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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

A colored minister said to his flock
the other Sunday: 'In desc days of
horseless carriages skirtless girls and
sunless sinners, it would be better for
de modesty OF dis yere congregation if
dere were a few more chickenless
chicken caops."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24
AGENTS WANTED.

To take orders for STEvE's STOVE
SINNER. Agents make from 81 to 81
per day; send % cents for canvasers
outfit aud commence work at once.
Address. STEvE's STOVE SINNER
1852 Arapahoe st. Denver, Col.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

The Great Bend Marble Works are
ready 70 furnish you anything in this
line Of Monuments. Tombstones. etc.
See ]. a. Bland, Salesman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24
Notice.

I will be absent from Great Bend
about two months. During that time
my accounts will be with z. v. Rus
sci for collection. Those indebted to
me are requested to call upon him at
his Office over First National Bank.
Dr.. F. LIaHTFooT.
December 15th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

You folks in town need worry no
longer in fear of the wolves coming
into town to carry you off, since they
1.-THE wolves) have learned what crack
shots the city contains, especially IN
the persons of Fred ZGtavern, Elmer
Brodie. Nick Smith and-a>hemI-th
DEMOCRAT editor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

You will always find the latest inn.
provements in the farm implement
line first sold by G. n s. E. r. Moses.
Their latest is the new combined
Sattley riding lister and sulky plow
Have you seen it?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24
Township Is Well Fixed.

Independent township is well fixed
at present fnacially as well as in many
other ways. An assessment of 123
mills on the dollar of taxable valuation
was levied and has turned into
the township treasury over $500 from
the above tax. At the. meeting of the
board last Monday all claims presented
to the board were allowedand the board
stands ready to meet all outstanding
obligations. 1t is gratifying to know
the township has at last settled with
Mrs. Gufdner and got rid of the case.
The officers intend to do considerable
work on roads bridges. bitches & c.,
and will make Independent the model
township in roads as we'll as it Is in
farm sand improvements.-Cl aflin Ban
ner. 6
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

The water mains in this city have
bursted in several places during the
last few days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

DIR, F. Lightfoot and wife returned
last Tuesday from a visit of several
months down in Old Mexico. They
report having had most enjoy able
time, and each is improved in health
and spirits,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

There are said to be coolies of ducks
now on the Cheyenne bottoms and the
Salt Marsh.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

At the Hidden Titles Social every
one will be free to guess on the Titles,
and are requested to bring pencils.
Programs will be furnished. at the
Congregational church, Feb. 2Sth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Mrs, Mcdowell lost her shawls On
Wednesday of last week, instead Of
Tuesday as stated in announcement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

The Ladies Aid and Literary society
of the Congregational Church will
meet with Mrs. DR.. Lindas, Wednes-
day, at p. M. Mar. 1st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Some of the shade trees down main
street have been ruined by having the
commodate the telephone wires. We
hardly think that was necessary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

A communication is received from
Olmitz this week without any. sigma
ture, and therefore cannot be used, as
we do not know the writer thereof.
Always sign your name to your cor
respondence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Better Fay for name than to pay
for repairs. The Remington Bicycles
need no repairs. Halliday is the agent,
studio, Main Street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Mrs. Spaulding, mother of Mrs. G.
w. Poole, died at the home of her
daughter in this city On Tuesday. the
2lst inst, a. the age OF about go years.
Deceased Was well known by all our
older citizens. having made her home
here most of the time since 1875.
She was lady of estimable character,
and rounded out her years usefulIy.
Funeral services were held Thursday,
aud the remains inferred in the Great
Bend cemetery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24
This whole universe seems to have
jumped cop and got about steen de-
grees north of the Klondyke.
ORDINANCE NUMBER eos.

An ordinance giving and granting unto The
Kansas and Colorado Pacific Railway Company
the right to extend, construct, maintain and oper
ate a side-track through certain portion of the
city of Great Bend, Kansas, and upon and across
certain streets, avenues and alleys therein named
Be it ordained, By the Mayor and Councilmen
of the city of Great Bend, Kansas:
sEcTIok 1.
That there is hereby given and granted unto the
Kansas and Colorado Pacific Railway Company,
its successors and assigns, the right to construct
maintain and operate single side-tract, such as
may be necessary for the transaction of its business
with elevator 10 be constructed the west side
of block number sixty eight t6sJ of the city OF
Great Bend, Kansas, said side-track begin at
any point along The line of the intersection of the
right of way of said Company with Block number
forty three (43) of said city, thence across Cabot
street, and upon and along Peters street, and
across Elizabeth Street, and across Morris Avenue
and to the South line of the intersection of said
Morris Avenue and Peters street.
SECTION g
The said The Kansas and Colorado Pacific Rail-
way Company shall construct and maintain suit
able and sufficient crossings along the line of its
track or tracks upon each street alley crossing
SECTION g.
The rights herein granted shall be and vest in
The Kansas and Colorado Railway Company its
successors and assigns, so long the shall be
used for railway purposes, subject to such
able police regulations as may be enacted by the
Mayor and Councilmen of said city of Great Bend
from time to time.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect aud be in force
from and after its passage and publication in the
BARTON COUNTY DEMOCRAT,
Passed the council this 10th day of February
1899.
Approved this 10Th day of February, 1899.
THos. CLAYTON,
Acting Mayor
Record of final passage found on page 2aI ii
journal record z.
First published in the BARTON COUNTY DEMO
Graf Feb. cath, 1899.
Attest:
/ F. E. BROWN, City Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

