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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
DOG CAPTIVE OF A WILD CIT.
Kept Prisoner In Hole Until His
Master Shot the Cat.

Master shot the Cat.
A week ago Frank Atlone, a farmer
living on the outskirts of Cornell dam,
in Westchester county, missed his val
liable fox terrier dog Gyp. and all eff
forts to trace the animal were ineffec
tual. Today when out hunting in the
thick woods near Croton lake Farmer
Atlone found the tracks of a dog. A
short distance further he caught a
glimpse of wildcat, which darted up
a tree. A moment later he heard the
weak bark of dog and then head
was showed out of a hole in the rocks
under the tree. 1t was Gyp. The dog,
valued at 500. was literally a living
skeleton, and could hardly walk. Part
of his hair was also missing from his
back. Farmer Atlone Immediately
came to tho conclusion that the wild
cat had driven Gyp into the hole and
kept the brute in captivity with view
of starving him to death. He fired both
barrels of his shotgun at the feline.
which was about to leap upon him, and
blew his head off. AS soon as Gyp saw
the dead cat he wagged his tail and
barked.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
Ten Bsaus for Every Girl in Idaho

With the bachelors outnumbering
the maids in every state in the union
it ought to be easy for the unmarried
woman to secure partner anywhere,
but the region where bachelors are
most in excess is, of course, the most
favorable to the spinster, since the
abundance of unmarried men gives her
a wider range of choice. From a mat
rimonial point of view Idaho is the
best state of the union, for there the
number of the bachelors is to that of
the maids as 1854 to 1,426, each un-
married woman in Idaho, therefore
having ten or eleven bachelors, not
exactly at her beck, but available as a
husband. From most points of view
the west is the Mecca of the young un-
married woman, for not only are there
more unmarried men in the western
states, but a living is more easily made
in the west than in the east, and there
fore the western men are more ad-
dicted to matrimony
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

ginal marginal notes, she has written
opposite a story entitled "A japanese
Girl" This is the first japanese story
l ever wrote. 1t appeared in the Com
mercial Tribune of Cincinnati" While
in that city couple of years ago she
submitted a tale of American life TO
the editor 1t was so good that he ad-
vised her to write something of Japan.
She acted on his suggestion and the
following week the Tribune published
the first OF the stories which are be-
coming SO well known to magazine
readers. She cannot be classed as a
painstaking writer, since she produces
her stories much $40 rapidly to be-
stow much care upon them. "A No
ble's Daughter" was written in one
morning. Her favorite is "Boo-Boo,"
the pathetic story of a half-Japanese,
who finds life too hard" The mar
ginal note in the scrap book reads:
This story is, in my mind, the best
thing l have written. 1t is human, and
after all, that is more than being ex-
traordinary"
Miss Watanna's talents are not con-
fined to writing fiction. She is clever
business woman also. Being one of a
large family. whom she was anxious to
help, she studied stenography, and so
expert did she become that a year or
two later, when assistant editor of the
Jamaica Newsletter, she was asked to
report the debates of the legislative
council. and enjoyed the distinction of
h. tJ,a
meetings of the colonial parliament.
The yellow fever drove her to this
country, and she continued her steno-
graphic work in Cincinnati and later in
Chicago, accepting a clerical position
which left her free during several hours
of the day to continue her literary
work. During the last presidential
campaign Miss Watanna was the chief
stenographer in Cincinnati, filling a
position of much trust and RESPONSE
bility and doing great deal of difficult
work. She no longer finds 1t necessary
to work so hard, and now devotes her
entire time to the portrayal of those
fascinating and original characters
which have recently so charmed the
literary world
Miss Watanna's first novel, Miss
Nume of Japan" will be published in
this city within few days, and, what
ever its ultimate success. cannot fail
to receive hearty welcome from all
who have seen in her short stories the
promise OF greater and more serious
work
Miss Watanna also writes for the
Japanese magazines, Kokumin-no-
Toni and the Hansei Zasshi, published
in Toxic, and her contributions. prin-
cipally on American life, are said to
attract considerable attention among
her countrymen, who are usually pref
udiced against women writers.
In appearance Miss Watanna is de-
cidedly Japanesque, with the black hair
and eyes Of her countrywomen, but in
stature she is taller than they. In her
simplicity of speech and belief that all
mankind is as honest as herself she
resembles the fascinating characters
OF her own stories. A noticeable point
in her productions is the fact that the
Japanese, in spite Of her simplicity and
contrary to the accepted theory. al
ways triumphs over her American sis
ter and modestly carries off the laur-
els.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
Tho Mechanism of STYLE.

