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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Eli Shane, who was with Seward 6
Barnett, the BARRIERS. couple of years
ago. is back to his old position again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10
Have The GrasshOppers
Hurt You?

r. fSf e aHa s ss s that hs
portions wheat THIS IS BRp sno srsa manv OF
these bushels of wheat up their home to
VGhe the children better and to pay debts but the time viii
thew Will HAVE m rGt winds OF hard times come
ing vOrs of All they stuck to the country
and they have learned in how they
would have to economic more than they antosted this
clocks iwely Dishes kinds buggies carriages ETC.
BIG RUN.
We have had tremendous trade
On the genuine Beckwh Oak heating stoves this fall
still have three genuine Oak which
are As good s4y sold and will offer them
low price aARLAND AND QUICK NEAL Stoves as
s12 co. and $500 have them ''' VI w.
We have only few
of our s25 90 road wagons and $40 90 left
We are still selling harness
up although they andvanced 10 per cent
Some people kill themselves
taking medicine they would buy the Robinson
Thermal Bath Cabinet and keep their skin
the do their work WE'LL they viii find themselves
medicines sell from SIS So up
If you can't afford
Our best sewing machine the Davis, get the seamses Get
sewing machine by all they and health
preservers
If you possibly can
Get the boys and girls this fall monthly
which can't
you can't organ get guitar VIOLIN mandolin
We have a few WndmIs
which sell a very price. A. before,
a number tanks
sell the they would others Get while
you the next lot will be higher
We know that this preaching about goods
up tiresome, PROFIT BY IT
the fact remains nevertheless goods will cost
Again and yourselves while
store. We will kindly, for glad all
Very Truly Yours
E. R. Moses Mercantile Company.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

WARNING-All persons are hereby
warned that no shooting or fishing will
be allowed on the Maggie Brinkmsn
farm. @. w. FRANKHAUsER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Now for the battle of 1900! But
hold on, the city election comes in be-
fore that-a sort of skirmish line.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Some good work has been started"
by Street Commissioner Airheart, on
Forest avenue and other streets. But
it should be finished, before any big
rains come
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

A good time now to fix up those
sheds and stables for the stock. Don't
put it off until the first blizzard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

who has good house to rent?" is
the question many an anxious man is
asking nowadays, Why do not some
of our people put up some good houses
for that purpose.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Neighbor Dora Griffith was out with
lantern before six O'Clock, Tuesday
morning. Neighbor Cornell said Grit.
was thus early looking for votes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

W. 81. Varah and family, of the
north part of the county, will leave
this week OD visit to relatives in
New York state, to be gone probably
all winter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

The citizens of EllinWOod met Mon
day night to organize a fire company,
something that town has needed for a
long time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

The official election returns will be
given in the DEMOCRAT next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

l have moved my shoe shop to the
first frame building east of the Post
Office on the north side of the Court
House square. where I shall be pleased
to see all my old friends and customs
ers, hoping to receive as liberal pat>
ronage in the future as I have in the
past l remain yours for honest work
and fair dealing. JAMES SLIM.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Bills are out announcing a sale of
stock, implements and household
goods, by Joakim Bush, just in the
north edge of the city, on Saturday of
next week, the 18th. The Bush home
stead, a forty acre tract, will also be
offered at auction. Here is a chance
close to town. See bills for list of
articles and terms of sale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

The ladies report many house plants
"nipped" by Jack Frost during the
recent cold snap.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Mrs. Rearick, wife of John NJ. Rear.
lex of the north part Of the county,
died quite unexpectedly at the home Of
her daughter in Ellinwood, Sunday
night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

GP. Z. Damn, of the west side was
marketing corn in town Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

E. L. Hotcbkiss departed for bis flu
ture home at Watonga, Ok. Friday
evening the Sd. All good luck GO with
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Those walking dresses the women
wear now will not be worn long.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

The E. r. Moses Mercantile Co. last
week sold bill of furniture to fit out
complete, from cellar to garrett, the
largest hotel in Larned, with 80 rooms,
and did not have to go out of the store
or send away for single article.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Frank Norris reports his school pre-.
crossing nicely at GaIatia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Frank Belt one of the largest far
mers and land owuers-if not the lar
gest-in Pawnee Rock township, was
transacting business in Greet Bend
last Friday, and made the DEMOCRAT
Office an appreciated call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Rev. A. Della Vergne was over from
Monday,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Munsey's, for November, has fine
half-tone engraving of Georgia Wells
tBo~Peep) who is now playing an en-
gagement In the Murry Hill Theatre,
New York. Miss Welles' many Great
Bend friends will be pleased to learn
of her steady advance ia the players
art
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Highest prices paid for game, at
McNown & Hayes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Shelled corn for sale. Inquire at
NEW YORK STORE, Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

