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The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
STREET CLEANERS.

them. Several recorders have their
wives for deputies. and other clerks
have their sons in their employ. The
commission has no fault to find with
the work done in the Offices, it says,
and it cannot apply remedy. 1t may,
however, mention the condition found
when it makes its report to the next
legislature
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
The Life of . Gus.

The bigger the gun the shorter its
life. Those monsters. the 110-ton guns,
cannot be reckoned upon to fire more
than eighty fullcharge rounds without
becoming quite useless. The elton
gun can fire 105 rounds, while the SIX
inch breech-loader is good for 400 or
500 full-charge rounds.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
About the Sahara Desert,

The Sahara Is not a barren waste,
as is popularity supposed. Not long
ago there were 100000 sheep, 2,O0o.-
900 goats. and $4,000 camels in the
Algerian Sahara alone; and the oases
furnish million and q half of date
palms.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
CHICAGO LETTER.

ago, according to Mrs. Paul, she was
exactly the type Of woman that con-
stituted the despair OF the violent
woman suffragist.
One day in her usually lifeless mood
she picked up the daily paper and her
eye CHANGED to light upon a little ed
itortal In reference to a woman who
had also suffered, but who had risen
above her grief and was making her
Something in the spirit of the article
aroused Mrs. Paul to a sudden resolve,
and when her mother came into the
room she quietly announced her inten-
tion Of going back to Chicago. To
her family the very idea was mad
ness, but neither illness nor influence
could deter Mrs. Paul from her pur-
pose, and to Chicago she came with
no definite plan as to what she was
going to do, but believing that some
work must be waiting for her in the
big, crowded city. This was in 1893,
the spring after the Worlds Fair, and
1t 80 happened that Mrs. Paul went to
visit friend, who was a member Of
the Municipal League, an organization
formed during the fair for the pur-
pose of seeing what power women
could exert in the administration of
civic affairs. The club seemed very
much alive to the generally filthy con-
dition Of the city, and to the malad
ministration Of its laws. After listen
fn jfof{
cussions of the subject, Mrs. Paul one
day ventured to say:
We'll, ladies, you talk very well,
but why don't you do something?"
YES" was the reply, but how to
begin. 1t was obviously necessary to
first make terms with the mayor, and
none Of the ladies had any personal
acquaintance with him. AS chance
would have 1t, Mrs. Paul had friend
who knew that official, and it all end
ed In her being detailed to bring the
attention Of Mr.. Mayor to few of the
things that the Municipal League
wished to have done. She found his
honor very much inclined to treat the
whole matter as joke. He, how
ever, finally volunteered to go before
the ladies and prove to them the ut
ter futility Of their schemes. He ac-
cordingly went, but not finding them
so easy to convince as he had imag-
ined, he consented to appoint an in
spector from among them, provided
the league would second his choice of
Mrs. Paul for the office.
averse to Mrs. Paul's inclinations;
but, finding that her refusal would
stultify any further efforts Of the club,
che consented to take the Office for a
month, simply to prove that 1t was not
only a possible, but an eminently suit
able position for a woman to hold.
She had no need and no desire to add
to her income, and undertook the work
with the sole aim Of proving that
woman could do 1t. She was there
upon commissioned to take one OF the
best wards in the city, investigate its
conditions and do whatever she chose
for its improvement, with the equip
ment already appropriated. Mrs. Paul
first spent several days in a study OF
the situation, and discovered-what
she was later to discover in nearly
every ward of the city-that the regu-
lar inspector was given his Office as
reward Of electioneering during polit-
ical campaigns; and that. although
drawing $1,000 year salary, he not
only did no work, but nothing was
expected of him; in fact in most in
stances, he had some other business
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01

Nepotism 10 Public Service.
An Auburn. Ind, correspondent of
the st. Louis e-Democrat saws that
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
THOSE STUDY SCOTS
CONTINUED from first page.)