Il wisl," said the man who was writ
Ing a speech, that l could think of a
the word / want What kind of a
word is it," asked his wife Some
thing that means cutthroat, robber and
villain. It's got to be word of at least
four syllables. because l want it to be
a polished sarcasm. Washington
Star
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
Santa Claus Shrinkape.

Willie is an observing little chap.
He enjoyed looking at pictures OF
Santa Claus in the newspapers, and
when, a week later, he discovered n
picture intended for Father Time in
q paper. he shouted: "Oh, papa. look
how thin Santa Claus has got in a
weekr-Yonkers Statesman.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

IN yours and he got me bottle; my fourth bottle
reel hat am entirely cured can work all hardly
realize that such wonderful possible Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound the medicine for women
Don wait until you prosrated with mysterious con-
dtlon known as Change of Life" Pinkhams ad
vice and learn how other women got through
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
One with EyeIn,hes.

Only one marble statue of the human
figure with eyelashes is known. 1t is
the sleeping Ariadne, one of the gems
of the Vatican, and was found In 1903.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?"
Yes; always go to see the parade. my
husband is always late to dinner and the
children all come home crying because
they got stepped on in the crowd
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
MAI. WILLIAM F. DRANNAN.

like a tribal chief. Unlike Col. Cody,
who got much of his training as a
scout under Drannan, the major is not
spectacular He is true to life. He
eats bear meat, drinks water, and
sleeps on an elkskn bed
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

DREPARE for the of life. 1t is critical period.
Asindicaons of the change appear be your phys-
cal condition is good. The experience is a wonderful
and under full of
ham, of Lynn Mass. give you Charge
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

on my feet for any
length of time. Terri
BILE pains when urinat-
ing and an itching that
nearly drove me wild.
l had tried many rene
dies. l told my hus-
band l had great faith
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
Go,d for I,,,I- Folks

Browning wrote better poetry than
Mrs Browning" "Of course: he had
Mrs. Browning for Inspiration"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

Dontt rture the children with liquid and pill pol
tons The ,ly safe agreeable laxative for little
Cascares Candy Cathartc All druggists lOc Csc Soc
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
Do Your Fee. Ach, and Burn,

Shake into your shoes. Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy Cures
Corns. Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

'Is your fiat crowded?" Crowded? We
can't buy more than one meal at time"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

She has done 50 much for women,
surely you can trust her. Read
this letter from Mrs. NJ. c. GRIF-
FING. of Georgeville. Mo-:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM Tho
doctor called my trouble ulcera-
ton of womb and change of life.
l was troubled with profuse flow
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

write to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass, and get her adj
vice and be cured as l have
been"
Mrs. F. H. ALLEN. 4I9 Ne
bra5ka Ave, Toledo, Ohio,
writes:
dear Mrs. PINKHAM:-
Change of life was working on
me. My kidneys and bladder
were affected. l had been
confined to the house all sum-
i
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11

in his cave abode. And this is grant
ed, for few persons visit him except
the poor authorities who have him I'M
der their care.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
TALKS WH7H
WOMEW OF
MIDDLE AGE

ing and became very weak. When you
In bed, had for six months under doctors
treatment all the time. but did good had almost
given despair but your Vegetable Compound las
me feel like l thank you enough I
would advise any who afflicted have
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-11
THE INTERNATIONAL TRUST co.

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Interest Savings Dcpos Is. Acts as Executor and
Adm nistrator of Estates Bonds nd other invest
ment securities for snie Send for special circulars
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Pretty FIoraI Decorations.