The young folks enjoyed very pleas
ant evening at the ''calico hop" We'd
nesday night. And the cold north
wind made the girls ''hop' home in
their calico attire. you bet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Heinz's bulk prepared Mustard. a
pint 10 cents. at GRIFFITH & SwARTZ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

The next wolf hunt will be on the
Cheynne bottoms. Tuesday. March 9TH.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Home made pies. like your mother
makes, at McCullough's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

NoTICE-Langham s. Son have sold
out. Please call and settle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

We stillhave left afew heating STOVES
which we are selling at rare bargains.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Jake Heidiy was in town to visit
with friends, Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Watch for Haliaday's illustrated
Bicycle ad. next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24
A Good Name Shines Forever.

a Good Name Shines Forever.
The name Remington" on q bicycle
shines brighter than all others. Call
and see them, at Hailaday's Studio,
Main street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

w. 81. Grant was up from south of
Elliawood, Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

That came awful near being a bliz-
zard Wednesday afternoon, and the
fellow who was getting ready to make
garden decided he was a little too
previous, aubernit?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24
To our social you are hidden.
Come and End the "Titles Hidden
At Cong Church, Feb. 18th.

Have your hunters lunches put up
at McCullough's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Sam Shattuck was over from Moth
Homestead, Monday. He has been
wrastling with the grip for quite a
spell, and is not entirely over it yet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

Try the New Coal Yard.
WINTERBURG & NEWCOMER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24
Conc ve early-don't be hate
The program for you wiz not wait.
at Cong. Church. Feb. ssth,
Ratzlaf.

G. and D. Ratzlaff. the magnetic
healers. this week moved from the ].
B. Miller place to the E. e. Dawson
place. on Forest avenue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-24

The shield OF 9 great name protects
the riders of Remington" Bicycles.
Halliday. the Photographer, sells them,
at the Studio, Main Street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25
SERVANTS EXCUSES.
one Woman whow.. Clever nno-,
tn Carcumvent Them

o.e woman VINO was Clever Enough
20 eaFesmvens Inem.
We have heard the story Of the Cana.
oian mistress Who. with seven servants
M -ner mousse was Obliged to 60 to tho
garden and pick berries for the table.
Eaoh OF the servants declined the task
with the stereotyped excuse, 1T amt
my place to PICK berries Ord, in his
history OF cleveland, relates an an
ecaote OF margaret Wharton, who,
Wn1ie accepting her servants excuse,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25
A Ration for calves on Full Feed

a 1sdGlou IOr O6lVoS on fuA ceoQ
Mr.. L. w. Hayden, of st. Charles
county, Missouri, writes: "Please in
form me how to feed calves to make
them grow and fstten at the same
time. wish to feed them about 12
months. They now weigh about $50
pounds and are well bred. 1 have
plenty of timothy and corn fodder. 1
will grind the corn and cob together.
1 have good barn in which to feed
them. l can buy oats for about 22c
per bushel and bran for 6Oc per hun
dred. 1t will be easier for me to get
the bran than the oats. Is it as goodp
Please answer through the paper"
Oats at 22c per bushel are $13.75
per ton; at 60c per hundred bran is $12
per ton. Either in combination with
corn make good ration for this class
of stock, while at the prices we would
prefer the bran to the oats and the
more SO because the roughage Of
timothy and corn fodder is deficient In
the flesh forming elements or elements
of growth of which bran has an excess.
We would, therefore, feed two-thirds
corn and cob meal and one third bran
by weight, and give them all the
timothy and corn fodder they want to
eat 1t might be well to add a little oil
cake to this ration; not over half a
pound day, and then judge from the
growth whether it is profitable. I'VE
think 1t would be. It would probably
! cost aLn0 per hundred. We wotAd
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25
Bryan Indorsed,

