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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Confessed to Only One charge.

j. W. Jaynes, until recently telegraph
operator for the Rock Island at Clay
Center. was arrested at Kansas City,
charged with having robbed the station
of a large number of railroad tickets
He had in his possession 20 or 80 ticket
from Clay Center to Chicago, which he
was trying to dispose of. All OF the
tickets were stamped with the date of
Saturday, October Ia, and on that night
the depot at Clay Center was destroyed
by fire. Jaynes confessed to havin q
stolen the tickets, but denied having
had anything to do with the burning
Of the depot
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
SAYING GOODBY.

The Fiji islanders cross two red feath-
ers.
The natives of New Guinea exchange
chocolate.
The Burmese bend low and say:
"Hibi Hib!"
The South Sea islanders rattle each
others whale teeth necklace.
The "Auf wiedersehen" of the Aus
TRANS is the most feeling expression Of
farewell.
The Cuban would consider his good
by anything but a cordial one unless he
was given a good cigar.
In the Philippines the parting bene-
diction is bestowed in the form of rub
bling ones friends face with ones hand.
The Russian form of parting saluta-
word "praschai," said to sound like a
sneeze.
The Otahefte islander will twist the
end of the departing guests robe and
then solemnly shake his own hands
three times.
The Turk viii solemnly cross his
hands upon his breast and make a pro-
found obeisance when he bids you fare
well.
The Sioux and B1ackfeet Will at part
ing dig their spears in the earth as q
sign of confidence and mutual esteem
This is the origin of the term ''burying
the tomahawk."
The genial Jap will take his slipper
of as you depart and say with smile:
'You are going to leave my despicabls
house in your honorable iourneying-
I regard theel"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
QUALITY AND NEWS.

Fame and Excellence Are Determine
ing Factors in Successful Develop
ment-One OF the Important Func-
lions OF High-CIass Newspapers.
In presenting interesting phases of
scientific and economic problems, high
class newspapers frequently give in
formation of as great value in their adj
vertising columns as in those devoted
to the publication of the principal
events of the day; and when the fame of
a product is extended beyond its natural
limits into foreign lands. and large de-
mand created throughout Great Britain
and her Colonies and the principal sea-
ports and cities of Europe, Asia and At
RIGA, it becomes pleasant duty to note
the fact and to tell of the points of ex-
cellence on which so great success is
based. We refer to the now world
famed laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs,
the product of the California Fig Syrup
Company. The merits of this we'll
known excellent laxative were first
made known to the world through the
medical journals and newspapers of
the United States; and is one of the dis
tinct achievements of the press. 1t is
now well known that Syrup of Figs is
an ethical proprietary remedy, ap-
proved by the most eminent physicians
everywhere, because it is simple and eff
fective, yet pleasant to the taste and &C
ceptable to the system, and not only
prompt in its beneficial effects, but also
wholly free from any unpleasant after
effects. It is frequently referred to as
the remedy of the healthy, because it is
used by people who enjoy good health
and who live well and feel well and are
well informed on all subjects generally,
including laxatives. In order to get its
beneficial effects, it is necessary to get
the genuine Syrup of Figs, which is
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Turned the Hose on Them.

Nine prisoners tried to escape from
Jail at Independence the other night.
They made clubs from steel slabs OBJ
tanned from mattresses with which to
murder the sheriff. Their plan was
discovered in time to Illustrate it,
although the prisoners had entered the
corridor of the jail. The sheriff turned
the hose on them and compelled them
to enter their cells.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
For RobbInr the Mails.

dent at the Emporia state normal, was
arrested for taking from the normal
school letterbox an envelope ntain-
ing SIS money order for FELLOWSHIP
dent. When Nelson attempted to get
it cashed he was arrested. An officer
who started with him to jail was care
less and Nelson got away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
To Start the Irvine Plant.