When flowers are costly pretty din
ner table decoration may be had by
using smilaX, laurel or asparagus vine
made into wreaths and tied with white,
scarlet or pink satin ribbon These
wreaths may be placed at the four cor
ners of the table, inside the covers, or
laid around candelabra placed in the
center, at the corners or at each end.
Or they may be used at two corners,
diagonaIiy. with vases of suitable
flowers, daisies or carnations, in two
other corners. If violet ribbons are
used have the dishes for bonbons filled
with crystallized violets and mint
leaves Candles with white shades are
prettier with violet and green than
those of a color. as the light through
a violet or green is not becoming.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
FLIES AND THEIR WAYS.
Pests Which Annoy Housewives
Found in Greatest Numbers I'm
the Vicinity of Stables.

House hies,'' said DR.. L. o. Howard,
the famous entomologist of the agri-
cultural department, come mostly
from the stables and the dirt left in
the streets by horses. If we could do
away with horses we would not have so
many flies. A single stable in which
horse is kept will fill an extended
neighborhood with flies. People living
in agricultural communities will prob
ably never get rid of the pest, but in
cities, with better modes of disposing
of garbage and with the 1essening of
the number of horses in stables conse-
quent upon the increased use of cleo
trio street railways, bicycles and horse
less carriages, the time may come when
window screens may be discarded"
''How fast do flies multiply"
can ordinary house fly will lay 120
eggs during its existence, and 80 per
cent. of them will be Matched out. Dur
ing the ordinary summer II or 13 gen
erations of flies Will be produced, so
you can make the calculation yourself.
Every female fly is the progenitor of
millions of flies during a single sum-
mer.
''There are four or five kinds of house
flies. The most common known to en-
tomologists is the 'musca domestica,'
medium-sized grayish fly with its
mouth spread out for sucking up liquid
substances. 1t cannot bite. There is
another called the 'stomoxys calcitrans,'
which resembles it closely, but differs
in having an important appendage that
is built to pierce the skin. 1t is second
in abundance. Both of these flies are
chiefly bred in manure. In our expert
ence and those of other entomologists
it has been discovered that they will
seldom lay their eggs in anything else.
''There are several other kinds OF
flies, but these two are the most com
mon, and to them we owe the nuisance
that housewives suffer. The eggs are
Matched into larvae within "a hours
after they are laid. They remain in
the 1arval state from five to seven days,
and in the pupal state a similar time.
The average life of a fly is from ten to
fourteen days"
Does the fly serve any useful pur-
pose?"
Not so far as we have ever discov-
ered,'' said DR.. Howard, land it does a
great deal more injury than people
commonly suppose. We are accustomed
to think of flies simply as a nuisance,
but they are undoubtedly the carriers
of contagion, as was abundantly proved
during the war of the rebellion and
also in the camps of our army last
summer. 1t is the judgment of the
highest authorities that a considerable
part of the typhoid fever was due to the
flies in the camps. Chicago Daily Rec,
ord
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
To Clean White Kid Boots.

When not very dirty, put half an
ounce of hartshorn into 4 saucer. Dip
bit of clean flannel in it and rub it on
Il piece of white curd soap: rub the
boots with this. and take a fresh piece
of flannel as each piece becomes soiled.
When the boots are really dirty the bet
ter way is to stuff them as full as posi-
BILE with old rags or common cotton
wadding, to prevent any creases. Then
mix some pipe clay with water to a
stiff paste. wash the boots with soap
and water with a nail brush, using as
little water as possible, to get the dirt
off. When they appear toierably clean,
rub the pipe clay well over them with a
flannel and hang them up to dry. When
dry, beat out the superfiuous clay with
the. hand, and rub them till they look
smooth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18

