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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
Wise Hen.

a duck which had faithfully stuck to bust
ness during the summer and laid several
dozens of large fawn-colored eggs COM
planned that she wasn't appreciated. See
that hen over there said the duck, ''she
hasn't laid as many eggs as l have, nor as
verses composed in her honor, while nobody
is saying a word about me-" The trouble
with you is said a wise rooster that was
standing near, that you don't tell the pub
lie what you have done. GU lay an egg and
waddle off without saying a word, but that
sister OF mine never lays one without letting
everybody IN the neighborhood know 1t.
If you want to cut any ice in this community
you must learn to advertise. '-Boyce' Hus-
tier
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
SpUrEeOn'S Way.

While Sturgeon was still a boy
preacher he was warned about a GER
tain virago, and told that she intended
to give him a tongue-lashing. "All
right" he replied, but that's a game
at which two can play" Not long after,
as he passed her gate one morning, she
assailed him with a flood of billings
gate. He smiled and said: "1es, thank
you. am quite we'll; L hope you are the
same" Then came another burst of
vituPeration, pitched in still higher
key, to which he replied, still smiling:
Yes, it does look rather as if it is 60
ing to rain; / think [ had better be
getting on!'' BLESS the man." she eX-
claimed, hes as deaf as post; what's
the use of storming at him?" And so
her rawlings ceased. and were never
again attempted.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

I am Dot disposed to deal with you
harshly. Nevertheless''-her his look
hardened again, and my spirits sank
Il cannot forget that you are English
men. If you yourselves have done my
countrymen no harm, neither had the
Spaniards of Puerto Rico and Mara
caibo done the English harm. Your
lives are safe, but you haze forfeited
your liberty. and on your arrival at
Panama will be sold as slaves. You
may go forward for the present and
serve with the crew.
He nodded to signify that he had con-
Guided, and, with the same stately pre-
cision as at first. passed in among the
crowd and made his way out of sight.
was in measure dumfounded. ard
stood where he had left me, trying to
grasp the full purport of what had be-
fallen. Cast into slavery. and by the
people of a Christian nation. What
worse would it have been had we fallen
among the heather Algerines? I was
aroused from this overwhelmed state
by the voice of Mr.. lynn. and, turning
about, acquainted both him and the
captain with what had passed.
'Slaves to the dons, is it?'' said Sell
inger, when L had finished. "a mid
ding hard port to steer into, after all
that has befallen us! The greasy lob
scourers! I hope we shall manage to
put trick or two upon them before we
are done. To think of such tallowheads
making slaves of free-born English
menu
We had time for only few words
further, for soon one of the officers
the boatswain, as 1 presently discov-
ered-came along and ordered US to
pick up our things ard follow him TO
the forecastle. This we accordingly did
I carrying the supercargo's box, to
show him that much respect. though
he tried to dissuade me. On the way
I took some thought of the people about
me, not having till now observed them
with particularly, and found that most,
save a few in armor, who seemed to
be professional soldiers, belonged to
the ships company, the passengers not
mum boring above a score. OF these the
greater part were dressed in a rather
rich sort, though not comparable to
the don, and about one-fourth were fe.
| males.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
TOWARD SUNSET.

o come my love, and walk with me
Through the orchards 1eafy ways,
And hear the song of bird and bee
We heard in other days,
When all the world was good and kind,
When hearts were warm and true,
And the narrowest path our feet could find
Was wide enough for two.
Once more We'll keep a loving tryst
Beneath the bending boughs,
Where first your maiden lips were kissed,
And first we breathed our VOWS.
There where with beating heart you came
To greet me at the bars,
And, waiting, 1 would speak your name,
And spell it in the stars.
Time sprinkles frost upon our heads,
But loves eternal youth
DWellS in each happy breast and sheds
The beauty born of truth.
And heart to heart and lip to lip
Well breath our vows divine,
Till in the last long sleep you slip
Your loving hand in mine.
Nixon Waterman, in L. A. W. Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
Changed the Subject.

