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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21

TIT WAS my pleasure, few days ago
to act as guide on shipping eXpe-
IL dition for an old school friend from
the states who is visiting Paris for
the first time, and that as bride. For
awhile it seemed as though it would be
impossible to escape the company of
the happy man. Indeed, I am rather
inclined to think my friend desired his
presence, and why shouldn't she, but
as for my own selfish self wanted the
day with my school friend and with
out her husband. I would, if could,
tell my readers how nice it really is
for a lonely American girl way off here
in this gayest of all cities to have
visitor from home, and especially one
with whom it is possible to talk over
old school days. Who can blame me
for wanting her all by myself for a
whole day, even though it was day
In the shops? Her husband, as itseems
most new husbands do, judging from
The experience of friends and not my
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21

which was anxious to have my friend
buy, vas pretty toque in which edel-
weiss and violets are pretti1y inter
woven in the trimming. This intreduc-
ton of edelweiss is one of the things
that is extremely new, and was sure
that my friend would have had some
thing novel to show when she returned
home again, much more so at least than
the one she bought, which, while pretty,
is much more common.
Of the many pretty things in silk
hosiery in black and violet, with open
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21

bwn as yet, allowed her carte blanche
in her purchases of her clothing for
spring and summer. He did not even
express a preference for any certain
style, or any one design or quality of
dress goods. But she, the dear girl
that she is, wished to look carefully
to her expenses and attempted to prac-
tice her first bits of economy. I might
add that a desire for economy was
about as far as she got, for when we
returned to her hotel in the evening
she was more than shocked at what
she considered her frightful extrava-
gance, though I suppose that after I
was gone her husband dutifully kissed
away AL her regrets for the days ex-
penditures.
Of course everyone wants to go first
to the Bon Marche, and that was our
first stopping place. So early in the
day her economy had not been forgot
ten, and we were scarcely in the store
when she asked me to take her to the
special sales department, or, as she ex-
pressed it, the bargain counters. l had
to stop for a minute to translate my
almost forgotteR English into French
before realized that she was looking
for what we would term the tables de
propositions" When she reached the
so-colled bargain counters, however,
she could not find the particular bar
gain she was looking for, as l knew
she would not, so we turned our at
tention to the regular departments.
81 really must have something for
the days when l return home, for
everybody will be expecting it," she
explained, and so took her to the suit
department first.
Almostothe first thing she saw was
what she wanted, or rather. she did not
know what she wanted, and the first
thing she saw suited her. It was n
smart coat and skirt on the tailor-made
order, in pastel blue. The coat was a
short tight-fitting back with an Eton
front. There were strappings of vel
vet in darker tone running on the
bias from the shoulder to the front,
where four beautiful cut steel buttons
were on each side of the jacket. 1t
had large f1aring collar and revers of
ecru guipure lace. An underslxirt of
the pastel blue with six rows of stitch
ing around. The pointed overskirt,
that fits like glove, had two rows of
narrow velvet for piping the points. The
placket hole was fastened with IL small
cut steel buttons. This she considered
could be worn in either afternoon or
evening, as the jacket had very dressy
effect.
In the same department she pur-
chased a pretty little short cape of a
fine faille silk. 1t was trimmed over
the shoulder with three rows of jet, and
wide black satin ribbon to form a V
yoke in front and back. A double ruch-
ing of chiffon to form a collar with the
ribbon around the neck. and in small
loops and long ends to finish in front.
1t was lined with soft taffeta of
cerise.
One more cape that we bought was
an elaborate affair for evening wear. Tt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
Con stancY.

Friend after friend has left my side,
Departing never to return
And some of those for whom yearn
Were by the tenderest ties allied.
From some the cruel hand of fate
In early youth did separate,
And others since that day have1gons
Their different ways into the world;
And, like leaf In winter whirled.
And forever hurried on
Toward the cold and cherries crypt.
One friend alone that from me goes
Always returns IL i inciose
a postage stamp-my manuscript.
John Newton Bogart, in Frank Leslie's
Monthly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
Vain Pleading.

He pleaded long and fervently,
But all his pleas were vairI
Although her coldness, she could see
Gave him the keenest pain
He almost went upon his knees,
To win her to his Will.
Alasi Twas wasted eIoQuencei
She-was unwilling still.
He argued, urged. yes. begged Of her
To grant his one request:
But she was obdurate through all
She felt that it was best
For, oh! it was his landlady
Who had pronounced his doom,
And she said he must pay his rent,
Or find another room.
-Somerville Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
No Doubt.

No doubt she loves him; for heard
Him ten OF fish he'd caught Surprise
Held me, but she believed each word,
Even the number and the size.
Shed ask for stories of the war
Where he was hero IN the fight:
Shed laugh at jokes Oft hS3rd before:
Shed even beg him to reeite.
No doubt she loves him; for saw
Them to a tandem wheel resigned;
And. contrary TO usual law.
He rode before and she behind Q
Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
Cigar stub. Put to Good Use.