contemptuousa action of Commodore FL
lot in anchoring the Constitution in
Charlestown harbor. with the nose of
the ship facing west and not 25 feet
from the Charlestown bridge.
However gallant and brave an officer
Elliot was = and his gallantry and
bravery have never been successfully
questioned - he was no diplomat.
Everyone in Boston knew that the uni
versal position of anchored ships was
pointing northeast, on account of the
northeast Winds The Columbus and
the independence, two other warships.
anchored in the harbor in the custom
airy way, bore mute testimony to this
well-known fact, and higher and high
er ran the feeling of the Middlesex
county men against the daily insult to
their political faith. 1t was, too, a dan
gerous time to triffe with mems be-
liefs, for the romantic revival was still
at high tide and ideals were the main
spring of action.
1t was under these circumstances
that Capt. Dewey, then a hardy young
sailor of IS years, determined to avenge
the fancied insult. Consulting bat one
other, who took no part in the deed it
self, Capt. Dewey chose one stormy
night, when the rain beat in torrents
and the lightning and thunder were
continuous, to steal out with small
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18

popular chord full and strong, the ship,
as it afterward appeared, was saved
No one could help thrilling with indig
nation at those lines:
The harpies of the shore shall pluck
The eagle of the sea-"
and the navy department acquiesced
to the popular demand. 1t was some
time after this that it was found that
in order to keep afioat the Constitu-
ton at all the ship would have to be re-
built. Accordingly she was docked at
CharlestOwn, in the first dry dock
erected in the country, and rebuilt on
her own lines. Only the keel and keel
son of the. old ship remained.
The commandant of the navy yard
was then Commodore Elliot, and ardent
federalist and great admirer of Jack
son. In the rebuilding. therefore, the
former fgurehead of the Constitution,
one of an categorical character, was re-
placed by one modelled in likeness to
President Jackson. This was done in
spite of a vehement protest by Commo-
dore Hull, who had charge of the I'M
docking, but who was powerless before
the approval of the change by Mahlon
Dickinson, secretary of the navy, and
as good federalist, if not better,
than Elliot.
AS soon, however, as the public knew
of the change, which was as soon as the
new Constitution was launched in 1884
there was almost as loud protest as
that in 1880 upon the report of the in
tended destruction of the old ship
Feeling ran especially high in New Eng
Hand and was increased in force by the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Inlnarfiaf.

81 have come.sir,' said the foreigner
of title to the American of wealth, tic
ask for the hand of your daughter"
(Which one?" asked the millionaire
Il have three"
1T is immaterial," answered the no
bleman, magnanimously. ''They might
draw lots for me''-Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Advice.

Young man. said the veteran
learn to say"
Il know what You are going to tell
me-" said the high-browed youth who
wore a uniform, you are going to adj
wise me to learn to say no."
Not at all. 1 was going to advise yOr
to learn to say nothing. "-Washingto
Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
FOLDING PIAZZA COUCH.
A Convenience for LOunEing OF Sleep
ins I'm Open Air During the
Warm Weather.

For the summer piazza one of the
most convenient pieces of furniture is
a folding couch that can be raised up
and fastened to the side of the house
somewhat similar to a mantel folding
bed.
The illustration shows such Il couch
that is attached to the weather boards
of the house at the inner side, by means
of large strap hinges, while the outer
edge is supported on legs fastened to
the under side of the woodwork.
An old hair mattress can be employed
as the topping, and it should be laid
ON the platform and held down by
means of denim, which is drawn down
all around the edges and tackled secure
ly to the wood.
The tufted effect shown in the iflts-
tration is obtained by making holes in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18

and, being smooth, it is easily worked.
If the door curtain is to be used as
screen, select a linen of the desired
width and make it a little narrower
than the opening in the door. String
the top upon a rod and run a rod
through the foot of the curtain to keep
it in place. 1t is, of course, easily
brushed aside. Thread your needle
with coarse embroidery cotton and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Easily DisDosed OF.

Il suppose you are not troubled with
questions of municipal ownership and
the like said the stranger in Crimson
Gulch.
YES" answered Derringer Dan, with
a glance of suspicion. sometimes we
do. Once in awhile some tenderfoot
comes along, and thinks he owns the
town, but he gets over it in minute or
two. Washington Star.
Heroes.
The man with the hoe is a martyr, we
know,
He lives his hard life with a bravery
grim;
But the man with the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
in woe
Who ever has painted picture of him?
Chicago Morning Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
A CLOVER HINT.

look something like this. 1t should be
a third wider than the door.
Plain brown muslin makes q very
artistic door hanging. Sew band of
figured creton at the top and bottom,
and if you desire to use the doorway
frequently you can drape back one of
the curtains with a cord. These are eX-
tremely simple curtain designs and can
be carried out for less than one dollar
each.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Now She just Hates Him.