All question as to the attitude of the
New York democracy toward William
j. Bryan has been settled. New York
favOrs the nomination of BRYAN for the
presidency in 1900.
At meeting of the New York demo
cratic state committee, held at the Hoff-
man House, q resolution was adopted
in spite of Senator Hills opposition,
which committed the party in the EN-
pire state irrevocably to Bryan.
That resolution was passed by vote
of "a to 10, and reads as follows:
The democratic state committee of
New York recognizes that William Jen-
nings Bryan is the natural approved
leader of the democratic party in the
nation.
The democratic state committee here.
by expresses its solicitude for his health
and strength, and, while he is temper
arily stricken in the peoples battlefield,
they beg to assure him of their loyalty
and love.
When the resolution wss read, Rich
ard Croker arose and said:
II heartily approve of this resolution
and every word it contains. If Mr..
Bryan is nominated for the presidency 1
shall certainly support him and do ali 1
can to secure his election. believe that
the rank and file of the democratic par
ty of this state and nation demand his
nomination"
With all doubt as to the position of
the New York democracy removed, the
prospects of democratic success in 1900
are materially frightened.
| Assistant republicans will be few and
far between ia the Empire state next
year. The condition of 1895 will no
longer exist.
Such being the case, enthusiasm
should prevail all over the country.
Bryan is the man of destiny and his
support will be such in 1900 that the
few Thousand votes needed to elect him
In 1893 will be turnished with . msgnif.
l6sAS svfrlul u l00o.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25
Intensive Farming,

AS soon as we learn is this country
that fewer acres better cultivated are
better than many acres carelessly cul-
tivated, the greater will be the profits
of farming. The great extent and
original cheapness of our farming lands
have been detriment to US agricul-
turally. Thousands got their farms at
Sl.25 an acre, and even less, added to
the original claim as rapidly as possible,
and engaged in farming "all out doors, !"
Almost necessarily such farming is
loosely done. When there are but few
acres under cultivation, they must be
made to produce what we need, and
they can be with less expenditure of
time and effort. The English farmer
compels his few acres to yield as much
as our many acres do, because his sys-
TEN is more perfect. The farms of the
future will be smaller. The time will
come-after we are gone-when herds
will not rove over great fields but will
be soiled; when the wheat and corn
crops will be made to more than double
the present average yield and when
farming will be Iess,irksame becausasis
operation will be more complete in
every respect. If these things will be
profitable and desirable then, why
would they not be profitable and de-
sirable now2-Wester Plowman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25
AN EFFECTIVE PARABLE.

General Joubert's story Saved the
Lives of the Jameson Raiders.
A most interesting account of the
manner in which the lives of Jameson
and his men were spared, after the sur.
render to the Beers, is told by the
Nieuws Van den Dag of Amsterdam:
The stern old Beers, when they had
Jameson and his fellow officers in their
hands, determined to execute the lead.
ers Of the band at daybreak. The meet.
ing took place in President Kruger's
house, 30 being present, of whom the
great majority. wild with Indignation
at the sudden inroad into their terri
tory. were for shooting the British off.
GERS at once.
President Kruger opposed this sum.
mary plan and used all his eloquenoe
and all his influence ON behalf Of the
prisoners. For a long time his efforts
were vain. 1t was 4 O'Clock In the
morning. and the presidents opponents
were still for execution. The lives of
the foreigners hung by thread.
At length General Joubert, one Of the
few who agreed with the president, had
recourse to the old time Boer method Of
convincing his hearers He made use Of
parable.
"Friends, he said, Twill you not
listen TO my voice once morey Suppose
that close to my farm lives bad neigh.
Dor who keeps fierce hounds In his
house. worrying my sheep exceedingly
and also killing some What, then,
would you have me to do9 Should kill
the hounds to be free Of this worryi
Truly my neighbor would say unto me:
Thou hast killed my hounds, yet their
value is greater than the value of your
sheep. Pay thou met Ia it not better
that should take the hounds and 60
Ing into my neighbours house say.
These are thine; now pay me for the
harm they have done my flooka'"
There was silence, and the general
continued, We have caught the pack.
Is 1t not better to send them to the
British government with demands for
reparation. lest the British send more
hounds to worry US anew2"
The old form Of argument proved
successful. The wisdom Of moderation
became apparent, and the council Of
war accepted the advice Of their chiefs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