A Christmas entertainment is given
to nearly 1000 poor persons in Berlin
with the proceeds from contributions
Of cigar stubs and tip-cuttings by char
liable smokers who are considerate
enough to save those seemingly worth
less scraps. The annual call for the
turning in of the accommodations of the
past year has just been issued.-Chi-
cago Chronicle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
Most Temperare Nation.

The Greeks were perhaps the most
temperate of the ancient nations. True
they had their wine, but it was Of
mud character, containing but little
alcohol. yet they never drank it with
out the addition of water, and to drink
1t otherwise they deemed would be the
act of barbarian. In short, the Greek
drank for exhilaration, and never al
lowed his cups to carry him beyond it,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
FROM OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
ode TO Our Dead.


o fallen heroes. nanhood's choicest fowerf
sacrifice for all humanity
A noble monument of nations power;
Be ye revered until eternity'
Three winged months ago. ere call to arms.
Ere wars grim front, with direful alarms
Had spread DER our dear land Its ominous-
Then. what fo-eboding voice could have
foretold
That in the nest of time. in fate's dark
mold,
1t was ordained upon Gods topless hill
That We be offered up to do His will.
A sacrifice for all humanity,
To rest reyered until eternity?
Home ties were severed at the nations
call.
Ye from your dear ones parted for all
time.
Yet none their certain futures could fore
In setting foot within a foreign CLINE:
The soldiers spirits were serene and grand.
Their hearts were bubbling Ger with joy
and pain;
Joy. serving God and their own native land.
And sorrow. should they ne'er see home
again
At last it comesi The conflict is now ont
The foe. confused. is driven of the field;
Another blow-the battle now is won!
Demoralized. the enemy must YIELD.
The war is Ger. right conquers over wrong,
Injustice and iniquity are dead;
Gods will Is done; let US rejoice in song.
And with a garland crown each Tictors
headi
Yet let not exultation be too loud.
But rather mourn for those that are no
more;
For those that now lie wrapped within q
shroud.
Who fought for right and justice IN this
war.
Q let US raise our prayers to Heaven
above,
And thank Him for His kindness and His
love
And pray for those who died TO DO His will
Be ye revered until eternity
o fallen heroes. manhood's choicest now
err
A sacrifice for all humanity,
A noble monument of nations power!
Edmund W. Froehlich. in Chicago Times
Herald
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21

work fronts, of handkerchiefs with
pretty scalloped and pointed borders,
with little Dresden patterns, and lace
embroidered handkerchiefs - over
which she remembered her intended
economy, only to forget it again-and
the gloves in white, gray, heliotrope and
blue L could write columns, if space
would permit, which it will not.
SADIE MERRITT
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
On the window Pane.

Gardens, and flowers, and trees,
Hammocks swinging at ease:
A ship, with straight. tall mast Q
Imprisoned in icebergs fast;
Seaweeds that float and curl
In water pure as pearl;
A balcony hung in air,
" here dreams maiden fair:
A winter palace OF ice,
Built by no queens device;
Lines of beauty and grace
Marks Of the Frost Kings trace
The blaze on the hearth springs nm ana 3c>
Vanished are all these pictures of snoW.
Helen A Hawley, in N. Y Obseyvar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
SuKEeaffVe.

The Judge-Major. there's some
thing really intoxicating about the
young woman over there.
The Major-That's So Must be the
corkscrew curls.-Philadelphi Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
False teeth for Horses.

False teeth for horses, which were
suggested by the president of a
French humane society a few years ago.
have actually been invented, and are
gaining favor with owners of large
stables.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
scribbler Knew Him

Scribbler-There goes the snubedito,
of the Weekly Ha-Ha.
Dauber-You mean the subeditor.
Scribbler-No, don't. He is the man
who turns down contributors.-N. z.
Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
She Shops.


She shopSi
She does not mean TO buy,
For funds are low and prices high.
So many people wonder why
She shopSi
She shops!
She keeps herself apprised
OF all the bargains advertised,
And with a gusto undisguised-
She ShopSi
She shops!
The tired assistant signs.
For long experience makes him wise.
He knows wherein her weakness lies
She shopsi
She shops!
She hurries to and fro,
And when the sun is setting low,
a thousand captured samples show
She shops!
-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
The 4 tn n nf De-

Little babe. mothers prayer,
Little boy. lots OF dare.
College youth. football hair.
Fearless man. country air
,Pretty maid. lovely snare.
Little buggy. aged mare.
Frlestiy priest, youthful pair.
Little kids. wear and tear.
troubled life, worldly cara
Emo IN sight. drear despair.
graveyard scsne-That's al, I swear
IN. z. Sun
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
Comet

Comet
Gonei
All, what a little word,
Yet by its whispered tone
What thoughts are stirred,
Comet
What sound OF deep abyss
Can utter Sadder moan.
Than word like this?
Gonei
What power to life can win
From that word sepulcheI &c
What sleeps withini
Heart,
So let thy days be spent
That this word may impart
a sweet content.
GOnei
All what q little wordi
Yet, by its whispered tone
What thoughts are stirred!
Alice Jean Cleator, in Ohio Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-21
Doesn't Agree with Them.