The politicians could not wait until
Privates Colgrove and Larkin came
home, and give the boys an appropri-
ate welcome; but must pull off politi-
cal meeting Monday night, under the
guise of welcome to Sidney Morri.
son. Thin politics, but characteristic
Of the head push" in the affair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Take your ducks to W. L. Bannister
and get the best market price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

See Diffenbacher for honest tailoring
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Tuesday was an ideal election day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

A sudden and very unexpected
death occurred at Hoisington Sunday,
and one that will cast gloom over the
north part OF the county. Rev. Rog>
ers, the u. B. minister, died very un-
especially at a. m, on the 9Th, per-
sumably of heart disease. He met
with an accident last April, by which
he had leg broken; but was about re.
covered from that injury, when death :.
that relentless messenger who respects
none, called him from earth to receive
his reward for the good deeds perform
cd for the sake of humanity and in the
name of Christ. The funeral occurred
Monday afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

81. A. Wilson, of Dorth of town,
made business trip to st. John last
Saturday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

can tell what your disease or affection
is without asking any questions, will
Great Bend, Kan, Thurs. & Fri, Dec. 7, s.
for one day only. Inquire
at Hotel Greene. At Ellinwood on
Friday, Nov. 10Th; one day only; en-
quire at Hotel Wolfe. Consultation
free. All chronic and special diseases
successfully treated. Cure guaranteed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

G. Fl. Mayer. of Olmitz, was trans
acting business in Great Bend last
/
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

The old maid stood on the steam~
boat deck, whence all but she had fed,
circled overhead. The mai n 8
shrieked and the matrons swooned. and
the men all swore amen, but the old
maid like hero stayed. and whispered
come again. There was a buzz-a
thunder sound, the old maid-was she
dead? Nay. still she stood and cried
for more. but the kissing bug bad
fed ,n-Ex.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

For SALE-A nice. red, 4,year old
mich cow. with calf days old. See
Walter B. Connell
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Tuesday was an ideal election day. |
See Diffenbacher for honest tailoring !
Rev. A. DeLaVergne was over from
Hoisington. Monday,
Highest prices paid for game, at
McNown 6 Hayes.
The official election returns will be
given in the DEMOCRAT next week.
Shelied corn for. SALE Inquire at
NEW YORK STORE, Great Bend.
H. A. Wilson, of north of town,
made a business trip to st. John last
Saturday.
For SALE-A nice. red, 4,year old
mich cow. with calf days old. See
Walter B. Connell.
c. II. Mayer. of Olmitz, was trans
acting business in Great Bend last
Friday.
Take your ducks to W. Z. Bannister
and get the best market price.
The ladies report many house plants
"nipped" by Jack Frost during the
recent cold snap.
A good time now to fix up those
sheds and stables for the stock. Don't
put it off until the first blizzard.
Now for the battle of 1900! But
hold on, the city election comes in be.
fore that-a sort Of skirmish line.
Say, young man, you now wish you
had taken our advice and bought you
home year ago. Now don't your
Eli Shane, who was with Seward &
Barnett, the BARRIERS, couple of years
ago. is back to his old position again.
WARNING-All persons are hereby
warned that no shooting or fishing will
be allowed on the Maggie Brinkmsn
farm. G. w. FRANKHAUsER.
The citizens of EllinWood met Mon
day night to organize fire company,
something that town has needed for a
long time.
Neighbor Dora Griffith was out with
lantern before six O'Clock, Tuesday
morning. Neighbor Cornell said Grit.
was thus early looking for votes.
Mrs. Rearick, wife of John NJ. Rear.
lex of the north part of the county.
died quite unexpectedly at the home of
her daughter in Ellinwood, Sunday
night.
W. Fl. Varah and family, of the
north part of the county, will leave
this week OD visit to relatives in
New York state, to be gone probably
all winter.
Some good work has been started"
by Street Commissioner 'Airheart, on
Forest avenue and other streets. But
it should be finished, before any big
rains come.
who has good house to rent?'' is
tuC QuCSLIOu uouy all dUAiOuS uldu 10
asking nowadays, Why do not some
of our people put up some good houses
for that purpose.
The E. r. Moses Mercantile Co. last
week sold bill of furniture to fit out
complete, from cellar to garrett, the
largest hotel in Larned, with 80 rooms,
and did not have to 60 out of the store
or send away for single article.
Frank Belt one of the largest far
mers and land owuers-if not the lar
gest-in Pawnee Rock township, was
transacting business in Greet Bend
last Friday, and made the DEMOCRAT
Office an appreciated call.
Munsey's, for November, has a fine
half-tone engraving of Georgia Wells
{ BosPeep) who is now playing an en-
gagement In the hurry Hill Theatre,
New York. Miss Welles' many Great
Bend friends will be pleased to learn
of her steady advance ia the players
art.
The politicians could not wait until
Privates Colgrove and Larkin came
home, and give the boys an appropri-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