Joaquin Miller, the well-known Cali.
fornia poet, has built his own funeral
pyre. He is an eccentric man, and his
last rites will be as strange rs his life.
Far up on the top of a sterile emil
nence, in the hills back OF Oakdale, the
quaint man of letters has built his bier.
1t is solid mass of masonry, covering
q space ten feet square and standing
eight feet high. 1t is composed of six
hundred and twenty huge granite boul-
ders, set in cement, and laid with skill
ed hands in manner calculated to en-
dure for centuries.
The queer structure is approached by
three steps laid across the entire west
frontage, and of sufficient height to per-
NIT bearers to place body on the top
of the heap.
The big masonry pile has been design
ed with great care The upper surface
is followed out to depth of two feet,
in the shape of coffin. When the end
of all things comes, this space will be
filled with wood, and the body of the
poet will be placed on top of it all.
The structure has been built so that
good draught will fan the blaze into
flames when the torch is applied, and
make the cremation of the body doub-
ly assured fact.
Six feet to the north of the masonry
tomb lies great brown boulder weigh
ing probably two tons. The surface has
been smoothed off, and upon its face, in
large white letters, has been carefully
printed this inscription, To the Un.
known" This is the only epitaph that
will appear on the spot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25
Masks OF Modesty.
From the Chicago Z Ghronicle.

HAoA41 VIC SuASuBO
Mr.. McKinley's forty-six stump
speeches in defense of his Philippine
war show that his favorite words are
Patriotism" The Flag" and Prov.
idence." AS there are many and wide
variations between the text of his
speeches as unofficially reported and the
text as given out by his oratorlcal press
censor, Mr.. Cortelyou, it is impossible
to give the accurate figures. An sp-
proximation is:
Tatriotism. 1873 times.
Inc tiag................... .176 times.
Providence. .104 times.
If references to Patriotism, The Flag
and Providence were included, the totals
would be swollen to more than 500, 400
and $50 times respectively.
A careful reading of the whole series
of orations discloses two interesting
facts:
First-That in Mr.. McKinley's mind
the three words are synonyms, which he
uses as the exigences of oratory direct
to convey single idea.
Second-That all three are masks of
modesty worn by the pronoun of the
first person singular.
Disguised as Providence" Mr.. Nc
Kinley bought the Philippine war from
Spain. Disguised as "The Flag" he
has been and is ''assimilsting" Filipinos,
with the soil of their native land. Dis.
guised ss Patriotism" he is shouting
for the confounding of all traitors who
dare to murmur against his perform
ances as Providence or his deeds as
"The Flag"
The country is sincerely to be con-
graduated upon the opportunity for
getting personally acquainted with its
President which Mr.. Mckinley is now
giving it,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25
Business Opportunities.

The b. G. r. N. Ry. is constructing q
new line north and west from Worth
ington, Minn., to the west line of the
state, which will be completed within
the year. The country through which
the line passes is the best in south west.
ern Minnesota, is practically all under
cultivation and thickly settled by we'll
to-dO farmers who have been going fif.
teen and twenty miles to market. Ar
rangements have been made to lay out
towns at the most advantageous loca-
tions for business. These towns will
need stores and shops of all kinds and
merchants will find favorable openings
on this new line. Doctors and profes-
sional men will also find good locations.
This company is also constructing a
line from Armstrong to Estherville, la.
There will be two new towns on this
line named Maple Hill and Irwin, and
investors will find splendid opportuni.
ties at either of these points.
The railway company will, as they
have always done, join with the business
men of their towns to build up centers
of trade.
For information write
THOMAS 81. BROWN,
General Townsfte Agent,
88.wl6 Sioux Fans, 4 u.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25
Cow Peas and F,res.

Here is an argument in favor of COW
peas in orchards that is novel and
sound. 1t is written by r. G. Morris, of
Olney, ILL.,: 81 must not neglect to call
your attention to another very impor-
tant matter. Peas and beans are in
their greatest stage of growth when We
are often losing thousands of trees and
dollars from fires set by railroad loco
motives and hunters in August and
September. Where peas and beans
grow there is no possible danger from
fire." Some dry crop like oats or grass
will take fire from spark, while green
peas or beans will escape. For the good
of the orchard, also, it is better to have
the green crop growing late in the sea-
son.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

The "Plow Boy Preacher" Rev. ].
Kirkman, Belle Rive, ILL.,, says: "After
suffering from Bronchial or lung
trouble for ten years l was cured by
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t is all that
is claimed for it and more" 1t cures
coughs, colds, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. Ii. C. Smith,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25
THE GRUMBLER.

He that hunts around for trouble
Meier has very far to look:
lie may grumble at the weather.
He may find fault with the cook;
Every way he turns is something
That is there to give him pain
Fate employs herself in scheming
To undo him, that is plain.
II you seek to win his favor
He will scent some hidden plan
To entrap and then undo him
He regards his fellow man
AS robber and cutthroat-
Asa greedy bird of prey
As a swindler who Is never
To bo trusted night or day.
Out upon the wretch who never
Finds 1t pleasant anywhere:
He has never eased a burden,
He has never banished care
Out on him who deems his brothers
Thieves who lie in walt to rob;
In his breast a heart is beating
That ne'er gives an honest throb!
S. E. Kiser. in Chicago Times Heard.