Some men, when they become pros
porous, become impudent.-Atchison
Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06
You Are a Democrat

and. of course, want democratic newspaper,
THE CHICAGO DISPATCH is the Great Demo-
cratic Weekly Newspaper OF the Country. 1t ad-
yocates the readoptiOn of the Chicago platform and
the denomination of William Jennings Bryan.
There has never been political campaign that
will equal in importance that of the one to be
fought next year. The republican party, backed
by the money power of this country and Europe Is
alert and aggressive Flushed with the victory of
three years ago it VIII seek by every in its
power 20 maintain its supremacy.
democrats must be up and doing. They must
wage unceasing war upon their enemies In no
better and more effective way can this be done
than by the circulation of good, sound democratic
newspapers. The publisher of THE CHICAGO
DISPATCH, will send to every new subscriber for
three months copy of THE CHICAGO DIS
PATCH for ten cents. If you not already tax
ing this great political weekly send in ten cents
once. You should not only do this yourself, bat
you should induce ali your friends to JOIN with
you. By little effort you can easily raise club
ef ten twenty subscribers
THE CHICAGO DISPATCH is Endorsed by
William Jennings Bryan aud other democratic
leaders.
Address THE CHICAGO DISPATCH.
I20 and 122 Fifth Avenue,
Chicago, Ill.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

That describes it! no waiting,
no delay. Some one has called
this 1.-THE electrical age" EieC-
tricity is really the only thing
that can keep pace with modern
wants. Are you quite sure it
could not be applied to your
home and office in some manner
that would make work lighter
for you or save you money?
We are confident that you ere
wasting time and money every
day you fail to avail yourself of
the advantages we are able to
offer the public of this town.
ELECTRIC LIGHT
end PHONE COMPANY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Many people have asked what part
our former townsman, Prof. Address,
took in the Ringing show? He is the
"fxer," the ''hypnotizer, the man
who does the smooth work, and saves
the show many an easy dollar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

A tramp printer who was old and
grey-headed in sin as we'll as experts
ence-dropped in the other day. We
gave him an hours Distribution and a
half dollar-when we did not need the
distribution and did need the half
dollar-and an hour afterwards the old
sinner, with jag and a thirst, hit US
for the loan of a quarter. The profit
gacy of tramp printers is something
awful.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

J. Nj. Myers writes from Excelsior
Springs, Mo-, that he is getting along
nicely; only he has to dirk too much
mineral water-it don't leave any room
for beer, The Judge" is not particu-
larly mashed on the farms in that
country, but says he is glad he is inn
proving in health so rapidly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

The "All American" ball team has
notified Manager Holmstein they will
be here to play two games with the
Great Bend club Oct. 10th and 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

A Missouri doctor has discovered
cure for lunatics and imbecils by in>
jecting the lymph of goats into the hu~
man body. Let US catch Billy Goat
and inoculate the fellows "wAo don't
know il is Ioadedv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

DIED-On Monday Oct. 2, 1899. at
a. M, Oryille Leander. the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Roberts OF
this city. aged 2 months and days.
Funeral services were held at the Con,
gregationai church Tuesday the Sd at
o. m. Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts have
the sympathy of this entire community
in the loss Of their first born.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Walter Mathewson. who has been
looking after the interests Of the DEM
OCRAT to some extent. took up his
duties as teacher at Dist. No. 46, the
Taylor district south of the river, Mon-
day Of this week,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

JONAH Tulles. south of the river, re-
ceived word by telegram, Wednesday,
that his daughter Miss Garnett Tulles,
died on the morning of the Sd, at Kan
sas City. The telegram was sent Tues
day from Kansas City, but did not
reach the father until Wednesday. He
left on the Santa Fe that evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06
Mr.. T. H. STROUT,
PARKERsBURG, w. Va. Says:

PARKERsBURG, w. Va. Says:
Gentlemen
l found that Beggs Cherry Cough
Syrup does the business every time
Not once has it failed to cure my child
rem of Colds or Group. Even La Grippe
gives up its hold when tackled with
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup. would
sooner be without life insurance, than
not to keep a good supply of this medi-
cine IN my house. Sold at
HOOPER DRUG Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06
AT the teachers' examin alton in LII