Fauntleroy Boy-Mamma. wouldn't
it have been grand to have lived in the
good old times, and had a big castle
on a hill, and robbed everybody who
came near it, just like the brave barons
/ read about in that big book? L wish
/ could have been one!
Mamma-Hush! You shouldn't talk
so.
Boy-Can't 1 just think about such
things?
Mamma-No, you sha'n't. Change
the subject.
Boy-Mamma. when is papa coming
back to the city?
Mammals soon as his summer no.
tel closes-N. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
From a Grateful Newark Woman.

When 1 wrote to you was very
sick, had not been well for two years
The doctors did not seem to help me,
and one said l could not live three
months. l had womb trouble, falling,
ulcers, kidney and bladder trouble
There seemed to be such drawing
and burning pain in my bowels that
could not rest anywhere. After using
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and Sanative Wash and follow
ing Your advice, feel well again and
stronger than ever. Ny bowels feel as if
they had been made over new. With
many thanks for your help, remain.
L. G., "a ANN ST., NEWARK, N j."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
CHAPTER VIII.
OF OUR RECEPTION ON THE SPANISH
SHIP.

L saw that this was the case, and
likewise feared that he might be Of
that cruel or Indifferent sort that
would leave us in the lurch if we failed.
Wherefore I let fall the talk with him
and hurriedly told the others how the
matter stood. The shi p was not dead to
windward, but in the course she was
now travelling stood to pass US about
40 or so yards to the south, and it was
to cover this gap that we must row.
We fell to it. though it was but poor
piece of work. the raft being so clumsy,
and at last drew pretty nigh the ships
bow. 1t was rising and falling at great
heights above us, but seaman ap-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
What aLittle Faith Did
FOR MRS. ROCKWELL.
E1rER TO MRS. PIxxHAM NO. 6o,ss4l

ILETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. 6o,sS4l
q was a great sufferer from female
weakness and had no strength. Itwas
impossible for me to attend to nv
household duties. 1 had tried every
thing and many doctors, but found no
relief.
My sister advised me to try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
which 1 did; before using all of one
bottle I felt better. kept on with it
and to my great surprise 1 am cured.
All who suffer from female complaints
should give it a trial."-MRs. Rock
WELL, 1909 s. DIVISION ST, GRAND
RAPIDS, MICH.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
Peace in the Philippines.

Peace in the Philippines is bound to prove
profitable to all concerned. Warning con-
ditions. whether they be in. the Philippines
or in the human stomach, are equally dis
astrous. If your stomach has rebelled, there
1t is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and it
cures constipation, indigestion, bilious
ness, nervousness and dyspepsia. See that
L private Revenue Stamp covers the neck
of the bottle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
Logic.

you are wanted around the corner ex-
claimed the citizen, confidently.
The policeman laughed aloud.
Il know better" he replied. when | am
wanted 1 can't be found. Since | have been
found, can't possibly be wanted
to understand something of the formal or
scholastic logic which it has become the
fashion of modern science to sheer at.-De-
troit journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
Fraternity VS.. Soap.

Lowdown-I hold that one man IS
just as good a. another. Now, why do
you object to my society? Is it because
of my poverty?
Highup-No, sir
Because of my nationality"
NO, sir"
Because of my religion?"
mo, sir"
Then why?"
Because you smell bad."-N. q
Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
Obeyed Orders.

Gertie (returned home)-Mrs. Jones
gave me a nice piece of cake.
Gertie's Mother-Did you ask for it
Gertie-M'm.
Mother-And told you not to.
Gertie-No, mamma. You told me
not to ask for everything I saw. 1
didn't see the cake; it was in the pan
try.-Boston Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

Shake into your shoes, Aliens F'oot-Ease,
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or Jew
Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunious,
Swollen, Hot, Gallons, Sore, and Sweating
Feet. All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
it. 25c. Sample sent FREE Address,
allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
An Error.