Warden Tomlinson, of the state pen
Itentiary, last week drew $50, 900 out of
the state treasury for the revolving
fund.- for the prison binding Irvine
plant. The money will be spent for
hemp. Since the legislature estab-
hshed the Irvine plant the price of
hemp has gone up 100 per cent. This
is due to the war in the Philippines.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Anxious to Get Those Bonds

The NJ, K. s. T. railroad is working
10 secure the stock now held by the
city of Parsons in the Kansas City,
Parsons s. Pacific railway, which was
merged into the NJ, K. & T. The road
offers to erect new buildings and en-
large the car shops at Parsons at a cost
of S125, 900 if the town will cede the
stock
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Given Military Burials.

The body of Corporal Robert NJ. Lee,
of company Il, who died at Hong Kong
on his way home with the Twentieth
Kansans, was buried at Manhattan on
the 21st with military honors. The
body of John Ingenehorn, who also
died on the way home, reached Wakee-
ney on the goth and was buried the
following day with military honors.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Trouble for the School Board.

The race problem has struck Chase
county and the school board of Elm
dale is wrestling with the question
hard. a teacher refuses to stay with
her school if colored girl is allowed
to attend, and patrons are threatening
to boycott the institution. The board
is trying to make peace, and is having
more trouble than it can take care of.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Finfshed Hfs WORK.

The recruiting office in Leavenworth
city has been closed and Lieut.. Weeks,
Eighth infantry, in charge, has been
ordered to report to the commander of
the Department of the East at New
York for further orders.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
FIR ac.ious Horse Killed Him.

J. j. Smolley, well-known business
man of Coffeyville, was out driving
when his horse became frightened at
an engine. Smolley was thrown out.
his head striking the pavement, death
resulting in an hour.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Not a successful .Cbarmer.,

Mrs. Lawrence, the snake charmer
at Hagenbach's menagerie on the
Wichita midway, was bitten by a snake
at recent performance and her death
was feared.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27

my husband that some
thing must be done, for
l was nearly frantic with
pain. Having read of
tn e wonderful cure s
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound had
performed, determined
to try it. I have taken
it and am happy to say 1
am cured. I recommeI
to all my friends and 1
tire of telling the bene
have derived from its Us
have you alone to than
my recovery"
MRS. ELLEN FLANA-
GAN, 1910 Mountain ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa. writes:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM
Three years ago 1 was
a sufferer from chronic
dyspepsia, was irritable
and cross, and can say
that after taking seven
bottles of Lydia E. Pink
ho~,'c Uorafo1o1a Cannon
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
An Increase i'm membership.

The annual council Of the Order of
Red Men of Kansas was held at Usage
City last week. Twelve new tribes
were organized during the year and the
membership increased 500.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
An Agent Brought to Grief.

r. S. Witter, travelling agent for
Sabetha nurseryman, was arrested for
a unique swindle. He kept sending in
big orders and drew his Is per cent.
commission promptly. In due time,
however. the nurseryman began to re-
ceive notices from railroad agents that
the nursery stock shipped out was I'M
touched, and an investigation showed
that Writer'S orders We're bogus.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27

Brig. Gen. Funston left no doubt as
TO his expansion sentiment in speech
in Oakland, Cal, the other night. He
believes that if the Philippine islands
are retained by this country and the
people given a government such as
only the United States can give them,
in less than ten years we will derive
an income of between $50, 600, 900 and
800, 600, 900 year from the islands.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27

IRIS PINKHAM says irritabiy indicates disease.
IVH who and snappish are to be
- ptied. Their homes unconfortable their dis
positions grow constantly need the
understands the peculiar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Secured by Winner.

The formal sale of the Carbondale
railroad occurred Saturday. It was
conducted by FL. p. Dillon, master in
chancery. The road was bought by
w. z. Winner for the Kansas City,
Lawrence & Topeka Railway company
for S51 ZOO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Too Much Idle Money,

The Exchange bank, of Stockton,
notified the bank commissioner that it
had gone into voluntary liquidation.
The owners claim that banking is not
profitable. There is little demand for
loans, and idle money by the millions
is lying in the bank vaults. In the
meantime the fixed charges of the
banks, such as rent, clerk hire and in
surance continue just as usual.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Kansas Apples for Paris.