AT the t0ach6rS 6XamlnaCIOn IN Lln-
coin last week, one Of the teachers de-
fined "syntax" as 1.-THE tax on whis-
key" And the examining board
thought her entitled to credit Of 100
per cent on that answer.-W Wilson
Echo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

G. F. Bueker has taken charge of the
Great Bend Foundry and machine
works again, and asks that the public
keep that fact in mind when wanting
his services. See bis advertisement
elsewhere in this paper,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

The county commissioners are IN
session this week, and will probably
find business to keep them at it the
whole week. Full proceedings Of the
DEMOCR
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Mrs. Nj. n. Jones and two youngest
children came down from Fort COLI
Inns, Colo, arriving Tuesday and sur.
prising the home folks very agreeably
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Chas. Address came in Sunday
night to visit for a day with A. s.
Allen. He is the same genial, jolly
show man of old. and still retains a
warm spot in his heart for Great Bend
friends,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Frank Klekar, of near Odin. took
occasion to call on the DEMOCRAT
while in town On circus day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

In the case Of State vs.. Gardner.
trial was commenced Monday in JUS
tice Jennison' court. After some evi.
dence was taken the case was On mo-
ton, dismissed, there being no sale
nr0vAn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Mrs. Joe Penna, who has been max
ing visit to Mrs. and Miss Penna of
this city, returned Sunday to her home
in Valverde, Colorado
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Varah, up in
Wheatland township. celebrated their
Goth wedding anniversary on Oct, 18th.
About sixtydve Of their neighbors
and friends assembled, and a most
delightful time is reported.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

We move that those street crossings
east of the court house, on Main
street, be changed not oftener than
once every six months hereafter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

]. E. Miller came up from Oklahos
ma, Sunday on short business trip.
He reports the Barton county people
whom he saw down there as all doiRg
nicely. He wants to be remembered
to his Clsfiin friends ana the Co. "a"
h0vS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

One of Ringling's cooks fell undo 7
the cars at Alden, on their way to
Great Bend Monday night, and had a
lor off
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Adam regarded Eve as ''side issue
and too many men today regard
woman the same way, even though
they have not lost any ribs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

G. A. Hooper did not care a purga-
tive pellet for the circus-he had mate
tiers Of more Importance at home. a
big, nine pound boy was born to him
the morning Of circus day-the Sd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

The K. P. boys say Tom Brewer is a
slayer, when anything suggestive of
his name is around
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

We know who now has the Register,
but the question is: How did anyone
even friend of % years standing
conceive the idea of stealing" itp
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

For SALE CHEAP-A good, black,
ladies coat and 2 childrens coats; nice
stamping patterns. bath tub, and gas.
oline stove at W. Nj. Cages house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

A Kansas man, Dick Beattie, of
Pretty Prairie, Reno county, has
beaten the worlds record as foot
racer, running hundred yards in 81
seconds. at Marquette, Mich, Sept. 23d.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

License to wed was Issued On Oct
1st, to II. A. Barrows and Miss M. M
Harper, both of this county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Have you thought about whether or
not you are registered properly so as
to vote at the coming fall election in
this citYP If not, better go ard see
after the matter now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

j. B. Chastain returned Monday
from Colorado. He says he feels bet
ter in Great Bend than any place he
has made his home, and will probably
remain in this county permanently.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

0. A. Smith came in Saturday from
the north with bunch of several hun.
dred head OF young stock cattle which
he and E. L. Hotchkiss will winter
here or in Oklahoma.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

The cheapest and best metropolitan
democratic weekly to be had is the
Cincinnati Enquirer. Only 80 cents a
year, if ordered now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Patrons of the city schools should
make it point to visit the different
buildings and become familiar with
the manner of their conduct. And,
by the way. the general publ: may not
be aware of it but the present school
board has done much the past summer
in the way of improving the school
buildings. If care is taken that no
slack or inferior coal is again put off
on the city-as was done last winter
there should be no closing of the
schools the coming winter on account
of cold.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Levi Cooper is hobbling about on
one foot as the painful result of run>
ming a nail through the other one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Miss Ollie Roudebush entertained a
number of friends at her home, the
residence of County Clerk Fits, Sat-
urday night, with a left handed"
party.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Mrs. Parker is having a new brick
sidewalk put down on the Broadway
side of her property.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

The Ringing parade was all right
the best that has ever been on tn
streets of Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

DR.. Atkin was down from OlmitZ,
Wednesday, on business before the
county commissioners. The doctor
took occasion to order the DEMOCRAT
for a year, while in town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

I Mrs. Reg. Russell went to Newton,
Wednesday, TO visit q few days and
see the street fair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-06

Regular monthly meeting of the
Poultry Association Saturday after.
noon, the 7th.