Hostess Ito gentleman her husband
has brought home to dinner)-How
well you speak English, Mr.
Mr.. - (nos understanding)-I
ought to. 1 have lived here all my life.
In fact. was born in New York
Hostess-Why, how strangei am
sure my husband told me that you
were a Observation-Disclosures Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
An Idea.

Henderson has got an idea. He says he
knows now why salt Goldfish is salt Because
it comes from the salt water. 1t is more
than he can understand, however, why all
the other salt water fish are not salt.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
Full of Music.

First Cat-You appear to be rather mu-
steal tonight.
Second Cat-Yes; / caught nice canary
for dinner.-Ohio State journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

Prof. Chas. p. Curi, A N, Washington
University, st. Louis. Mo, saws: I've I'M
hesitatingiy attribute the reccI.e cry and con
tinued good health of our little boy to Teeth
ina. Upon these Powders he seems to fat
ten and thriVer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

Half our lives we sit up nights perfecting
plans to get gold. The other half we lie
awake nights fearing someone will rob US
l.. a. W. Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

Men are somewhat like fish As soon as
they think they are able TO get along %
their own hook they are likely to get caught
on someone else s.-L. A. ". Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
En- of Anlify.

As We understand II, IN the millensium
not only VIII the hon and the lamb lie dow.
together, but women viii probably qEit
kissing each other when they meet on the
street.-Detroit Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

l have used P.so's Cure for Consumption
both in my family and practice.-Dr. sG.
W. Patterson, Inkster, Mich, Nov. ;, 1894.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

The pleasure in talking too much is as
short lived as that of eating heavily on a
weak stomach.-Atchison Globe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
The Best Prescription for ChiIIs

and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsFELEss
CHILL Tonic. II is simply iron and Quinine In
q taSteleSs form. No cure-no pay. Price. soc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

It's a good memory that sometimes ad-
mits of discreet forgetfulness. - Chicago
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

Man once ate the cream. but now they
cremate the man.IShicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

Samson was a professional strong man
whose last act brought down the house
Spare Moments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken Internally. Pncef5c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07

10 Cure n Cold I'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money fit fails TO cure 25c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-07
CHAPTER VII.

OF THE GREAT STRAIT WE FOUND
OURSEI.VE IN AND HOW THAT
SUBTLE ROGUE, THE MATE, SEEMED
STILL, TO TRICM PH
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-26
A NOTABLE OCCASION,

The Reception at the Childrens Home
Proves Revelation TO Many People.
1t was interesting to hear the express
ions of amszement from visitors at the
children's home Wednesday. They seem
ed actually astonished that the institu-
tion was of consequence instead of
small and unlmportsnt as they had
imagined. The home in its entirety
consists of the main building made up
of twenty-four rooms, and cottage of
seven rooms. A large veranda is one
of the features of the main building
and lends q feeling of home and COM
fort to even the casual observer. The
dining room seats comfortably 96 child
rem. Three large dormitories sup llied
with iron beds and plenty of clean, light
bed clothes are the sleeping accommo-
dstions. In q building of this kind
ample provision must be made for q
play room and the need is we'll supplied.
The room opens into the play ground
Which is adapted in all essentials for its
peculiar use.
The affair of Wednesday was conduc-
ted according to the rules of etiquette
and was thoroughly enjoyable. Mrs
Work and Mrs. Elam received the
guests at the door and Mrs. Dr. Aspi-
nall acted in the capacity of registrar
During the afternoon and evening over
three hundred names of visitors were
enlisted Mrs. Aspinall directed stten
tion to an aims plate In which everyone
placed what their feelings prompted OF
purses would allow. Among the change
were found three five dollar bills. The
entire contribution amounted to over
S53. After a delightful luncheon Of
coffee and sandwiches, the visitors use6
their own pleasure in choosing the time
to depart. The youngsters, and espec
tally the babies. were the main objectl
of attention They seemed to share {
mutual delight with the adults and con
Quoted themselves in manner resctinl
with commendstion upon their excel
lent matron.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-26
Burr Oak,