One or more of the
physicians and sur
geons of the medical
staff of the Chicago
Curative Institute, who
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04
REMARKABLE R0RBERY oE

A REMARKABLE ROBBERY OF A
CROWD OF PEoPLE.-A hold.up of an
extraordinary nature took place in
Cory, Pa, at IL o'clock, Wednesday
night, at the conclusion of perform.
ance of the "Pawnee Bill" show, and
while people were returning to their
homes. Four armed men are said to
have held up and robbed quite num-
Der OF 500 people. The robbers had
cut out the arc-light, leaving the
street in darkness, when with drawn
revolvers, they stopped the people and
deliberately proceeded to plumber
them. They blocked up the street
with the halted carriages for a time,
and when the driver of one of the ve-
hicles started up to run the gauntlet,
the four men opened fire on him, but
none took effect. The report of fire.
arms created a panic and people be-
came easy victims under the excite
mcnt. One man was relieved of 5000,
another of $50, and many OF smaller
amounts. The audacity of the pro-
ceeding made it easy OF accomplish
ment, and it was not till the excite.
ment had subsidized that the weakness
OF the assailing party was known.
None Of the highwaymen were caught.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

U. 8. Department of Agriculture,
Climate and Crop Bulletin, Washing.
ton Section, for the week ending Mon.
day, July 81;
The fore part of the week was mod.
crate, the middle very warm, and the
latter part, after the thunderstorms oil
the morning of the 26th, comparative.
ly cool. The warmest days were the
25th to 2Sth, inclusive, during which
tho maximum temperature ranged
from so to 95 in the Western Section,
and 80 to 100 in the Eastern Section.
Haying continued throughout the
week in the Western Section, and the
weather was entirely favorable until
the morning of the Goth, when the
thunder showers interrupted. Late
vegetables we're greatly refreshed BY
the rain. Hops are reported as in ex-
cellent condition. the lice having been
subdued by spraying. Wheat cutting
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04
will not begin for two weeks in the To-

will not begin for two weeks in the To-
calitics west of the Cascades.
In the eastern part of the State,
where the great wheat belt is, the
weather during the past two weeks
has not been favorable, but reports are
very conflicting as to the extent of in
jury to wheat. Much depends upon
the locality. Near the foothills in the
southeast counties, there has been lit
tie or no damage thus far, owing to
moisture in the soil, while in the dry
or region of Adams, western Whitman,
western Spokane and southern Lin,
coin counties, grain has ripened too
rapidly, causing shriveling. The late
spring wheat has been considerably
scorched by the hot winds, so that the
crop will fall considerably short of an
average. Harvesting is practically
finished in the klickitat country, and
in the Walla Walla country it has be-
gun. The second crop of alfalfa is
now being secured.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04
The BucOda Coal.

Nn important factor III the present
development % our county resources
with 4 special Tearing upon our city
Is the point I"r shipment of the prod.
net. J. the enterprise now being pr, -.
cut"d y IA" ihur>;un County Coal
Go. nj Bucoda. The extraordinary
richness vi the stratum found at the
depth OF 2lO icct-averacing about 20
per cent. in carhon-crcated no little
excitement among those familiar with
coal mining, and the general opinion
seemed t. tie that it will on develop.
mcnt prove to be the best ledge oI.cned
in the northwest.
In talk with Henry l.. Mize, Sec
rotary OF the company, we learn that
Shaft 81 10y feet has been sunk Gs
feet and that Il daily progress of from
~ To feet Is made with the force
vi thirteen men, now engaged in de-
velopment work.
The difficulties encountered SO far
have been a ledge of sandstone at the
depth of lG feet, and after that had
been penetrated layer Of blue clay,
fosscls and seashells. They have just
passed through stratum of soapstone,
which, though not as hard as sand
stone, required constant blasting.
They now expect TO make much better
progress, for the experimental boring
indicated no serious obstruction af-
ter the first 100 feet had been passed.
The company expect to reach the coal
ledge from which the specimens were
taken about the LIST of September,
when they will Immediately begin to
enlarge the shaft to width of 16 feet,
to afford room for effective operations.
The Importance attached to the de.
velopment of this mine is matter we
connot urge too strongly upon our cit
liens. 1t seems to be attended with a
minimum degree OF risk as business
proposition for adequate returns as an
investment, and to establish q corol-
larry of equal Importance to our citi-
zens in the impetus that will be given
to local industry from making Olym-
pia the point of shipment by sea-going
vessels to all points of the coast now
supplied by an inferior article with no
better advantages for reaching the
worlds commerce. 1t seems to u.
that there should be no hesitation in
subscribing for all the stock required
to place this product on the market.
The chances for loss in developing a
staple are so small that aside from
any other benefit it should be regarded
as safe and legitimate means of in
vestment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04