veloped settled capacity tor
taking care of himself IN all fields
and against all comcrs. He has
never asked any odds of anybody
and | was not surprised u see
that his ali prevailing continuity
of purpose had put him ahead OF
his friend on the other side OF the
Irish ses. Down here at .Ed'n-
burgh IN an far south as Mel,
rose where [ am now writing
these lettdrs beng written on tire
Wing us it were there ale fiocks
of sheep and herds of cattle every
whtre. 1t is a rare thing that |
look out of my compartment
window that | do not have within
sight as many as half thousand
sheep, while herds of handsome
cows, fat and lazy and sleek are
everywhere. 1t is all very pleas
ing-but | haye seen fairer felos
In my own land though lot so
many focks. Ia Kentucky If the
roads were as. uniform y fine as
1hav are here il tho hedp crows
wero as BEAUTIFULLY kept, IT some
fences could be seen along roao-
s,des ard if continuous avenues of
ovcrhanging trees could be found
10 shelter the sightseer as he howl
cd along, the scene would,be every
bit as good as here, Ii takes age
- principle apphedi to some
Kentucky products-to bring ex-
etlIence IN the matter of highways
ard Other public improvements
and Scotland is old while Ken
lucky is ..ye: IN the nursery stage.
(Does lie mean IN the bottle stagv2)
But we are at Melrose and
Abbottsford is yet to be seen and
the Tweed and the Eildon hills and
MeIrose and perhaps If the morrow
be fair Dryburgh which contains
all that Is mortal of that immortal
bard whose memory is revered in
all parts of the world and at whose
shrine al Scots worship to this
day and to man. Tomorrow W e
go 10 Old Chester and from there
TO Oxford anu the Avon so | may
not at this time have tune to re-
cord further impression of Scot
laud, tho land from which my own
ancestors sprang,
W. NJ. NEAL,
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
.sIa, FLEYVILLE. .s.a,

The Methodist are holding a
protracled meeting at Avery's
Chapel.
The Baptist protracted meeting
at Pipey Grove has just closed.
Our jolly good friend Charlie
Beene was visiting in our little
town few days ago.
DR., Bell is pushing the work
on his new store sbouse and will
soon have it completed.
Mr. Joe Slratton is running his
saw mill and all who want first
class lumber will do we'll to see
him.
Mr. NJ o Gorham one of our
enterprlsing merchants is having a
nice residence built.
Mr. J F..stephens has two very
sick children. The doctor is
AFRAID they cannot recover.
Mr. Pratts ,of our little village
has been very Ill but IS much
better now.
We regret to state that there is
O great deal OF sickness in this
vicinity at present.
Crops are fine and our farmers
are, looking forward to an abundant
harvest.
LITTLE BUD,
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
SARATOGA.
FARMER.

Mrs Bailey is still very sick.
Mr. George Miller OF Little River
Coanty is visiting his daughter
Mrs Mecrey Bland.
Miss Susie Bland return ed last
Sunday after a visit Of several
weeks 10 her grand father Mr.
George Miller near Rocky Com
tort &.u,.
Oh my! how hot 1t is, Will 1t
mover let mp.
The Saratoga base ball team
played two days last week with
Nashville and came out second
best in both games.
The boys say Andrew Whlteo
head is deer hunting and they
think lie will capture one soon.
Mrs Dave Dlckerson had her
leg broken the other day by a
calf. We trust sne will soon be
we'll.
Brother Bruce will commenc e
prolracted meeting at the Bap.
tIsi church Sunday night, is He
an able preacher and good
christian gentleman.
The King Of Solom has saved a
fine lot of hay this year.
Uncle James Cham berIand is
talking OF gong to the Confeder>
ate reunion at old Norwood in
Sewer County. We wish him
pleasant journey.
DWARF.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
, GARLANDVILLE'

Vote the Democratic ticket:
Vote 'er straight from Bryan to
constable.
Vote against license
Vote for j, Livingston and WI.
Cole tor j. P. and A. M Brooks
for constable
Mr. Hlpp is boring we'll for
Mr. Vaughan,
The Democrats of Nowland
Township nominated Mess J, NJ,
Livingston and W. L, Cole for
Justice Uf the Peace and A. Nj .
Brooks for Constable.
Mr., W. II, James and Mss Etter
Skaggs were married on tie night
of the 18th inst, Squire Cromer
officiating.
The Democrats organized as Il
Bryan and Stevenson. CIub in
Nowland Township with G. W.
Stevenson as pl esi6ent J NJ PhillyIs
Vice President and A, B, Avery as
Secretary.
We have n membership Of
tWenty-seven,
Hampstead BEE
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
GUERNSEY.