Dr.. Loring went to Indianapolis
Tuesday on business.
Ira Friend and family, of Liepsic
Junction, j Ohio, are visiting his parents
and friends in this vicinity for few
days.
j. T. Garn is having his residence
greatly improved by having it raised
one story higher.
Miss Jennie Davis, of Rutland, spent
several days visiting friends in Burr
Oak this week.
Mrs. Shesrer, wife of John Shesrer,
met with serious accident q few days
ago by falling from wagon. The
seat on which she was sitting tipped
up, causing her to fall forward and out.
Her injuries are internal. She is pretty
heavy and about so years old
VIM. Vsnderweele's mother, from
Knox, is visiting with friends here this
week.
Rev. John Coleman and family, of
Bryan, Ind, are visiting his father,
Stephen Coleman, here in Burr Oak.
| He preached at the w. M. church Sun
day evening to large audience. He
will preach at Rutland Wednesday
night in the Evangelical church. He
intends to return to his ministerial
duties again shortly.
The Turpie company horse sale In
Burr Oak was largely attended and
some fine horses were sold and at fair
figures.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-26

melodious enough, perhaps, when strung
to low KEY and played at reasonable
distance out of hearing, did not COM
biDe with that mellifluous har-
mony which floats from the strings of
an Italian guitar or scars from the
throat of delIcately fingered cornet.
In fact the big store box horse fiddle
and the dishpsn cymbsls were mani
festly out of tune; the time, too, which
the musicians kept was poor. The
base drummer had evidently learned to
beat time in accordance with a boiler
explosion. and the vocalists along with
the crowd could hardly be distinguished
as uttering notes in alto, soprano, etc.
So diverse and out of keeping were
their words that they really psrtook of
the nature of yells and reminded one of
republican barbe cue. There was a
horse for someone somewhere.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-26

The Barrett Street Improvement Law is
all Right.
Ex-Supreme Court Judge Elliot, one
among the ablest lawyers in Indiana,
holds that the recent decision of the
United States supreme court does not
at all affect the validity of the Barrett
street, alley and sewer improvement
law of this state He says" the Indiana
law is based on the theory that the
assessment must be levied in proportion
to the benefit received, and not beyond
actu 81 benefits, and the supreme court
of the United States held, simply, that
method of assessment not based on
special benefits received, is unconstitu-
tional. Therefore, the Indiana law is
not in the least impaired. The case of
the village of Norwood vs. Baker, in
which the United States supreme court
handed down the decision, was a special
instance of injustice, where the town
not only condemned and confscsted q
wOman's property, but, in effect, actu-
ally charged her $3.50 for doing So"
This opinion of Judge Elliott has al
ready been borne out by the supreme
court of the state, but if occasion offers
will be affirmed by that tribunal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-26

The department has just issued q bul
letin upon Indiana crop conditions:
"Cool and generally cloudy weather,
with few local rains, prevailed during
the week. Wheat is heading promising
an early harvest in the southern portion
of the state; in the northern portion and
in some counties in the central portion
the crop does not promise we'll, and the
fly and rust are doing much injury ev-
erywhere. Rye is heading, promising q
fair crop, except in the northern portion.
Oats, clover, timothy and meadows are
fresh and green, promising we'll Glover
is heading, but much white top is in the
meadows; in the northern portion many
clover meadows are in poor condition.
Tobacco plants have advanced enough
for transplanting; although not very
large, they are in fine condition. Pota-
toes are growing well. Corn is most all
planted; cool weather retarded it's
growth. but most fields are under Guilt
vstion; the cut worm is doing some ia
jury. All fruits, except peaches, prom
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-26
Bourbon Society Belle.