A BIG CLIENTAGE FOR A Colossal
CLAIM.-James Hamilton Lewis left
Seattle for Washington Tuesday, to
represent American claimants in the
Atlin mining district, whose aggre-
gate demands amount to $25, 900, 900.
These miners, 5000 in number, claim
to have been robbed of that sum by
the British Columbia exclusion act
that they had gone into the country
and made locations upon invitation OF
the Canadian government, and about
one-third of them have paid their
license fees, and that all of them were
forced to abandon their claims and were
driven out of the country, as a result
OF said act, which claims were after
wards taken up by Canadian citizens
and in some instances bonded for
large amounts. The American miners,
in meeting, resolved to submit their
claims to the ex-Congressman, for
such redress as he saw fit to demand,
and Mr.. Lewis proposes to have the
American government submit them to
the same tribunal which is to settle
the Alaskan boundary dispute be.
tween Canada and this country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04
The Hyacinth Pest.

1t seem. little odd to classify the
beautiful flower we all so much add
mire as Il pest, but as there are said to
be black sheep in all herds, the water
hyaclnth must certainly verify the
rule and demonstrate the existence of
a base variety that has become a seri-
Gus menace to navigation Of the st.
Johns river, in Florida, and solely
from its luxurious growth. This
species of hyacinth is SAID to have
spread from lake, or pond, at Edge
water, near the town of Polatka, in
that State. In 1850, the pond was
cleaned out and many OF the plants
were thrown into the river, where
they Immediately took root and grew
luxuriantly. Travellers and tourists,
impressed with their beauty, and ig-
norant OF their prolific nature, trans
planted specimens to other tributaries
and streams. In a few years thereaf-
ter. fishermen began to complain of
the plant becoming entangled in their
nets, and steamers found their prog
ress retarded by huge clumps of the
hyacinth. The evil grew till now
about 200 miles OF the river has been
fringed on both sides with a border of
plants from 25 to 200 feet in width,
and in places the entire surface is COW
cred with an almost impenetrable
mating of vines, leaves and flowers.
Propellers find it impossible to make
any Roadway from the plants becom.
ing entangled in their screws. Side
wheel vessels fare little better, for the
plants collect in the paddle-boxes,
making dense blanket, entirely
blocking the wheels. Steamers like
wise often have their injection pipes
choked up by the plant. Logging, an
enterprise dependent upon rafting
timber to the mills, is also almost en-
tirely suspended, from the same
cause.
During high water after excessive
rainfalls, small, drifting islands are
sometimes detached, and floating
against bridge-piers form dam. If
the bridge is not swept away the
country is flooded.
The attention of the War Depart
ment and of Congress have been
called to the necessity of adopting
some plan for subduing the pest. The
War Department suggests the con-
struction of steamer with special
machinery to pick up the vines, de.
post them in barges and carry them
at some dumping-point, presumably
at sea, where no danger of propagation
would result.
The Agricultural Department has
likewise given the matter some con-
sideration, and an expert, after invest
igation. thinks he has discovered
fungus growth which may be en-
ployed to do widespread damage
among the hyacinth plants. 1t at
tacks the leaves, and by destruction of
the lung of the plant finally kills it.
If his theory is correct, and the re-
suits as he predicts they will be, it is
only question of time till the stigma
will be removed from the flower
whose name has hitherto been con-
nected only with delightful frag-
rance and much that is beautiful in
grace and color.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04

An accident to the new flyer Column
bia, at Newport, R. l., Tuesday after
noon, shows that her new steel mast
which was lately substituted for the
beautiful stick of Washington pine,
(by the way cut near this city, could
not stand the strain which her i'm
mense spread of canvass put upon it.
During fine tOpsail breeze prevailing
at the time of trial, it was bent nearly
double from about half way between
the deck and masthead, and her sails
and rigging were piled up in heap
about its stump. The account states
that practically all that was left of its
fine sailing equipments were the steel
boom and gaff and the bowsprit. The
dismasting of the Columbia occurred
after che and the Defender which has
continually been used to measure the
new boats capabilities as sailer, had
been on their courses about an hour,
and while the former was steadily
drawing away from her rival, fairly
tearing through the water. An in
slant afterward the flyer was floating
like a log, where she had seemed to be
imbrued with the life and power OF an
irresistible sentient being. Never in
previous trials had the Columbia
shown such admirable sailing quail
ties. The hull suffered little if any
injury from the mishap, and will be
towed at once to Bristol, where it is
thought the pine mast will be re-
placed. 1t is fortunate, indeed, that
the disaster took place before she was
called upon to do her best work in her
international race with the Shamrock.