-
The baptist meeting closed at
Gurnsey on FRIDAY night last. It
was successful meeting. Four
were baptlsed.
Mar11ed-Mr Jasper Townsley
to MISS Sarah CIews. We extend
congratulations and wish them a
happy journey through this vale
of tears" se -
Rev. Mr., Byron of the Spring
Hill Baptist church closed very
successful meeting Saturday. Five
were baptised and much good was
done.
Contractor Henry Lane Is busy
putting tics on the road so as TO
be ready for the next inspection
Mr.. Tom Hicks is repairing the
bridge across the Bols D'Arch be-
low Guernsey and will have 1t
completed Saturday. He has done
a splendid lob of work.
The pastor of the Methodist
church at 5prlng Hill Rev. Mr.
Hooks is conducting quite a sue,
cessful meeting,
Independent candidate n. W.
Joues is rlumlng himse't for
fight to the County Clerks office
but we think he will tall short OF
the desired offi.e.
Sid Henry and Bob Mitchell are
out rounding up their stock this
week. -
Mess, Joe Byron and Phillips
are out boring wells and are meet.
ing with success. They get more
WORK tnan they can attend TO.
When the opposing candidates
meet IN Joint debate for the County
office, wont the fur fly!
Prof Burns Who'll teaching at
the old Melrose church is on the
sick list:
He is very popular with his
patrons and scholars.
DR.. Whitney and wife OF Center
Point are visiting the Iatter's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. William
Yocum.
FARMER.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
O .WALLACEBURG.

The protracted meeting at Mar.
vim church has been called IN on
accoant OF sickness.
There was a call meeting of
the citizens of Walacebur last
Saturday week, for the purpose OF
trying to raise funds to eleyate
our school to higher grade and
longer period than three months.
The meeting resulted IN raising a
little over three hundred dollars.
1t was adjoursed to meet again
at Mr. Wells Store Friday August
| 17th.
Let US all 60 to. Prescott, to
witness the death and burial, but
no resurrection OF the wouldbe
governor Remmel by the war
hass Jeff Davis. It will be done
so quickly and neatly that the
! Repu ollcans will hardly realize 1t
until they see his obituary IN the
Democratic papers after the first
Monday In September.
| The Temperance lecture at the
Baptist church Sunday night was
u perfect success as Tar as mem bers
were concerned. The house was
crowded and the lecture was fine.
Fodder pulling is the order of
the day.
| They are making sorghum mo-
lasses at several ct the nelghbor's
| mills and all Of them are running
on extra time.
The protracted meeting at the
! Presbyterian church at M1rlbrook
Is still IN session.
! Henry Austin has gotten lis
saw mill in pelatlon at Blev'ns
In connection with Whey buckets
g'E and IS turning out some first
class lumber.
| Porf, Gilmore President of the
Ozan College and James W.
Ellis were very pleasant
visitors a. the home OF Col. Mul
I'm one day last week Come
! again gentlemen,
The meeting at Piney Grove
closed last Friday with several ac-
ccsslons to the church. The
baptlsing of :he new members took
place at the lower bridge on the
O2an. There was quite a large
crowd present,
Josh Fentor and Mr. Gassett
former residents of this place but
now Of Texas are here visiting
old friends an relatives.
DEWEY,
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

HEMPsTEAD BEE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
THE DUTY OF ALL VOTERS.

1t is not our desire to pose as
mentor, to tell the voters of
Barton county what they MUST
do; but to call their attention to
what they OUGHT TO DO.
The time for the different coun-
ty conventions is approaching.
The democrat and populist con-
ventions to nominate county
candidates will be held on Satur-
day of next week, June I'd. The
republican nominating conven-
ton has not yet been called, and
will probably be put off until
after harvest.
When the county conventions
meet to place in nomination the
men whom the people will elect
to serve them for the next two
years, those men should be
chosen by the people themselves.
And the only way the people can
voice their desires is by attend
ing the township primaries; by
selecting delegates at such pri-
maries who will express your de-
sires in convention; and by select
ing men:tOo who will be sure and
attend the convention.
The democratic primaries
should be held at the regular
voting places in each township
on Saturday, the 26th, as has
been recommended by the coun-
ty central committee This
date is not mandatory, however,
and the delegates can be selected
at any time before the conven-
ton.
Onlya part of the townships
have published calls, but those
townships which have not pub
ished calls should not fail to
hold theircaucuses and send rep
resentatives to the convention
June I'd.
1t is of interestto every voter
in the county to have good,
trustworthy and competent men
to act as our public servants,
and the few hours it will require
to attend the caucus and the
conventions is not time thrown
away, but time well spent in the
interests of our own welfare and
the furtherance of our party
principles. Be sure and attend
the caucuses and the conven-
tions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
The Band Organization.