Secretary Barnes, of the Kansas Hor-
ticultural society, is collecting apples
of the finest quality to be used in a
fruit display at the Paris exposition
next year. The apples will be kept in
cold storage until time for shipment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Clemens May Cali a Meeting.
Wife of q Pioneer.

Mrs. Anna Carpenter, who died at
Emporia recently, was the widow of
Lyman Allen, who came to Lawrence
in 1854. Both were in Lawrence during
the Quantrell raid. Mr.. Allen was the
first adjutant general of Kansas. Mrs.
Carpenters body was taken to Law
renee for burial and the funeral was
conducted by Rev. Richard Cordley,
also survivor of the Lawrence mas
Sacre.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27

troubles OF heT sex.
Mrs. ANNA E. HALL, of Mill
dale, Conn, was all run down IN
health and had, completely lost
control of her nerves. She wrote
to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn. Mass,
for advice. Now she writes:
ssI wish to thank Won for what
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
And They Were Married.
Trial Conducted by TeIephone.

A novel proceeding in Justices
court was held in Chapman. The de-
PENDANT was wanted for assault and
escaped before the warrant was served.
He secured Senator Hessin, of Manhat-
tan, to defend him. Hessin called up
the county attorney at Abilene and the
justice at Chapman, pleaded guilty for
the defendant, heard the fine assessed
and sent the fine and costs by the next
mail and the case was ended
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Tt Wants Financial Aid.

The College of Emporia is in debt,
and a mass meeting of the citizens was
called to consider ways and means to
help the college out. The sum of So, 900
is to be raised by the citizens on or be-
fore January 1 and deposited in the
bank, with the understanding that if
the synod does not raise the remaining
$4,000 by May 1 each subscriber shall
have the right to withdraw his money
from the bank
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27

hams Vegetable Compound entirely cured take great
in writing this and would be pleased be
interviewed by who is afflicted with that distressing
complaint very grateful to YOU
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Abandoned His March.

Carl Brown, who led Coxey's army
to Washington, and who arrived at
Wichita from Denver on his second
march, declared his march off. He
notified his men he would go no
further. Brown is the son-in-law of
Gen. Coxey, and ever since the march
of the industrial army to the national
capital he has been planning another
march, which was to have startled the
world.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Souvenirs and Medals FOR so1diers.

Among the souvenirs being prepared
for the Twentieth Kansas volunteers
upon their arrival home is letter from
the Kansas G. A. r. department con-
tanning the greeting from the soldiers
of the civil war to those of the Spanish
American war. The G. A. r. depart
ment also proposes to have enough
medals made out of a captured cannop
to supply each volunteer with one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
EVERY DA =
TALKS WIS 3 -
EWGDEENEW

your Vegetable Compound has done for 1t has helped me
anything suffered for long time with ner-
pains back and limbs and falling of the wob
neuralgia my head and could not sleep told
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Decided Against Falcon.

The supreme court has refused to
grant writ of mandamus sued for by
James Falcon to compel the state cleo
tion board to place his name on the of
fetal ballot for judge of the Nemeha-
Brown-Doniphan district. Falcon was
nominated for judge by the populists
to fill the vacancy declared by the state
senate, sitting in special session as
court to decide a contest instituted by
Falcon against w. 1. Stuart, the re-
publican nominee. The senate heard
the case and decided that there had
been no election. On this declaration
Falcon was nominated for the va
cancy. The supreme court now holds
that the senate's action was in excess
of its authority: that it met to decide a
contest and ended by simply declaring
a vacancy. This the supreme court
holds amounted to a removal of Stuart,
while the constitution provides ex-
pressly that there are only two ways
of removing judge, viz: By impeach-
ment or by a two-thirds vote of the leg
islature. BY this decision the supreme
court avoided the question of the
validity of the senate's special session.
Clemens May Cali Meeting.
There is some prospect of pro-ex-
pansion populist gathering in Topeka
soon. G. c. Clemens, well known
populist, declared he would try to force
Chairman Riddle to call such a confer
ence, and if Riddle refuses to do so he
will issue the call himself, on his own
responsibility. Clemens includes John
Madden, of Emporia, eX-Lieut. Gov.
Harvey and Congressman Ridgely
among the populist ezpansionists-
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-30

