
violets. The groom's gift to the bride
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
was brooch, set with rubles and

was a brooch, set with rubies and
diamonds.
Mrs. Jane Murray was hardly less
happy than the participants in the
wedding, for the event brought To-
gether her family, something that had
not taken place for 16 years.
After the ceremony congratulations
were showered upon the happy pair BY
the immediate relatives.
The ushers were Fred r. Nutting. w.
A. Murray, brother of the bride; Alex
ander Murray of Boston, cousin of the
bride; w. A. Gray, Birney I. Herrlck
and j. Edmund Pope. Mr.. and Mrs. Rice
left on the 10 o'clock train for we'd
ding trip, and on their return will live
at Shawmut street.
The clerks at W. A. England's, where
the groom is employed as opt!cian,
gave a dozen solid silver spoons. Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. England presented half a
dozen dessert spoons. Henry ID. Perky',
of the Cereal Machine Company, gave
silver chatting dish. There Were
many presents of silverware and linen,
and one corner of the parlor was filed
with rare paintings, gifts from friends
in New Bedford and Woburn.
At 7.30 o'clock there was q reception
for the invited guests. Mr.. and MIS-.
Rice received, assisted by Mrs. Muir
ray, mother of the bride, James A..
Rice, Mrs. Mary Rice Warfield and
John G. Murray of Berlin, N. H.,
brother Of the bride.
In charge of the refreshment table
was Mrs. I. H. Henderson of Woburn,
formerly of Dornoch, Scotland, where
the brides mother was born. Mrs.
Henderson was assisted by these Ia
dies: Mrs. J. H. Moffitt of New Bod
ford, Mrs. j. A. Rice of Cambridge,
Miss Annie E. Murray, sister of the
bride; Miss Susie M. Gomez, Miss Alice
Rice, sister of the groom; Miss Mabel
s. Dawes, Miss Mollie Stark, Miss NJ.
Lenore Hamill and Mrs. j. G. Muir
ray.
Among the out-of-town guests pres
ent were: A. j. Murray of Boston,
George Clark of Winnipeg, Miss Jennie
Murray Of Woburn, Miss Janet Me-
Leod of Boston and John C. Murray
and wife of Berlin, N. Fl.