The members of the new band met
1T the Hotel Greene last Monday
evening and perfected a organization.
Walter auckland was chairman Of the
meeting and Ed Chapman secretary,
The following officers were elected:
Leader, E. E. Epperson; Manager, Ed
Chapman; Treasurer, Chas. Allen;
Collector, Frank Greene. 1t was decid>
ed that the treasurer be person out
side of the organization, hence the
election of Mr.. Allen.
The band starts out with 80 NOM
bers at the first meeting with probably
more to follow. The citizens who
have subscribed to this enterprise have
the thanks Of the entire band, and we
hope to merit your encouragement.
and to be able to repay you (if not in
money! in music, and to haye an or,
ganization that Great Bend will be
proud Of. Hoping that our citizens
will put their shoulders to the wheel
and help push the thing along, we are.
Sincerely yours,
HE BAND BOYS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Christian Koopman..


DIED AT his home two miles east
OF Great Bend, on Saturday, May ~,
1900. of cancer ofS the stomach,
CHRISTIAN KooPMAN, aged SIS years,
month and Is days.
Deceased was born in Prussia and
came to America in 1869. He remov-
ed to Kansas in 1880, and bought the
farm east Of town where he has resid-
ed ever since. Mr.. Koopman was q
man of Industrious habits, stern in
tegritY. and leaves many friends who
will deeply regret his death. He
leaves wife and seven children. five
sons and two daughters, all at home
with him at the time of his death.
Funeral services were held on We'd
nesday, May Esd. at p. M, at the
German Evangelical church. east side.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Democratic Wand Oaucuses.

Caucuses will be held Wednesday evening, the
3Oth, to elect delegates to the county nominating
convention June I'd al follows:
First Ward-At Elkhorn Hotel, %
VOlney ricketts,, Committeeman.
Second Ward-At Office of JAS W. Clarke.
d. j. Coughlln. Committeeman.
Third Ward-At Hose House. @
Ed. F. Winterburg. Committeeman,
Fourth Ward-At Hotel Greene.
Geo. W. Greene, Committeeman. q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
YOU CAN BE HAPPY
Or you can be sad,
It, or you can be mad.

Or you can be sad,
You can be pleasant, you can be mad.
You make it pleasant for yourself and Others
make unpleasant What wonderful other ndi
viduals have for good and for evil!
If you will come ia store
We will make gad-no d-whether you buy goods
6ay had
that does suit has agreed
there be made please the main Office
- Our Object
L to please be prompt We
giving special undertaking.
Can sell old
pl give you perfect embaming. We
graduate in embaming his thoroughly
Call in store
through
and When tired waiting room. You
always welcome - So
S Now is the time
TO
Harvester combined binder
engine
We you half price
We many goods
Trusting will either call and prices
Yours Truly
The E. r. Moses Mercantile Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Lakin Township.

There will be caucus held at the city council
room. on Saturday, May 26, 1900 at o'clock p. m.
for the purpose of eecting IS delegates and 10 al
ternates to attend the democratic county conven-
ton to be held at Great Bend, Kansas, on June 2,
900, for the purpose of nominating county ticket,
All democrats are urged to be present.
HENRY ACHATZ. Com.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Eureka Township.

caucus Of the democrats of Eureka township
will be held on Saturday evening, May Goth. 1900,
ut District No. 45. for the purpose of electng del
sgates and alternateS to the county convention
June I'd. C. 81. LUCAS, Com.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Hail Insurance.!

Farmers, do you know that the Kansas State
Mutual Hail Association returned Al per Of the
premium to its members last year? They did are
again in the field for business and it will be your in
investigate their plans before usurng your grain
against hail. For full particulars. O. A. SMITH,
County Agent any local agent for the above CO.
Home Office, Great Bend, Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

A small barn, the property of Jno.
Nelson, one block east Of tie
court house, was burned down Satur-
day about six O'Clock. It Is not known
how the fire originated. The fire de-
partment prevented adjoining build
ings from igniting.
The colored people of this city he'd q
banquet at their hall on the north side
of the square, last Friday evening.
There were guests in from Stafford,
Pawnee and Rice counties, and a great
big time was enjoyed. The net re-
ceipts footed up quite neat sum. and9
were for the benefit of the M. e. and
Baptist churches of this city.
F. Vernon Russell visited Wichita
Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

It is recommended by the committee that the
several township caucuses be held not later than
Saturday, May Goth. and that in addition to select
ing such township delegates each township select a
member of the county central committee for the
ensuing year where new committeeman has not
already been selected and report same to the con-
vention. L. G. BREKDEN.
WILL e. STOKE, Secretary Chairman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Walnut Township Caucus.