, principal fight will be on the present su-
preme oracle, or president, Of the So
ciety, MS E.. D. Watt, of Omaha, Neb..
a very clever and shrewd lady, butawho
is so unfortunate as to be fourth-term
candidate. Mrs. Watt has held her pres
ent office since 1891, and while, on the
whole, she has given satisfaction, the
members are beginning to realize that
the highest honor within the gift Of the
society should be accorded another state.
Mrs. Watt will die hard, however, as she
has built up strong personal following
by judcious distribution OF the societys
patronage. ras
st. Paul. or, more correctly speaking.
Minnesota will probably have the honor
of naming the next supreme oiacle-Mrs
Elsie Penny, of 1877 West Fifth street,
the wife Of DR.. l.. E. Penny, and ben
eficiary member of Royal Oak Camp No.
i59. st. Paul, Mrs. G. Bamford, deputy
supreme organizer for Minnesota 1t Is
confidently anticipated that If the Royal
Neighbors of st. Paul and Minneapolis
bestir themselves one OF the lother will
land winner
Mrs. Watts retirement will, neverthe-
less. be received with regret as her ex-
ecutive ability Is unquestiOned. and If 1t
were not for the fact that she Is geo
graphically handicapped and has held the
once Tor three terms she would prob
ably be reelected. Nebraska will be
conceded Its present popular member of
the board Of supreme managers. Mrs. c.
e. Allen. Of Omaha. hnt will probably be
passed on other offices. for at least one
term. How other supreme officers be-
sides Mrs. Watt view Mrs. Pennys can
didacy at this time is unknown. 1t may
be said, however. that they are not par
ticipating In any fight against her. which
may he construed as in her favor.
Another little scrap, but an exciting
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-30
SAVED THE SECRET,
But This Man VIII Not Come Home
Again at Daybreak.

q, He had been out late. When he reach
ed his residence the church clock was
Ginning 5. Heavy, weary, disgusted, he
opened the front door with some diff
Guilty, and softly toiled up the stairs, en-
tering the bed chamber with elaborate
caution.
Thank goodness, she was asleep:
He dropped into a chair. and, without
taking off his coat or hat hogan to re-
move his shoes. One he placed with great
care upon the noor, but alas us he took
off the other it slipped out of his hand
and fell with a loud noise.
''Wifey'' awoke on the instant.
She looked at him and then at the sum-
mer sunlight that streamed through tho
blinds.
''Why, George, what are you getting
up so early for?"
Talk about reprieves.
why, my dear replied George with
the clearest enunciation of which he was
capable, II found L couldn't sleep, so 1
thought I'd get up and go out and take
a walk
And out the poor wretch went. dragging
himself round wearily for an hour upon
the verge of tears and torpor.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-30