Mrs. Younglove (pouting)
you have been treating me just as if
were a child. Why do you do it?
Mr.. Younglove-I don't know. must
have been thinking of something else
There surely is no reason why l should
treat you that way.-ChicagO Times
Herald
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Under a CInud.

Have you nothing you can turn your
hand to?" asked the man.
Not just at present" replied the
tramp. You see, I'm one o them
bloated capitalists temporarily out o
capital. "-Philadelphia North Amer
lean
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
How to Pres. Flowers

Place them before they have time to
wither between sheets of writing paper.
Spread the flowers out in as natural a
way as possible, with neither leaves nor
petals crumpled- Lay on the top of
them several sheets of drying paper,
then more flowers. putting d stout
board over all and heavy weights. The
paper must be changed several times
each day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
SUMMER DOOR HANGINGS.
Three Charming Designs That Can BE
Carried Out for Less Than
One Dollar Each.

This is the season when doors are
taken off and stored in the attic. A free
draught of air is what is desired
throughout the house. Artistic door
hangings can be made of inexpensive
materials. There comes this year an
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Well Spent.

Rigby-Come here, Mary: want to
show you the woman Billings spends
his money on.
Mrs. Rigby-What, that person in
black lace?
Rigby-You wouldn't have believed
If, would you?
Mrs. Rigby-Why, that's his wife
stupid!
Rigby-Of course.-Broollyn Life
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
An Inconsistent Smile.

HE says my eyes seem like the stars
above to him. said she.
He may say that" answered Miss
Cayenne. But am willing to wager9
pair of gloves that he does not stand of
in the distance and look at them through
n telescope "-WashinCton Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
A Natural Question.

Little Clarence-The funny-bone is in
the elbow, isn't it, pa?
Mr.. Callipers-Yes, my son.
Little Clarence-Wen. pa, is that
what makes people laugh in their
sleeves PUCK
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
RieachtnG 2 Negro.

Electricity in the hands of a Vienna
doctor has turned the Ethiop white.
The negro went to the hospital from an
Austrian Jail and was treated with cleo
tricit> for four months. AT the end of
that time he was cured, and also COM
pletely bleached.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
AIack! Alas.

There was a young man from Chica go
Who was anxious to see q buzz-Saw go
He saw, just the same
Then the coroner came
And asked: Where did his jaw go2''
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Annronrinte Malta

Our motto" said the head waiter,
as he marshalled his forces ere the
victim got away, us to. welcome the
coming and bleed the parting guest"
-Tit-BitS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18

First Tramp-Do you ever think of
death, Bill?
Second Tramp-Not very often. 1
amt afraid to die.
First Tramp-You amt?
Second Tramp-No; death has no ter
rierS for me.-Harlem Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
A TESTIMONIAL.

Little Boy (writing to his school
MASTERY -'-EverybOdy at home is de-
lighted with the progress l have made
at your school. Why, when l came
TO you knew nothing, and now, even
IN this short time, L know ten times
as much.'-Punch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18

The summer girl. L take it-aEd my judg-
ment man mccks-
Is the one who works her father for the
biggest lot of frocks.
Chicago Daily Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18

Judge-Was the stolen article gold
3r only gilt?
Prisoner-It was silver, sor. The
guilt was all my Own, yer anner.-
jewelers. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Matter of Identification.

CorOner-Nere there any marks
about the deceased by which you would
be able to identify him?
Witness-Yis. sOr- He Suffered
Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Didn't Fit the Hill

Alice (protesting) papa. you
say you want to see me married and off
your hands.
Fairchiid (grimly)-I know it. That
is why refuse to let you marry him.
BROOKLYN Life