The Democratic voters of Walnut Township are
hereby called to meet In caucus at schoohouse No.
6 ON Saturday evening May 26 to select two dele
gates to the county convention ofJune I'd.
A. B. WILLCUTT, Committeeman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY. CONVENTION.

Great Bend, Kans., April 18th, 1900
delegate convention Of the Democratic voters
q Barton county, Il hereby called to meet ut the
court room, Great Bend, At II .. m. Saturday,
ysEe ID, 1900. for the purpose of nominating can
1idates for the various county officers to be voted
Or at the November, 1900 elections, viz:
Representative.
Clerk Of the District Court
Probate Judge.
County Attorney.
County Superintendent.
County Printer.
Commissioner, I'd District.
Each township, precinct and ward will be en-
utled to delegate for every 10 votes and major
fraction thereof cast for Henry j. Klein, for treas
urer. in 1899, which representation viii be as fol-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Clarence Township.

The democrats of Clarence township will meet
ut Dist No. II, Saturday night. May &c, to elect
5 delegates and alternates to the County Conven-
ton June 3D. FRANK MERTEN, Com.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Liberty Township.

Democrats Of Liberty township will meet at dis
trict No. T. on Saturday, May 26th, at 8 p. M, to
elect delegates to the county nominating conven-
tion June I'd. W.. MURPHY. Com.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The marriage Of Mr.. Brown and
Miss Wesley, at the n. E. church
Wednesday evening at six O'Clock, was
Rev. Bixler pronounced the ceremony.
The young people left for their future
home in Hutchinson Wednesday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

MARRIED-At the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Quimby, Great Bend. May
%. 1900. at 9 p. m. Mr.. Royal w.
Unger and Miss Eta NJ. Quimby. Rev.
l.. c. Schnacke officiating. Ed. r.
Moses, jr., and Miss Portia Gano
stood up with the bride and groom,
and reception was given the young
couple at the home of S. Gauo Thursday
evening. A large number of guests
were present at both wedding and the
reception, and the happy young couple
have the we'll wishes of host Of
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Is Your Health

worth considering? The enamel on
cheap ware crumbles off. is mixed with
food and actually EATEN. The
utensil wears out in few months.
The cheapest, therefore. is the dearest.
Stransky-Steel Ware lasts for years
The genuine Imported sold in this city
only by The Great Bend Implement
COMPANY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

DECORATION DAY, MAY 80: :
3 Pap Thomas Post meet at hall, at
10 q. M, and form procession to 60 to
the cemetery, in charge of John F.
Tilton, Officer of the Day.
AFTERNOON.
Post will meet at G. A. r. hall at
1870 pm, sharp, and march in body
to the park or opera house, the day
will permit.
Music. by the College Quar- tette.
Reading Lincoln's Address at Get
tysburg, by VIM. Townsley.
Song, by choir under direction Of
Miss Gray, of the G. N. G.
Song, by the College Quartette.
Song, America, To be sung by
everybody. led by qnartette and
choir.
Benediction, by Rev. Bixler.
All old soldiers and sailors, the
Ladies of-the G. A. R., the Sons of
Veterans, and all patriotic citizens are
urgently requested to attend the
above services. The Post will go to
the cemetry on Friday, May 26, tcf
clean up the graves OF. all departed
comrades, and everybody who has
friends buried in our cemetery are re-
quested to join with US. on Friday to
prepare graves for decoration day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
1905 Harvest Must be Cared for

Machinery is high supplies of all kinds higher and
will be and of sight This big cash selling
house selling, offers the figuring
buying producer clean cash savings that add grossly the
Net Returns We selling supplies and every
til harvest
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

w, A. Phillips, M. D. will be ct
Hotel Greene, Great Bend, three days
June I'd to 4th inclusive, to treat all
diseases of the eye and ear. Call
early.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Frank Porter attended q Masonic
banquet at Kinsley Tuesday night o
this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

ORDERS taken for cut flowers FOL
Decoration Day. MRS. STOKE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

I. n. Woodward has improved hill
premises by putting up neat fence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

| Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Klncaid were
up from Ellinwood Wednesday to at.
tend the Quimby wedding.