one, will be precfpitated when nomina-
tions are made for the office of supreme
receiver treasurer). The present incum-
bent, Mrs. Florence Browns of Council
Bluffs, To-, is another third74erner, and,
like Mrs. Watt, is geographically handi-
capped. Iowa at the present time has
three supreme officers, Mrs. Irene Bent
ley, supreme manager of Oelwein; Mrs.
Brown, supreme receiver of Council
Bluffs, and DR.. Susan MEG. Snyder, SUI
preme physician, of Council Bluffs. Mis-
souri, ard Kansas will probably submit
strong claims for consideration, and as
they have candidates for the offices Of
supreme receiver and supreme physician,
respectively, they will doubtless be recog-
nized. Mrs. Bentley, Of Oelwein, the
Iowa member of the board Of managers,
is serving her first term and Is certain
to be retained. Missouri's candidate for
supreme receiver is Mrs. D. D. Thorn
ton, of Kansas City. She is a power in
Royal Neighbor circles has a wide ac--
quaintance, and is at present member
of the committee on ritual and laws for
the r. n. A. .g.fs4s .
The present board Of managers, the
governing body, has no opposition what
ever for reelection. For the vacancy on
the board created by the death of Man
ager Tom G. Franks, his widow, a well
known and popular Royal Neighbor, is
favorably mentioned, and will probably
be elected to succeed Mr.. Franks-for
sentimental reasons, if for no other.
Aside from the election of supreme Off
GERS, which will furnish all the excite
ment and create all the trouble, the su-
preme camp will probably take into the
jurisdiction of its society all the states
at present in the Woodman jurisdiction.
1t will also provide for the establishment
of an official monthly paper, and will
bring it's laws in general more into har-
mony with the laws of Modern Wood
men of America, under whose protection
it exists.
People who have never attended con-
vention of women where a real warm
struggle for Office is on the programme,
should not miss the supreme camp,
Royal Neighbors of America. 1t WILL so
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-30
CLAIM DEPENDS ON TOMBSTONES.
Young Frenchman Seeking Evidence in Missouri
Graveyard.

American tombstones may decide the
fate of a fortune and a noble title of
France. Jean de Ribou of Corbel, Seine
ct Oise, near Paris, Is the new claimant
of large properties, and will endeavor to
prove in French courts that he is the
rightful heir through direct lineage to a
name and estates which until within
year ago he had never heard of, and
which have long been in the possession of
cousins far removed The property in
volved is said to be worth over $500, 600
For the past two weeks Mr. Ribou has
been spending much time in CahoSia, Mo,
wandering around in the old graveyards
where the bones of the pioneers repose,
collecting data and taking photographs of
tombstones, many of them over a century
old He intended his visit to be a secret,
and stayed at the home of a farmer stu
ated near the graveyards His visits there
aroused interest, especially when he in
spected the old records of the town. In
the course of his search for information
he inadvertently divulged his secret to
several of the old residents. but to none
of them would he reveal the names he
sought to find. Soon he will leave New
York, where he is stopping at present
for his native land.
GOES BACK A CENTURY.
The title of the French property dates
back almost 100 years. When La Fayette
visited this country in 1925 there came
with him a young man of a wealthy and
noble French family. The young man
was pleased with America and went
West
Letters received by relatives told that
he had settled in Cahokia. Then all trace
of him was lost. Letters addressed to
him were returned unopened to the send
ers. He had valuable property in France,
and when, after the lapse of a number of
years, he did not return, he was mourned
as dead. His estate was taken in charge
by the authorities, who held it for some
time, expecting a claimant in the shape
of wife by a secret marriage, which
was of common occurrence at that time.
Finally the estate was turned over to a
brother, who soon afterwards died and
left it to his widow and son. The latter,
1t is said, now has possession of the prop
erty.
Jean de Ribou was born 35 years ago.
His parents are well-to-do country folk
who lived on a large tract of land, with
a woman known by Jeans father as his
aunt. She, it seems, was wealthy, and
the family had all the luXuries of life,
lacking nothing that would make home
happy and comfortable. A few years
after the birth of Jean his fathers aunt
died With her dying lips she requested
her nephew to bring her a sealed metal
box. When the box was laid on the bed
she swore her nephew not to open it until
thirty years after her death, and to then
present it to his son as a wedding dowry
In her will she bequeathed all of heI
property to her nephew and his family
A year ago the old sealed iron box was
given to Jean to open. The time of thirty
years had elapsed to a day. His father
was dead, but the wish of his grandaunt
was respected. The box contained few
pieces of jewelry and a large and heavy