The following is clipped from an In
dianspolis paper as special from Co
lumbis City:
Gan elopement of two prominent per-
sons terminated in wedding here
about o'clock Monday evening at the
ClugstOne hotel.
"a week ago while Miss Harriet
O'Brien, q prominent society belle of
Bourbon, was visiting an aunt in Deca
tur, Ind, she met Robert A. Epinger
and the two were engaged. When
Mama O'Brien called to investigate she
objected and the couple decided to take
matters in their own hands, and in COM
pany with q maiden aunt and Hugh
Woods, son of a Decatur contractor
boarded the train and came here.
"Before a minister could be found Miss
O'Brlen experienced change of heart
and declared the marriage off. The
quartette started TO take train home.
Missing the train they returned to the
hotel where, after much persuasion on
the part of Epinger and the others of
the party, she again consented to the
marriage and Woods was dispatched in
haste for a minister.
"This required but few minutes, but
il was sufficient for Miss O'Brien to
again change her mind, and the minis
ter was detained while her courage was
again jollied up to the sticking point.
This was finally accomplished, and the
couple, accompanied by the maiden
aunt, left on the first train for Bourb on
and Mr.. Woods returned to Decatur"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-26
Almost q Fire.

Miss Daisy Woodward met with an
accident yesterday which was well
nigh serious. The lamp wick was turned
too high and it blazed up with all sp-
pearances of preparation for an explos-
ion. Miss Woodward grabbed the lamp
and in her endeavor to extingulsh the
flames, her hair caught fire but fortu-
nately she was able to save herself
though at the cost of severely burned
hand. Mr.. and Mrs. Woodward con-
slider that it was q miracle that the
house did not go up in smoke and Miss
Woodward Is congrstulsting herself
that she escaped with the sacrifice of
her curls and fries instead of her life.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-26
From One Who Was There.

About 60 people gathered at the home
of b. j. Cramer, four and one-hsIf miles
east of Plymouth, Saturday evening, to
celebrate the fifteenth birthday of Mrs.
Cramer and the thirteenth birthday of
her son. Rudolph.
After the excitement of the surprise
was lulled, ice cream and cake we're
served.
A beautiful bouquet was presented
by Mrs. Grace Weissert.
After social chat by the old people
and merry time among the young, at
late hour the guests departed for their
homes wishing Mrs. Cramer many more
happy birthdays.
Among those present we're her brother
Mr.. Wilson and family, of Tyner, and
her neice. Mrs. Jacob Widmsn, of Elk
hart, Ind.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-26
Why the Bows Leave the Farm.

Inasmuch as the drifting of country
boys and girls to tie cities continues to
call out discussion on the part of
thoughtful persons, few observations
concerning some of the causes which
led to this movement cityward may not
be considered out of place.
4 few months ago these columns con-
tanned communication in which it was
ers' sons should be kept on the farm be-
cause part of them are better fitted to
win success elsewhere; that each one
should find out what place in life he is
best fitted to fill, and then put forth his
best efforts TO win success in that call
ing, whatever it may be and wherever
it may take him. 1t is not the purpose
of this article to cay anything contra
dictOry to that statement, for the writer
hereof believes that to be the correct
view in regard to choosing a calling
But there is another phase of the
question which sometimes is lost sight
of aud which deserves careful consider
alton.
While many leave the farm because
they ought to leave it to find places
which are better suited to their talents,
it is q lamentable fact that many others
leave it who ought to remain there, and
who are doomed to meet certain failure
in the city. These are the ones who are
leaving the occupation for which they
are best fitted, to enter one less suited
to them. While it is right and proper
to encourage the boy who was fashioned
by nature for profession or some line
of business, to seek his proper place IN
the city, it is very important that those
who are better fitted for the useful and
honorable calling of agriculture should
be induced to stay on the farm. Every
means should be employed to make
farm life more attractive to this class
of young men.
Farmers should magnify their calling
to a greater extent than they do. They
should feel proud of being engaged iI
SO honorable vocation, and teach tneil
children to repect it. Too many farm
ers are always ready to apologize fol
being tillers of the soil, and think tina
they must look up to those who are il
business or in professions. They assume
that others regard them and their call
ing with contempt, and no doubt some
people who lack common sense do, an(
those individuals who are ashamed o.
their calling as farmers simply encour-